The Debaters is a Canadian radio comedy show currently hosted by Steve Patterson. It airs on CBC Radio One.
Each episode typically features two debates between two pairs of debaters. The topics are deliberately comedic, with the winner chosen by audience reaction at the end of the debate.
Contents
- 1 Series overview
- 2 Season 1 (2006-07)
- 3 Season 2 (2007-08)
- 4 Season 3 (2008-09)
- 5 Season 4 (2009-10)
- 6 Season 5 (2010-11)
- 7 Season 6 (2011-12)
- 8 Season 7 (2012-13)
- 9 Season 8 (2013-14)
- 10 Season 9 (2014-15)
- 11 Season 10 (2015-16)
- 12 Season 11 (2016-17)
- 13 Season 12 (2017-18)
- 14 Season 13 (2018-19)
- 15 Season 14 (2019-20)
- 16 Season 15 (2020-21)
- 17 Season 16 (2021-22)
- 18 Season 17 (2022-23)
- 19 Season 18 (2023-24)
- 20 Total (327 episodes + 4 extended debates)
- 21 References
Series overview edit
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Rank | Ratings | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| 1 | 32 (+2 re-edits) | September 9, 2006 (2006-09-09) | June 30, 2007 (2007-06-30) | TBC | TBC | |
| 2 | 32 (+8 re-edits) | September 8, 2007 (2007-09-08) | June 21, 2008 (2008-06-21) | TBC | TBC | |
| 3 | 33 | September 6, 2008 (2008-09-06) | June 27, 2009 (2009-06-27) | TBC | TBC | |
| 4 | 33 | September 12, 2009 (2009-09-12) | August 7, 2010 (2010-08-07) | TBC | TBC | |
| 5 | 34 | July 3, 2010 (2010-07-03) | July 16, 2011 (2011-07-16) | TBC | TBC | |
| 6 | 33 | September 10, 2011 (2011-09-10) | July 7, 2012 (2012-07-07) | TBC | TBC | |
| 7 | 33 | September 8, 2012 (2012-09-08) | July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) | TBC | TBC | |
| 8 | 31 (+4 extended cuts) | August 31, 2013 (2013-08-31) | August 30, 2014 (2014-08-30) | TBC | TBC | |
| 9 | 33 | September 6, 2014 (2014-09-06) | July 11, 2015 (2015-07-11) | TBC | TBC | |
| 10 | 33 | 12 | September 12, 2015 (2015-09-12) | December 19, 2015 (2015-12-19) | TBC | TBC |
| 21 | January 16, 2016 (2016-01-16) | July 9, 2016 (2016-07-09) | ||||
| 11 | 33 | 12 | September 9, 2016 (2016-09-09) | December 16, 2016 (2016-12-16) | TBC | TBC |
| 21 | January 14, 2017 (2017-01-14) | June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30) | ||||
| 12 | 33 | 13 | September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09) | December 26, 2017 (2017-12-26) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11) | June 29, 2018 (2018-06-29) | ||||
| 13 | 33 | 11 | September 14, 2018 (2018-09-14) | December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14) | TBC | TBC |
| 22 | January 11, 2019 (2019-01-11) | June 21, 2019 (2019-06-21) | ||||
| 14 | 33 | 13 | September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06) | December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10) | June 27, 2020 (2020-06-27) | ||||
| 15 | 33 | 13 | September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11) | December 23, 2020 (2020-12-23) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08) | June 25, 2021 (2021-06-25) | ||||
| 16 | 33 | 13 | September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) | December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) | July 1, 2022 (2022-07-01) | ||||
| 17 | 33 (+40 extended cuts) | 13 | September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08) | December 23, 2022 (2022-12-23) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12) | July 29, 2023 (2023-07-29) | ||||
| 18 | 33 | 13 | September 7, 2023 (2023-09-07) | TBC (TBC) | TBC | TBC |
| 20 | TBC (TBC) | TBC (TBC) | ||||
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Season 1 (2006-07) edit
This is a list of episodes from season one of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All 32 episodes were hosted by Shaun Majumder, and the full season was released to iTunes on May 15, 2007.[1]
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Host | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Immigration & Prostitution" | Shaun Majumder | Al Rae vs. Paul Bae (Immigration) & Gary Jones vs. Deb Kimmett (Prostitution) | September 9, 2006 (2006-09-09) | 101 |
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Al Rae argues in favour of opening the borders and increasing immigration, while his opponent, Korean Canadian Paul Bae says, "Enough is enough!" Next up, Gary Jones argues that legalizing prostitution will take all the fun out of "snagging a hooker," while Deb Kimmett counters that legalizing the sex trade will make it easier for kids to pick out a Father's Day present.[2] | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Free Speech & The Internet" | Shaun Majumder | Glen Foster vs. Trevor Boris (Free Speech) & Bruce Clark vs. Brad Muise (The Internet) | September 16, 2006 (2006-09-16) | 102 |
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Veteran stand-up Glen Foster matches wits with Trevor Boris on the topic of "Free Speech - sometimes is it better to just shut up?" In Round Two, Winnipegger Bruce Clark and Maritimer Brad Muise debate the merits of that passing fad - The Internet.[3] | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Same Sex Marriage & The Military" | Shaun Majumder | Deb Kimmett vs. Al Rae (Same Sex Marriage) & Irwin Barker vs. Simon Rakoff (The Military) | September 23, 2006 (2006-09-23) | 103 |
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Deb Kimmett and Al Rae debate about same sex marriage. Irwin Barker and Simon Rakoff debate about the military.
NOTES: In this episode, Deb Kimmett and Al Rae became the first debaters to return to the show.[4] | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Cosmetic Surgery & Spanking" | Shaun Majumder | Deborah Williams vs. Diana Frances (Cosmetic Surgery) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Ian Boothby (Spanking) | September 30, 2006 (2006-09-30) | 104 |
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Should we be able to use the miracles of modern cosmetic surgery to repair, replace or enhance the bits of ourselves we don't like? Or are the things we don't like just a normal part of living and aging - something we should accept? Deborah Williams and Diana Frances tackle this topic. Also: is it ever okay to smack your kid? Does the caterwauling child in the mall need a lesson in getting along with others or simply a well-placed swat from Mum or Dad? Erica Sigurdson and Ian Boothby take this one on.[5] | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Health Care & Space" | Shaun Majumder | Deb Kimmett vs. Irwin Barker (Health Care) & Bruce Clark vs. Gary Jones (Space) | October 7, 2006 (2006-10-07) | 105 |
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Just how sick is Canada's healthcare system? Should it be privatized? That's Question One this week as The Debaters brings wit and wisdom to bear on the topics of the day. Deb Kimmett and Irwin Barker face off on how to heal the system. Then it's Winnipeg's Bruce Clarke against Vancouver's Gary Jones on the issue of colonizing space. Should any nation - can any nation - claim sovereignty over a chunk of the universe?[6] | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Don Cherry & Psychotherapy" | Shaun Majumder | Peter Kelamis vs. Dan Licoppe (Don Cherry) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Jeff Rothpan (Psychotherapy) | October 14, 2006 (2006-10-14) | 106 |
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It's dueling Don Cherry imitators, as comedians Peter Kelamis and Dan Licoppe face off on whether Donald S. Cherry should be benched. Kelamis argues that Grapes is the conscience of puck loving Canucks. Licoppe can't believe we voted him the 7th greatest Canadian. It's a "rock 'em sock 'em" debate. Next up, comedian Erica Sigurdson berates comedy veteran Jeff Rothpan on his belief that psychological counseling helps build self esteem. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Celebrities & Smoking" | Shaun Majumder | Elvira Kurt vs. Scott Thompson (Celebrities) & Al Rae vs. J.P. Mass (Smoking) | October 21, 2006 (2006-10-21) | 107 |
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Elvira Kurt and comedy heavyweight Scott Thompson duke it out over whether our celebrity obsession is a sickness. Next up, sparks fly as Winnipeg funnyman Al Rae and Vancouver comedy veteran J.P. Mass debate whether smoking should be allowed in public spaces. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Toronto vs. Vancouver & Old Folks" | Shaun Majumder | Gary Jones vs. Tim Rykert (Toronto vs. Vancouver) & Deb Williams vs. Jeff Rothpan (Old Folks) | October 28, 2006 (2006-10-28) | 108 |
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Gary Jones takes on Tim Rykert in a battle over which is the better city - Toronto or Vancouver? And Mom's the Word's Deb Williams debates Tonight Show veteran Jeff Rothpan on the topic of Senior Care - should we keep our ailing parents at home or stick 'em on the nearest ice floe? | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The Olympics & Mixed Marriages" | Shaun Majumder | Paul Bae vs. Charlie Demers (Olympics) & Simon Rakoff vs. Simon Rakoff (Mixed Marriages) | November 4, 2006 (2006-11-04) | 109 |
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Vancouver comedians Paul Bae and Charlie Demers debate the sanity of spending millions on the Olympics. Next up, Simon Rakoff is beside himself as he debates none other than Simon Rakoff - no, really!
NOTES: This was the first time one debater (Simon Rakoff) argued both sides of the same debate. | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Free Speech & Same Sex Marriage (RE-EDIT)" | Shaun Majumder | Trevor Boris vs. Glen Foster (Free Speech) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Al Rae (Same Sex Marriage) | November 11, 2006 (2006-11-11) | --- |
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Trevor Boris and Glen "That Canadian Guy" Foster try to muzzle each other as they face off on the limits of free speech. Also, Deb Kimmett and Al Rae battle over same sex marriage. It's rights and freedoms, this week on The Debaters. This is a re-edited episode including two previously aired debates ("Free Speech" from S01E02 and "Same Sex Marriage" from S01E03) edited together as a new episode pairing. This is the first "repackaged" Debaters episode to air. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Arranged Marriage & Marijuana" | Shaun Majumder | Diana Frances vs. "The Maharani" Veena Sood (Arranged Marriages) & Irwin Barker vs. Sean Proudlove (Marijuana) | November 18, 2006 (2006-11-18) | 110 |
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Is an arranged marriage really the way to go? Diana Frances and Veena Sood (as The Maharani) debate the subject of arranged marriages in the age of internet dating. Then Irwin Barker and Sean Proudlove peer into a cloudy, smoke-filled room and try to bring some clarity to the subject of marijuana trafficking. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "U.S. Foreign Policy & U.S./Canada Merger" | Shaun Majumder | Danny Bevins vs. Al Rae (U.S. Foreign Policy) & Marc Maron vs. Simon Rakoff (U.S./Canada Merger) | November 25, 2006 (2006-11-25) | 111 |
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It's American Thanksgiving so The Debaters takes on the Yanks! Shaun Majumder moderates as former U.S. Marine Danny Bevins pulls out the big guns to prove to Winnipegger, Al Rae that U.S. foreign policy is justified. And American radio personality Mark Maron challenges our own Simon Rakoff's misguided notion that Canada and the U.S. should merge. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Christmas & Fur" | Shaun Majumder | Dan Redican vs. Simon Rakoff (Christmas) & Carrie Gaetz vs. Steve Patterson (Fur) | December 9, 2006 (2006-12-09) | 112 |
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Dan Redican and Simon Rakoff argue whether we should put the Christ back in Christmas. Next up, Carrie Gaetz and Steve Patterson face off on the issue of fur and whether we need to skin little animals to keep our chestnuts toasty. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Global Warming & Religion" | Shaun Majumder | Glen Foster vs. Albert Howell (Global Warming) & Deb Kimmett vs. Greg Malone (Religion) | December 16, 2006 (2006-12-16) | 113 |
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Codco legend Greg Malone faces off against writer Deb Kimmett on the subject of religion. Then things really heat up when Toronto funnyman Albert Howell and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster, debate Canada's role in halting the ravages of global warming. | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Health Care & Spanking (RE-EDIT)" | Shaun Majumder | Unknown | December 30, 2006 (2006-12-30) | --- |
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First up this week: just how sick is Canada's healthcare system? Should it be privatized? Deb Kimmett and Irwin Barker grab their pads to write a prescription for funny on this hot topic. Then Erica Sigurdson and Ian Boothby turn their attention to spanking... no, not each other! How much punishment is OK? When should you start and should we be allowed to spank other people's kids? This is a re-edited episode including two previously aired debates ("Spanking" from S01E04 and "Health Care" from S01E05) edited together as a new episode pairing. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Hip Hop & School Uniforms" | Shaun Majumder | Jonny Harris vs. Irwin Barker (Hip Hop) & Cathy Jones vs. Jan Whalen (School Uniforms) | January 6, 2007 (2007-01-06) | 114 |
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Newfoundlander Jonny Harris schools Winnipeg funnyman Irwin Barker on why rap music is corrupting our youth. Next up, "22 Minutes" star Cathy Jones goes toe to toe with comedian Jan Whalen on whether school uniforms should be mandatory. | ||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Three Strikes & Food Liability" | Shaun Majumder | Mary Walsh vs. "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster (Three Strikes) & Ed Macdonald vs. Gavin Crawford (Food Liability) | January 13, 2007 (2007-01-13) | 115 |
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Mary Walsh battles "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster over Stephen Harper's proposed "Three Strikes" legislation. Next up, Cape Breton funnyman Ed Macdonald serves up jibes and dishes out insults as he takes on 22 Minutes' Gavin Crawford on the issue of trans-fats and the food industry. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Bilingualism & The Monarchy" | Shaun Majumder | Dan Redican vs. Derek Seguin (Bilingualism) & Deb McGrath vs. Rick Currie (The Monarchy) | January 27, 2007 (2007-01-27) | 116 |
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Shaun Majumder tries to keep tongues civil as Toronto comedian Dan Redican fights Quebecer Derek Seguin on the issue of bilingualism. Next up, "Little Mosque on the Prairie's" Deb McGrath squares off against Ottawa comic Rick Currie over the relevance of the monarchy. | ||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Adult Kids & Native Rights" | Shaun Majumder | Pat McKenna vs. Deb Kimmett (Adult Kids) & Simon Rakoff vs. Don Kelly (Native Rights) | February 3, 2007 (2007-02-03) | 117 |
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Pat McKenna (aka Harold on the "Red Green Show") squares off against fellow Second City Alumnus Deb Kimmett on whether adult kids who live at home should be given the boot. Next up, that sardonic funnyman Simon Rakoff tries to convince aboriginal comedian Don Kelly that Canada's native population would be better off without special status. | ||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Customer Service & Protective Parents" | Shaun Majumder | Carrie Gaetz vs. Pat McKenna (Customer Service) & Irwin Barker vs. Elvira Kurt (Protective Parents) | February 10, 2007 (2007-02-10) | 118 |
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Carrie Gaetz and Pat Mckenna duke it out over whether customer service is an oxymoron. Next up, the man we call "The Professor," Irwin Barker, tries to teach that whippersnapper Elvira Kurt that parents today are just too darn protective of their kids. The words are so sharp that somebody could poke an eye out! | ||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Panhandling & Technological Innovation" | Shaun Majumder | Dave Nystrom vs. Irwin Barker (Panhandling) & Elvira Kurt vs. Albert Howell (Technological Innovation) | February 17, 2007 (2007-02-17) | 119 |
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Stand-up comic Dave Nystrom battles funnyman Irwin Barker over whether even polite panhandlers should be allowed on our streets. Next up, comedian Elvira Kurt argues that technology has not helped us as much as her techno-geek opponent Albert Howell would have us believe. | ||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Alberta is Good & Calgary vs. Edmonton" | Elvira Kurt | Andrew Grose vs. Al Rae (Alberta is Good) & Cris Nannarone vs. Lars Callieou (Calgary as Capital) | March 3, 2007 (2007-03-03) | 120 |
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Calgary funnyman Cris Nannarone and Edmonton comic Lars Callieou duke it out over which city is the true capital of the province. Also on the bill, transplanted Maritimer Andrew Grose is out to prove to Winnipegger Al Rae that Alberta is a great place to move to. They call Alberta "big sky" country but this week it's "big mouth" country! Elvira Kurt guest hosts. | ||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Racial Tolerance & Metrosexuals" | Shaun Majumder | Pat McKenna vs. Kenny Robinson (Racial Tolerance) & Tom Rubins vs. Carrie Gaetz (Metrosexuals) | March 10, 2007 (2007-03-10) | 121 |
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Funny white guy Pat McKenna tries to convince black comic Kenny Robinson that Canada is a racially tolerant society. Then, doused with body spray and waxed to a hairless shine, comedian Tom Rubins tries to prove to old-fashioned comedienne Carrie Gaetz that "metrosexual" is as manly as a man can be. | ||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Telephones & High School Reunions" | Elvira Kurt | Roman Danylo vs. Neil Grahn (Telephones) & Brad Muise vs. Cory Mack (High School Reunions) | March 17, 2007 (2007-03-17) | 122 |
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Roman Danylo (Comedy Inc.) and Neil Grahn (Three Dead Trolls) exchange blows about whether the telephone has brought us closer together or not. Next up, Calgary comics Brad Muise and Cory Mack mix it up "old school" as they debate the merits of attending one's high school reunion. | ||||||
| 23 | 23 | "Lies in Marriage & Gambling" | Elvira Kurt | Ellie Harvie vs. Andrew Grose (Lies in Marriage) & Jebb Fink vs. Erica Sigurdson (Gambling) | March 24, 2007 (2007-03-24) | 123 |
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Vancouver comedian Ellie Harvie takes on Edmonton's Andrew Grose on whether lies are essential to a good marriage. Next on the bill, Calgary comic Jebb Fink takes the moral high ground as he clashes with Vancouver's Erica Sigurdson on the topic of government involvement in the gambling biz. Guest Host: Elvira Kurt. | ||||||
| 24 | 24 | "Winnipeg the Capital & Dating Rules" | Shaun Majumder | Irwin Barker vs. Rick Currie (Winnipeg as Capital) & Laurie Elliott vs. Sugar Sammy (Dating Rules) | April 7, 2007 (2007-04-07) | 124 |
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From the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, hometown favorite Irwin Barker is out to prove to Ottawa native Rick Currie that The Peg should really be our Nation's Capital. Also on the bill, Toronto funny gal Laurie Elliott tries to rehabilitate Montreal ladies' man Sugar Sammy, and show him why dating rules and etiquette are essential. | ||||||
| 25 | 25 | "Opera & YouTube" | Patrick McKenna | Sean Cullen vs. Mary Lou Fallis (Opera) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Trevor Boris (YouTube) | April 14, 2007 (2007-04-14) | 125 |
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Guest host Patrick McKenna moderates as musical funnyman Sean Cullen attempts to prove to diva Mary Lou Fallis that opera is bombastic, incomprehensible and much too loud. Then Debra Digiovanni and Trevor Boris face off on the subject of YouTube and whether user-generated content is the future of entertainment. | ||||||
| 26 | 26 | "Louis Riel & Assimilation" | Shaun Majumder | Lorne Cardinal vs. Al Rae (Louis Riel) & Veena Sood vs. Sabrina Jalees (Assimilation) | April 28, 2007 (2007-04-28) | 126 |
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From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, aboriginal actor and Corner Gas cop Lorne Cardinal makes an arresting argument that Louis Riel was a hero, while Prairie funnyman Al Rae insists that the Metis leader deserved his fate. Next up, two comedians of South Asian descent, Veena Sood and Sabrina Jalees, go toe-to-toe on whether immigrants should make more of an effort to fit in. | ||||||
| 27 | 27 | "Family Farm & Toplessness" | Patrick McKenna | Big Daddy Tazz vs. Dean Jenkinson (Family Farms) & Dan Licoppe vs. Erica Sigurdson (Toplessness) | May 5, 2007 (2007-05-05) | 127 |
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Prairie comics Big Daddy Tazz and Dean Jenkinson fling the fertilizer as they debate whether the government should shovel subsidies onto family farms. Next up, self-proclaimed feminist Dan Licoppe tries to convince Erica Sigurdson that bare-breasted sun-tanning is every woman's right. | ||||||
| 28 | 28 | "Women's Lives & English" | Shaun Majumder | Tim Steeves vs. Deb Kimmett (Women's Lives) & John Wing vs. Derek Seguin (English) | May 12, 2007 (2007-05-12) | 128 |
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Have women's lives improved since the 1960s? In honour of Mothers Day, funny guy Tim Steeves attempts to subjugate Second City veteran Deb Kimmett to the point at which she admits that "gals" are better off now than forty years ago. Next up, author and comedian John Wing is in a state of disbelief as Quebec comic Derek Seguin tries to demonstrate that the state of the English language has never been "more better". | ||||||
| 29 | 29 | "Cars & Post-9/11" | Patrick McKenna | George Westerholm vs. Steve Patterson (Cars) & Leigh Ann Lord vs. Simon Rakoff (Post-9/11) | May 26, 2007 (2007-05-26) | 129 |
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George Westerholm sets out to prove to Steve Patterson that our love affair with cars has made the world a better place. That could only be on The Debaters. Then New York comedienne Leigh Ann Lord tries to convince Simon Rakoff that our governments' post-911 snooping, probing, and shampoo confiscating is not worth any increased security it may seem to provide. | ||||||
| 30 | 30 | "Hockey Nation & Prenuptial Agreements" | Shaun Majumder | Gary Jones vs. Peter Kelamis (Hockey Nation) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Ellie Harvie (Prenuptial Agreements) | June 2, 2007 (2007-06-02) | 130 |
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Comedy pugilists Gary Jones and Peter Kelamis drop their gloves to debate whether our hockey obsession actually benefits the nation. Also on the bill, funny gals Erica Sigurdson and Ellie Harvie take sides as they argue the merits of prenuptial agreements. The gloves are off in either case! | ||||||
| 31 | 31 | "Advertising & Handguns" | Shaun Majumder | Steve Patterson vs. Winston Spear (Advertising) & Lawrence Morgenstern vs. Erica Sigurdson (Handguns) | June 16, 2007 (2007-06-16) | 131 |
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Eccentric Winston Spear tries to convince an incredulous Steve Patterson that advertising makes our world a better place. Also on the bill, Toronto comic Lawrence Morgenstern aims to shoot holes in Erica Sigurdson's assertion that all handguns should be outlawed. | ||||||
| 32 | 32 | "Canada's Image & Quebec the Nation" | Shaun Majumder | Ryan Belleville vs. Tim Nutt (Canada's Image) & Derek Seguin vs. Joey Elias (Quebec the Nation) | June 30, 2007 (2007-06-30) | 132 |
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The Debaters stands up for national pride this week (it's Canada Day after all) with a no-verbal-holds-barred slugfest over what it means to be Canadian. First up, comedian Ryan Belleville battles funny guy Tim Nutt over whether this country's "maple syrup and Mounties" national image needs a makeover. Also on the bill, Montrealers Derek Seguin and Joey Elias exchange comedic blows over whether Quebec deserves to be called a nation. | ||||||
Season 2 (2007-08) edit
This is a list of episodes from season two of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released on iTunes on December 15, 2009.[7] The season featured a revolving door of guest hosts, including Sean Cullen, Roman Danylo, Patrick McKenna and future regular host Steve Patterson.
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Host | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 33 | "Camping & Canadian Talent Moving to the U.S." | Sean Cullen | Deb Kimmett vs. Mike Wilmot (Camping) & Tim Steeves vs. Al Rae (Canadian Content) | September 8, 2007 (2007-09-08) | 201 |
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In a tribute to the waning days of summer, funny gal Deb Kimmett and gravel-voiced comic Mike Wilmot square off on the great Canadian pastime of camping. Next up, TV writers Tim Steeves ("The Mercer Report") and Al Rae ("Little Mosque on the Prairie") debate whether talented Canadians should resist the lure of Hollywood and stick it out in Canadian show business. Guest host Sean Cullen is sure to weigh in with a few thoughts of his own. | ||||||
| 2 | 34 | "Teachers & Creationism" | Shaun Majumder | Paul Bae vs. Jeffrey Yu (Teachers) & Leland Klassen vs. Bruce Clark (Creationism) | September 15, 2007 (2007-09-15) | 202 |
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Former teachers Paul Bae and Jeffrey Yu square off over whether teachers are under-appreciated. Also - still in back-to-school mode, Christian comic Leland Klassen is out to prove to the skeptically funny Bruce Clark that creationism is as legitimate a theory as evolution.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 3 | 35 | "Vegetarianism & Middle-Aged White Guys" | Sean Cullen | Tim Steeves vs. Laurie Elliott (Vegetarianism) & Glen Foster vs. Kenny Robinson (Middle-Aged White Guys) | September 22, 2007 (2007-09-22) | 203 |
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Writer and comedian Tim Steeves is out for blood this week on The Debaters, as he tears into funny lady Laurie Elliot on the topic of vegetarianism. Next up, poor hard-done-by Glen Foster tries to prove to black comedian Kenny Robinson that the middle-aged white man faces more discrimination than anybody else in the country.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 4 | 36 | "U.S.A. Needs Canadian Leadership & Online Dating" | Sean Cullen | Mike MacDonald vs. John Wing (Canadian Leadership) & Jamie Ollivier vs. Allyson Smith (Online Dating) | October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06) | 204 |
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Mike MacDonald and John Wing, both currently living in Los Angeles, go toe-to-toe over whether America should look to Canada for leadership and direction. Next up, internet developer and comedian Jamie Ollivier tries to convince a skeptical Allyson Smith that online dating is a great way to meet that special someone.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 5 | 37 | "Cameras and Privacy & Adoption" | Roman Danylo | Greg Proops vs. Elvira Kurt (Cameras and Privacy) & Diana Frances vs. Ian Boothby (Adoption) | October 13, 2007 (2007-10-13) | 205 |
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Greg Proops (Whose Line is it Anyway) takes on Elvira Kurt on the topic of cameras and privacy. Then two adopted children (now all grown up) - Diana Frances and Ian Boothby - argue about whether looking for birth parents is a sensible thing to do.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 6 | 38 | "Delivery Room Dads & Cloning" | Steve Patterson | Mike Wilmot vs. Kate Davis (Delivery Room Dads) & The Doo Wops (John Catucci and David Mesiano) vs. George Westerholm (Cloning) | October 20, 2007 (2007-10-20) | 206 |
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Mike Wilmot is out to prove to Kate Davis (The Breastfeeding Diaries) that men have no place in the hospital delivery room. And then, it's the first-ever musical debate as comedy duo The Doo Wops challenge songwriter George Westerholm on his belief that cloning humans would be a bad idea.
