The Debaters

CBC

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Debaters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Debaters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Debaters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

1805: Hosting a Holiday Meal & Sad Country Music

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10/05/23 • 32 min

This Thanksgiving weekend, Erica Sigurdson and Sean Lecomber take sides when they discuss if nothing beats hosting a holiday meal. Then, Simon King and Shirley Gnome draw a line-dance in the sand when they decide if country music is best when it’s sad.

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1830: Generation X & Angels vs. Ghosts

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05/23/24 • 37 min

Derek Seguin and Chad Anderson grow the generation gap when they discuss if Gen Xers are the best age group. Then, Hisham Kelati and Kathleen McGee have a spirited debate on whether angels are superior to ghosts.

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1904: Staycations & Partner with More Success

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09/26/24 • 38 min

Patrick Ledwell and John Sheehan bring it home when they discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation. Then, This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s comedy couple Chris Wilson and Stacey McGunnigle are in good company when they go head-to-head on whether it’s okay for one partner to have more success than the other.

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1522: Popcorn vs. Chips & Jazz

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03/18/21 • 29 min

Dave Hemstad and Kate Davis deliver a hilarious snack attack when they compare popcorn and chips. Then, Hunter Collins takes a swing at Sean Cullen and Mark Edwards on the subject of jazz.

1614: Retro Video Games & Express Your Emotions

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01/13/22 • 30 min

Matt Wright and Chad Anderson take a trip down memory lane in their debate on retro video games. Then, Leonard Chan and Carol Zoccoli have a heart-to-heart debate about whether or not to show their emotions.

1907: Butter vs. Margarine & Newfoundland Time Zone

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10/17/24 • 35 min

Is butter better than margarine? Derek Seguin and Matt Wright churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, Nour Hadidi and Hisham Kelati get in the zone when they decide if Newfoundland has the best time zone.

1609: Online Comments & Penalty Kicks and Shootouts

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11/18/21 • 29 min

Nile Seguin and Lara Rae refuse to log off on the subject of online comment sections. Then, Heidi Foss and Derek Seguin stay on target when they discuss penalty kicks and shootouts.

1602: E-Bikes and E-Scooters & Wine Appreciation

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09/17/21 • 34 min

Peter Brown and Ryan Williams speed into this week’s episode when they debate e-bikes and e-scooters. Then, Erica Sigurdson and Kathleen McGee refuse to keep their jokes bottled up on the topic of wine knowledge.

1530: Family Feud vs. The Price is Right & Investing

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06/03/21 • 29 min

Ali Hassan and Derek Seguin try to steal a victory when they debate two of the most iconic game shows. Then, Nour Hadidi and Ron Sparks are right on the money as they question when to start investing.

1605: Theme Parties & Clean Jokes vs. Dirty Jokes

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10/21/21 • 31 min

Katie-Ellen Humphries and Abdul Aziz go toe-to-toga on theme parties. Then, Peter Brown and Graham Clark try not to make an ob-scene over which jokes are superior: clean or dirty.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The Debaters currently has 176 episodes available.

What topics does The Debaters cover?

The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Debaters?

The episode title '1805: Hosting a Holiday Meal & Sad Country Music' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Debaters?

The average episode length on The Debaters is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Debaters released?

Episodes of The Debaters are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Debaters?

The first episode of The Debaters was released on Oct 4, 2019.

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