The Debaters

We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering.

Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

We’re deciding if breakup songs are helpful or heartbreaking, then, we hit the jackpot when we debate whether Hard Rock establishments really rock.

Featuring: Anesti Danelis, Jan Caruana, Elvira Kurt, and Kyle Brownrigg.

Graham Clark and Katie-Ellen Humphries have a Van-do attitude when they decide if Vancouver is a no fun city. Then, should you always be yourself? Mikey Dubs and Simon King outdo themselves with this personal patter. Please note, this episode first aired on March 15, 2024.

We’re chipping away at Canadian-made snack Hawkins Cheezies, then, we’ve got some illuminati-ing takes on conspiracy theories.

Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Sean Cullen, Nathan Macintosh, and Chris Locke.

In a meaty episode from Season 14, we’re airing some beef with a debate on fake meat. Then, we’re taking the plunge and taking on scuba diving.

Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Hunter Collins, Rob Bebenek, and Dave Hemstad.

We’ve got a divergent debate on left versus right, then, we’re turning the yule-tide when we talk Christmas markets.

Featuring: David Pryde, Derek Seguin, Kate Davis, and Ron Sparks.

To honour the passing of Edmonton's wonderful and hilarious Kathleen McGee, The Debaters is re-airing one of her memorable debates from 2021. Featuring Kathleen McGee, Erica Sigurdson, Peter Brown and Ryan Williams in East Vancouver.

Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Clark and Charles Haycock tear a weather-strip off each other in this architectural argument.

Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward at handshakes. Let them be your self-improvement sidekicks! More episodes from the brand new season of Personal Best are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/LenrN6rP

Deborah Kimmett and Myles Anderson make waves when they discuss if there’s no better day than a day at the beach. Then, are mosquitoes the most annoying insect? Pete Zedlacher and Rob Bebenek get under each other’s skin when they take on these bothersome bugs.