NOTE: This is the first episode in the hosting chair for Steve Patterson who would later become the show's full time host.
NOTE: This is the first time one side of the debate is represented by more than one person (the musical duo The Doo Wops).
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 7 | 39 | "Halloween & Aliens" | Steve Patterson | Erica Sigurdson vs. Jon Dore (Hallowe'en) & J.P. Mass vs. Irwin Barker (Aliens) | October 27, 2007 (2007-10-27) | 201 |
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It's Halloween! But is this so-called holiday just an excuse for bad nutrition and even worse behaviour? West Coast comedienne Erica Sigurdson tries to convince funnyman and TV host Jon Dore that Halloween should be banned. Then conspiracy theorist J.P. Mass has the frightening task of convincing pragmatic funnyman Irwin Barker that aliens have walked among us.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 8 | 40 | "Technology & Fitness" | Roman Danylo | Marc Maron vs. Darryl Lenox (Technology) & John Wing vs. Erica Sigurdson (Fitness) | November 10, 2007 (2007-11-10) | 208 |
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Cigar smoking, scotch drinking comic veteran John Wing tries to convince a fit and funny Erica Sigurdson that we are over-obsessed with health and fitness. Also on the bill, American comics Marc Maron and Darryl Lenox battle it out over whether technology has made us free and powerful.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 9 | 41 | "Middle Years & Pro Wrestling" | Shaun Majumder | Mike Wilmot vs. Deb Kimmett (Middle Years) & Jeff McEnery vs. Trevor Boris (Pro Wrestling) | November 17, 2007 (2007-11-17) | 209 |
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It's a comedy cage match this week as youngster Jeff McEnery and Trevor Boris go toe to toe over whether pro wrestling can be called a sport. But first, forty-something funnyman Mike Wilmot tries to pin Deb Kimmett to the mat and prove that our middle years are the best years of all.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Winnipeg the Capital & Advertising (RE-EDIT)" | Shaun Majumder | Irwin Barker vs. Rick Currie (Winnipeg as Capital) & Steve Patterson vs. Winston Spear (Advertising) | November 26, 2007 (2007-11-26) | --- |
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From the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, hometown favorite Irwin Barker is out to convince Ottawa native Rick Currie that The Peg should really be our nation's capital. Also on the bill, eccentric funnyman Winston Spears tries to promote his message and prove to Steve Patterson that advertising makes the world a better place. This is a re-edited episode including two previously aired debates ("Advertising" from S01E24 and "Winnipeg the Capital" from S01E31) edited together as a new episode pairing. | ||||||
| 10 | 42 | "Polygamy & Military Service" | Roman Danylo | Mrs. Gupta (Veena Sood) vs. Drew McCreadie (Polygamy) & Damonde Tschritter vs. Derek Seguin (Military Service) | December 1, 2007 (2007-12-01) | 210 |
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Surrey housewife Mrs. Gupta (Veena Sood) nearly pops her bindi when Vancouver comic Drew McCreadie tries to convince her that men should be allowed to have more than one wife. Also on our comedy double bill, it's an outright war when funnyman Damonde Tschritter tries to convince Montrealer Derek Seguin that mandatory military service would be good for our nation.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 11 | 43 | "Racial Stereotypes & Flirting" | Sean Cullen | Paul Bae vs. Jeffrey Yu (Racial Stereotypes) & Derek Seguin vs. Erica Sigurdson (Flirting) | December 15, 2007 (2007-12-15) | 211 |
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Are racial stereotypes all that bad? Vancouver comedians Paul Bae and Jeffrey Yu argue over whether stereotypes actually have value. Also on the bill, Derek Seguin tries to sweet talk Erica Sigurdson into agreeing that flirting is harmless fun.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 12 | 44 | "Athlete Role Models & Atheism" | Sean Cullen | Darryl Lenox vs. Elvira Kurt (Athletes) & Tim Reichert vs. Charlie Demers (Atheism) | January 5, 2007 (2007-01-05) | 212 |
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In light of dog-fights, doping and dumb behaviour, do pro athletes deserve our adulation? Guest host Sean Cullen moderates this week on The Debaters as Toronto's Elvira Kurt and New York heavyweight Darryl Lenox go toe-to-toe over whether sports stars should be our role models. Also on the comedy card, Tim Reichert tries to convince Charlie Demers that atheism is superior to faith.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 13 | 45 | "Celebrity Activists & The Death Penalty" | Sean Cullen | Daryn Jones vs. Trevor Boris (Celebrity Activists) & Judy Croon vs. Simon Rakoff (Deathy Penalty) | January 12, 2008 (2008-01-12) | 213 |
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Guest host Sean Cullen presides as Daryn Jones ("MTV Live") and Trevor Boris (Much Music's "Video on Trial") argue whether celebrity activists such as Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon do any good at all. Next up, Toronto funny gal Judy Croon administers a lethal dose of comedy as she tries to prove to Simon Rakoff that certain criminals deserve to be executed.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 14 | 46 | "China & Pets" | Steve Patterson | Alan Park vs. Peter Kelamis (China) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Pets) | January 19, 2008 (2008-01-19) | 214 |
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Steve Patterson takes over as host starting this week on The Debaters.
Alan Park goes AWOL from the Air Farce to take on West Coast funnyman Peter Kelamis over whether we should come down harder on China's human rights transgressions. Later, Debra DiGiovanni of Last Comic Standing and Kristeen von Hagen of Comedy Now fight tooth and claw over whether our obsession with pets has gone too far.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 15 | 47 | "Mulroney vs. Trudeau & The Friendly Giant vs. Mr. Dressup" | Steve Patterson | Carrie Gaetz vs. Simon Rakoff (Mulroney vs. Trudeau) & Neil Grahn vs. Dan Redican (Mr. Dressup vs. The Friendly Giant) | January 26, 2008 (2008-01-26) | 215 |
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People who dislike former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney tend to be quite passionate in their antipathy. Non-fans of the late Pierre Trudeau are equally so. Ottawa comic Carrie Gaetz defends Mulroney and Simon Rakoff goes to bat for Trudeau. Still on the subject of Great Canadians, Edmonton funnyman Neil Grahn reaches deep into his tautological tickle trunk to convince Dan Redican (The Frantics) that Mr. Dressup beats The Friendly Giant any day of the week.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 16 | 48 | "Canadian History & Franken Foods" | Steve Patterson | Al Rae vs. Manoj Sood (Canadian History) & Carrie Gaetz vs. Big Daddy Taz (Franken Foods) | February 2, 2008 (2008-02-02) | 216 |
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From Regina, writer/comedian Al Rae is out to teach Little Mosque on the Prairie's Muslim curmudgeon Baber (Manoj Sood) that he better have knowledge of our nation's history if he wants to call himself a true Canadian. And then, Ottawa funny gal Carrie Gaetz finds it hard to swallow Big Daddy Tazz's argument that genetically modified foods must be outlawed.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 17 | 49 | "Valentine's Day & 'Til Death Do Us Part" | Steve Patterson | Judy Croon vs. "Humble" Howard Glassman (Valentine's Day) & Al Rae vs. Deborah Kimmett ('Til Death) | February 9, 2008 (2008-02-09) | 217 |
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In a program devoted to Valentine's Day, Romantic realist Judy Croon tries to convince author and comedian "Humble" Howard Glassman that the holiday actually does nothing to promote love. Next up on our hearts and flowers episode, surprisingly romantic Al Rae does his best to prove to newly single Deborah Kimmett that "till death do us part" is still relevant.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 18 | 50 | "Reasonable Accommodation & Children of Immigrants" | Steve Patterson | Derek Seguin vs. Sugar Sammy (Reasonable Accommodation) & Angelo Tsarouchas vs. Rodney Ramsey (Children of Immigrants) | February 23, 2008 (2008-02-23) | 218 |
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Montrealers Derek Seguin and Sugar Sammy debate whether Quebec's reasonable accommodation of minorities has gone too far. Next up, Angelo Tsarouchas ("The Funny Greek") tries to convince fellow second generation Canadian Rodney Ramsey that the children of immigrants should help their parents fit in.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 19 | 51 | "Reality TV & Conrad Black" | Steve Patterson | Patrick McKenna vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Reality TV) & Carrie Gaetz vs. Don Kelly (Conrad Black) | March 1, 2008 (2008-03-01) | 219 |
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Actor Patrick McKenna ("The Red Green Show") is riled up and ready to prove to TV talent show finalist Debra DiGiovanni (NBC's "Last Comic Standing") that all reality programs should be voted off the air. Next up, Ottawa comedians Carrie Gaetz and Don Kelly take on the topic of Conrad Black and argue whether this fallen idol of Canadian commerce should be allowed to serve his jail time in Canada.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 20 | 52 | "St. Patrick's Day & Foul Language" | Steve Patterson | Mike Paterson vs. Derek Seguin (St. Patrick's Day) & David Pryde vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Foul Language) | March 15, 2008 (2008-03-15) | 220 |
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It's almost St. Patrick's Day and Montreal comics Mike Paterson and Derek Seguin square off over whether this is a legitimate holiday or just a celebration of drunkenness and Irish stereotypes. Also on our "magically delicious" double bill, "Just for Laughs" veterans David Pryde and Scott Faulconbridge exchange verbal blows on
the topic of cursing and whether it is time we cleaned up our "BLEEPING" language.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 21 | 53 | "Colbert and Mercer as News Sources & Gossip" | Steve Patterson | Barry Julien vs. Tim Steeves (Colbert and Mercer) & Heidi Foss vs. Deb Kimmett (Gossip) | March 22, 2008 (2008-03-22) | 221 |
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Are comedy news programs such as The Colbert Report and The Rick Mercer Report good sources of news information? Writers Tim Steeves ("Rick Mercer Report") and Barry Julien ("The Colbert Report") do battle over whether Colbert and Mercer keep viewers informed. Next up on our hilarious half hour of "info-tainment", funny gals Heidi Foss and Deb Kimmett exchange a barrage of accusations and allegations over whether workplace gossip should get you fired.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 22 | 54 | "Teen Sex & Minor Hockey" | Steve Patterson | Deb Kimmett vs. Elvira Kurt (Teen Sex) & Jocko Alston vs. Denis Grignon (Minor Hockey) | March 29, 2008 (2008-03-29) | 222 |
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Do we get too hot and bothered over the notion of teen sex? Second City veterans Deb Kimmett and Elvira Kurt tangle over whether sex between sixteen-year-olds is dangerous or just good clean fun. Next up on the subject of full contact sports, funny guys Jocko Alston and Denis Grignon drop the gloves over the merits of minor hockey, and whether this highly competitive youth activity deserves a game misconduct.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 23 | 55 | "Celebrity Adoption & Big Box Stores" | Steve Patterson | Debra DiGiovanni vs. Sabrina Jalees (Celebrity Adoption) & Elvira Kurt vs. Don Kelly (Big Box Stores) | April 12, 2008 (2008-04-12) | 223 |
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Madonna, Angelina Jolie and fellow celebrities make the headlines when they adopt children from Africa and Asia. Sabrina Jalees and Debra DiGiovanni lock horns over whether celebrity adoption of kids from the developing world is good for the child or anybody else. Later, comics Elvira Kurt and Don Kelly exchange verbal blows over big-box stores, and whether giant outlets such as Costco, Wal-Mart and Home Depot are a blight on the urban landscape.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 24 | 56 | "Steroids in Baseball & Corporate Sponsorship" | Steve Patterson | Harry Doupe vs. Tim Steeves (Steroids) & Brian Stollery vs. Dean Jenkinson (Corporate Sponsorship) | April 19, 2008 (2008-04-19) | 224 |
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Comedians Harry Doupe and Tim Steeves debate whether steroids have turned major league baseball "foul." Next up, Calgary's Brian Stollery tries to convince Winnipegger Dean Jenkinson that corporate sponsorship is giving our sports and entertainment facilities a bad name.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Steroids in Baseball & Lawns (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson | Harry Doupe vs. Tim Steeves (Steroids) & Al Rae vs. Rick Currie (Lawns) | April 21, 2008 (2008-04-21) | --- |
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Warmer weather has finally arrived, and the boys - and girls - of summer are at it again, playing baseball. This week on The Debaters, comedians Harry Doupe and Tim Steeves hit comedy home runs as they debate whether steroids have turned this fair game - at least in its major-league incarnation - foul. Also still in a spring mood, Al Rae tries to convince Ottawa's Rick Currie that Canadians' obsession with their lawns is not good for them or the environment. This is a re-edit combining two debates from other episodes ("Steroids in Baseball" from S02E24 and "Lawns" from S02E32) into a new episode. Notably it actually aired several weeks before the regular "Lawns" episode premiered. | ||||||
| 25 | 57 | "Reserves & Arctic Sovereignty" | Steve Patterson | Dawn Dumont vs. Darrell Dennis (Reserves) & Alan Park vs. Carrie Gaetz (Arctic Sovereignty) | April 26, 2008 (2008-04-26) | 225 |
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The Arctic ice cap is melting, and foreign powers are eyeing Canada's Northern riches. This week on The Debaters, Alan Park of "Air Farce Live" is out to shoot down funny gal Carrie Gaetz's argument that Canada must protect her Arctic sovereignty with military might. Also on the show, First Nations comics Dawn Dumont and Darrell Dennis tackle the question of reserves, and whether growing up on the "rez" prepares you for life in the mainstream.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 26 | 58 | "Motherhood & Fashion" | Steve Patterson | John Wing vs. Teresa Pavlinek (Motherhood) & Sabrina Jalees vs. Erica Sigurdson (Fashion) | May 10, 2008 (2008-05-10) | 226 |
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It's Mother's Day weekend, so what better question for the Debaters to tackle than whether a woman can ever be complete without children? John Wing says yes, but Teresa Pavlinek of "The Jane Show" disagrees. Later, comedians Sabrina Jalees and Erica Sigurdson go toe-to-toe on the topic of fashion, and whether the excess and narcissism of the fashion industry make it less than a model biz.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 27 | 59 | "Pitbulls & The 1980s" | Steve Patterson | Irwin Barker vs. Jonny Harris (Pitbulls) & Mark Forward vs. Debra DiGiovanni (The 1980s) | May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19) (Victoria Day) | 227 |
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Are pit bulls just too dangerous? Jonny Harris and the aptly named Irwin "Barker" sink their teeth into the subject of pit bulls and whether this breed deserves to be banned across the country. Then Mark Forward tries to convince an exuberant Debra Digiovanni that the fads and fashions of the 1980s should be buried and forgotten. Taped at the Halifax Comedy Festival.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 28 | 60 | "Scotland & Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings" | Steve Patterson | Fred MacAuley vs. Al Rae (Scotland) & Greg Morton vs. Ron Sparks (Star Wars vs. The Lord of the Rings) | May 26, 2008 (2008-05-26) | 228 |
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The Debaters comes to you from Nova Scotia this week, a place where Gaelic language and great Celtic culture are very much alive and well. So it's not surprising that Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay tries to convince Al Rae that Canada needs to get in touch with its Gaelic roots. Next up on our double bill of laughs and logic, comic Greg Morton uses many a funny voice to prove to Ron Sparks that "Star Wars" is better than "The Lord of the Rings. Taped at the Halifax Comedy Festival.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 29 | 61 | "Small Towns & Palestine" | Steve Patterson | Derek Edwards vs. Mike Wilmot (Small Towns) & Ray Hanania vs. Simon Rakoff (Palestine) | May 31, 2008 (2008-05-31) | 229 |
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It's Country Mouse versus City Mouse as rural raconteur Derek Edwards tries to convince urban advocate Mike Wilmot that small towns are the heart and soul of this country. Also this week - Arab-American comic Ray Hanania does battle with Toronto funnyman Simon Rakoff on the topic of Palestinians and whether Canada should do more to help them.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 30 | 62 | "Bottled Water & Showbiz Kids" | Steve Patterson | Graham Clark vs. John Beuhler (Bottled Water) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Christine Lippa (Show Biz Kids) | June 7, 2008 (2008-06-07) | 230 |
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Vancouver funnyman Graham Clark tries to prove to John Beuhler that bottled water is a drain on our resources. Also, comedienne Erica Sigurdson proves herself an anti-stage mother as she tries to convince Christine Lippa that kids have no business in show business.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 31 | 63 | "Summer Camps & Workplace Romance" | Steve Patterson | Toby Hargrave vs. Damonde Tschritter (Summer Camps) & Laurie Elliott vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Workplace Romances) | June 14, 2008 (2008-06-14) | 231 |
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Outdoorsy comedian Toby Hargrave debates Vancouver comic Damonde Tschritter on the topic of Summer Camp this week on The Debaters. Do today's kids need to be weaned from their Wiis with a week in the woods? Next up, comedians Laurie Elliott and Kristeen Von Hagen lock horns over workplace romance, and whether it's safe to mix work and play in quite that way.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 32 | 64 | "Lawns & Zoos" | Steve Patterson | Al Rae vs. Rick Currie (Lawns) & Dan Licoppe (as Mel Silverback) vs. Bruce Clark (Zoos) | June 21, 2008 (2008-06-21) | 232 |
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Most suburban Canadians have a love/hate relationship with their lawns, but is growing grass really "green?" Winnipeg comic Al Rae is out to prove to Ottawa funnyman Rick Currie that trying to rescue fescue is a waste of resources. Next up, half-man half-gorilla comedian Mel Silverback (a.k.a. Dan Licoppe) wants to convince cagey comedian Bruce Clark that zoos should be outlawed. Why put a man in a gorilla suit on the radio? Well why not?
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Colbert and Mercer as News Sources & U.S.A. Needs Canadian Leadership (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson (Colbert) & Sean Cullen (Canadian Leadership) | Barry Julien vs. Tim Steeves (Colbert/Mercer) & Mike MacDonald vs. John Wing (Canadian Leadership) | July 5, 2008 (2008-07-05) | --- |
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"The Colbert Report" and "Rick Mercer Report" are popular TV shows that use headlines as a source of laughs. But are they also a good source of news? Writer-comedian Tim Steeves of the "Rick Mercer Report" and Barry Julien of "The Colbert Report") square off this week on The Debaters over whether Colbert and Mercer actually do anything to inform viewers. Later, guest host Sean Cullen (also host of CBC Radio's Simply Sean) presides as two expatriate Canadian comedy heavyweights, Mike MacDonald and John Wing, go toe-to-toe over whether America should look to Canada for direction. This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes, Canadian Leadership (S02E04) and Colbert/Mercer (S02E21). | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Reality TV & Polygamy (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson (Reality TV) & Roman Danylo (Polygamy) | Patrick McKenna vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Reality TV) & Veena Sood vs. Drew McCreadie | July 12, 2008 (2008-07-12) | --- |
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Two bizarre twists on Reality this week on The Debaters. Gemini Award-winning comedic actor Patrick McKenna ("The Red Green Show ") is riled up and ready to prove to TV talent show finalist Debra DiGiovanni (NBC's "Last Comic Standing") that all reality programs should be voted off the air. Also, Surrey housewife Mrs. Gupta - a.k.a. comedian Veena Sood - nearly pops her bindi when Vancouver comic Drew McCreadie tries to convince her that men should be allowed to have more than one wife. This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes ("Polygamy" from S02E10 and "Reality TV" from S02E19) as a new debate pairing. | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Big Box Stores & Camping (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson (Box Stores) & Sean Cullen (Camping) | Don Kelly vs. Elvira Kurt (Big Box Stores) & Mike Wilmot vs. Deborah Kimmett (Camping) | July 19, 2008 (2008-07-19) | --- |
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Elvira Kurt and Don Kelly exchange verbal blows over box stores and whether giant outlets such as Costco, Wal-Mart and Home Depot are a blight on urban landscapes. And after that, guest host Sean Cullen presides as funny gal Deb Kimmett and gravel-voiced comic Mike Wilmot square off on whether that quintessential Canadian pastime, camping, is good for the soul. This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes, Camping (S02E01) and Box Stores (S02E23). | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings & The 1980s (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson | Greg Morton vs. Ron Sparks (Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings) & Mark Forward vs. Debra DiGiovanni (The 1980s) | July 26, 2008 (2008-07-26) | --- |
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Comic Greg Morton uses many a funny voice to prove to Ron Sparks that "Star Wars" is better than "The Lord of the Rings. Then, Mark Forward tries to convince an exuberant Debra Digiovanni that the fads and fashions of the 1980s should be buried and forgotten. Both debates were taped at the Halifax Comedy Festival. This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes ("The 1980s" from S02E27 and "Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings" from S02E28) into a new debate pairing. | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Summer Camps & Cameras and Privacy (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson (Summer Camps) & Roman Danylo (Cameras & Privacy) | Damonde Tschritter vs. Toby Hargrave (Summer Camps) & Greg Proops vs. Elvira Kurt (Cameras and Privacy) | August 2, 2008 (2008-08-02) | --- |
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Do today's kids need a week in the woods, away from their Wiis? That's the question this week on the Debaters. Outdoorsy comedian Toby Hargrave debates Vancouver comic Damonde Tschritter on the virtues of summer camp. Later, guest host Roman Danylo presides over a comedy free-for-all when the hilariously unpredictable Greg Proops (Whose Line is it Anyway) takes on funny lady Elvira Kurt on the topic of cameras and privacy. Whether it's cell phone cameras in the change room or police cameras downtown, are there just too many lenses focused on you these days? This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes, Privacy and Cameras (S02E05) and Summer Camps (S02E31). | ||||||
| -- | -- | "Bottled Water & Athlete Role Models (RE-EDIT)" | Steve Patterson (Bottled Water) & Sean Cullen (Athlete Role Models) | Graham Clark vs. John Buehler (Bottled Water) & Elvira Kurt vs. Darryl Lenox (Athlete Role Models) | August 9, 2008 (2008-08-09) | --- |
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Warmer weather is upon us, but before you get too thirsty, Vancouver funnyman Graham Clark wants to prove to John Buehler and everyone else on The Debaters this week that bottled water is a drain on our resources. Next up, in light of dog fights, doping and dumb behaviour, do pro athletes deserve our adulation? Guest host Sean Cullen moderates as Toronto veteran Elvira Kurt and New York heavyweight Darryl Lenox go toe to toe over whether sports stars should be our role models. This is a re-edit of two debates from previous episodes ("Athlete Role Models" from S02E12 and "Box Stores" from S02E30) as a new debate pairing. | ||||||
Season 3 (2008-09) edit
This is a list of episodes from season three of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released on iTunes on April 4, 2009.[8] The third season was hosted by Steve Patterson.
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| 1 | 65 | "Comic Book Superheroes & Nuclear Energy" | Steve Patterson | Ian Boothby vs. David Pryde (Comic Book Superheroes) & Charlie Demers vs. "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster (Nuclear Energy) | September 6, 2008 (2008-09-06) | 301 |
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After a summer of blockbuster movies including "Hell Boy," "Batman" and "Iron Man," comic book super-fans Ian Boothby and David Pryde engage in an epic battler over whether comic book superheroes make good role models. Next up on our double bill of laughs and logic, funny man Charlie Demers and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster exchange verbal blows over whether nuclear energy is an essential part of Canada's energy diet. Faster than a speeding expletive! More powerful than a punchline!
