The Debaters

CBC

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Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?
1/15/2026 | 34 mins.
We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences.

Featuring: Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour, Matt Falk, and Jenny Pue.
Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?
1/08/2026 | 35 mins.
We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Laurie Elliott, Martha Chaves, and Paul Myrehaug.
Should we all do pottery? And love lineups?
1/01/2026 | 34 mins.
It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice.

Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.
Are children smarter than their parents? Does nothing beat a talent show?
12/25/2025 | 34 mins.
It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows.

Featuring: Ivan Decker, Syd Bosel, Sean Lecomber, and Sterling Scott.
Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?
12/18/2025 | 37 mins.
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: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

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About 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 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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