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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...
The Debaters Podcast Guide
Listen to The Debaters, a Comedy podcast by CBC. Stream 38 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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20 of 38 episodesDoes 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...
Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise?
This week, we’re in London, Ontario, aka “The Forest City” and we’re asking if trees are overrated. Dave Hemstad says yes, it’s time to fir-...
Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?
Everyone likes a massage, right? Emily Woods argues that we all knead one, but Ivan Decker says, “Can’t touch this!” Then, trouble bubbles u...
Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?
Is wearing denim a dream? Stacey McGunnigle is jazzed about jeans, but Myles Anderson says these pants just make him blue. Then, is food del...
Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
Are social media influencers trustworthy authorities? Elvira Kurt argues yes, and she’s prepared to influence us but Andrew Johnston downvot...
Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?
The CBC has some great fans, but are they the greatest ever? Charlie Demers thinks yes, and Abdul Aziz says no way. If you’re a CanCon conno...
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Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?
We’ve got a debate on tourists that’s fanny-packed with jokes, then, it’s a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to oth...
Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?
We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a...
Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?
When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, an...
Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?
Canada’s capital takes on the crème de la crème when we decide if Ottawa is more exciting than Montreal. Then, we’re keeping score on whethe...
Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?
We’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny...
Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?
We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences....
Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?
We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday...
Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?
We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun. Featuring: J...
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