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 2 | 66 | "Awards for Kids & Higher Education" | Steve Patterson | Mike Wilmot vs. Kate Davis (Awards for Kids) & Bruce Clark vs. Irwin Barker (Higher Education) | September 13, 2008 (2008-09-13) | 302 |
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Curmudgeonly comic Mike Wilmot tries to convince "Funny Mummy" Kate Davis that today's school-aged kids receive too many undeserved ribbons and rewards. Then self-taught debater Bruce Clark sets out to prove to Irwin "The Professor" Barker that higher education is unnecessary and over-rated.[9]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 3 | 67 | "Green Shift & Filipino vs. Korean Canadians[11]" | Steve Patterson | Debra Kimmett vs. Billy Mitchell (Green Shift) & Ron Josol vs. Paul Bae (Filipino vs. Korean Canadians) | September 20, 2008 (2008-09-20) | 303 |
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Green shift or bull shift? Humourist Debra Kimmett assails environmentally friendly funnyman Billy Mitchell for his support of Stephan Dion's carbon tax. Also on the bill, Filipino-Canadian Ron Josol takes on Korean Canadian Paul Bae over which ethnic group has contributed more to Canada's multicultural mélange.[10]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 4 | 68 | "Adult Kids at Home & Che Guevara" | Steve Patterson | Phil Hanley vs. Erica Sigurdson (Adult Kids) & Martha Chaves vs. Charlie Demers (Che Guevara) | September 27, 2008 (2008-09-27) | 304 |
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Is it OK to make fun of adults who still live at home with their parents? Erica Sigurdson tries to convince "stay at home son" Phil Hanley that he needs to stop being chicken and fly the coop. Also on the bill, Latina funny lady Martha Chaves debates Vancouver comic Charlie Demers on the topic of Che Guevara and whether this South American rebel is worthy of being on so many T-shirts and dorm room walls.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 5 | 69 | "Second Hand Shopping & Seniors in the Workplace" | Steve Patterson | John Beuhler vs. Graham Clark (Second Hand Shopping) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Todd Butler (Seniors in the Workplace) | October 4, 2008 (2008-10-04) | 305 |
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Comedians John Beuhler and Graham Clark take a hilarious look at second hand shopping. And Deborah Kimmett and musical funnyman Todd Butler battle over whether senior citizens should go back to work.[12]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 6 | 70 | "Harper vs. Dion & Minority Governments" | Steve Patterson | Derek Seguin vs. Al Rae (Harper vs. Dion) & Tim Steeves vs. Harry Doupe (Minority Governments) | October 11, 2008 (2008-10-11) | 306 |
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It's election time! Quebec comedian Derek Seguin battles with Winnipegger Al Rae about whether Stephen Harper is a better leader than Stephane Dion. Then Tim Steeves and Harry Doupe take a look at majority and minority governments.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 7 | 71 | "Hunting & Germs" | Steve Patterson | Pete Zedlacher vs. Erica Sigurdson (Hunting) & Roman Danylo vs. Rebecca Northan (Germs) | October 18, 2008 (2008-10-18) | 307 |
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Comedian Pete Zedlacher is certain that hunting is a great Canadian pastime, so he takes pot shots at gun shy Erica Sigurdson to prove it. Also on the bill, a slightly paranoid Roman Danylo tries to convince to Calgary funny lady Rebecca Northan that society's obsession with eliminating germs is completely justified.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 8 | 72 | "Obama and Change & Beauty Pageants" | Steve Patterson | Bruce Clark vs. Darryl Lenox (Change) & Derek Seguin vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Pageants) | November 1, 2008 (2008-11-01) | 308 |
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This episode is all about contests. Comedian Bruce Clark discusses the battle for the White House and tries to convince New York comic Darryl Lenox that the U.S. election might not result in the changes some people are expecting. Next up, Derek Seguin tries to convince Debra DiGiovanni that the competitive world of beauty pageants actually celebrates women.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 9 | 73 | "Women in Comedy & Human Rights Commissions" | Steve Patterson | Al Rae vs. Erica Sigurdson (Women in Comedy) & Alan Park vs. Simon Rakoff (Human Rights) | November 8, 2008 (2008-11-08) | 309 |
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Air Farce's Alan Park and funny guy Simon Rakoff go head-to-head in a discussion about human rights commissions. And tune in for a look at the gender divide in comedy. Also: Al Rae of The CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival battles it out with Erica Sigurdson about whether men are funnier than women.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 10 | 74 | "NFL vs. CFL & Mom and Pop Restaurants vs. Chains" | Steve Patterson | Darryl Lenox vs. Tim Steeves (NFL vs. CFL) & Mike MacDonald vs. Nick Beaton (Restaurants) | November 22, 2008 (2008-11-22) | 310 |
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New York comic Darryl Lenox tries to convince Canadian Tim Steeves that the NFL is superior to the Canadian game of three downs. And then, veteran comic Mike MacDonald battles newcomer Nick Beaton on the tasty topic of restaurants - are chain and franchise operations superior to "Mom and Pop" eateries?[13]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 11 | 75 | "Marketing to Kids & The Plastic Bag" | Steve Patterson | Jennifer Robertson vs. George Westerholm (Marketing to Kids) & Steve Levine vs. Glen Foster (Plastic Bags) | November 29, 2008 (2008-11-29) | 311 |
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Despite the financial downturn, youngsters across the country are doing their part to improve the economy. They pester their parents to buy all sorts of toys - and who's to blame for this annoying behaviour? Oh, the advertisers of course! Funny gal Jennifer Robertson does her best to sell writer/comedian George Westerholm on the concept that marketing to kids is just plain wrong. Later on this shopping-themed double bill, comic Steve Levine and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster go toe-to-toe on whether the environmentally unfriendly plastic bag takes the prize for the worst invention of all time. | ||||||
| 12 | 76 | "Country Music & Tipping" | Steve Patterson | Kenny Robinson vs. Sean Cullen (Country Music) & Irwin Barker vs. Jennifer Grant (Tipping) | December 13, 2008 (2008-12-13) | 312 |
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It's a musical showdown on The Debaters. Comic Kenny Robinson reckons that country music rules the airwaves. But can he convince Sean Cullen that western swing is king? Also on the program, comedians Irwin Barker and Jennifer Grant debate the merits of tipping.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 13 | 77 | "Santa Claus & Home Theatre vs. Cinema" | Steve Patterson | Kevin Foxx vs. Mrs. Gupta (Veena Sood) (Santa) & Graham Clark vs. Patrick Maliha (Home Theatres) | December 20, 2008 (2008-12-20) | 313 |
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To most kids, Christmas is all about Santa. But, is this round spreader of consumerism actually good for the youth of today? Surrogate scrooge Kevin Foxx is out to prove to funny lady Mrs. Gupta (Veena Sood) that the jolly man from the North Pole is a bad role model. Then Vancouver comic Graham Clark wants movie critic Patrick Maliha to admit that when it comes to the cinema experience, home theatre beats movie theatre every time.[14]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 14 | 78 | "The Penny & Age Difference in Relationships" | Steve Patterson | Carrie Gaetz vs. Mark Forward (Pennies) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Diana Frances (Age Difference) | January 10, 2009 (2009-01-10) | 314 |
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Is it time to get rid of the penny? Carrie Gaetz says yes but Mark Forward says no. Also, should age difference be a factor in romantic relationships? Comic Diana Frances tries to prove to "cougar" advocate Debra DiGiovanni that relationships between older women and younger men are doomed.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 15 | 79 | "Letters vs. E-mail & Can Exes be Friends?" | Steve Patterson | Derek Edwards vs. Pat Thornton (Letters) & The Doo Wops (John Catucci and Dave Mesiano) vs. Laurie Elliott (Can Exes be Friends?) | January 17, 2009 (2009-01-17) | 315 |
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Have emails made snail mail redundant? Nostalgic funnyman Derek Edwards tries to convince upstart Pat Thornton that old-fashioned letter writing beats emails hands down. Then musical duo The Doo Wops make a melodic argument to try to prove to funny gal Laurie Elliott that exes can still be friends. | ||||||
| 16 | 80 | "Baby Boomers & Body Building" | Steve Patterson | Bob Robertson vs. Linda Cullen (Baby Boomers) & Aaron Berg vs. Charlie Demers (Body Building) | January 24, 2009 (2009-01-24) | 316 |
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Are baby boomers to blame for the state of the economy and the environment? Comedians Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen tackle these age-old issues. Then, Aaron Berg and Charlie Demers take a hilarious look at fitness. Tune in as they flex their comedy muscles in a discussion about bodybuilding.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 17 | 81 | "Growing Up Mixed-Race & Celine Dion" | Steve Patterson | Shaun Majumder vs. Nile Seguin (Growing Up Mixed Race) & Laura Landauer (as Celine Dion) vs. Trevor Boris (Celine Dion) | February 7, 2009 (2009-02-07) | 317 |
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The Debaters celebrates Canadian multiculturalism. Comedians Shaun Majumder and Nile Seguin take a hilarious look at the cultures that come together in our country. Then comics Laura Landauer (as Celine Dion) and Trevor Boris discuss Céline Dion and her contributions to Canada.[15]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 18 | 82 | "Economic Downturn & License to Have Kids" | Steve Patterson | Scott Faulconbridge vs. Harry Doupe (Downturn) & Glen Foster vs. Kate Davis (Kid Licenses) | February 21, 2009 (2009-02-21) | 318 |
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Many countries are in the midst of an economic meltdown. But does the downturn have an upside? Montreal comedian Scott Faulconbridge sure thinks so. This week on The Debaters, he tries to convince comic Harry Doupe that the recession isn't too depressin'. Also on the program, a look at whether parents should be required to get a licence to have children. Comedian Glen Foster tries to convince "funny mommy" Kate Davis that parents should be no exception, since people require licences to own a dog, drive a car and catch a trout.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 19 | 83 | "Governors General & Tourism in Developing Nations" | Steve Patterson | Alan Park vs. Don Kelly (Governors General) & David Pryde vs. Martha Chaves (Tourism) | February 28, 2009 (2009-02-28) | 319 |
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Royal Canadian Air Farce's Alan Park does battle with Ottawa funnyman Don Kelly on the topic of the Governors General -- whether these representatives of the monarch do our nation proud or just royally screw things up. Next up, Montreal comic David Pryde battles Latin American-born Martha Chaves on the topic of vacations to developing nations and whether these tequila-soaked, sun-seeking expeditions do more harm than good. Yes, this week The Debaters has the topical and the tropical, too.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 20 | 84 | "Blogging & Gays in the Media" | Steve Patterson | Harry Doupe vs. Andrew Grose (Blogs) & Darcy Michael vs. Morgan Brayton (Gays in the Media) | March 7, 2009 (2009-03-07) | 320 |
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Comic Andrew Grose tries to convince funnyman Harry Doupe that blogs like his are worth the read. Then Vancouver comedians Darcy Michael and Morgan Brayton take on the topic of gays in the media and whether the portrayal of homosexuals in mainstream film and TV has furthered the purple cause.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 21 | 85 | "Classical Music & Private Schools" | Steve Patterson | Bill Richardson vs. Dan Redican (Classical Music) & Glen Foster vs. Jo-Anna Downey (Private Schools) | March 21, 2009 (2009-03-21) | 321 |
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It's "snobby topics" only on this episode of The Debaters. First, should Canadians be going for Baroque? CBC Radio 2 host and award winning humourist Bill Richardson does battle with The Frantics' Dan Redican over Bach, Beethoven and Berlioz and whether Canadians need more classical music in their lives. Then "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster goes toe to toe with Toronto funny lady Jo-Anna Downey on the topic of private schools and whether they do the public any good at all.[16]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 22 | 86 | "Hockey vs. Lacrosse & A Good Man is Hard to Find" | Steve Patterson | Rick Currie vs. Mike Beatty (Hockey vs. Lacrosse) & Jenn Grant vs. Nile Seguin (Good Men) | March 28, 2009 (2009-03-28) | 322 |
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Canada has more hockey fans than you can shake a stick at. But many Canadians also love lacrosse. So, which sport best represents Canada? Ottawa comics Rick Currie and Mike Beatty face off on the issue. Also, how hard is it to find a good man these days? Comedians Jenn Grant and Nile Seguin have varying opinions on that topic.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 23 | 87 | "Symbols: Canada vs. U.S.A. & Censorship" | Steve Patterson | DeAnne Smith vs. Pete Zedlacher (Symbols) & Dan Redican vs. Darren Frost (Censorship) | April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) | 323 |
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The Debaters is in Ottawa to find out whether the goose and beaver are as powerful as the bald eagle and Uncle Sam. American ex-pat DeAnne Smith tries to prove to comic Pete Zedlacher that Canada's symbols beat America's by a country kilometre. Plus, comedian Dan Redican is on a mission to convince freedom of speech advocate Darren Frost that our society could use a little more censorship.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 24 | 88 | "Do England and France Make Canada Stronger? & Celebrities' Private Lives" | Steve Patterson | Derek Seguin vs. Al Rae (Founding Cultures) & Craig Lauzon vs. Teresa Pavlinek (Celebrities) | April 11, 2009 (2009-04-11) | 324 |
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Canada has two founding European cultures, but does that make us stronger? Montrealer Derek Seguin is on a quest to convince Winnipeg's Al Rae that the historic struggles between French and English have made us 'plus forte.' Next up, Craig Lauzon (Air Farce) dodges the paparazzi long enough to try to prove to Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show) that celebrities deserve to be left alone.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 25 | 89 | "Newspapers & Self-Help Books" | Steve Patterson | Al Rae vs. Marc Maron (Newspapers) & Allyson Smith vs. Dan Licoppe (Self Help) | April 25, 2009 (2009-04-25) | 325 |
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The flood waters in Manitoba are finally subsiding, and to raise spirits The Debaters is at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival taking the laughs to an all time high. First up, local funny man Al Rae tries to convince New York headliner Marc Maron that the loss of the traditional newspaper is not bad news. Next up on our double bill of laughs and logic, perky self-improvement addict Allyson Smith is out to prove to comic Dan Licoppe that self help books truly do help the self.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 26 | 90 | "Thrift & Extinction" | Steve Patterson | Andrew Grose vs. Nathan Macintosh (Thrift) & Jen Grant vs. John Beuhler | May 2, 2009 (2009-05-02) | 326 |
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Should Canadians spend their way out of these troubled economic times? Alberta funny man Andrew Grose tries to convince penny-pinching Maritimer Nathan Macintosh that it isn't nifty being thrifty. Up next, comedian and nature lover Jen Grant tries to prove to supercilious cynic John Beuhler that Canadians should do everything they can to save endangered species. As usual, it's survival of the funniest as the debaters fight to the finish in a battle of laughs and logic.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 27 | 91 | "Tall Women & Visible Minorities" | Steve Patterson | Karen O'Keefe vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Tall Women) & Gilson Lubin vs. Ali Rizvi (Visible Minorities) | May 9, 2009 (2009-05-09) | 327 |
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Does a short man have any business dating a tall woman? Karen O’Keefe tries to prove to "vertically challenged" comedian Scott Faulconbridge that tall women should always ‘overlook’ short men. Then, Caribbean Canadian Gilson Lubin and South Asian Canadian Ali Rizvi go toe to toe on the topic of multiculturalism and whether visible minorities becoming the majority in Canada is going to be a good thing.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 28 | 92 | "Cycling & Facebook" | Steve Patterson | Glen Foster vs. Peter Wildman (Bicycles) & Sabrina Jalees vs. Jebb Fink (Facebook) | May 16, 2009 (2009-05-16) | 328 |
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Road hog Glen Foster (That Canadian Guy) puts the polemic pedal to the metal to prove to bike booster Peter Wildman (The Frantics) that bicycles are a menace and should be banned from the road. Next up, young social networker Sabrina Jalees tries to convince grouchy grandpa Jebb Fink that Facebook is good for friendship.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 29 | 93 | "Aging & Video Games" | Steve Patterson | Teresa Pavlinek vs. John Wing (Aging) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Tim Nutt (Video Games) | May 23, 2009 (2009-05-23) | 329 |
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Who ages better - men or women? Comedian Teresa Pavlinek tackles that age-old question, trying to convince funnyman John Wing that when it comes to wrinkles, sags and senility, females fare better than males. Next up, comics Dean Jenkinson and Tim Nutt go console to console in a debate over playing video games. Does this popular pastime help teach important life skills?
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 30 | 94 | "CanCon & Kids and Marriage" | Steve Patterson | Mark Critch vs. Derek Seguin (CanCon) & John Wing vs. Cory Kahaney (Kids and Marriage) | June 6, 2009 (2009-06-06) | 330 |
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How useful are Canadian content regulations for film and TV? The Debaters explores that question on Saturday's show. Tune in as comedian Mark Critch tries to convince Derek Seguin that subsidies and quotas don't necessarily do the trick. And later, veteran performers John Wing and Cory Kahaney take a hilarious look at family life. Get ready to laugh as they discuss whether kids enhance marriages- or ruin them.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 31 | 95 | "One God or Many? & Do We Spoil Our Kids?" | Steve Patterson | Ron Sparks vs. Sean Cullen (Monotheism) & George Westerholm vs. Maryellen Hooper (Spoiled Kids) | June 13, 2009 (2009-06-13) | 331 |
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Is Monotheism or Polytheism the way to go? Ron Sparks and Sean Cullen debate. Then: Are we spoiling our children too much today? Remember the days when kids enjoyed the simple things in life: playing in the sandbox, bike riding, tobogganing? Nowadays, it seems like parents spend a lot more money to keep their children entertained. But just how spoiled are today's kids? Funny father George Westerholm and doting mommy Maryellen Hooper tackle the issue.[17] | ||||||
| 32 | 96 | "Fist Fights & Young Offenders" | Steve Patterson | Rob Pue vs. Bruce Clark (Disputes) & Mike Bullard vs. Irwin Barker (Crime) | June 20, 2009 (2009-06-20) | 332 |
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Is it OK to solve problems with your fists? How should young offenders be treated? This week, The Debaters presents a hilarious look at problem solving. Comedians Rob Pue and Bruce Clark explore various ways people tackle disputes. And later, comics Mike Bullard and Irwin Barker discuss the best ways to put an end to crime. Who has the right mix of fact and funny to be named debater extraordinaire?
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 33 | 97 | "Sexy Newfoundlanders & Car Salespeople" | Steve Patterson | Cathy Jones vs. Jonny Harris (Sexy Newfoundland) & Carrie Gaetz vs. Chuck Byrn (Car Salespeople) | June 27, 2009 (2009-06-27) | 333 |
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Are Newfoundlanders the sexiest people? Are car salesmen the worst people? Some surveys indicate that Newfoundland and Labrador is the most sexually active province. This week, The Debaters travels to St. John's to find out why. Local celeb Cathy Jones and fellow "townie" Jonny Harris take a hilarious look at the issue. Later, comics Carrie Gaetz and Chuck Byrn shift gears and get plenty of comedy mileage when they explore the plight of the poor car salesperson.[18]
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
Season 4 (2009-10) edit
This is a list of episodes from season four of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released on iTunes on June 6, 2011.[19] All season four episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson.
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| 1 | 98 | "Swine Flu Hysteria & Making it in the U.S.A." | Steve Patterson | Alonzo Bodden vs. Scott Faulconbridge (H1N1) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Judy Gold (Making it in the U.S.) | September 12, 2009 (2009-09-12) | 401 |
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On the fall premiere of The Debaters, find out whether H1N1 really worth all the hysteria. Hear U.S. funnyman Alonzo Bodden try to prove to Montreal immunology major Scott Faulconbridge that swine flu is nothing but hog wash. Next on this highly contagious mix of fact and funny, it's another round of Americans versus Canadians. Quebec-born comedy star Debra DiGiovanni tries to convince incredulous New Yorker Judy Gold that true success only comes from making it big in the U.S.A.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 2 | 99 | "Barbie & Respect" | Steve Patterson | Debra DiGiovanni vs. Elvira Kurt (Barbie) & The Williamson Playboys (Paul Bates and Doug Morency) vs. White Cheddah (Sam Easton) | September 19, 2009 (2009-09-19) | 402 |
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The Barbie doll is now 50 years old - but has this curvaceous toy ever been good for girls? Debra DiGiovanni dresses up her argument to convince comedian Elvira Kurt that Barbie, though made of plastic, is fantastic. Next, hear from the well-aged musical comedy team, The Williamson Playboys. They're out to prove to cheesy young rapper White Cheddah that today's youth should show a little more respect.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 3 | 100 | "N Word & Pirates" | Steve Patterson | Shaun Majumder vs. Snook (N Word) & John Ki vs. Darren Frost (Pirates) | September 26, 2009 (2009-09-26) | 403 |
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The Debaters wants to know if it's time to ban the "N" word. The show is in Newfoundland this week to join local comics Shaun Majumder and Snook. Tune in as they go toe to toe to decide whether the term "Newfie" is an amiable appellation or malignant moniker. Next, learn how to speak pirate as stand-up comics John Ki and Darren Frost rattle sabers and cross swords. Hear them duel over whether the modern day variety should to be wiped off the map.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 4 | 101 | "Are All Men a Bit Gay? & Class Clowns" | Steve Patterson | Charlie Demers vs. Mike Wilmot (Men are Gay) & Al Rae vs. Mike Paterson and Tim Rabnett (Class Clowns) | October 3, 2009 (2009-10-03) | 404 |
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In this the day of the bro-mantic comedy and the metrosexual male, is it too outrageous to suggest that all men are a little gay? Straight but curious Charlie Demers is out to prove to hetero He-man Mike Wilmot that there's no such thing as a 100% heterosexual man. Next, an acerbic Al Rae tries to teach mischief-makers Mike Patterson and Tim Rabnett that class clowns are zeros not heroes.
