Is Halloween for adults? Should you always follow instructions?
It’s spooky season, and we’re asking: Is Halloween for adults? Matt Falk says grown-ups can be ghouls too, but Isabel Zaw-Tun believes this...
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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 50 episodesIs pumpkin overrated? Should everyone play in a band?
Can you never get enough pumpkin? Laurie Elliott is proudly pro-pumpkin, but Kyle Brownrigg says this overrated squash has him seeing orange...
Do Albertans have the most common sense? Are moustaches superior to beards?
This week, we’ve got a debate that might get as rocky as the Rocky Mountains: Do Albertans have the most common sense? Alberta-born Henry Si...
Is the best night out at the Legion? Should family obligations be optional?
Is the Legion hall the best place for a night on the town? Brittany Lyseng serves up the funny with her pro-Legion plea, but Ryan Williams b...
Should you move back in with your parents? Does nothing beat a coupon?
Does the rising cost of living mean adult children should move back in with their parents? James Mullinger says there’s no better time to mo...
Is it the thought that counts? And is it better to be rich or famous?
When it comes to gifts, is it the thought that counts? Charlie Demers brings a thoughtful argument in support of thoughtful gifts, but Debor...
Is a clothesline superior to a dryer? Should Saskatoon be the capital of Saskatchewan?
This week, we’re putting everything on the line when we pit clotheslines against dryers. Katie-Ellen Humphries is pro-clothesline and she’s...
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...
Are 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...