The Debaters

by CBC
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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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Recent Episodes
  • Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting?
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:35:10
  • Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:36:33
  • Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario?
    Apr 10, 2025 – 00:34:24
  • Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state?
    Apr 3, 2025 – 00:27:46
  • Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer?
    Mar 27, 2025 – 00:35:46
  • Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule?
    Mar 13, 2025 – 00:27:35
  • Should we all do pottery? And love lineups?
    Mar 6, 2025 – 00:34:36
  • Virtual Meetings vs. In-Person Meetings & Volunteering
    Feb 27, 2025 – 00:33:03
  • Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows
    Feb 20, 2025 – 00:35:12
  • Breakup Songs & Hard Rock Cafe
    Feb 13, 2025 – 00:35:32
  • Hawkins Cheezies & Conspiracy Theories
    Jan 30, 2025 – 00:35:14
  • Fake Meat & Scuba Diving
    Jan 23, 2025 – 00:27:35
  • Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta
    Jan 9, 2025 – 00:33:51
  • Canada's National Anthem & Everything Happens for a Reason
    Jan 2, 2025 – 00:35:56
  • Left vs. Right & Christmas Markets
    Dec 12, 2024 – 00:35:22
  • Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right
    Dec 5, 2024 – 00:37:20
  • Move for Love & Jack of All Trades vs. Master of One
    Nov 28, 2024 – 00:37:33
  • Never Hold a Grudge & Kitchen Party vs. Shed Party
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:35:41
  • Wine Appreciation & E-Bikes and E-Scooters
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:27:35
  • It’s Not Okay to Ignore the News & Windows vs. Doors
    Oct 31, 2024 – 00:36:59
  • Butter vs. Margarine & Newfoundland Time Zone
    Oct 17, 2024 – 00:35:55
  • Boston Pizza & Long Weekends
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:35:36
  • Kids on Social Media & Stripes vs. Polka Dots
    Oct 3, 2024 – 00:34:38
  • Staycations & Partner with More Success
    Sep 26, 2024 – 00:38:39
  • Audiobooks vs. Books & The Ballet
    Sep 19, 2024 – 00:34:39
  • The Debaters Introduces: Personal Best Season 3
    Sep 16, 2024 – 00:39:18
  • Atlantic Ocean vs. Pacific Ocean & Growing Up Poor
    Sep 12, 2024 – 00:38:03
  • Coke vs. Pepsi & Family Doctors
    Sep 5, 2024 – 00:36:43
  • Maple Syrup vs. Honey & Sleepovers
    Jun 19, 2024 – 00:38:50
  • Day at the Beach & Mosquitoes
    Jun 13, 2024 – 00:34:52
  • Never Too Late to Get Divorced & Convenience Stores
    Jun 6, 2024 – 00:34:57
  • Generation X & Angels vs. Ghosts
    May 23, 2024 – 00:37:00
  • Belts vs. Suspenders & Move to Hamilton
    May 16, 2024 – 00:34:47
  • After-School Jobs & Cousins
    May 9, 2024 – 00:33:34
Recent Reviews
  • L o l.!
    Best one yet
    I love how funny the Debaters are they all act like family
  • Safari Jaeger
    So glad The Debaters is a pod cast
    I’ve enjoyed The Debaters since I used to listen to it on CFN (Canadian Forces Network) while stationed at Geilenkirchen. It’s good comedy, great laughs, refreshing, and no where as negative as NPR’s excuse for comedy.
  • Ohio rizzler um what the sigma
    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣omg
    So funny they had me rolling on the floor breaking stuff and almost choking on a chicken nugget so funny omg I can’t get over the jokes.
  • so super duper funny
    Omg this is so funny all episodes are the best I will listen in the car and at home it is so funny
    So funny
  • S. Koziol
    Glorious ‘Radio Days’
    This show harkens back to the glorious CBC radio days of the early 1980s and the Royal Canadian Air Farce. (My university days in Montreal) I am so lucky I can get this via the Internet - Dear Canada thank you for your brilliant contributions to humor.
  • Listen Really Listen
    A unique delight of Canadian humour!
    There is no other show like this. The funniest stuff ever. Thanks from a grateful American.
  • webbsk
    Try it! It's hilarious!
    Ridiculously funny. Makes me homesick and proud at the same time.
  • Paulcat87
    Excellent Entertainment
    The Debaters take a light approach to arguments. The pros and cons are all artfully crafted to tease out the funniest shades of a topic without being too corny, (for the most part). Thoroughly enjoyable and sometimes even side-splitting. Worth a subscription!
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