TAPING DATE: TBC | ||||||
| 5 | 102 | "Is Alberta Good for Newfoundland? & Tim Horton's vs. Starbucks" | Steve Patterson | John Sheehan vs. Trent McClellan (Alberta/Newfoundland) & Damonde Tschritter vs. Rebecca Kohler (Coffee) | October 10, 2009 (2009-10-10) | 405 |
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The Debaters are in St. John's as local comics John Sheehan and Trent McClellan go toe-to-toe and gum boot to gum boot over the province of Alberta. They’ll hash out whether that land of elk and money has been good for Newfoundland. Then, it's a double-double showdown between laid-back B.C. raconteur Damonde Tshritter and Toronto comedienne Rebecca Kohler. He’ll try to convince her that when it comes to Canadian coffee shops, Starbucks smashes Tim Horton's to Timbits. | ||||||
| 6 | 103 | "Hecklers & Digital Piracy" | Steve Patterson | Ed Byrne vs. Andy Kindler (Hecklers) & David Pryde vs. Bob Marley (Digital Piracy) | October 17, 2010 (2010-10-17) | 406 |
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This week on The Debaters, they're talking comedy as comic heavyweights Ed Byrne and Andy Kindler go toe to toe on the topic of heckling, to determine whether the heckler's high jinx hinders hilarity. In part two of the show, Montreal's David Pryde tries to prove to New England funnyman Bob Marley - no relation - that digital pirates should be pilloried for their pilfering. | ||||||
| 7 | 104 | "Alberta's Time & Elder Wisdom" | Steve Patterson | Peter Brown vs. Alan Park (Alberta's Time) & Dawn Dumont vs. Andrew Grose (Elder Wisdom) | October 24, 2009 (2009-10-24) | 407 |
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The Debaters is in St. Albert for an all-Canadian showdown. Alberta booster Peter Brown does battle with Toronto tar sands terminator Alan Park. He’ll try to prove that as long as there are pick-ups, ponies and petroleum it ain't over for Alberta. Then, from way out West, aboriginal comic Dawn Dumont tries to convince middle-aged white guy, Andrew Grose that advanced wisdom does not necessarily come with advanced age. | ||||||
| 8 | 105 | "Karaoke & Air Canada" | Steve Patterson | Paul Bae vs. Neil Grahn (Karaoke) & Al Rae vs. Graham Clark (Air Canada) | November 7, 2009 (2009-11-07) | 408 |
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Asian comedian Paul Bae tries to prove to Edmonton's Neil Grahn that he is both out of tune and out of touch, if he thinks that karaoke hits any right notes. Part two of the show is all about air travel, as "plane" speaking funny man Al Rae tries to convince comic Graham Clark that with Westjet flying high, it wouldn't hurt Canadians if we grounded Air Canada for good. | ||||||
| 9 | 106 | "Surnames & Robots" | Steve Patterson | Sean Lecomber vs. Erica Sigurdson (Surnames) & Mark Meer vs. Donovan Workun (Robots) | November 14, 2009 (2009-11-14) | 409 |
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It's a surname showdown as patriarchal pontificator Sean Lecomber tries to coerce Vancouver funny lady Erica Sigurdson into admitting that when it comes to mom, dad and the kids, there should only be one last name - the sir's! Then Atomic Improv's Mark Meer and Donovan Wurkun debate the merits of intelligent machines and whether society should fear their rise. | ||||||
| 10 | 107 | "Africentric Schools & Chick Flicks" | Steve Patterson | Jean Paul vs. Arthur Simeon (Africentric Schools) & Laurie Elliott vs. Nile Seguin (Chick Flicks) | November 28, 2009 (2009-11-28) | 410 |
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This week we are in T.O. where Caribbean-Canadian comic Jean Paul is out to prove to Ugandan-born funnyman Arthur Simeon that Toronto's new "Africentric Curriculum School" helps black kids succeed. Also on our double bill of facts and funny, feminine film fan Laurie Elliott tries to convince nay-sayer Nile Seguin that he should put away his pride and prejudice and admit that guys can learn a lot from "Chick Flicks." | ||||||
| 11 | 108 | "Shakespeare & UFC vs. Boxing" | Steve Patterson | Teresa Pavlinek vs. Raoul Bhaneja (Shakespeare) & Harry Doupe vs. Tim Steeves (UFC vs. Boxing) | December 5, 2009 (2009-12-05) | 411 |
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Bard basher Teresa Pavlinek tries to prove to classically trained funny man Raoul Bhaneja that in this day and age Shakespeare is "Much Ado About Nothing." Then sports fans Harry Doupe and Tim Steeves do battle over professional pugilism to decide whether Mixed Martial Arts like the UFC is superior to the sweet science of boxing. | ||||||
| 12 | 109 | "Snowmobiles & Anger" | Steve Patterson | Pete Zedlacher vs. Irwin Barker (Snowmobiles) & Darren Frost vs. Rebecca Kohler (Anger) | December 12, 2009 (2009-12-12) | 412 |
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Pete Zedlacher is revved up and ready to blast comic Irwin Barker with a blizzard of reasons why the growth of snow-mobiling is good for Canada. Then, the show furiously turns to a showdown over anger as diminutive debater Darren Frost tries to convince funny lady Rebecca Kohler that it's never over-the-top to blow one's top. | ||||||
| 13 | 110 | "Recycling & Pie vs. Cake" | Steve Patterson | Glen Foster vs. Deborah Kimmet (Recycling) & Sean Cullen vs. Dave Hemstad (Pie vs. Cake) | January 16, 2010 (2010-01-16) | 413 |
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Is recycling worthwhile? Glen "That Canadian Guy" Foster attempts to prove to comedian Deborah Kimmet that as a green strategy, recycling is garbage. Then, gateau-lover Sean Cullen tries to convince filling-fan Dave Hemstad that anyway you slice it, cake whips pie.[20] LOCATION: TBC WINNERS: Dave Hemstad def. Sean Cullen ("For reasons of vandalism.") | ||||||
| 14 | 111 | "Older Men with Younger Women & The End of the World" | Steve Patterson | John Wing vs. Teresa Pavlinek (Older Men with Younger Women) & J.P. Mass vs. Barry Kennedy (The End of the World) | January 23, 2010 (2010-01-23) | 414 |
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John Wing uses his guile and experience to convince comedienne Teresa Pavlinek that an older man romancing a younger woman is both wholesome and natural. Next up, dialectic doomsayer J.P. Mass demonstrates to funnyman Barry Kennedy that the Mayan calendar is absolutely correct and the human race is on the eve of annihilation. | ||||||
| 15 | 112 | "Gym Class & Time Machines" | Steve Patterson | Kristeen von Hagen vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Gym Class) & John Ki vs. Mark Forward (Time Machines) | January 30, 2010 (2010-01-30) | 415 |
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Kristeen von Hagen uses her comedy muscles to prove to comic Debra DiGiovanni that gym class is the best class. Then philosophically funny John Ki tries to convince forward- and backward-looking comedian Mark Forward that a time machine would be a terrible invention. | ||||||
| 16 | 113 | "Backcountry & Sweden" | Steve Patterson | Graham Clark vs. Paul Bae (Backcountry) & Morgan Brayton vs. Gary Jones (Sweden) | February 6, 2010 (2010-02-06) | 416 |
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Should people stranded in the wilderness have to pay for their own rescue? Vancouver comic Graham Clark tries to bury outdoorsy funny man Paul Bae in a flurry of facts as he argues that when it comes to backcountry rescue, if you're out of bounds, you're out of pocket. Also, Bjorn-again Abba fan Morgan Brayton wants comedian Gary Jones to meet his Waterloo as she argues that Abba not Ikea is Sweden's greatest export. | ||||||
| 17 | 114 | "Vancouver Olympics & Positive Thinking" | Steve Patterson | Peter Kelamis vs. Charlie Demers (Vancouver Olympics) & "It's Good to Know People" (Jason Bryden and David Milchard) vs. Marc Maron (Positive Thinking) | February 13, 2010 (2010-02-13) | 417 |
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The Games are finally upon us but will the Olympics bring Vancouver happiness or just heart break? Peter Kelamis owns the podium as he sets out to achieve his personal comedic best by convincing comic Charlie Demers that the 2010 Games are great for Vancouver. Next, the ridiculously upbeat comedy duo "It's Good to Know People" (Jason Bryden and David Milchard) try to convince morose funny man Marc Maron to open his heart, turn his frown upside down and accept the optimistic adage -- it pays to think positively! | ||||||
| 18 | 115 | "North American Union & Guilt Trips" | Steve Patterson | Ali Rizvi vs. Alan Park (North American Union) & Simon Rakoff vs. Derek Seguin (Guilt Trips) | February 20, 2010 (2010-02-20) | 418 |
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Would closer ties between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico be good for our nation? This week North American Union booster Ali Rizvi tries to convince an incredulous Alan Park that joining our three nations would be "muy bien." In the second half of the double bill of verbal fisticuffs, Jewish comedian Simon Rakoff tries to prove to Catholic-raised funnyman Derek Seguin that guilt trips are useful and nothing to be ashamed of. | ||||||
| 19 | 116 | "Aboriginal Olympics & Winter vs. Summer Olympics" | Steve Patterson | Alonzo Bodden vs. Sean Cullen (Winter vs. Summer Olympics) & Don Kelly vs. Charlie Demers (Aboriginal Olympics) | February 27, 2010 (2010-02-27) | 419 |
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The Debaters has Olympics fever! This episode comes from Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Games, with a double bill of Olympic-themed comedy match-ups. First out of the gate, American funny man Alonzo Bodden tries to out-maneuver comic Sean Cullen in his attempt to prove that the Summer Games are superior to the Winter Games. Next up, First Nations comedian Don Kelly "owns the podium," as the tries to prove to overly-apologetic white guy Charlie Demers that the Olympics have been great for Canada's aboriginals. You won't want to miss a second of the action as these world-class comedians go for the glory, go for the gold and most importantly go for the gags. | ||||||
| 20 | 117 | "Texting & Airport Screening" | Steve Patterson | Ivan Decker vs. Erica Sigurdson (Texting) & Graham Clark vs. Bill Richardson (Airport Screening) | March 13, 2010 (2010-03-13) | 420 |
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The Debaters talk texting as tech savvy comedian Ivan Decker tries to convince funny lady Erica Sigurdson that texting spells an advance in communication. Next topic up is full body scanners as Vancouver comic Graham Clark gives CBC Radio personality Bill Richardson a dressing down when Bill asserts that airport screening has not gone far enough. | ||||||
| 21 | 118 | "Cruise Ships & Sushi" | Steve Patterson | Darcy Michael vs. Diana Frances (Cruise Ships) & Tetsuro Shigematsu vs. Ian Boothby (Sushi) | March 27, 2010 (2010-03-27) | 421 |
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Is the cruise ship a good way to holiday? Enthusiastic cruiser Darcy Michael tries to convince funny lady Diana Frances that a holiday on the high seas will really float her boat. Next up, Japanese food fan Tetsuro Shigematsu serves up the funny as he tries to persuade squeamish eater Ian Boothby that even though it's cold -- sushi is hot! | ||||||
| 22 | 119 | "Golf & King Charles" | Steve Patterson | Derek Edwards vs. Dave Hemstad (Golf) & Arthur Simeon vs. Elvira Kurt (King Charles) | April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) | 422 |
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Spring has sprung and with it the promise of birdies and eagles. Duffer Derek Edwards takes a whack at convincing scratch golfer Dave Hemstad that, any way you slice it, golf is a ridiculous pastime. Next up Arthur Simeon wants to royally trounce Elvira Kurt as he tries to convince an Oakville, Ontario audience that Queen Elizabeth should give up the throne and make Charles our king. | ||||||
| 23 | 120 | "Teenage Sons vs. Teenage Daughters & The Auto Industry" | Steve Patterson | "Humble" Howard Glassman vs. Patrick McKenna (Teens) & Harry Doupe vs. Glen "That Canadian Guy" Foster (Auto Industry) | April 10, 2010 (2010-04-10) | 423 |
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Who poses the greatest parenting challenge for fathers: teenage sons or teenage daughters? This week on The Debaters, perplexed papa Humble Howard Glassman is out to prove to delirious dad Patrick McKenna that teenaged girls deliver more dilemmas. In the second half of the show, it's all about the big three automakers, as hilarious Harry Doupe tries to convince Glen "That Canadian Guy" Foster (and his Oakville neighbours) that Canada has no biz being in the auto biz. | ||||||
| 24 | 121 | "Garage Sales & Medical Checkups" | Steve Patterson | Carrie Gaetz vs. Graham Chittenden (Garage Sales) & Evan Carter vs. Deborah Kimmett (Medical Checkups) | April 24, 2010 (2010-04-24) | 424 |
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The debaters talk garage and yard sales as comic Carrie Gaetz kicks Graham Chittenden's argument to the curb as she tries to prove that these week-end retail rituals are good for the community. Next up, funny man Evan Carter needles Deborah Kimmett mercilessly in an effort to convince her that medical check-ups are scarier for men. | ||||||
| 25 | 122 | "Curling & Aliens" | Steve Patterson | John Wing vs. Derek Seguin (Curling) & Kevin McDonald vs. Elvira Kurt (Aliens) | May 1, 2010 (2010-05-01) | 425 |
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Recorded in Winnipeg. Canada's other favourite past-time is being hacked on today. Hurry hard, to hear John Wing sweep away Derek Seguin's argument that curling should not really be considered a sport. Following that, Kids in the Hall star Kevin McDonald tries to convince Elvira Kurt that the discovery of intelligent life beyond the heavens would be stellar. | ||||||
| 26 | 123 | "P.E.I.'s Symbol & Long Distance Relationships" | Steve Patterson | Mark Little vs. Patrick Ledwell (P.E.I.'s Symbol) & Phil Hanley vs. Erica Sigurdson (Long Distance Relationships) | May 8, 2010 (2010-05-08) | 426 |
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Spud lover Mark Little tries to convince island native Patrick Ledwell that the potato is a better symbol for P.E.I. than Anne of Green Gables. Next up on our double bill of facts and funny, hopeless romantic Phil Hanley is out to prove to relationship realist Erica Sigurdson that long distance love affairs have legs. | ||||||
| 27 | 124 | "British Cuisine & Hippies" | Steve Patterson | John Moloney vs. Rebecca Kohler (British Cuisine) & Bruce Clark vs. Paul Krassner (Hippies) | May 15, 2010 (2010-05-15) | 427 |
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Is British Cuisine unfairly maligned? U.K. comic and food lover John Moloney serves up the laughs and logic as he tries to convince Rebecca Kohler that dishes like "Bubble and Squeak" and "Spotted Dick" are more delicious than their names might indicate. Next up Winnipeg funnyman Bruce Clark is out to prove to Yippie co-founder and 60's icon, Paul Krassner, that the hippies were nothing but disheveled, doped-up degenerates. | ||||||
| 28 | 125 | "Cottages & Singles" | Steve Patterson | Gilson Lubin vs. Derek Edwards (Cottages) & Karen O'Keefe vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Singles) | May 22, 2010 (2010-05-22) | 428 |
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This week we take on the cottage as funnyman Gilson Lubin does his comedic best to convince fevered cabin convert Derek Edwards that life in the woods (or at the lake) is for the birds. Up next, cynical single Karen O’Keefe wants married man Scott Faulconbridge and the rest of society to finally admit that single people are discriminated against in this country. | ||||||
| 29 | 126 | "Google & Italians" | Steve Patterson | Franco Taddeo vs. Tammy Pescatelli (Italians) & Al Rae vs. Ali Rizvi-Badshah (Google) | May 29, 2010 (2010-05-29) | 429 |
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Italian North Americans Franco Taddeo and Tammy Pescatelli go toe-to-toe on the topic of Italians in film, and whether there are way too many Guidos, goombahs and Goodfellas. In part two of the show, comic Al Rae tries to convince tech fan Ali Rizvi-Badshah that there's such a thing as too much information. | ||||||
| 30 | 127 | "Arts vs. Science & Cats vs. Dogs" | Steve Patterson | Dylan Mandlsohn vs. Ryan Belleville (Arts vs. Science) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Nikki Payne (Cats vs. Dogs) | June 5, 2010 (2010-06-05) | 430 |
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First up, former teacher Dylan Mandlsohn has a laugh-filled lesson plan to teach comedian Ryan Belleville that kids should study science not the arts. Next up, feline fanatic Debra DiGiovanni tries to convince dog devotee Nikki Payne that when it comes to pets, cats rule while dogs just drool. | ||||||
| 31 | 128 | "Tattoos & Dictatorships" | Steve Patterson | Aaron Berg vs. Charlie Demers (Tattoos) & Ron Vaudry vs. Don Kelly (Dictatorships) | June 12, 2010 (2010-06-12) | 431 |
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This week we take on tattoos, as the totally-tattooed Aaron Berg tries to prove to ink-inclined comic Charlie Demers that body art is leaving a black mark on our society. Up next, comedian Ron Vaudry tries to dictate the rules of engagement and prove to autocratic critic Don Kelly that when it comes to political systems, a dictatorship is a reasonable alternative. | ||||||
| 32 | 129 | "Darth Vader & Stay at Home Dads" | Steve Patterson | David Pryde vs. Greg Morton (Darth Vader) & Tim Nutt vs. Dave Hemstad (Stay at Home Dads) | June 19, 2010 (2010-06-19) | 432 |
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The Debaters celebrate dads this week as new father David Pryde tries to convince Star Wars fan and Dark Lord devotee Greg Morton that even though he did try to get his son to join the family business, Darth Vader remains the worst dad of all time. Next up, domestic daddy Tim Nutt doffs his apron and throws down an oven mitt as he tries to prove to patriarchy propagator David Hemstad that "stay at home dad" is a job title any man can be proud of. | ||||||
| 33 | 130 | "Gender Success & Rural Immigration" | Steve Patterson | Al Rae vs. Maureen Langan (Gender Success) & Pardis Parker vs. Arthur Simeon (Rural Immigration) | August 7, 2010 (2010-08-07) | 433 |
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Al Rae tries to convince the lovely Maureen Langan that a woman's looks have nothing to do with her success. To which Maureen says, ya right.... Then Pardis Parker and Arthur Simeon debate whether it's a good idea for immigrants to settle in Canada's more rural communities. | ||||||
Season 5 (2010-11) edit
This is a list of episodes from season five of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released to iTunes on July 16, 2011.[21] All season five episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson.
| No. in season |
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| 1 | 131 | "G8 & The Moon Landing" | Derek Seguin vs. Alan Park (G8) & Matt Billon vs. Albert Howell (Moon Landing) | July 3, 2010 (2010-07-03) | 501 |
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Should Canada be proud of its membership in the G8? This week, The Debaters are in Muskoka, as Francophone flag-waver Derek Seguin tries to prove to antagonistic Alan Park that the G8 is GRRRR-8. In part two of the show, funnyman Albert Howell tries to convince comedic conspiracist Matt Billon that asserting the '69 moon landing was faked is pure lunacy. Yes, they're discussing global issues this week on The Debaters.[22] | |||||
| 2 | 132 | "Big Oil & Hollywood" | Pete Johansson vs. Dave Hemstad (Big Oil) & Andrew Maxwell vs. Michael Mittermeier (Hollywood) | September 11, 2010 (2010-09-11) | 502 |
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Are Big Oil Companies really so bad? This week, UK resident and anti-petro pontificator Pete Johansson tries to convince slick oil defender Dave Hemstad that companies like BP are truly evil. In the second half, two European comics - Ireland's Andrew Maxwell and Germany's Michael Mittermeier go toe to toe on the topic of Hollywood and whether Tinseltown has been a bad influence on the EU. | |||||
| 3 | 133 | "Home Schooling & Animal Rights" | Allyson Smith vs. Al Rae (Home Schooling) & Jeff McEnery vs. Tyler Morrison (Animal Rights) | September 18, 2010 (2010-09-18) | 503 |
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Is the best school house your own house? Winnipeg funnyman Al Rae deflects the anti-home school attacks of former teacher Allyson Smith as he attempts to prove that, when it comes to education, there's no place like home. Next up two small town Ontario adversaries, Jeff McEnery and Tyler Morrison, go toe to toe over animal rights activists and whether their publicity seeking antics should be ignored. | |||||
| 4 | 134 | "Everything is Better in 3D & Zombies vs. Vampires" | Graham Clark vs. Ron Sparks (3D Movies) & Kristeen von Hagen vs. Pete Zedlacher (Zombies vs. Vampires) | September 25, 2010 (2010-09-25) | 504 |
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Graham Clark and Ron Sparks duke it out over whether movies and TV are better in 3D. Then Kristeen von Hagen and Pete Zedlacher butt heads over zombies and vampires. (Recorded July 17, 2010 at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Both re-recorded for TV April 1, 2011 at CBC Studio 40 Vancouver.) | |||||
| 5 | 135 | "Scrabble vs. Monopoly & Drinking" | Simon Rakoff vs. Rebecca Kohler (Scrabble vs. Monopoly) & Mike Wilmot vs. Glenn Wool (Drinking) | October 2, 2010 (2010-10-02) | 505 |
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The games begin as funny lady Rebecca Kohler spells it out for comedian Simon Rakoff in her attempt to prove that Scrabble is a scream but Monopoly will just leave you "bored." Next up, two titanic tipplers - Mike Wilmot and Glenn Wool - do battle on the topic of the drinking age and whether society would be better off giving teens the right to legally imbibe at a younger age. | |||||
| 6 | 136 | "Moustaches & Stand-up Comedy is Dead" | DeAnne Smith vs. Mark Little (Moustaches) & Andy Kindler vs. Harland Williams (Stand-up is Dead) | October 9, 2010 (2010-10-09) | 506 |
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Moustache trasher DeAnne Smith tries to convince 'stache supporter Mark Little that the furry facial ornament will never grow on her. Then: is stand-up dead? Comedic heavyweights Andy Kindler and Harland Williams drop the gloves and exchange punch-lines. (Recorded July 17, 2010 at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.) | |||||
| 7 | 137 | "True Yukon & Gold" | "Jim from Dawson" (Al Macleod) vs. Anthony Trombetta (True Yukon) & Charlie Demers vs. Graham Clark (Gold) | October 16, 2010 (2010-10-16) | 507 |
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The Debaters comes to you from the True North – Whitehorse. But is Whitehorse really the true north? Comedic character, Jim from Dawson, will try to convince funny man Anthony Trombetta that Dawson City trumps Whitehorse for True North-ness. And next up on our double bill of laughs and logic – Gold. Its value is at an all time high, but will buying it pan out? Charlie Demers and Graham Clark try to strike it rich in this shiny debate. | |||||
| 8 | 138 | "Survival & Diaries" | Barry Kennedy vs. Graham Clark (Survival) & Jane Stanton vs. Darcy Michael (Diaries) | November 6, 2010 (2010-11-06) | 508 |
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Barry Kennedy tries to convince city boy Graham Clark that survival skills are necessary skills. Next up, the diary – Jane Stanton says it's the superhighway to creative self awareness while Darcy Michael argues it's the dusty road to self indulgent drivel. | |||||
| 9 | 139 | "Math & Fanaticism" | Ivan Decker vs. Erica Sigurdson (Math) & Dave Shumka vs. Simon King (Fanaticism) | November 13, 2010 (2010-11-13) | 509 |
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The Debaters adds up to great fun as Ivan Decker tries to convince comedienne Erica Sigurdson that math is a magical pursuit. Then The Debaters takes a stab at fanaticism: funnyman Dave Shumka says it's perfectly fine to be an inflexible fan. But jokester Simon King likes to highlight the ridiculous when it comes to the overzealous. | |||||
| 10 | 140 | "Musicals & Obama or Oprah?" | Sean Cullen vs. Scott Thompson (Musicals) & Kenny Robinson vs. Dana Alexander (Obama vs. Oprah) | November 20, 2010 (2010-11-20) | 510 |
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Sean Cullen gives it to Scott Thompson on the subject of musicals... and anything else he can think of... Then Kenny Robinson gets on his soap box to convince Dana Alexander that Obama has had more impact than Oprah. | |||||
| 11 | 141 | "Women Irrational & Handshake" | Nikki Payne vs. Simon Rakoff (Women Irrational) & Ron Josol vs. Darrin Rose (Handshake) | December 4, 2011 (2011-12-04) | 511 |
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There's a battle of the sexes brewing between Nikki Payne and Simon Rakoff as Simon asserts that women are irrational and Nikki counters. Next up, greetings! Specifically the handshake. Has it lost its purpose? What with fist-pumps, high fives and secret society finger wags, where does the old handshake stack up? Ron Josol and Darrin Rose discuss. | |||||
| 12 | 142 | "Roommates & Civil Disobedience" | Rob Pue vs. Sam Easton (Roommates) & Alan Park vs. Dave Hemstad (Civil Disobedience) | December 11, 2011 (2011-12-11) | 512 |
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Stand up comics Rob Pue and real life roommate Sam Easton, tackle the touchy subject of shared space - are roommates best mates? Then, is civil disobedience an essential part of democracy? Alan Park and Dave Hemstad square off and the result is a riot. | |||||
| 13 | 143 | "Shower vs. Bath & Books vs. Movies" | Dave Hemstad vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Shower vs. Bath) & Al Rae vs. John Beuhler (Movies vs. Books) | December 18, 2011 (2011-12-18) | 513 |
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Which is better, showers or baths? Stand up bather, Dave Hemstad tries to shower sit down soaker Debra DiGiovanni with a torrent of facts and funny. Next up it's movies versus books as funny man Al Rae does his best to spell it out for movie maven John Beuhler, who'd rather see it than read it. | |||||
| 14 | 144 | "Credit Cards & Smokers" | Paul Bae vs. Sean Masterston (Credit Cards) & Mike Wilmot vs. Rebecca Kohler | January 22, 2011 (2011-01-22) | 514 |
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Mike Wilmot tries to snuff out Rebecca Kohler's arguments and prove to her that smokers like him are unfairly maligned. Then it's a debate about credit cards: Is the world a better place because of them? Sean Masterson takes on Paul Bae and they both try to buy your votes with their jokes. | |||||
| 15 | 145 | "Walt Disney & Tax Motorists" | Jeffery Yu vs. Glen Foster (Tax Motorists) & Sean Cullen vs. Elvira Kurt (Walt Disney) | January 29, 2011 (2011-01-29) | 515 |
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First up, should motorists be taxed to pay for public transit? Jeffery Yu and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster drive home their points. Then, Walt Disney - is his legacy all that and a bag of chips? Sean Cullen loves the mouse named Mickey whereas Elvira Kurt spells it M-O-U-S-Evil. | |||||
| 16 | 146 | "Bears vs. Sharks & Drug Companies" | Peter Kelamis vs. Mark Little (Bears vs. Sharks) & Alan Park vs. Paul Bae (Drug Companies) | February 5, 2011 (2011-02-05) | 516 |
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Are Drug Companies Bad for Us? Alan Park argues that they're bad medicine while comedian and pharmacy owner Paul Bae says drug companies are great, when used as directed. Next up it's a debate about predators. Which one would you rather be attacked by - a bear or a shark? Mark Little takes it to Peter Kelamis and "pandas" to the audience as he asserts that it would be worse to be attacked by a bear. | |||||
| 17 | 147 | "Golden Years & Batman vs. Spiderman" | John Wing vs. Nathan Macintosh (Golden Years) & Baber Siddiqui (Manoj Sood) vs. Reverend William Thorne (Brandon Firla) (Batman vs. Spiderman) | February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19) | 517 |
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The Golden Years - are they really your best years? Comedy veteran John Wing tries to convince youngster Nathan Macintosh that he'd better live it up while he's young - life does not start after 50. Next up on our double bill of laughs and logic - Batman or Spiderman, who's the superior super hero? Two characters from Little Mosque on the Prairie – The Reverend William Throne and the annoying yet lovable Baber Siddiqui - debate this important question. | |||||
| 18 | 148 | "GPS & Pride Parades" | Patrick McKenna vs. Dave Hemstad (GPS) & Elvira Kurt vs. Trevor Boris (Pride Parades) | February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26) | 518 |
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GPS: is this electronic gadget that much better than a good old paper map? Patrick McKenna tries to convince Dave Hemstad that GPS should just get lost. Next, the Pride Parade. Is it time for this annual display to float away? Lesbian stand-up Elvira Kurt says it's tacky, whereas queer comic Trevor Boris says we need Pride Parades with all their glitz and glitter. | |||||
| 19 | 149 | "Government Secrets & Common Law" | Dylan Rhymer vs. David Pryde (Government Secrets) & Derek Seguin vs. Erica Sigurdson (Common Law) | March 5, 2011 (2011-03-05) | 519 |
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Secrets. Should governments be allowed to keep them? Stand up comic Dylan Rhymer says "no way Jose," whereas comic David Pryde thinks we just can't handle the truth. Then: should common law partners just put a ring on it? Derek Seguin tries to convince Erica Sigurdson that it's high time she and her long term fiancé tie the knot. | |||||
| 20 | 150 | "Child to Work Day & Manners" | Big Daddy Tazz vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Child to Work Day) & Adam Growe vs. Rebecca Kohler (Manners) | March 12, 2011 (2011-03-12) | 520 |
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Big Daddy Tazz tries to cash in on his name and convince funny man Scott Faulconbridge that bringing your kid to work is an excellent idea. Next up, Cash Cab's Adam Growe respectfully suggests that good manners should be much higher on Rebecca Kohler's list of things to care about. | |||||
| 21 | 151 | "Urban Chickens & Hitchhiking" | Simon Rakoff vs. Trevor Boris (Urban Chickens) & Rob Pue vs. Jon Steinberg (Hitchhiking) | March 19, 2011 (2011-03-19) | 521 |
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Should city folks be able to keep chickens in their back yards? Urbanite Simon Rakoff takes a crack at Trevor Boris's desire to allow chicks in the city. Next up, hitchhiking. Should we bring it back? Rob Pue thumbs his nose at the idea whereas funny man Jon Steinberg picks up a few laughs in support of hitchhiking. | |||||
| 22 | 152 | "Anthems & Poetry" | Paul Myrehaug vs. Pete Zedlacher (Anthems) & Patrick Ledwell vs. John Wing (Poetry) | April 2, 2011 (2011-04-02) | 522 |
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Paul Myrehaug and Pete Zedlacher debate whether the NHL should stop playing anthems before games - after Steve Patterson gets the entire audience to sing the new Debaters show anthem. To stand on guard or not to stand on guard. And April is national poetry month so why not ask the question, is poetry relevant? Published poet and funny man John Wing waxes poetic while practical Patrick Ledwell points out the pitfalls of a poetic life. | |||||
| 23 | 153 | "French vs. English & Hugh Hefner" | Derek Seguin vs. Charlie Demers (French vs. English) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Morgan Brayton (Hugh Hefner) | April 9, 2011 (2011-04-09) | 523 |
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Francophone funnyman Derek Seguin insists that the language of love is English whereas Anglo comic Charlie Demers says non, le Francais est superior! Next the Debaters celebrates the birthday of a twentieth century icon. Hugh Hefner, creator of Playboy magazine, turns 84 today (April 9, 2011). So The Debaters asks the question, is his legacy a positive one? Funny lady Deborah Kimmett argues that his legacy is a big bust whereas comedian Morgan Brayton asserts that he's a man for the ages. | |||||
| 24 | 154 | "Scientology & Bald is Beautiful" | Paul Bae vs. Erica Sigurdson (Scientology) & Dave Hemstad vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Bald is Beautiful) | April 16, 2011 (2011-04-16) | 524 |
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Is bald really beautiful? Two follically challenged funny men, Dave Hemstad and Scott Faulconbridge, go head to head on this perennial debate. And your host Steve Patterson keeps score, sort of. Also on the show: have scientologists been picked on too much? Paul Bae says we should give them a break while Erica Sigurdson thinks scientology is ripe for the picking on. | |||||
| 25 | 155 | "Fast Food & Successful Women" | Ron Sparks vs. Alan Park (Fast Food) & Arlene Dickinson vs. John Wing (Successful Women) | April 23, 2011 (2011-04-23) | 525 |
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Ron Sparks and Alan Park debate whether fast food is good food. (Recorded as part of the Debaters TV tapings in Vancouver.) | |||||
| 26 | 156 | "Fur & Weddings are a Waste of Money" | Scott Thompson vs. Elvira Kurt (Weddings are a Waste) & Don Kelly vs. Graham Clark (Fur) | April 30, 2011 (2011-04-30) | 526 |
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Scott Thompson and Elvira Kurt put the gloves on to argue whether weddings are wonderful or a waste. Then Don Kelly and Graham Clark duke it out over whether fur is a sustainable resource. | |||||
| 27 | 157 | "Social Networks & Extinct Animals" | Elvira Kurt vs. Charlie Demers (Social Networks) & Sean Cullen vs. David Pryde (Extinct Animals) | May 7, 2011 (2011-05-07) | 527 |
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We all know about the role social networks played in recent democratic uprisings, but do they do more harm than good? Elvira Kurt and Charlie Demers take this one on. Then Sean Cullen and David Pryde argue whether it's a good idea to bring back extinct animals. | |||||
| 28 | 158 | "Breaking Up & Rome vs. America" | Phil Hanley vs. Laurie Elliott (Breaking Up) & Don Kelly vs. Rick Green (Empires) | May 14, 2011 (2011-05-14) | 528 |
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Phil Hanley and Laurie Elliott debate whether it's acceptable to break up over the phone or online. And then Don Kelly and Rick Green debate whether America or Rome is the greatest Empire. | |||||
| 29 | 159 | "Old Rockers & Revenge" | Pete Zedlacher vs. Glen Foster (Old Rockers) & Nikki Payne vs. Dave Hemstad (Revenge) | May 21, 2011 (2011-05-21) | 529 |
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Nikki Payne and Dave Hemstad argue about revenge. Then Pete Zedlacher and Glen Foster duke it out over whether Old Rockers should just call it quits. | |||||
| 30 | 160 | "Lower Expectations & Rise of China" | Roman Danylo vs. Ellie Harvie (Lower Expectations) & Charlie Demers vs. Jeffery Yu (Rise of China) | June 4, 2011 (2011-06-04) | 530 |
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Roman Danylo and Ellie Harvie debate the merits of lowering one's standards in order to be happy. Then Charlie Demers and Jeffery Yu argue about the value of The Rise of China. | |||||
| 31 | 161 | "Tea vs. Coffee & Fewer Channels" | Derek Edwards vs. Nathan Macintosh (TV Channels) & Sean Cullen vs. Pete Johannson (Coffee vs. Tea) | June 25, 2011 (2011-06-25) | 531 |
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Are there too many TV channels to choose from? Youngster Nathan MacIntosh says the more the merrier, but seasoned comedy veteran Derek Edwards thinks the olden days were golden days. Then it's tea versus coffee - which is the superior beverage? Sean Cullen and Pete Johannson don't hesitate to espresso themselves. | |||||
| 32 | 162 | "Cirque du Soleil & DIY" | David Pryde vs. Andrew Younghusband (DIY) & Derek Seguin vs. Rebecca Kohler (Cirque du Soleil) | July 2, 2011 (2011-07-02) | 532 |
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Is Cirque du Soleil art or crap? Is do-it-yourself preferable to hiring a pro? Andrew Younghusband and David Pryde take on do-it-yourself while Derek Seguin and Rebecca Kohler tackle Cirque du Soleil. | |||||
| 33 | 163 | "Walmart & Beauty vs. Brains" | Darcy Michael vs. Alan Park (Walmart) & Jon Steinberg vs. Darren Frost (Beauty vs. Brains) | July 9, 2011 (2011-07-09) | 533 |
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Is Walmart a great evil or just a great store? Walmart is the biggest employer in the whole world, but does that mean they're good for business? Walmart champion Darcy Michael is bargaining on besting his anti-corporate opponent Alan Park. Then it's Beauty or Brains? Which gets your farther in this world? Two intelli-gents, Darren Frost and Jon Steinberg hand-some facts and funny around. | |||||
| 34 | 164 | "Cheating & Soccer" | Pete Johansson vs. Charlie Demers (Cheating) & Harry Doupe vs. Tim Steeves (Soccer) | July 16, 2011 (2011-07-16) | 534 |
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Is fidelity un-natural? Pete Johansson and Charlie Demers wrestle with fidelity in the first debate. Then: They call soccer The Beautiful Game but is it really so lovely? Funny man Harry Doupe makes it his goal to convince Tim Steeves that soccer runs circles around every other sport. | |||||
Season 6 (2011-12) edit
This is a list of episodes from season six of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released to iTunes on July 10, 2012.[23] All season six episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson.
