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The Debaters

The Debaters

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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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Episodes
  • Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?

    Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?
    May 22 2025

    We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits.


    Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.
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    35 mins
  • Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?

    Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?
    May 15 2025

    When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending?


    Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.
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    38 mins
  • Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?

    Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?
    May 8 2025

    It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall.


    Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.
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    37 mins
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I've listened to this comedy show since before podcasts became the popular form of consumption. The radio show version has been on air since at least 2006. Great fun, perhaps a debate topic could be Podcast vs Radio, which is best?

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