Does a tent beat an RV? Are Saskatchewanians the toughest Canadians?
It’s the premiere of The Debaters’ 21st season and we want to know which camp you’re in: Tent or RV? Gavin Clarkson pitches a perfect argume...
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The Debaters
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 shar...
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20 of 43 episodesAre high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?
Are high school friendships forever? Charlie Demers believes in these lasting bonds, but Heidi Brander says it’s high time to put high schoo...
Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?
This week, we’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Museum-goer Isabel Zaw-Tun is ready to exhibit her knowled...
Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool?
This week, we’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone. Syd Bosel believes this meeting matters, but Abdul Aziz says it’s all...
Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning?
Last year, to kick off The Debaters’ 20th season, we asked: Is 20 years a long time? Derek Seguin says two decades is long, but Lara Rae bel...
Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?
Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Kelly Taylor says pool is the preferable pub game, but Clare Belford hits the mark when she...
Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?
Does being a night owl beat being an early riser? Don Kelly supports the late night life, but Yumi Nagashima believes the early bird gets th...
Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license?
Is wireless technology superior to wired? Arthur Simeon says all signals point to yes, but Matt Falk believes Bluetooth just makes you blue....
Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?
This week, we’re deciding if it’s better to plan ahead or play it by ear. Graham Chittenden is all for flying by the seat of your pants, but...
Are backyards better than front yards? Is travelling with kids worth it?
For The Debaters’ season finale, we’re finding out if the grass is greener on the other side in “Backyard vs. Front Yard.” Matt Wright belie...
Should everything be enjoyed in moderation? Is texting the best way to talk?
Is “everything in moderation” good advice? Erica Sigurdson argues it’s best to live your life in moderation mode, but Derek Seguin is ready...
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Should everyone go to therapy?
Is copying the ultimate compliment? This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s Chris Wilson makes a good impression with his pro-plagiarism argument, but Se...
Does dipping sauce complete a meal? Do boycotts work?
This week, we’ve got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk’s pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles H...
Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
This week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for sh...
Weekend laughs from The Big Five
The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not...
Does table service beat a buffet? Is Toronto a great place to live?
In this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in su...
Do millennials make the best parents? Is rain superior to shine?
This week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won p...
Is carpet superior to hardwood? Does nothing beat living in a university town?
Prepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, b...
Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?
Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic....
Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
Is quiet something to treasure? Yumi Nagashima believes in the sanctity of silence, but Charlie Demers is ready to make some noise against t...