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Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 165 | "Driving Age & Newfoundland Cuisine" | John Sheehan vs. Nathan Macintosh (Driving Age) & Bill MacIntosh vs. Pete "Snook" Soucy (Newfoundland Cuisine) | September 10, 2011 (2011-09-10) | 601 |
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Taped at the Newfoundland Comedy Festival. Local favourite John Sheehan takes on Nathan MacIntosh in a debate about raising the driving age to 21. Then Bill MacIntosh and Pete "Snook" Soucy debate the merits of Newfoundland Cuisine. (Recorded at the Newfoundland Comedy Festival.) | |||||
| 2 | 166 | "Digital Cameras & Master Debater" | Trent McClellan vs. Erica Sigurdson (Digital Cameras) & Derek Seguin vs. Sean Cullen (Master Debater) | September 17, 2011 (2011-09-17)[24] | 602 |
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Have digital cameras killed the charm of photographs? Trent McClellan says we are way too snap happy? Whereas photo fiend, Erica Sigurdson ‘shutters" at the thought of a world without photos of absolutely everything. Also on the show today, Derek Seguin and Sean Cullen engage in an esoteric argument over which one of them is the master of debating. | |||||
| 3 | 167 | "Canada vs. Australia & Showbiz Crazy" | Tom Gleeson vs. Joey Elias (Canada vs. Australia) & Maria Bamford vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Showbiz Crazy) | September 24, 2011 (2011-09-24) | 603 |
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It's Canada versus Australia - which is the superior Commonwealth nation? Aussie Tom Gleeson and Canuck Joey Elias make the case for each other's country. Then, Maria Bamford and Debra DiGiovanni square off to discuss whether it helps to be a little emotionally unstable if you're pursuing a career in Hollywood. | |||||
| 4 | 168 | "Too Much News & Haggling" | Andy Kindler vs. Marc Maron (Too Much News) & Scott Faulconbridge vs. Hannibal Burress (Haggling) | October 1, 2011 (2011-10-01) | 604 |
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Andy Kindler and Marc Maron debate whether there's too much news out there. Then - is haggling acceptable? Montrealer Scott Faulconbridge says no, but New Yorker Hannibal Burress haggles with him. (Recorded at Just for Laughs in Montreal.) | |||||
| 5 | 169 | "Bachelor Parties & Comic Book Movies" | Tammy Pescatelli vs. Darrin Rose (Bachelor Parties) & David Pryde vs. Pat Thornton (Comic Book Movies) | October 5, 2011 (2011-10-05) | 605 |
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Are bachelor parties acceptable behaviour? Tammy Pescatelli and Darrin Rose fling jokes around on the topic. Then David Pryde and Pat Thornton debate whether Comic Book Movies are the best movies. | |||||
| 6 | 170 | "Marxism & Video Stores" | Charlie Demers vs. Al Rae (Marxism) & Graham Clark vs. Erica Sigurdson (Video Stores) | October 22, 2011 (2011-10-22) | 606 |
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Given the recent near collapse of the global economy, The Debaters have decided to ask the question, is it time to take another look at Karl Marx? Charlie Demers tries to socialize Al Rae on the topic, while host Steve Patterson ensures there's "comrade-erie". Then Graham Clark and Erica Sigurdson debate whether video stores be missed? | |||||
| 7 | 171 | "Ogopogo vs. Sasquatch & All Men are Projects" | Tim Nutt vs. Roman Danylo (Ogopogo vs. Sasquatch) & Rebecca Kohler vs. Ivan Decker (Project Men) | October 29, 2011 (2011-10-29) | 607 |
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From the sunny shores of Lake Okanagan The Debaters pits mythical creature against mythical creature. Local comic Tim Nutt asserts that the serpent-like Ogopogo is superior whereas interloper Roman Danylo roars the praises of Sasquatch. Also, are all men projects? Rebecca Kohler and Ivan Decker debate. | |||||
| 8 | 172 | "News vs. Sports & Suzuki vs. Cherry" | Rebecca Kohler vs. Dave Hemstad (News vs. Sports) & Charlie Demers vs. Sean Cullen (David Suzuki vs. Don Cherry) | November 2, 2011 (2011-11-02) | 608 |
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The Debaters celebrates 75 years of CBC by debating about its icons. First Rebecca Kohler and Dave Hemstad duke it out in the News versus Sports Debate. Then Charlie Demers and Sean Cullen argue over who's the better CBC icon, David Suzuki or Don Cherry. | |||||
| 9 | 173 | "Seal Hunt & Playing Hard to Get" | Jonny Harris vs. Mark Critch (Seal Hunt) & Derek Seguin vs. Nikki Payne (Playing Hard to Get) | November 19, 2011 (2011-11-19) | 609 |
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Newfoundland comedians Jonny Harris and Mark Critch debate the seal hunt, with Steve Patterson keeping them both on an even keel. Then, is playing hard to get a good idea? Derek Seguin tries to convince Nikki Payne that it is. | |||||
| 10 | 174 | "Beer vs. Wine & Kids on the Internet" | Charlie Demers vs. Paul Myrehaug (Beer vs. Wine) & Darcy Michael vs. Jeffery Yu (Kids Online) | November 26, 2011 (2011-11-26) | 610 |
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What's better, beer or wine? Comedian Charlie Demers says wine all the way. But "here for the beer" Paul Myrehaug begs to differ. Also on the show, Darcy Michael and Jeffery Yu debate whether kids should be on allowed on the Internet. | |||||
| 11 | 175 | "The Debaters Christmas Show (Christmas Trees & Christmas Music)" | Darcy Michael vs. Damonde Tschritter (Christmas Trees) & Sean Cullen vs. Jonny Harris (Christmas Music) | December 10, 2011 (2011-12-10) | 611 |
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It's a special Christmas episode of The Debaters, recorded live in North Vancouver. The show features two seasonal debates: Darcy Michael and Damonde Tschritter debate real versus fake Christmas trees. And Sean Cullen debates whether there's just too much Christmas music with Newfoundland's Jonny Harris. | |||||
| 12 | 176 | "Fairy Tales & Toronto Bashing" | Dylan Mandlsohn vs. Nikki Payne (Fairy Tales) & Tim Steeves vs. Derek Seguin (Toronto Bashing) | December 17, 2011 (2011-12-17) | 612 |
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Recorded live at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, it's Dylan Mandlsohn versus Nikki Payne in a real life debate about fairytales. Then, Tim Steeves and Derek Seguin debate whether it's time to end the Toronto bashing in Canada. | |||||
| 13 | 177 | "Waffles vs. Pancakes & Lotteries" | Sean Cullen vs. Dave Hemstad (Waffles vs. Pancakes) & Dave Merheje vs. Simon Rakoff (Lotteries) | January 14, 2012 (2012-01-14) | 613 |
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Sean Cullen and Dave Hemstad debate what's a better breakfast, waffles or pancakes? Then Dave Merheje and Simon Rakoff mix fact and funny to debate the good and the bad of lotteries. | |||||
| 14 | 178 | "Clothes Make the Man & Older Men" | Paul F. Tompkins vs. Dave Shumka (Clothes Make the Man) & Sam Easton vs. Lori Gibbs (Older Men) | January 21, 2012 (2012-01-21) | 614 |
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Paul F. Tompkins and Dave Shumka debate the old adage "Clothes Make the Man." Then - are older men better men? Sam Easton and Lori Gibbs debate this age old question. | |||||
| 15 | 179 | "Handwriting & Only Children" | Debra DiGiovanni vs. Trevor Boris (Handwriting) & Elvira Kurt vs. Ryan Belleville (Only Children) | January 28, 2012 (2012-01-28) | 615 |
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Handwriting is debated by Debra DiGiovanni and Trevor Boris. Then: Elvira Kurt and Ryan Belleville debate "only childs." | |||||
| 16 | 180 | "Robots vs. Apes & Wait Staff" | Sean Cullen vs. Dan Redican (Robots vs. Apes) & Laurie Elliott vs. Terry McGurrin (Wait Staff) | February 4, 2012 (2012-02-04) | 616 |
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Are robots more fearsome than apes? Sean Cullen says yes but Dan Redican disagrees. Then Laurie Elliott and Terry McGurrin debate restaurant servers. | |||||
| 17 | 181 | "War of 1812 & Gay Best Friend" | Darryl Lenox vs. Don Kelly (War of 1812) & Darcy Michael vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Gay Best Friends) | February 18, 2012 (2012-02-18) | 617 |
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The War of 1812 - was it the most important war ever fought on North American soil? Don Kelly says yes, Darryl Lenox says no way. Then Darcy Michael and Debra DiGiovanni debate about gay best friends. | |||||
| 18 | 182 | "Home Ownership & Menopause" | Charlie Demers vs. Paul Bae (Home Ownership) & John Wing vs. Deb Kimmet (Menopause) | February 25, 2012 (2012-02-25) | 618 |
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Charlie Demers debates Paul Bae on home ownership: is it better to rent or to buy? Then, is menopause harder on men or women? Comedians John Wing and Deb Kimmet take on this debate. | |||||
| 19 | 183 | "Order of Canada & Muppets" | Al Rae vs. Patrick Ledwell (Order of Canada) & David Pryde vs. Jon Steinberg (Muppets) | March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03) | 619 |
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The Order of Canada is debated by Al Rae and Patrick Ledwell. Then: Are the Muppets good role models? Comedians David Pryde and Jon Steinberg debate the fuzzy friends of Fozzie. | |||||
| 20 | 184 | "Taxes & Mystery in Relationships" | Charlie Demers vs. Glen Foster (Taxes) & Mike Wilmot vs. Kate Davis (Mystery in Relationships) | March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10) | 620 |
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From the Nation's Capital comedians Glen Foster and Charlie Demers debate whether taxes are a joy and a privilege to pay, or just taxing? Also on the show it's Mike Wilmot versus Kate Davis in a debate about relationships. Is mystery in a relationship a good thing? | |||||
| 21 | 185 | "Act Your Age & Mad Men" | Nathan Macintosh vs. Dave Hemstad (Act Your Age) & Nile Seguin vs. Derek Seguin (Mad Men) | March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24) | 621 |
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Should we all act our age? Then, did guys in the "Mad Men" era have it made? | |||||
| 22 | 186 | "Libraries & Energy Drinks" | Ron Sparks vs. Alan Park (Libraries) & Jon Steinberg vs. Rebecca Kohler (Energy Drinks) | March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) | 622 |
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Should we continue to fund libraries? Are they still relevant? Ron Sparks and Alan Park debate. Then: Are energy drinks awesome or unhealthy? Jon Steinberg says yes but Rebecca Kohler disagrees. | |||||
| 23 | 187 | "One NHL Team & All Inclusive" | Paul Myrehaug vs. Derek Seguin (One NHL Team) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Trent McClellan (All Inclusive) | April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07) | 623 |
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Should Alberta have only one NHL team? Derek Seguin and Paul Myrehaug take on this touch topic in front of a Calgary audience. Then: The All Inclusive Vacation. Is it the best way to unwind? Erica Sigurdson takes on Trent McClellan. | |||||
| 24 | 188 | "Rodeos & Kids at Home" | Graham Clark vs. Neil Grahn (Rodeos) & Lori Gibbs vs. Brian Stollery (Kids at Home) | April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21) | 624 |
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Should the rodeo be banned? That's the question put to comedians Graham Clark and Neil Grahn in front of a Calgary audience. Also on the show: Lori Gibbs and Brian Stollery argue whether parents should just leave their kids at home already. | |||||
| 25 | 189 | "Accents & Alberta's Oil or Celebs?" | Howie Miller vs. Charlie Demers (Accents) & Ryan Belleville vs. Sean Lecomber (Oil vs. Celebs) | April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28) | 625 |
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Is it okay to imitate someone's accent? Veteran debater Charlie Demers takes on rookie accent-lover Howie Miller. Also on the show, Alberta comics Ryan Belleville and Sean Lecomber argue whether the province's greatest export is oil or artists. | |||||
| 26 | 190 | "Diamonds & Museums" | Fraser Young vs. Jen Grant (Diamonds) & John Wing vs. Derek Seguin (Museums) | May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05) | 626 |
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Are there too many museums nowadays? John Wing and Derek Seguin take on this debate. But first: Diamonds - are they anybody's friend? Fraser Young debates Jen Grant ("Museums" recorded April 15, 2012 at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.) | |||||
| 27 | 191 | "Young Moms vs. Old Moms & Is Theatre Relevant?" | Elvira Kurt vs. Judy Gold (Young Moms vs. Old Moms) & Pat Kelly vs. Peter Oldring (Is Theatre Relevant?) | May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12) | 627 |
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Is live theatre still relevant? "This is That" hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring discuss. Also on the show Elvira Kurt and Judy Gold debate who's the better mom - a younger woman or an older woman. | |||||
| 28 | 192 | "Purebreds & Polite Canadians" | Scott Thompson (as Queen Elizabeth) vs. Sean Cullen (as Adele) & Matt Kirshen vs. Charlie Demers (Polite Canadians) | May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19) | 628 |
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Canadians have a reputation for being polite. But are we more polite than the British? UK funny man Matt Kirshen thinks we are, but Canadian comic Charlie Demers says the Brits are way more polite. Also on the show today, purebreds. And who better to debate the merits of blue blood than the Queen herself, (as played by Scott Thompson). And her opponent, that loveable cockney chanteuse Adele (as played by Sean Cullen) | |||||
| 29 | 193 | "Farmers' Markets & Star Trek vs. Star Wars" | Darcy Michael vs. Terry McGurrin (Farmers' Markets) & Patrick Maliha vs. Evany Rosen (Star Trek vs. Star Wars) | May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26) | 629 |
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Where would you rather shop for fruits and veg, the super market or the farmer's market? Comedians Darcy Michael and Terry McGurrin debate this. Also on the show today, Star Trek vs. Star Wars: Patrick Maliha and Evany Rosen boldy go where the Debaters have, surprisingly, not gone before. (Recorded April 15, 2012 at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.) | |||||
| 30 | 194 | "First Nations Culture & Metric" | Don Kelly vs. Bruce Clark (First Nations) & Jon Steinberg vs. John Wing (Metric) | June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16) | 630 |
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Don Kelly vs. Bruce Clark on the topic of First Nations' Values. And Jon Steinberg vs. John Wing on the Metric System. Taped at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. | |||||
| 31 | 195 | "Handmade & Hugs" | Graham Clark vs. Cory Mack (Handmade) & Lori Gibbs vs. David Pryde (Hugs) | June 23, 2012 (2012-06-23) | 631 |
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Graham Clark and Cory Mack debate the merits of handmade stuff. Then Lori Gibbs and David Pryde duke it out over hugs. | |||||
| 32 | 196 | "BBQ vs. Picnic & Canadian Flag" | Patrick McKenna vs. Graham Chittenden (BBQ vs. Picnic) & Pete Zedlacher vs. Rebecca Kohler (Canadian Flag) | June 30, 2012 (2012-06-30) | 632 |
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Are BBQs better than picnics? Is it time to change the Canadian flag? | |||||
| 33 | 197 | "Oldest vs. Youngest Child & Boring Saskatchewan" | Kelly Taylor vs. Howard Glassman (Oldest vs. Youngest Child) & Dean Jenkinson vs. James O'Shea (Boring Saskatchewan) | July 7, 2012 (2012-07-07) | 633 |
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Is Saskatchewan the most boring place? To make it harder on one of the debaters, we recorded it this Saskatoon. James O'Shea supports Saskatchewan while Dean Jenkinson insults the good natured home town crowd. Also, is it harder to be the oldest or the youngest child? Kelly Taylor and Howard Glassman go toe to toe. | |||||
Season 7 (2012-13) edit
This is a list of the 33 episodes from season seven of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released to iTunes on July 29, 2013.[25] All season seven episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson.
