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.
Vancouver No Fun City & Be Yourself
The Debaters
02/06/25 • 35 min
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.
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03/27/25 • 35 min
Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great...right?
Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.
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11/21/24 • 35 min
It’s the ultimate grudge match when Elvira Kurt and Arthur Simeon decide if you should never hold a grudge. Then, East Coast comedians Ryan Dillon and Nikki Payne refuse to play second fiddle when they debate if kitchen parties are superior to shed parties.
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Fake Meat & Scuba Diving
The Debaters
01/23/25 • 27 min
In this meaty episode from Season 14, Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs on plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the plunge when they discuss scuba diving.
(Originally recorded in October 2019)
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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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Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta
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01/09/25 • 33 min
Erica Sigurdson and Dakota Ray Hebert rattle each other’s nerves when they decide if baby showers are great. Then, does nothing beat winter in Alberta? Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada break the ice on this seasonal subject.
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1805: Hosting a Holiday Meal & Sad Country Music
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10/05/23 • 32 min
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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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Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right
The Debaters
12/05/24 • 37 min
Is the pickup truck the best type of vehicle? Katie Ellen-Humphries and Dan Taylor refuse to Dodge the question when they hit the road with this topic. Then, laughs are in store when Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa decide if the customer is always right.
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04/17/25 • 36 min
We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy.
Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Debaters have?
The Debaters currently has 193 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 'Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right' 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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