| No. in season |
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Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 198 | "Storage & Hamilton in GTA" | Jon Steinberg vs. Dan Redican (Storage) & Kyle Radke vs. Peter Anthony (Hamilton) | September 8, 2012 (2012-09-08) | 701 |
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Do we have too much stuff? Comedians Jon Steinberg and Dan Redican go head to head in a storage wars challenge. And then Hamilton boy Kyle Radke says "no way" to Peter Anthony in a debate about Hamilton becoming part of Greater Toronto.[26] | |||||
| 2 | 199 | "PC vs. Mac & Diefenbaker vs. Douglas" | Ivan Decker vs. Toby Hargrave (PC vs. Mac) & Al Rae vs. Charles Demers (Diefenbaker vs. Douglas) | September 15, 2012 (2012-09-15) | 702 |
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It's the ultimate computer debate: PC vs. Mac. Vancouver comics Ivan Decker and Toby Hargrave go head to head. Also on the show Al Rae and Charles Demers argue about who counts as a greater icon in Saskatchewan: John Diefenbaker or Tommy Douglas?[27] | |||||
| 3 | 200 | "Gossip & Muslims in Canada" | Debra DiGiovanni vs. Dave Hemstad (Gossip) & Eman El Husseini vs. Ali Hassan (Muslims in Canada) | September 22, 2012 (2012-09-22) | 603 |
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Is Gossip Good? Debra DiGiovanni likes nothing better than a good chin wag, while Dave Hemstad claims he's above such petty concerns with Debaters host Steve Patterson doing his best to slay the slander before it gets too out of hand. Also on the show, is it good to be a Muslim in Canada? Eman El Husseini thinks it is, while Ali Hassan says Eman needs a reality check.[28] | |||||
| 4 | 201 | "Early to Bed & Baseball vs. Cricket" | Mike Wilmot vs. Nikki Glaser (Early to Bed) & Sam Simmons vs. John Wing (Baseball vs. Cricket) | September 29, 2012 (2012-09-29) | 704 |
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Mike Wilmot and Nikki Glaser argue the veracity of the adage "Early to Bed, Early to Rise." And then Australian comedian Sam Simmons takes on Debaters veteran John Wing in baseball versus cricket.[29] | |||||
| 5 | 202 | "Vegas & Nerds vs. Jocks" | Andy Kindler vs. James Adomian (Vegas) & Nathan Macintosh vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Nerds vs. Jocks) | October 6, 2012 (2012-10-06) | 705 |
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From Just for Laughs in Montreal, comic heavyweights Andy Kindler and James Adomian debate whether Vegas is truly awesome. And then it's nerds versus jocks: Nathan Macintosh comes out swinging for the jocks, while Scott Faulconbridge champions his fellow nerds. | |||||
| 6 | 203 | "Jaws & Men in Charge" | Sean Cullen vs. Mark Little (Jaws) & Iliza Shlesinger vs. Mo Mandel (Men in Charge) | October 13, 2012 (2012-10-13) | 706 |
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Sean Cullen and Mark Little debate whether Jaws is the greatest movie monster. Then: Iliza Shlesinger and Mo Mandel take on the battle of the sexes topic: would everything work better if men were always in charge? | |||||
| 7 | 204 | "Over Parenting & Ghosts" | Elvira Kurt vs. Francois Weber (Over Parenting) & Jonny Harris vs. Jon Steinberg (Ghosts) | October 27, 2012 (2012-10-27) | 707 |
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Are we over parenting our children? Elvira Kurt says no but funny man Francois Weber thinks we all need to relax a little. Then Jonny Harris and Jon Steinberg debate whether ghosts are real.[30] Recorded in Charlottetown, P.E.I. WINNERS: Jonny Harris TIED Jon Steinberg | |||||
| 8 | 205 | "Plagiarism & Burton Cummings" | Jeff Rothpan vs. Rebecca Kohler (Plagiarism) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Al Rae (Burton Cummings) | November 3, 2012 (2012-11-03) | 708 |
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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, is plagiarism so bad? Jeff Rothpan and Rebecca Kohler debate. Then: is Burton Cummings the greatest artist Winnipeg ever produced? Dean Jenkinson and Al Rae disagree. (Recorded April 15, 2012 at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.) | |||||
| 9 | 206 | "The Old Testament & Ancestry" | K. Trevor Wilson vs. Simon Rakoff (The Old Testament) & Charlie Demers vs. Patrick Ledwell (Ancestry) | November 10, 2012 (2012-11-10) | 709 |
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Are Old Testament stories the best ever told? K Trevor Wilson and Simon Rakoff show that they are "Abel" to raise a lot of "Cain" with this topic. Also on the show, Ancestry. With the popularity of shows such as "Who Do You Think You Are," we ask - is knowing your ancestry really that important? Vancouver comic Charlie Demers thinks so and he takes on PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell on his home turf in Charlottetown. | |||||
| 10 | 207 | "East vs. West Coast & Gender Communications" | Charlie Demers vs. Patrick Ledwell (East vs. West Coast) & Derek Edwards vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Gender Communication) | November 24, 2012 (2012-11-24) | 710 |
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Which of Canada's two major coasts is superior, the east or the west? Charlie Demers (BC) and Patrick Ledwell (PEI) debate. Then, who is better at communication - men or women? Derek Seguin takes up the challenge for men everywhere, while Kristeen von Hagen carries the torch for womankind. Recorded in Charlottetown, P.E.I. | |||||
| 11 | 208 | "Mars & Surprise Parties" | Ron Sparks vs. Sean Cullen (Mars) & Naomi Snieckus vs. Pat Thornton (Surprise Parties) | December 1, 2012 (2012-12-01) | 711 |
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Are surprise parties the best kind of parties? Naomi Snieckus and Pat Thornton argue over what it means to have people jump up and yell Surprise! at you. Then: Should we colonize Mars? Award winning comedians Sean Cullen and Ron Sparks duke it out over the red planet. | |||||
| 12 | 209 | "Nicknames & Parents' Money" | Pete Zedlacher vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Nicknames) & Christina Walkinshaw vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Parents' Money) | December 15, 2012 (2012-12-15) | 712 |
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Pete "The Zed Man" Zedlacher and Scott Faulconbridge duke it out over nicknames. Then, at what point are you too old to accept money from your parents? Daddy's girl Christina Walkinshaw says you're never too old. Whereas independently minded Kristeen von Hagen thinks 30 is the cut off. | |||||
| 13 | 210 | "Chocolate & Men Dancing" | Nile Seguin vs. Arthur Simeon (Chocolate) & David Pryde vs. Ward Anderson (Men Dancing) | January 12, 2013 (2013-01-12) | 713 |
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Arthur Simeon and Nile Seguin duke it out over chocolate. Arthur champions the dark variety whereas Nile professes his love for milk chocolate, and host Steve Patterson can't resist getting in on the act. Then an argument about dancing men with David Pryde and Ward Anderson. | |||||
| 14 | 211 | "Smartphones & Pet Clothing" | Darcy Michael vs. Ivan Decker (Smartphones) & Graham Clark vs. Michelle Shaughnessy (Pet Clothing) | January 19, 2013 (2013-01-19) | 714 |
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Are Smart Phones making us dumb? Darcy Michael and Ivan Decker debate. Then: Should people clothe their pets? Graham Clark and Michelle Shaughnessy disagree. | |||||
| 15 | 212 | "Bagpipes & Ethnic P.M." | Derek Seguin vs. Johnny 'Bagpipes' Johnston (Bagpipes) & Sunee Dhaliwal vs. Paul Bae (Ethnic P.M.) | January 26, 2013 (2013-01-26) | 715 |
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Are the bagpipes the worst instrument every invented? Derek Seguin and Johnny 'Bagpipes' Johston disagree. Then Sunee Dhaliwal and Paul Bae argue over whether Canada would be better off with an ethnic P.M. Recorded in Surrey. | |||||
| 16 | 213 | "Boredom & Women in Hip Hop" | Jon Steinberg vs. Terry McGurrin (Boredom) & Evany Rosen vs. Dave Merheje (Women in Hip Hop) | February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02) | 716 |
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Jon Steinberg and Terry McGurrin debate whether boredom is our friend. Then: women in hip are debated by Evany Rosen and Dave Merheje. | |||||
| 17 | 214 | "Ignorance is Bliss & Civilization's Peak" | DeAnne Smith vs. Dave Hemstad (Ignorance) & Darren Frost vs. Darrin Rose (Peak of Civilization) | February 16, 2013 (2013-02-16) | 717 |
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Is ignorance really bliss? Dave Hemstad and DeAnne Smith duke it out over that old adage. Then Darrin Rose and Darren Frost take on the question, did civilization peak in the 80s? | |||||
| 18 | 215 | "Puns & Love at First Sight" | Gary Jones vs. Charlie Demers (Puns) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Julie Kim (Love at First Sight) | February 23, 2013 (2013-02-23) | 718 |
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Should we embrace puns as the ultimate form of comedy? Or is the pun the lowest form of humour? That's up for debate with Charlie Demers and Gary Jones. Then: Is love at first sight really possible? Erica Sigurdson and Julie Kim love arguing about it. | |||||
| 19 | 216 | "Jet Fighters & Trust Your Gut" | Ali Hassan vs. Alan Park (Jets) & Rebecca Kohler vs. Graham Chittenden (Trust Your Gut) | March 2, 2013 (2013-03-02) | 719 |
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Ali Hassan and Alan Park debate jet fighters. Then we debate the old adage "trust your gut" featuring Rebecca Kohler and Graham Chitteneden. | |||||
| 20 | 217 | "Debates are Irrelevant & Living in Residence" | Scott Faulconbridge vs. Jon Steinberg (Debate Irrelevant) & Ali Hassan vs. Evany Rosen (Residence) | March 9, 2013 (2013-03-09) | 720 |
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Scott Faulconbridge and Jon Steinberg debate whether what they're doing is relevant. Then Ali Hassan and Evany Rosen debate the merits of living in residence. | |||||
| 21 | 218 | "Disposable Products & Men and Women Can't Just be Friends" | Alan Park vs. Graham Chittenden (Disposable Products) & Mark Little vs. Christina Walkinshaw (Men and Women Can't Just be Friends) | March 23, 2013 (2013-03-23) | 721 |
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Alan Park and Graham Chittenden debate the pros and cons of disposable products. And Mark Little and Christina Walkinshaw disagree over whether men and women can be "just friends." Taped at Bishop's University. | |||||
| 22 | 219 | "Free University & Hobbits" | Patrick Ledwell vs. Derek Seguin (Free University) & Ron Sparks vs. David Pryde (Hobbits) | March 30, 2013 (2013-03-30) | 722 |
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From a February, 2013 taping at Bishop's University. Patrick Ledwell and Derek Seguin debate whether tuition should be free. Then Ron Sparks and David Pryde debate whether hobbits are heroes or just hacks. | |||||
| 23 | 220 | "Gateway Pipeline & Dr. Seuss" | Trent McClellan vs. Alan Park (Pipeline) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Ian Boothby (Dr. Seuss) | April 6, 2013 (2013-04-06) | 723 |
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In Victoria, B.C., Trent McClellan and Alan Park debate whether the Northern Gateway Pipeline is a good idea. Then Dean Jenkinson and Ian Boothby debate whether Dr. Seuss is a good role model for kids. Taped in Victoria, B.C. | |||||
| 24 | 221 | "Wedding Proposals & Basketball" | Charlie Demers vs. Erica Sigurdson (Proposals) & Graham Clark vs. Sunee Dhaliwal (Basketball) | April 20, 2013 (2013-04-20) | 724 |
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Is it okay for women to propose marriage to men? Charlie Demers and Erica Sigurdson debate that. Graham Clark and Sunee Dhaliwal debate whether Basketball is Canada's greatest invention. | |||||
| 25 | 222 | "Bikes vs. Cars & Buskers" | Ivan Decker vs. Sean Proudlove (Bikes vs. Cars) & Kristeen von Hagen vs. Wes Borg (Buskers) | April 27, 2013 (2013-04-27) | 725 |
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Are bikes or cars the better mode of transportation? Ivan Decker and Sean Proudlove debate. Then: Are buskers artists or just annoying? Kristeen von Hagen says "get ‘em off the street," but Wes Borg loves a good show on the road. Taped at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. | |||||
| 26 | 223 | "CGI & Downton Abbey" | John Wing vs. Ivan Decker (CGI) & Al Rae vs. Deb Kimmett (Downton Abbey) | May 4, 2013 (2013-05-04) | 726 |
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Taped at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. We ask whether CGI has ruined movies with John Wing and Ivan Decker. And then Al Rae and Deb Kimmett will duke it out over the uber-popular TV show Downton Abbey. | |||||
| 27 | 224 | "No Bad Kids & James Bond" | Derek Seguin vs. Michael Gelbart (No Bad Kids) & Sean Cullen vs. Kate Davis (James Bond) | May 12, 2013 (2013-05-12) | 727 |
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No bad kids, just bad parents. That'll be debated by Derek Seguin and Michael Gelbart. Then Seán Cullen and Kate Davis debate whether James Bond is the ideal man. | |||||
| 28 | 225 | "Online Dating & Climate Change" | Trent McClellan vs. Kathleen McGee (Online Dating) & Charlie Demers vs. Mark Forward (Climate Change) | May 18, 2013 (2013-05-18) | 728 |
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Trent McClellan and Kathleen McGee debate whether online dating is the way to go. Then Charlie Demers and Mark Forward debate whether climate change has a silver lining.[31] | |||||
| 29 | 226 | "Government Pot & Leftovers" | Darren Frost vs. Dave Martin (Government Pot) & Pat Thornton vs. Elvira Kurt (Leftovers) | May 25, 2013 (2013-05-25) | 729 |
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Darren Frost and Dave Martin debate whether the Gov't will be a good pot dealer once marijuana is legalized. And then Pat Thornton and Elvira Kurt have a big argument about leftovers. | |||||
| 30 | 227 | "Family Vacations & Fireworks" | David Pryde vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Family Vacations) & Patrick McKenna vs. Diane Francis (Fireworks) | June 29, 2013 (2013-06-29) | 730 |
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Canada Day Long Weekend broadcast. Are family vacations good vacations? David Pryde and Scott Faulconbridge debate. Taped at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Then: Should fireworks be embraced or banned? Patrick McKenna and Diane Francis take on this explosive debate. | |||||
| 31 | 228 | "Flight vs. Fight & Traditional Medicine" | Erica Sigurdson vs. David Pryde (Fight or Flight) & Darcy Michael vs. K. Trevor Wilson (Traditional Medicine) | July 13, 2013 (2013-07-13) | 731 |
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When the going gets dangerous, which instinct should you follow - Fight or Flight? Erica Sigurdson & David Pryde argue over if humanity has survived because of our ability to run away from danger. Also on the show, traditional medicine: Is it superior to our modern stuff? Darcy Michael thinks it is, but the whole idea just gives K. Trevor Wilson a pain. | |||||
| 32 | 229 | "Spelling & Sexy Canucks" | John Wing vs. Dave Merheje (Spelling) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Jonny Harris (Sexy Canucks) | July 20, 2013 (2013-07-20) | 732 |
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Is there really any reason to know how to spell? Comedian and poet John Wing is a stickler for getting it right, while Dave Merheje thinks John should chill and let spell check do the work. Also on the show this Saturday, Canadian sex appeal. Are Canadians sexy? Debra DiGiovanni thinks we are, but Newfoundland's Jonny Harris argues Canadians are not. | |||||
| 33 | 230 | "Honesty & Pets" | Terry McGurrin vs. Simon Rakoff (Honesty) & Nikki Payne vs. Ted Morris (Pets) | July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) | 733 |
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Are lies a necessary part of life? Terry McGurrin argues for this, while "honest as the day is long" Simon Rakoff knows exactly what the best policy is. Also on the show this week, should everyone have a pet? Nikki Payne says it's a natural, while veterinarian Ted Morris argues from experience that this is just not true.[32] | |||||
Season 8 (2013-14) edit
This is a list of episodes from season eight of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released on iTunes on September 10, 2014.[33] All season eight episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. This season also includes four "extended play" debates - longer edits of previously aired debates including more of the content that had been cut out previously.
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Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 231 | "Unions & Insects" | Dave Hemstad vs. Don Kelly (Unions) & Ron Sparks vs. Arthur Simeon (Insects) | August 31, 2013 (2013-08-31) | 801 |
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Are unions obsolete? Dave Hemstad asserts that they are, while Don Kelly gets on his soap box to support unions. Then...are insects our friends or foes? Ron Sparks says no - his jokes float like a butterfly, and Arthur Simeon's sting like a bee.[34] | |||||
| 2 | 232 | "2nd Language & Parking" | Simon Cotter vs. Rebecca Kohler (Parking) & Martha Chaves vs. Glen Foster (2nd Language) | September 7, 2013 (2013-09-07) | 802 |
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Are parking enforcers the unsung heroes of the city? Simon Cotter is a definite "no" on this one whereas Rebecca Kohler sympathizes with this unpopular employee. Then we ask whether everyone should endeavour to learn a 2nd Language. Polyglot, Martha Chaves says si, oui and baleh. But monolingual Glen Foster thinks one language is more than enough. | |||||
| 3 | 233 | "Innovation & Parents/Kids as Friends" | Dave Hemstad vs. Mark DeBonis (Innovation) & Kate Davis vs. Amanda Brooke Perrin (Parents/Kids) | September 28, 2013 (2013-09-28) | 803 |
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Funny Mommy, Kate Davis and stand-up Amanda Brooke Perrin debate whether it's a good idea for parents to be friends with their children. Also, should Canada be a world leader in innovation? Arguing for this is funnyman Dave Hemstad. Arguing against is debater's newbie Mark DeBonis. And your host Steve Patterson keeps the Kitchener/Waterloo audience happy. | |||||
| 4 | 234 | "Classic Rock & Oktoberfest" | Graham Chittenden vs. Pete Zedlacher (Classic Rock) & Derek Seguin vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Oktoberfest) | October 12, 2013 (2013-10-12) | 804 |
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Graham Chittenden and Pete Zedlacher debate whether classic rock should just fade away. Then, 'tis the season for beer steins and lederhosen as French Canadian comic Derek Seguin says he is in favour of Oktoberfest while German Canadian comic Kristeen von Hagen says "nein!" - in front of a Kitchener crowd. (Recorded in Kitchener, Ontario.) | |||||
| 5 | 235 | "Personal Brands & Cowtown" | Andy Kindler vs. Charlie Demers (Branding) & Allyson Smith vs. Trent McClellan (Cowtown) | October 19, 2013 (2013-10-19) | 805 |
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In this age of self promotion and marketing, is it a good idea for each of us to have a personal brand? Andy Kindler thinks brands are delightful while Charlie Demers says they're despicable. Also on the show, Cowtown. Is it time for Calgary to lose its hokey nickname? Calgarians Allyson Smith and Trent McClellan take this one on in front of a hometown audience.[35] | |||||
| 6 | 236 | "Pirates vs. Cowboys & Can Exes be Friends?" | Ron Sparks vs. Trent McClellan (Pirates vs. Cowboys) & Lori Gibbs vs. Ryan Belleville (Exes) | October 26, 2013 (2013-10-26) | 806 |
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Who makes the better outlaw, pirates or cowboys? The main plank of Ron Sparks' argument is in favour of pirates, whereas the other chap, Trent McClellan, supports cowboys. Then, can exes be friends? Lori Gibbs is in love with the idea, but Ryan Belleville doesn't think it's possible. | |||||
| 7 | 237 | "Meat & RV's" | Derek Edwards vs. Graham Clark (Meat) & Cory Mack vs. Brian Stollery (RVs) | November 2, 2013 (2013-11-02) | 807 |
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Be it resolved that no meal is complete without meat. That is the resolution before comedians Derek Edwards and Graham Clark on this episode of The Debaters. Then we talk RV's. Cory Mack tries to convince RV enthusiast, Brian Stollery, that vacationing on wheels is idiotic. | |||||
| 8 | 238 | "Punctuality & Retirement" | Ron Sparks vs. Nathan Macintosh (Punctuality) & Cathy Jones vs. Ali Hassan (Retirement) | November 16, 2013 (2013-11-16) | 808 |
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Funny men Ron Sparks and Nathan Macintosh go at it over being on time. Then This Hour Has 22 Minutes star Cathy Jones and Laugh Out Loud host Ali Hassan debate whether "retirement" is a dirty word. | |||||
| 9 | 239 | "Romance Needs Work & Baby Names" | Scott Faulconbridge vs. Laurie Elliott (Romance) & Patrick Ledwell vs. Brian Aylward (Baby Names) | November 23, 2013 (2013-11-23) | 809 |
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Are the names we give our babies getting out of hand? PEI's Patrick Ledwell says "the weirder the better" whereas sensible Haligonian Brian Aylward says "keep it normal". Then, whereas the flame of passion is easily extinguished be it resolved that all married couples should work hard to keep the romance alive. Scott Faulconbridge agrees wholeheartedly, but Laurie Elliott can't be bothered. | |||||
| 10 | 240 | "World Class Halifax & Dreams" | Mark Farrell vs. Evany Rosen (Halifax) & Sean Cullen vs. Graham Chittenden (Dreams) | November 30, 2013 (2013-11-30) | 810 |
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Do dreams teach us valuable lessons? Sean Cullen will try to convince you this is true, whereas Graham Chittenden argues that dreams are nothing to hang your hopes on. Also on the show, Mark Farrell and Evany Rosen go head to head over the notion that Halifax is a world class city. | |||||
| 11 | 241 | "Quebec Charter of Values & Money the Root of All Evil" | Al Rae vs. Eman El-Husseini (Charter of Values) & Scott Faulconbridge vs. Dave Hemstad (Money is Evil) | December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07) | 811 |
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Al Rae and Eman El-Husseini debate Quebec's Charter of Values. And then Scott Faulconbridge and Dave Hemstad debate whether money is the toot of all evil. | |||||
| 12 | 242 | "Clowns vs. Magicians & Dating Better Looking People" | David Acer vs. Pat Thornton (Clowns vs. Magicians) & Amanda Brooke Perrin vs. Rob Pue (Dating) | December 14, 2013 (2013-12-14) | 812 |
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When it comes to kids parties, who makes the better entertainer, a clown or a magician? Pat Thornton champions the clown and Dave Acer endorses the magician. Then Amanda Brooke Perrin and Rob Pue debate whether it's a good idea to date someone better looking than yourself. | |||||
| 13 | 243 | "Reality vs. Scripted TV & Cavemen" | Alan Park vs. Trevor Boris (Reality TV) & Chuck Byrn vs. Chris Locke (Cavemen) | January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18) | 813 |
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Whereas there ain't nothing like the real thing, be it resolved that reality TV is superior to the scripted variety. Trevor Boris makes his case in favour of reality TV while Alan Park stays on script. Then Chuck Byrn and Chris Locke debate whether Caveman was the best man. | |||||
| 14 | 244 | "Time Travel & Soulmates" | Evany Rosen vs. Rodney Ramsey (Time Travel) & Derek Seguin vs. Erica Sigurdson (Soulmates) | January 25, 2014 (2014-01-25) | 814 |
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If time travel was possible, would it be better to go to the future or the past? Evany Rosen would much rather take a hike through history. But Rodney Ramsey looks forward to the idea of traveling to the future. Also on the show: is there such a thing as a soulmate? Derek Seguin loves the idea, but Erica Sigurdson thinks it's silly. | |||||
| 15 | 245 | "Small Talk & Internet Anonymity" | Jonny Harris vs. Mark DeBonis (Small Talk) & Nile Seguin vs. Elvira Kurt (Anonymity) | (aired February 1 or February 22, 2014) ((aired February 1 or February 22, 2014)) | 815 |
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Is small talk a waste of time? Murdoch Mysteries star, Jonny Harris supports small talk while funny man Mark DeBonis tells us why he thinks it's unnecessary. Also on the show, Nile Seguin and Elvira Kurt go head to head over whether anonymity on the internet is a bad thing. | |||||
| 16 | 246 | "Rain vs. Snow & Going to the Gym" | David Pryde vs. Ron Sparks (Rain vs. Snow) & Aaron Berg vs. Jean Paul (Gyms) | March 1, 2014 (2014-03-01) | 816 |
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When it comes to weather, which is worse? Rain or snow? David Pryde prefers the rain. But Ron Sparks has nothing but an avalanche of praise for snow. Also on the show today, going to the gym. Should we all do it? Body builder Aaron Berg sure thinks so. But laid back funny man Jean Paul says the gym is a waste of time. | |||||
| 17 | 247 | "The Senate & Living with Kids in Old Age" | Alan Park vs. Charlie Demers (The Senate) & Deb Kimmett vs. Kate Davis (Old Age) | March 8, 2014 (2014-03-08) | 817 |
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Is it time to abolish the senate or should it be reformed? Comedians Alan Park and Charlie Demers take on this contentious issue. Then Deb Kimmett and Kate Davis debate whether they'd like to live with their kids when they get older. Recorded at The Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa. | |||||
| 18 | 248 | "Apples vs. Oranges & Ban Perfume" | Jon Steinberg vs. David Pryde (Apples vs. Oranges) & Christina Walkinshaw vs. Peter Anthony (Perfume) | March 15, 2014 (2014-03-15) | 818 |
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Apples versus Oranges. Master of the absurd, Jon Steinberg celebrates the apple while the passionately hilarious David Pryde champions the orange. Then Christina Walkinshaw and Peter Anthony debate whether we should ban perfume. | |||||
| 19 | 249 | "Books vs. E-Books & Bribery" | Diana Frances vs. Patrick Ledwell (E-Books) & Franco Taddeo vs. Derek Seguin (Bribery) | March 22, 2014 (2014-03-22) | 819 |
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When it comes to books, are you a convert to the E-version or do you remain loyal to the paperback? Comedian Diana Frances is an old fashioned book lover, but Patrick Ledwell would have you embrace the new technology. After that we're talking bribery. Montreal comedians Franco Taddeo and Derek Seguin argue whether sometimes bribery is not such a bad thing. | |||||
| 20 | 250 | "Hot vs. Cold Cereal & Too Many Nations" | DeAnne Smith vs. Patrick Thornton (Cereals) & Al Rae vs. Don Kelly (Nations) | March 29, 2014 (2014-03-29) | 820 |
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Hot cereal or cold cereal - which is superior? Pat Thornton says, "Oatmeal is an oaf's meal!" DeAnne Smith thinks cold cereal is for flakes. Also on the show today: Nations - does the world have too many? Al Rae says, "The more borders the better." Don Kelly thinks so many nations are an abomination. | |||||
| 21 | 251 | "Are Kids Smarter Today? & The Bomb" | Scott Faulconbridge vs. Nathan Macintosh (Smarter Kids) & Terry McGurrin vs. K. Trevor Wilson (A-Bombs) | April 5, 2014 (2014-04-05) | 821 |
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Should Canada have The Bomb? Terry McGurrin says, "We need the A bomb, eh!" But K Trevor Wilson says, "We're Canucks not Can-nukes." Then, we ask the question: Are kids today smarter than we were? Scott Faulconbridge says, "Youth know the truth!" Nathan Macintosh thinks their brains have been drained. | |||||
| 22 | 252 | "Urban Wildlife & Bike Lanes" | Ivan Decker vs. Erica Sigurdson (Urban Wildlife) & Peter Kelamis vs. Toby Hargrave (Bike Lanes) | May 3, 2014 (2014-05-03) | 822 |
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Is there room in Canada's cities for wildlife to roam? Is there room on our roads for bike paths? | |||||
| 23 | 253 | "Heels vs. Flats & Kids Keep Us Young" | Debra DiGiovanni vs. Julie Kim (Heels vs. Flats) & John Wing vs. Howie Miller (Kids Keep Us Young) | May 10, 2014 (2014-05-10) | 823 |
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Are heels or flats the superior women's shoe? And do kids keep us young? | |||||
| 24 | 254 | "Hockey Fighting & Picky Eaters" | Graham Clark vs. Dan Quinn (Hockey Fights) & Rebecca Kohler vs. Charlie Demers (Picky Eaters) | May 17, 2014 (2014-05-17) | 824 |
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Should fighting be allowed in hockey? Is it OK to be a picky eater? | |||||
| 25 | 255 | "Farming & Folk Music" | Big Daddy Taz vs. Phil Hanley (Farming) & John Wing vs. Dean Jenkinson (Folk Music) | May 24, 2014 (2014-05-24) | 825 |
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Should more young people go into farming? Big Daddy Tazz thinks so, but Phil Hanley figures it's a waste of time. Then John Wing and Dean Jenkinson debate the merits of folk music. | |||||
| 26 | 256 | "Team Sports & Psychic Powers" | Dave Hemstad vs. Ted Morris (Team Sports) & Jen Grant vs. Rebecca Kohler (Psychic Powers) | June 7, 2014 (2014-06-07) | 826 |
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Are psychic powers real? Jen Grant thinks so but Rebecca Kohler is sceptical. Also, should all kids play team sports? Dave Hemstad thinks so but Ted Morris would rather skip the rules. | |||||
| 27 | 257 | "Spy vs. Astronaut & Winnipeg is a Gem" | Ivan Decker vs. DeAnne Smith (Spy vs. Astronaut) & Derek Edwards vs. Bruce Clark (Winnipeg) | June 14, 2014 (2014-06-14) | 827 |
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What's cooler, to be a spy or an astronaut? Is Winnipeg a gem or a bust? | |||||
| 28 | 258 | "Tall vs. Short & Street Smarts vs. Book Smarts" | Sunee Dhaliwal vs. Tanyalee Davis (Tall vs. Short) & Evany Rosen vs. Jon Steinberg (Street vs. Book Smarts) | June 21, 2014 (2014-06-21) | 828 |
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Is it harder to be tall or short? Six foot five inch Sunee Dhaliwal tries to convince three foot six inch Tanyalee Davis that he has a harder row to hoe. Also on this show, street smarts versus book smarts with Evany Rosen and Jon Steinberg. | |||||
| 29 | 259 | "Polar Bears vs. Beavers & Awards Shows" | Graham Clark vs. Peter Brown (Polar Bears vs. Beavers) & Ron Sparks vs. Elvira Kurt (Awards Shows) | June 28, 2014 (2014-06-28) | 829 |
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Which is the better Canadian Icon, the Polar Bear or the Beaver. Graham Clark is all about the polar bear, but Peter Brown believes in the beaver. Then Ron Sparks and Elvira Kurt argue the merits of awards shows. | |||||
| 30 | 260 | "Billionaires & Divorcees" | Ali Hassan vs. Graham Chittenden (Billionaires) & Christina Walkinshaw vs. Darryl Orr (Divorcees) | July 5, 2014 (2014-07-05) | 830 |
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Whereas poverty and social injustice remain a global problem, be it resolved that nobody should be a billionaire. Funny men Ali Hassan and Graham Chittenden take on this rich topic. Then Christina Walkinshaw and Darryl Orr debate whether divorcees make good partners. | |||||
| 31 | 261 | "William Shatner & Breakups" | Sean Cullen vs. Eric Peterson (Shatner) & Rebecca Kohler vs. Phil Hanley (Breakups) | August 30, 2014 (2014-08-30) | 831 |
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Is it better to be the dumper or the dumpee when it comes to a dying relationship? Rebecca Kohler would rather pull the plug herself. But Phil Hanley prefers to be the victim. Also, is William Shatner the greatest actor of all time? Sean Cullen sure thinks so, but Eric Peterson has a different take. | |||||
| SP–1 | -- | "Apples vs. Oranges (extended cut)" | Jon Steinberg vs. David Pryde | February 8, 2014 (2014-02-08) | SP-801 |
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An extended cut of the "Apples vs. Oranges" debate. | |||||
| SP–2 | -- | "Dreams (extended cut)" | Sean Cullen vs. Graham Chittenden | February 15, 2014 (2014-02-15) | SP-802 |
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An extended cut of the "Dreams" debate. | |||||
| SP–3 | -- | "Meat (extended cut)" | Derek Edwards vs. Graham Clark | N/A (N/A) | SP-803 |
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An extended cut of the "Meat" debate. | |||||
| SP–4 | -- | "William Shatner (extended cut)" | Sean Cullen vs. Eric Peterson | April 19, 2014 (2014-04-19) | SP-804 |
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An extended cut of the "William Shatner" debate. This debate won the 2015 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Radio Clip of the year. | |||||
Season 9 (2014-15) edit
This is a list of episodes from season nine of The Debaters on CBC Radio. The full season was released to iTunes on July 21, 2015.[36] All season nine episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. At the close of season nine, a total of 294 episodes (plus four extended debates) had aired. Season 9 was, to date, the last season to be released as a full, complete season. Starting with season 10, the seasons have been split up into two parts.
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 262 | "Postal Service & Pitching Woo" | Graham Clark vs. Charlie Demers (Postal Service) & Ivan Decker vs. Kathleen McGee (Pitching Woo) | September 6, 2014 (2014-09-06) | 901 |
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Should Canada Post continue door to door mail delivery? Funny men Graham Clark and Charlie Demers respectfully disagree. Then singles Ivan Decker and Kathleen McGee debate whether it's time for men to up their game when it comes to pitching woo.[37] | |||||
| 2 | 263 | "Cutting CBC & Separate Beds" | Glenn Foster vs. Pat McKenna (Cutting CBC) & Rob Pue vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Separate Beds) | September 13, 2014 (2014-09-13) | 902 |
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The very brave Glenn Foster argues in favour of cutting the CBC, while beloved CBC actor Pat McKenna comes to the Mother Corps' defense. Then talk turns domestic as Rob Pue and Kristeen von Hagen debate whether couples would be better off sleeping in separate beds. | |||||
| 3 | 264 | "Fishing & Motorcycles" | Trent McClellan vs. Howie Miller (Fishing) & Ivan Decker vs. Herb Dixon (Motorcycles) | September 20, 2014 (2014-09-20) | 903 |
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Is fishing a waste of time? Trent McClellan thinks so but Howie Miller tries to lure him over to his side. Then Ivan Decker and Herb Dixon debate whether motorcycles are just too loud and dangerous. | |||||
| 4 | 265 | "House vs. Condo & Food Trucks" | Peter Anthony vs. Faulconbridge (House vs. Condo) & Ron Sparks vs. James Cunningham (Food Trucks) | September 27, 2014 (2014-09-27) | 904 |
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Peter Anthony prefers the condo whereas Scott Faulconbridge loves his house. Then Ron Sparks paints a vivid picture as he and James Cunningham debate the merits of food trucks. | |||||
| 5 | 266 | "Zombies vs. Aliens & Proms" | Jon Steinberg vs. Mike Wilmot (Zombies vs. Aliens) & Dave Hemstad vs. Deb Kimmett (Proms) | October 11, 2014 (2014-10-11) | 905 |
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Which would be the worse invasion - zombies or aliens? Jon Steinberg and Mike Wilmot shine in this hilarious debate. Then Dave Hemstad and Deb Kimmett debate whether proms are a good rite of passage for teens. | |||||
| 6 | 267 | "Don't Worry be Happy & B&Bs" | Derek Seguin vs. Charlie Demers (Don't Worry be Happy) & Lori Gibbs vs. Tim Nutt (B&Bs) | October 18, 2014 (2014-10-18) | 906 |
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"Don't Worry be Happy" is Derek Seguin's mantra, but Charlie Demers thinks the sentiment is troublesome. And Bed and Breakfasts are some people's idea of a great place to stay (people like Lori Gibbs) but they are Tim Nutt's idea of torture. | |||||
| 7 | 268 | "B.C. Ferry vs. Bridge & Is Canada More Like the U.S. or U.K.?" | Ivan Decker vs. Todd Butler (Ferry vs. Bridge) & Dana Alexander vs. Charlie Demers (US vs. UK) | October 25, 2014 (2014-10-25) | 907 |
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Should there be a bridge between Vancouver Island and the mainland of BC? Ivan Decker thinks so while proud islander Todd Butler is buoyed by ferry service. Then we ask Dana Alexander and Charlie Demers to debate who Canadians more resemble - Brits or Yanks. | |||||
| 8 | 269 | "Gardening & Syrup vs. Oil" | Sean Lecomber vs. Laurie Gibbs (Gardening) & Derek Seguin vs. Graham Clark (Oil vs. Syrup) | November 8, 2014 (2014-11-08) | 908 |
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Whereas flowers and veggies are readily available be it resolved that gardening is a waste of time. Sean Lecomber digs this resolution but Lori Gibbs nurtures the other side. Then Derek Seguin and Graham Clark engage in a sticky debate about exports, namely oil and maple syrup. | |||||
| 9 | 270 | "Winning vs. Losing & Selfies" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Derek Seguin (Winning vs. Losing) & Bruce Clark vs. Peter Oldring (Selfies) | November 15, 2014 (2014-11-15) | 909 |
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When it comes to competition, is it really all that important to win? Erica Sigurdson sure thinks so but Derek Seguin figures losing is okay too. Then Bruce Clark and Peter Oldring debate the merits of selfies. | |||||
| 10 | 271 | "Justin Bieber & Scientists" | Gavin Stephens vs. Rebecca Kohler (Justin Bieber) & Ron Sparks vs. Pete Zedlacher (Scientists) | November 22, 2014 (2014-11-22) | 910 |
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Is it time to give poor Justin Bieber a break? Gavin Stephens says we should forgive and forget, but Rebecca Kohler wants to hold him to account. Then: Do we give scientists too much money? Ron Sparks thinks so, but Pete Zedlacher figures they're worth every penny. | |||||
| 11 | 272 | "Dragons vs. Unicorns & Neighbours" | DeAnne Smith vs. Mark Forward (Dragons vs. Unicorns) & Scott Faulconbridge vs. Patrick Ledwell (Neighbours) | December 6, 2014 (2014-12-06) | 911 |
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Which is the better mythical creature, unicorns or dragons? DeAnne Smith champions the dragon, while Mark Forward sings the praises of the unicorn. Then Scott Faulconbridge and Patrick Ledwell debate whether it's a good idea to get to know your neighbours. | |||||
| 12 | 273 | "Legos & Re-Gifting" | Ivan Decker vs. Howie Miller (Legos) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Julie Kim (Re-Gifting) | December 20, 2014 (2014-12-20) | 912 |
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Is Lego the best toy of all time? Ivan Decker thinks so but Howie Miller will try to block that argument. And is re-gifting the best gifting? Erica Sigurdson is a fan a recycled gifts but Julie Kim thinks re-gifting is just thoughtless. | |||||
| 13 | 274 | "Limericks vs. Haikus & Practical Jokes" | Evany Rosen vs. David Pryde (Limerick vs. Haiku) & Darryl Orr vs. Mark Little (Practical Jokes) | January 17, 2015 (2015-01-17) | 913 |
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Evany Rosen and David Pryde debate which is better, the limerick or the haiku. Then Darryl Orr and Mark Little debate the merits of practical jokes. | |||||
| 14 | 275 | "The Beatles are Overrated & Marriage is Bad" | Nathan Macintosh vs. Dean Jenkinson (The Beatles) & Dave Hemstad vs. Kate Davis (Marriage is Bad) | January 24, 2015 (2015-01-24) | 914 |
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Nathan Macintosh thinks The Beatles are over-rated but Dean Jenkinson argues they are not. Then Dave Hemstad talks about why marriage is bad and Kate Davis tries to convince him he's wrong. | |||||
| 15 | 276 | "Wayne Gretzky & Bearded Men" | Trent McClellan vs. Paul Myrehaug (Wayne Gretzky) & Graham Clark vs. Sean Lecomber (Bearded Men) | January 31, 2014 (2014-01-31) | 915 |
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Is Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time? Trent McClellan has the un-enviable task of dissing the Great One in Oiler-town, while Paul Myrehaug defends Brantford's best boy. Then, are bearded men the best men? Hirsute Graham Clark sets out to prove that furry men are fine. While smooth-faced Sean Lecomber says bearded men are emotionally unstable. | |||||
| 16 | 277 | "Work Sucks & Shouting" | Ali Hassan vs. Jon Steinberg (Work Sucks) & Nikki Payne vs. Simon Rakoff (Shouting) | February 7, 2015 (2015-02-07) | 916 |
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Ali Hassan and Jon Steinberg debate whether Work Sucks. Then Nikki Payne and Simon Rakoff go head to head in a debate about shouting. | |||||
| 17 | 278 | "Salt vs. Sugar & Curly Hair" | Ryan Belleville vs. Sean Cullen (Salt vs. Sugar) & Nile Seguin vs. Aisha Alfa (Curly Hair) | February 21, 2015 (2015-02-21) | 917 |
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Ryan Belleville and Sean Cullen debate salt versus sugar. Then Nile Seguin and Aisha Alfa go head to head in a debate about the merits of having curly hair. | |||||
| 18 | 279 | "Toddlers vs. Teens & Calgary as Capital" | John Wing vs. Kelly Taylor (Toddlers vs. Teens) & Peter Brown vs. Al Rae (Calgary as Capital) | February 28, 2015 (2015-02-28) | 918 |
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Is it harder to raise toddlers or teens? Funny fathers John Wing and Kelly Taylor share some hilarious stories and jokes about being dads. Then: Should Calgary be the capital of Alberta? It kind of seems like it is already doesn't it? Peter Brown says, "No way!" while Al Rae says, "Of course Calgary should be the capital - sort of." Taped in front of and Edmonton audience. | |||||
| 19 | 280 | "Old Action Stars & The Best Audience Ever" | Jen Grant vs. Don Kelly (Old Action Stars) & Mike Wilmot vs. Terry McGurrin (Best Audience Ever) | March 7, 2015 (2015-03-07) | 919 |
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Is it time for aging movie action stars to hang up their hats? Jen Grant they should be terminated while Don Kelly says they make his day. Then Mike Wilmot and Terry McGurrin argue whether the assembled audience is the best one ever. | |||||
| 20 | 281 | "Bacon Obsession & Can Men be Feminists?" | David Acer vs. Dave Hemstad (Bacon Obsession) & Derek Seguin vs. DeAnne Smith (Male Feminists) | March 14, 2015 (2015-03-14) | 920 |
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Are we too obsessed with bacon? David Acer thinks so but Dave Hemstad thinks it's impossible to love bacon too much. Then, can a man be a feminist? Derek Seguin doesn't think so but DeAnne Smith says they need to be. | |||||
| 21 | 282 | "Are Grandparents a Bad Influence? & Oversharing" | Patrick Ledwell vs. David Pryde (Grandparents) & Evany Rosen vs. Christina Walkinshaw (Oversharing) | March 21, 2015 (2015-03-21) | 921 |
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Are grandparents a bad influence? Patrick Ledwell thinks so but David Pryde disagrees. Then Evany Rosen thinks people are sharing too much these days, but Christina Walkinshaw figures sharing is caring. | |||||
| 22 | 283 | "English Speakers in Montreal & Pet Fish" | Rebecca Kohler vs. Derek Seguin (English Speakers) & Jon Steinberg vs. Joey Elias (Pet Fish) | April 4, 2015 (2015-04-04) | 922 |
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Is Montreal a good place for English speakers? Rebecca Kohler says, "non." But Derek Seguin insists, "mais oui." Then Jon Steinberg and Joey Elias debate whether fish can be pets. | |||||
| 23 | 284 | "16 Year Old Voters & Cat Videos" | Graham Chittenden vs. Chris Locke (16 Year Olds) & Mike Paterson vs. Aisha Alfa (Cat Videos) | April 18, 2015 (2015-04-18) | 923 |
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Should 16 year olds get to vote? Graham Chittenden thinks so but Chris Locke figures it would be a disaster. Then Mike Paterson tries to convince Aisha Alfa that cat videos are the very best thing on the internet. | |||||
| 24 | 285 | "Famous Parents & Drones" | Ron Sparks vs. Graham Chittenden (Famous Parents) & Alan Park vs. Pat Thornton (Drones) | April 25, 2015 (2015-04-25) | 924 |
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Ron Sparks and Graham Chittenden debate whether the children of famous people have it made. Then Alan Park and Pat Thornton debate whether drones are evil. | |||||
| 25 | 286 | "Driverless Cars & Vancouver Men" | Ivan Decker vs. Sean Lecomber (Driverless Cars) & Julie Kim vs. Graham Clark (Vancouver Men) | May 2, 2015 (2015-05-02) | 925 |
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Are self driving cars the wave of the future? Ivan Decker thinks so, while Sean Lecomber steers clear of the idea. And then Julie Kim and Graham Clark take on a debate about how hard it is, or is not, to find a good man in Vancouver. | |||||
| 26 | 287 | "Comic Books are for Kids & Body Hair" | Kyle Bottom vs. Paul Bae (Comic Books are for Kids) & Toby Hargrave vs. Darcy Michael (Body Hair) | May 9, 2015 (2015-05-09) | 926 |
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Kyle Bottom and Paul Bae debate whether comic books are strictly for kids. Then Toby Hargrave and Darcy Michael argue about the merits of body hair. | |||||
| 27 | 288 | "Protests & Tarzan vs. King Kong" | Charlie Demers vs. Erica Sigurdson (Protests) & Jackie Kashian vs. Trent McClellan (King Kong) | May 16, 2015 (2015-05-16) | 927 |
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Vancouver comedians Charlie Demers and Erica Sigurdson argue whether protests ever accomplish anything. Then Jackie Kashian and Trent McClellan debate King Kong vs Tarzan - who is the real king of the apes? | |||||
| 28 | 289 | "Watching Golf & Pigeons vs. Crows" | Erica Sigurdson vs. John Wing (Watching Golf) & Ivan Decker vs. Pete Johansson (Pigeons vs. Crows) | May 23, 2015 (2015-05-23) | 928 |
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Is watching golf a waste of time? Erica Sigurdson thinks so but John Wing waxes poetic about the game. Then Ivan Decker and Pete Johansson debate which is the worse urban menace, pigeons or crows. | |||||
| 29 | 290 | "Ads on CBC Radio One & Air Travel" | Charlie Demers vs. Al Rae (Ads on CBC Radio) & Danish Anwar vs. Rebecca Kohler (Air Travel) | June 6, 2015 (2015-06-06) | 929 |
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Is it time to include ads on CBC Radio One? Charlie Demers says, "Never!" Al Rae thinks it might be time. Then Danish Anwar and Rebecca Kohler debate whether air travel has improved our lives. | |||||
| 30 | 291 | "Kids Clothing & Bingo" | Wes Borg vs. Derek Seguin (Kids Clothing) & Paul Rabliauskas vs. Bruce Clark (Bingo) | June 13, 2015 (2015-06-13) | 930 |
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When it comes to kids and clothes, should we let them wear whatever they want? Free-range dad Wes Borg thinks so, but father of three Derek Seguin would never let his kids loose in his closet. Then, Winnipeg "cards" Paul Rabliauskas and Bruce Clark debate whether Bingo is a great game. | |||||
| 31 | 292 | "Helping Friends Move & Couples Dressed Alike" | D.J. Demers vs. Tim Nutt (Moving) & Chanty Marostica and Amber Daniels vs. Darcy Michael (Couples Dressed Alike) | June 27, 2015 (2015-06-27) | 931 |
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Do friends help friends move? DJ Demers thinks so but Tim Nutt thinks no true friend ever asks him to help on moving day. Also, should couple dress alike? Chanty Marostica and Amber Daniels pair up to convince Darcy Michael that dressing alike is adorable. | |||||
| 32 | 293 | "Bugs vs. Bears & Canoes" | Peter Wildman vs. Pete Zedlacher (Bugs vs. Bears) & Derek Seguin vs. Don Kelly (Canoes) | July 4, 2015 (2015-07-04) | 932 |
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Peter Wildman and Pete Zedlacher debate which is the worse outdoor menace: bugs or bears? Then Derek Seguin and Don Kelly debate whether the canoe is the best boat of all time. | |||||
| 33 | 294 | "Roadside Attractions & -40 vs. +40 Celsius" | Howie Miller vs. Sean Lecomber (Roadside Attractions) & Kelly Taylor vs. Dean Jenkinson (-40 vs. +40) | July 11, 2015 (2015-07-11) | 933 |
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Should every town have a roadside attraction like Moose Jaw's moose? Howie Miller thinks so but Sean Lecomber begs to differ. Then Kelly Taylor and Dean Jenkinson debate which is better, -40 or +40 Celsius. | |||||
Season 10 (2015-16) edit
This is a list of episodes from season ten of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season ten episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. At the close of season ten, a total of 327 episodes (plus four extended debates) had aired. Season 10 is the first season broken into two parts by CBC. All subsequent seasons have also been split into two parts.
Part I (2015) edit
Part one aired in 2015 (and was released on iTunes December 21, 2015) and consisted of 12 episodes (episodes 1–12).
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 295 | "Millennials & Romance Novels" | John Wing vs. Ivan Decker (Millennials) & Graham Clark vs. Lori Gibbs (Romance Novels) | September 12, 2015 (2015-09-12) | TBA |
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When the 20 somethings - aka Millennials - come of age and start running things, is society doomed? Young gun, Ivan Decker takes on the Baby Boomer bravado of John Wing. Then, 50 Shades of Graham Clark tells Lori Gibbs why Romance Novels are fantastic fiction. Taped in Saskatoon. Winners: Ivan Decker, Graham Clark.[38] | |||||
| 2 | 296 | "Paying Kids for Good Grades & Is Lake Superior the Greatest Lake?" | Patrick McKenna vs. Rebecca Kohler (Paying for Grades) & Pete Zedlacher vs. Tyler Morrison (Lake Superior) | September 19, 2015 (2015-09-19) | TBA |
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Should parents pay for good grades? Pat KcKenna thinks it's the best way to get them to move out of the house... eventually. But Rebecca Kohler says, "If you don't like what your kid is doing, you don't offer a bonus, you remove a necessity." Then Pete Zedlacher and Tyler Morrison argue over whether Lake Superior is indeed the superior Great Lake. Taped in Thunder Bay. Winners: Patrick McKenna, Pete Zedlacher. | |||||
| 3 | 297 | "Mountains vs. Prairies & Daylight Savings?" | Eric Peterson vs. Neil Grahn (Mountains vs. Prairies) & Jon Steinberg vs. Erica Sigurdson (Daylight Saving Time) | October 10, 2015 (2015-10-10) | TBA |
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Which is superior, mountains or prairies? Corner Gas's Eric Peterson sings the praises of the prairie while mountain man Neil Grahn prefers the peaks. Then Jon Steinberg tries to convince Erica Sigurdson that it's not time to give up on Daylight Saving Time. | |||||
| 4 | 298 | "Are There Too Many Movie Sequels? & Do First Impressions Matter?" | Dean Jenkinson vs. David Pryde (Movie Sequels) & Darryl Orr vs. Tanyalee Davis (First Impressions) | October 17, 2015 (2015-10-17) | TBA |
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Dean Jenkinson and David Pryde argue the merits of film sequels. Then Darryl Orr and Tanyalee Davis debate whether first impressions are necessarily lasting ones. | |||||
| 5 | 299 | "Are Dollar Stores The Best? & Should Couples Take Separate Vacations?" | Jen Grant vs. Ron Sparks (Dollar Stores) & Scott Faulconbridge vs. Laurie Elliott (Separate Vacations) | October 24, 2015 (2015-10-24) | TBA |
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Jen Grant and Ron Sparks debate whether Dollar Stores are the best retail experience out there. Then Scott Faulconbridge and Laurie Elliott argue whether couples are better off taking separate vacations. | |||||
| 6 | 300 | "Hallowe'en Costumes & The Citizenship Test" | Darcy Michael vs. Jen Grant (Halloween Costumes) & Danish Anwar vs. Ron Sparks (Citizenship Tests) | October 28, 2015 (2015-10-28) | TBA |
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The 300th Debaters episode is also a Halloween special! | |||||
| 7 | 301 | "Forks vs. Spoons & Should We Welcome Engineered Animals?" | Ryan Belleville vs. Derek Edwards (Fork vs. Spoon) & Big Daddy Tazz vs. Shazia Mirza (Engineered Animals) | November 7, 2015 (2015-11-07) | TBA |
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Ryan Belleville and Derek Edwards debate fork versus spoon, in an epic battle of tableware. Then Big Daddy Tazz tries to convince Shazia Mirza that engineered animals will be a great thing for the world. | |||||
| 8 | 302 | "Bad Boys & Saxophones" | Sean Cullen vs. Debra DiGiovanni (Bad Boys) & Darryl Orr vs. Chris Locke (Saxophones) | November 14, 2015 (2015-11-14) | TBA |
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Are bad boys the best boys? Debra DiGiovanni sure thinks so but Sean Cullen is convinced that bad boys are the worst boys and he wants Debra to know it. Also: is the saxophone the best darned music instrument around? Jazz musician and funny man Darryl Orr tries to play his way to the win. While sax hater Chris Locke boos Darryl's tunes. | |||||
| 9 | 303 | "Friendly Newfoundlanders & Cat Calling" | Cathy Jones vs. Jen Grant (Friendly Newfoundlanders) & John Sheehan vs. Matt Wright (Cat Calling) | November 21, 2015 (2015-11-21) | TBA |
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Are Newfoundlanders the friendliest of Canadians? Home town girl, Cathy Jones is not so sure, but frequent visitor Jen Grant thinks they are. Also: is cat calling a legitimate form of flattery? John Sheehan wolf whistles his way through this one, while Matt Wright tries to convince him it's an outdated way to get a date. | |||||
| 10 | 304 | "Movie Remakes & Bird Watching" | Jon Steinberg vs. David Pryde (Movie Remakes) & Pete Soucy (as Snook) vs. Brian Aylward (Birdwatching) | December 5, 2015 (2015-12-05) | TBA |
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Is it time to call it quits with movie remakes? Jon Steinberg and David Pryde show some comedic True Grit in this debate. Then Snook (aka Pete Soucy) and east-coaster Brian Aylward debate the merits of birdwatching - all in the land of the puffin. | |||||
| 11 | 305 | "Invisibility vs. Flight & Not a Real Debate" | Sean Cullen vs. DeAnne Smith (Invisibility vs. Flight) & Ron Sparks vs. Mark Farrell (This is Not a Real Debate) | December 12, 2015 (2015-12-12) | TBA |
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When it comes to super powers, would you rather have invisibility or flight? Sean Cullen wants to fly, but DeAnne Smith would rather no one sees her. Then Ron Sparks and Mark Farrell get meta (and esoteric), with a debate about whether the debate they're having is actually a debate. | |||||
| 12 | 306 | "Soup vs. Salad & Having Servants" | Laurie Elliott vs. Derek Seguin (Soup vs. Salad) & Ali Hassan vs. David Pryde (Servants) | December 19, 2015 (2015-12-19) | TBA |
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Laurie Elliott tries to convince Derek Seguin that salad is way better than soup. He, of course, will have none of it. Then Ali Hassan and David Pryde embark on a debate about servants. Should we all have them if we can afford them, or is the idea just too old-fashioned? | |||||
Part II (2016) edit
Part two of season ten aired in 2016 (released on iTunes July 23, 2016) and consisted of 21 episodes (episodes 13–33).
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| 13 | 307 | "Yoga & Political Correctness" | Darcy Michael vs. DeAnne Smith (Yoga) & Charlie Demers vs. Derek Seguin (Political Correctness) | January 16, 2016 (2016-01-16) | TBA |
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Is yoga deserving of its popularity? Vancouver's own downward facing dog Darcy Michael goes to the mat defending yoga against naysayer DeAnne Smith. Then defender of the people, Charlie Demers, takes on offender of the people, Derek Seguin, debating whether political correctness has gone too far.[39] | |||||
| 14 | 308 | "Laundry vs. Groceries & B.C. Environmentalism" | Glen Foster vs. Wes Borg (Laundry vs. Groceries) & Ivan Decker vs. Erica Sigurdson (Environmentalism) | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
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Has British Columbian environmentalism gone too far? Glen Foster thinks it has, while Wes Borg defends the West Coast ways. Then it's a debate about household chores and whether laundry or grocery shopping is worse with Ivan Decker and Erica Sigurdson. | |||||
| 15 | 309 | "Competitive Kids & Video Games" | Dave Hemstad vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (Talented Kids) & Kyle Bottom vs. Ivan Decker (Video Games) | January 30, 2016 (2016-01-30) | TBA |
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Real talent is rare. So, if children show exceptional ability, should parents push them to succeed at the highest level? Dave Hemstad thinks so but Katie-Ellen Humphries says no way. Then, Kyle Bottom and Ivan Decker debate whether video games are a waste of time. | |||||
| 16 | 310 | "Vancouver: Live or Visit? & Cash Bars at Weddings" | Peter Brown vs. Charlie Demers (Movie Sequels) & Paul Bae vs. Julie Kim (Cash Bars at Weddings) | February 6, 2016 (2016-02-06) | TBA |
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Vancouver's mountains, ocean and forest draw people from around the world. But Peter Brown says it's only worth visiting, while Charlie Demers wonders why everyone doesn't want to live there. Then, we tackle cash bars at weddings: Paul Bae says no way, while bride-to-be Julie Kim says "I do". | |||||
| 17 | 311 | "Backseat Drivers & Phone Books" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Derek Seguin (Backseat Drivers) & Tim Nutt vs. Graham Clark (Phone Books) | February 20, 2016 (2016-02-20) | TBA |
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Erica Sigurdson thinks backseat drivers are helpful, which is laughable to Derek Seguin. Then, Tim Nutt thinks phone books are obsolete while Graham Clark can think of a million things to do with them. | |||||
| 18 | 312 | "Gravity & Binge Watching" | Scott Faulconbridge vs. David Acer (Gravity) & Kristeen von Hagen vs. Graham Chittenden (Binge Watching) | February 27, 2016 (2016-02-27) | TBA |
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Is gravity our friend or enemy? Scott Faulconbridge says friend, but David Acer is all for foe. Then Kristeen von Hagen tries to convince Graham Chittenden that binge-watching is the only way to watch TV. | |||||
| 19 | 313 | "Pizza & Plain People on TV" | Paul Myrehaug vs. Graham Clark (Pizza) & Sean Lecomber vs. Rebecca Kohler (Plain Looking People in TV and Films) | March 5, 2016 (2016-03-05) | TBA |
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Paul Myrehaug and Graham Clark debate pizza. Is it great or is it really great? Then, Sean Lecomber and Rebecca Kohler debate whether we need to see more plain-looking people in movies and on television. | |||||
| 20 | 314 | "Cats Are Smarter Than Dogs & Messy People" | Derek Seguin vs. Derek Edwards (Cats Smarter Than Dogs) & Elvira Kurt vs. Ryan Belleville (Messy People) | March 12, 2016 (2016-03-12) | TBA |
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It's that age-old question: are cats smarter than dogs? French funnyman Derek Seguin says they are, while smooth-talking dog lover Derek Edwards disagrees. And, should messy people clean up their acts? This debate features Elvira Kurt and Ryan Belleville. | |||||
| 21 | 315 | "Is Toronto the True Capital & Public Displays of Affection" | Peter Anthony vs. Jon Steinberg (Toronto as Capital) & Laurie Elliott vs. Peter Wildman (PDAs) | March 26, 2016 (2016-03-26) | TBA |
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If you ask a foreigner what the capital of Canada is, they just might say Toronto. So: Be it resolved that Toronto is the true capital of Canada. Peter Anthony and Jon Steinberg square off. Then, Laurie Elliott and Peter Wildman debate the merits of PDAs… Public Displays of Affection. | |||||
| 22 | 316 | "Is Superman the Greatest? & Buttons vs. Zippers" | Ian Boothby vs. Ivan Decker (Superman) & Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Graham Clark (Buttons vs. Zippers) | April 2, 2016 (2016-04-02) | TBA |
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Is Superman the greatest superhero of all time? Ian Boothby sure thinks so but Ivan Decker is just not sold on the idea. Then, Katie-Ellen Humphries and Graham Clark put to rest that old question: buttons or zippers? | |||||
| 23 | 317 | "Everyone Should Sing & Text vs. Phone" | Fred Penner vs. Ron Sparks (Everyone Should Sing) & Amanda Brooke Perrin vs. Patrick Ledwell (Text vs. Phone) | April 16, 2016 (2016-04-16) | TBA |
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Fred Penner (yes, THE Fred Penner) and Debaters favourite Ron Sparks debate whether everyone should sing. Then, Amanda Brooke Perrin and Patrick Ledwell pit texting against good old-fashioned phone calls. | |||||
| 24 | 318 | "Taxi vs. Uber & UK vs. US Spelling" | Sunee Dhaliwal vs. Sean Proudlove (Taxi vs. Uber) & Charlie Demers vs. John Wing (UK vs. US Spelling) | April 23, 2016 (2016-04-23) | TBA |
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When you need a ride, do you call a taxi or Uber? Sunee Dhaliwal is all about Uber, while cab-driving comic Sean Proudlove would rather you hire a hack. And the other debate on this episode pits American against British spelling. Charlie Demers champions the extra u's, while John Wing thinks he should just drop it… the u, that is. | |||||
| 25 | 319 | "Good Looking PM & Carry On vs Checked Luggage" | Evany Rosen vs. Arthur Simeon (Good Looking PM) & David Pryde vs. Pete Zedlacher (Carry On vs Checked Luggage) | April 30, 2016 (2016-04-30) | TBA |
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets headlines wherever he goes, for his politics and sometimes for looks. The Debaters asks whether having a good-looking PM is good for Canada. Evany Rosen argues it will all end in tears, while Arthur Simeon thinks good looks can only be good. Then, Pete Zedlacher and David Pryde take on that old travel conundrum: checked versus carry-on luggage. | |||||
| 26 | 320 | "Can People Change? & Pencils vs. Pens" | Lara Rae vs. Bruce Clark (Can People Change?) & Andy Kindler vs. DeAnne Smith (Pencils vs. Pens) | May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06) | TBA |
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Lara Rae, formerly Al Rae, and her old friend Bruce Clark debate whether it's possible for people to really change. Then Andy Kindler and DeAnne Smith make their marks in the pens versus pencils debate. | |||||
| 27 | 321 | "Craft Beer & Fitting In" | Kyle Bottom vs. Mike Delamont (Craft Beer) & Jon Steinberg vs. Lori Gibbs (Fitting In) | May 14, 2016 (2016-05-14) | TBA |
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Is craft beer overrated? Vancouver hipster Kyle Bottom is all about that beer while Victoria's Mike Delamont is a bit baffled by it. Then, Jon Steinberg and Lori Gibbs debate the merits of fitting in. | |||||
| 28 | 322 | "Men Raising Babies & Dinosaurs" | Faisal Butt vs. Dave Hemstad (Men Raising Babies) & Pat Thornton vs. DeAnne Smith (Dinosaurs) | May 7, 2016 (2016-05-07) | TBA |
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Are men just as good at raising babies as women? Stay-at-home dad Faisal Butt thinks he has paternal potential, but new dad Dave Hemstad doubts his duties. Pat Thornton then tries to convince DeAnne Smith that dinosaurs were the greatest creatures to ever walk the earth. | |||||
| 29 | 323 | "The Man Bun & Friends vs. Family" | Sean Cullen vs. Simon King (The Man Bun) & Dave Merheje vs. Sean Lecomber (Friends vs. Family) | June 4, 2016 (2016-06-04) | TBA |
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Debating the merits of the man bun are Sean Cullen and Simon King. Then, Dave Merheje and Sean Lecomber argue over who's better: family or friends.[40] | |||||
| 30 | 324 | "Remaining Childless & ESL" | Phil Hanley vs. Big Daddy Tazz (Remaining Childless) & Martha Chaves vs. Derek Seguin (ESL) | June 11, 2016 (2016-06-11) | TBA |
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Are kids bad for the planet? Phil Hanley poo-poos procreation, while Big Daddy Tazz can't imagine not being, well, a daddy. Then Martha Chaves and Derek Seguin share the joys and miseries of picking up the tongue. | |||||
| 31 | 325 | "Anniversaries & TV Theme Songs" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Pete Johanson (Anniversaries) & Graham Clark vs. Dean Jenkinson (TV Theme Songs) | June 18, 2016 (2016-06-18) | TBA |
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Erica Sigurdson and Pete Johanson argue the merits of celebrating anniversaries. Then, Dean Jenkinson and Graham Clark duke it out over TV Theme songs. | |||||
| 32 | 326 | "Summer Jobs & Nothing Beats the Fair" | Jon Steinberg vs. Kate Davis (Teenagers Should Get Summer Jobs) & Sean Cullen vs. Matt O'Brien (Nothing Beats the Fair) | January 1, 1 (1-01-01) | TBA |
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School's out for the summer! Should work be, too? Jon Steinberg argues summer break should be no vacation, but Kate Davis says kids just want to have sun. Then, is it true that nothing beats the fair? Listen to Sean Cullen and Matt O'Brien go up-and-down and round-and-round in this roller coaster debate! | |||||
| 33 | 327 | "Lakes vs. Rivers & Mixed Marriages" | Pat Thornton vs. John Wing (Lakes vs. Rivers) & Jess Salomon vs. Darryl Lenox (Mixed Marriages) | July 9, 2016 (2016-07-09) | TBA |
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Rivers and lakes: both majestic, but which would you choose? Pat Thornton's pro-lake take certainly holds water, while John Wing's river argument refuses to bend. Then, Jess Salomon and Darryl Lenox have some irreconcilable differences over mixed marriages. | |||||
Season 11 (2016-17) edit
This is a list of episodes from season eleven of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season ten episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. At the close of season ten, a total of 360 episodes (plus four extended debates) had aired. Season 11 was split into two parts, 12 episodes in 2016, and 21 episodes in 2017.
Part I (2016) edit
Part one of season eleven aired in 2016 (released on iTunes December 24, 2016) and consisted of 12 episodes.
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 328 | "Hot Dogs vs. Hamburgers & Northern Tourists[41]" | Howie Miller vs. Derek Seguin (Hotdogs vs. Hamburgers) & Jenny Hamilton vs. Anthony Trombetta (Northern Tourists) | September 9, 2016 (2016-09-09) | TBA |
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Grill-masters Derek Seguin and Howie Miller turn up the gas with a classic summertime debate. Then, Whitehorse comedians Jenny Hamilton and Anthony Trombetta decide whether they should warm up to tourists. Taped June 20, 2016 at the Yukon Arts Centre, as part of a two show evening. Both debates were part of the late show (9:30pm). | |||||
| 2 | 329 | "Commonplace Names & Classic Toys" | Kyle Bottom vs. Mayce Galoni (Commonplace Names) & Greg Morton vs. Nikki Payne (Classic Toys) | September 17, 2016 (2016-09-17)[42] | TBA |
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First, should we stop giving kids weird names? Kyle Bottom reassures Mayce Galoni that his parents didn't make a huge mistake (on his birth certificate). Mayce holds down the other side of the "Plain vs. Odd Names" debate, pointing out that: "People with common names are more likely to get hired. Probably because their resume doesn't start with a typo." Then, were classic toys the best toys? Finally, a debate where comedians are supposed to act like children! You'll go yo-yo over Greg Morton and Nikki Payne's rock 'em sock 'em arguments. | |||||
| 3 | 330 | "Rejection Is Good & Potlucks Suck" | Dave Hemstad vs. David Pryde (Rejection Is Good) & Laurie Elliott vs. Arthur Simeon (Potlucks Suck) | September 24, 2016 (2016-09-24)[43] | TBA |
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Dave Hemstad thinks "if it wasn't for rejection, we wouldn't know who Adele is" as he argues that rejection builds character, while the only thing David Pryde ever wants rejected is that very argument. Next up: Are potlucks the worst? See what Arthur Simeon and Laurie Elliott bring to this delicious debate. Do too many cooks spoil the meal? Arthur thinks that "potlucks are the Canadian way of saying 'yes I have a nicer house than you, but I can't cook.'" | |||||
| 4 | 331 | "White Men & Chicken or Egg" | Don Kelly vs. Glen Foster (White Men) & Ryan Belleville vs. Denis Grignon (Chicken vs. Egg) | September 30, 2016 (2016-09-30) | TBA |
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Has social justice finally turned the tables on white men? Don Kelly, who's Ojibway, argues there's more to be done, while Glen Foster defends the patriarchy. Then, funny farmer Denis Grignon and Ryan Belleville finally settle the age old question of which came first: the chicken or the egg?[44] | |||||
| 5 | 332 | "Comfort vs. Style & Vinyl" | Ivan Decker vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (Comfort vs. Style) & Graham Clark vs. Sean Lecomber (Vinyl) | October 15, 2016 (2016-10-15) (Unconfirmed) | TBA |
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Bring your PJs, because it's a dress-down showdown with Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ivan Decker. Then, Graham Clark and Sean Lecomber debate vinyl: Is it worth owning? Hear them needle, scratch and rip each other's arguments apart! Katie-Ellen Humphries dresses down Ivan Decker's argument for dressing up, while Graham Clark tells Sean Lecomber he loves vinyl and that's final.[45] Taped June 20, 2016 at the Yukon Arts Centre, as part of two shows. Vinyl was part of the early show (7pm), with Comfort vs. Style taped at the later show (9:30pm). | |||||
| 6 | 333 | "Bragging & Day vs. Night" | Darcy Michael vs. Charlie Demers (Bragging) & Kyle Bottom vs. Erica Sigurdson (Day vs. Night) | October 22, 2016 (2016-10-22) | TBA |
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Is bragging better than modesty? Darcy Michael boasts an impressive argument, while Charlie Demers requests we consider his polite points. Then, Erica Sigurdson gets it done in the sun debating night-owl Kyle Bottom on Day vs Night. Taped June 20, 2016 at the Yukon Arts Centre, with both debates recorded at the early show (7pm). | |||||
| 7 | 334 | "Superstition & Eavesdropping" | DeAnne Smith vs. Arthur Simeon (Superstition) & Jon Steinberg vs. DJ Demers (Eavesdropping) | October 28, 2016 (2016-10-28) | TBA |
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DeAnne Smith tries to charm Arthur Simeon out of his superstition skepticism, while Jon Steinberg does his best not to overhear DJ Demers's argument on behalf of eavesdropping.[46] | |||||
| 8 | 335 | "Fall vs. Spring & The 90s" | Sean Cullen vs. David Pryde () & Ron Sparks vs. Rebecca Kohler (The 90s) | November 10, 2016 (2016-11-10) | TBA |
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Seán Cullen challenges David Pryde to a seasonal showdown, while Ron Sparks and Rebecca Kohler can't get N'sync over a Titanic decade: the 90s. | |||||
| 9 | 336 | "Job Interviews & Beauty" | Dave Hemstad vs. Nour Hadidi (Job Interviews) & Derek Edwards vs. Peter Anthony (Beauty) | December 17, 2016 (2016-12-17) | TBA |
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New Debaters hire Nour Hadidi matches her skills to Dave Hemstad's experience in a job interviews debate. Then, Derek Edwards and Peter Anthony get ugly deciding whether beauty is in the eye of the beholder. | |||||
| 10 | 337 | "Indoors vs. Outdoors & Delete Facebook" | Don Kelly vs. Dean Jenkinson (Indoors vs. Outdoors) & Paul Myrehaug vs. Kathleen McGee (Delete Facebook) | November 25, 2016 (2016-11-25) | TBA |
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Ojibway comedian Don Kelly refuses to go outside when Winnipeg's Dean Jenkinson invites him out to play. Then, should we delete Facebook? Paul Myrehaug promises to delete his account if he beats Kathleen McGee. | |||||
| 11 | 338 | "Share Our Water & NHL in Vegas" | Lara Rae vs. Charlie Demers (Share Our Water) & Damonde Tschritter vs. Trent Mclellan (NHL in Vegas) | December 9, 2016 (2016-12-09)[47] | TBA |
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In a debate of dry land and dry wit, Lara Rae and Charlie Demers get bottled up over Canada's abundant fresh-water supply. After record droughts in the United States, Lara doesn't understate that the States are in a state of emergency: "America needs our help! California is turning into a desert! Mostly because it's a desert, but still." On the other hand, Charlie cautions Lara with some water-tight logic: "The water in Canada belongs to Indigenous peoples. Sharing it with the States would be like if I shared the hubcaps I stole off Steve's car." Play this debate now before the stream runs out. Then, should Las Vegas have an NHL team? Place your bets as Damonde Tschritter and new This Hour Has 22 Minutes anchor Trent McClellan debate the NHL's controversial new franchise. Schritter argues than Las Vegas is more Canadian than you think, since "Celine Dion will be at the stadium singing the national anthem, so you can double down!" while Mclellan takes the classic pro-hockey approach that "Gary Bettman is NHL all right: Not Hockey Loving. He has no sense of tradition, otherwise he would give the fine folks of Quebec City a franchise." Which debater will hit the jackpot? Take in this show to find out! | |||||
| 12 | 339 | "Board Games & Office Holiday Parties" | Tim Steeves vs. Mayce Galoni (Board Games) & Laurie Elliott vs. Scott Faulconbridge (Office Holiday Parties) | December 16, 2016 (2016-12-16)[48] | TBA |
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Tim Steeves and Mayce Galoni get dicey over a beloved holiday pastime: board games. Then, Laurie Elliott checks her professionalism — and pants — at the door for her Office Holiday Party debate with Scott Faulconbridge. | |||||
Part II (2017) edit
Part two of season eleven aired in 2017 (released on iTunes July 20, 2017) and consisted of 21 episodes.
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Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 13 | 340 | "Ambition & Online Reviews" | Kyle Bottom vs. John Wing (Ambition) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Derek Seguin (Online Reviews) | January 14, 2017 (2017-01-14)[50] | TBA |
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It's The Debaters' most ambitious battle of generations yet. Or is it? Citing that most things are outside of our control, Kyle Bottom tells baby boomer John Wing that ambition is an outdated concept: "Work hard and you can achieve your goals. Neato, grandpa!" But John Wing thinks time can't constrain greatness, because with hard work you never know what you may achieve: "The telephone: a Canadian invention. The pacemaker: a Canadian invention. The beer funnel: a Canadian invention. And then we sort of slacked off on the inventing for a while." Then, should we use online reviews to decide what to buy, where to travel and what to eat? Erica Sigurdson says those who attack the credibility of online reviews are the ones who are criminal: "As a woman, it makes me feel safer knowing my driver has five stars. That's almost impossible to get if you attack and kill someone." Meanwhile, Derek Seguin reminds Erica who helped her go shopping the morning of the debate: "The first item you tried on was not reviewed by an online reviewer, but by a very fashion sensible French-Canadian man, was it not?" Who will get the best yelps from the audience?[49] | |||||
| 14 | 341 | "Pub Crawl vs. Wine Tour & Cashless Society" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 15 | 342 | "Drive-Thrus & Hot Tubs" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 16 | 343 | "Hunters vs. Gatherers & University" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 17 | 344 | "Microwaves & Multitasking" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 18 | 345 | "Kingston Penitentiary & Second-Generation Canadians" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 19 | 346 | "Skating & The Five-Second Rule" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 20 | 347 | "Mittens vs. Gloves & Government Jobs" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 21 | 348 | "News Anchors & Pet vs. Child" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 22 | 349 | "Sorry & Living to 150" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 23 | 350 | "Vocabulary & Heaven vs. Hell" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 24 | 351 | "Couples Fight & Jeopardy vs. Wheel of Fortune" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 25 | 352 | "Stealing a Kiss & Virtual Reality" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 26 | 353 | "Napping & Peanut Butter vs. Jam" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 27 | 354 | "Wheat & Redheads" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 28 | 355 | "Fitbits & Hollywood Whitewashing" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 29 | 356 | "Testosterone & Stand-up Comedy" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 30 | 357 | "Personal Trainers & Family Dinners" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 31 | 358 | "Dowries & Emojis" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 32 | 359 | "Exaggeration & Horoscopes" | Dave Hemstad vs. John Wing (Exaggeration) & Derek Seguin vs. Jackie Kashian (Horoscopes) | August 9, 2017 (2017-08-09) | TBA |
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Dave Hemstad and John Wing discuss exaggeration in the greatest debate of all time. Then, listen to find out who will win the favour of the stars in a debate on horoscopes—will it be Derek Seguin or Jackie Kashian?[51] | |||||
| 33 | 360 | "Screening for Canadian Values & The CN Tower[52]" | Nour Hadidi vs. Arthur Simeon (Screening for Canadian Values) & Ali Hassan vs. Pat Thornton (The CN Tower) | June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30) | TBA |
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Nour Hadidi and Arthur Simeon decide whether they should've been tested for Canadian values. Then, free-standing stand-ups Pat Thornton and Ali Hassan give Toronto their views of the CN Tower. | |||||
Season 12 (2017-18) edit
This is a list of episodes from season twelve of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 12 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. At the close of season 12, a total of 360 episodes (plus four extended debates) had aired. Season 12 was split into two parts, 13 episodes in 2017, and 20 episodes in 2018.
Part I (2017) edit
Part one of season twelve aired in 2017 (released on iTunes January 16, 2018) and consisted of 13 episodes.
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 361 | "Moose vs. Beaver & Mani-Pedis[53]" | Lorne Cardinal vs. Craig Lauzon (Moose vs. Beaver) & Graham Clark vs. Lori Gibbs (Mani-Pedis) | September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09) | TBA |
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Moose-lover Lorne Cardinal (Corner Gas) behooves Craig Lauzon (Royal Canadian Air Farce) to damn the beaver as Canada's national animal. Then, Graham Clark shows his feet to Lori Gibbs. | |||||
| 2 | 362 | "Americans Moving to the Maritimes & Trips to the Dentist" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 3 | 363 | "Lobster & Cliches" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 4 | 364 | "Prince George vs. Prince George & Mascots" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 5 | 365 | "Off-Road vs. On-Road & Introverts vs. Extroverts" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 6 | 366 | "Fog & Cans vs. Bottles" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 7 | 367 | "Salespeople & The Fiddle" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 8 | 368 | "Minimum Wage & The Sun vs. The Moon" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 9 | 369 | "Nickleback & Question Mark vs. Exclamation Mark" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 10 | 370 | "Cows vs. Chickens & French Fries" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 11 | 371 | "Money Can Buy Happiness & Newfoundlanders Leaving Alberta" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 12 | 372 | "Christmas Cuisine & Peanuts" | Ali Hassan vs. Sean Cullen (Holiday Food) & Graham Clark vs. Jenny Hamilton (Peanuts) | December 18, 2018 (2018-12-18) | TBA |
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Comedian and trained chef Ali Hassan goes toe-to-mistletoe against the one and only Santa Claus (played by Seán Cullen). Then, Graham Clark and Jenny Hamilton draw conclusions over whether Peanuts is the greatest comic strip of all time.[54] Recorded at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. WINNERS: Sean Cullen def. Ali Hassan Grahm Clark def. Jenny Hamilton | |||||
| 13 | 373 | "No More Grades & New Year's Eve[55]" | John Cullen vs. Derek Seguin (No More Grades) & Ivan Decker vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (New Year's Eve) | December 26, 2017 (2017-12-26) | TBA |
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John Cullen and Derek Seguin try to school one another when they argue if grades should be removed from report cards. Then, Ivan Decker and Katie-Ellen Humphries make resolutions as to whether or not New Year's Eve is the worst night of the year. Taped at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. WINNERS: John Cullen TIED Derek Seguin Katie-Ellen Humphries def. Ivan Decker | |||||
Part II (2018) edit
Part two of season twelve aired in 2018 (released on iTunes July 10, 2018) and consisted of 20 episodes.[56]
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 14 | 374 | "More Parking & High School Sweethearts" | Sean Lecomber vs. Erica Sigurdson (More Parking) & Kathleen McGee vs. Howie Miller (High School Sweethearts) | January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11) | TBA |
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There's no stopping for Erica Sigurdson and Sean Lecomber as they try to validate their arguments over whether or not we need more parking spaces. Then, Howie Miller and Kathleen McGee engage in the question: "Should you marry your high school sweetheart?"[57] | |||||
| 15 | 375 | "It Ain't Easy Being Big & Small Roles" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 16 | 376 | "No Dogs Allowed & Never Give Advice" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 17 | 377 | "Relationship Boss & Whales" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 18 | 378 | "Nanny vs. Daycare & Stop and Smell the Roses" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 19 | 379 | "Gender Neutral Awards & Aisle vs. Window" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 20 | 380 | "No More Grey Hair & Sneakers" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 21 | 381 | "Heavy Metal & Writing Memoirs" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 22 | 382 | "The End Is Near & Sports Interviews" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 23 | 383 | "Brunch & We Don't Exist" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 24 | 384 | "Punching Up & Raccoon Mayor" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 25 | 385 | "No More Royals & Abbreviations" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 26 | 386 | "Every Comic Needs a Gimmick & Should They Marry?" | Simon King vs. Ivan Decker (Comic Gimmicks) & Tim Gray vs. Dana Smith (Should We Marry?) | May 5, 2018 (2018-05-05) | TBA |
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Simon King and Ivan Decker make great first impressions when they discuss if every comic needs a gimmick. Then, comedian couple Tim Gray and Dana Smith engage in a debate over whether or not they should get married and if the audience agrees, they'll do just that right after the show![58] The "Should We Marry?" debate was taped at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival on April 15, 2018. This very special episode[59] ends with Tim Gray winning the debate - and Dana Smith's hand in real, actual marriage! | |||||
| 27 | 387 | "Women Tougher Than Men & Chess vs. Checkers" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 28 | 388 | "Talking About the Weather & Crowdfunding" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 29 | 389 | "Robot Lovers & Statues" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 30 | 390 | "Parades & Realtors" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 31 | 391 | "Food Courts & Nails vs. Screws" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 32 | 392 | "Indigenous Place Names & Bees vs. Butterflies" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 33 | 393 | "Ketchup vs. Mustard & Children of Divorce" | Wes Borg vs. Sean Proudlove (Ketchup vs. Mustard) & Fatima Dhowre vs. Sophie Buddle (Children of Divorce) | June 29, 2018 (2018-06-29) | TBA |
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It's a season finale filled with a surprise you won't want to miss! Wes Borg and Sean Proudlove pour it on when they discuss mustard versus ketchup. Then, Fatima Dhowre and Sophie Buddle custody battle it out over having divorced parents.[60] | |||||
Season 13 (2018-19) edit
This is a list of episodes from season thirteen of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 13 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. Season 13 was split into two parts, 11 episodes in 2018, and 22 episodes in 2019.
Part I (2018) edit
Part one of season thirteen aired in 2018 (released on iTunes December 18, 2018) and consisted of 11 episodes.[61]
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 394 | "Fire vs. Wheel & House Party vs. Bush Party" | Don Kelly vs. Derek Seguin (Fire vs. Wheel) & Kathleen McGee vs. Alex Sparling (House Party vs. Bush Party) | September 14, 2018 (2018-09-14) | TBA |
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Derek Seguin and Don Kelly get fired up for their debate over which is superior: fire or the wheel. Then, Kathleen McGee and Alex Sparling are breaking all the house rules when they tackle the best location for a party.[62] | |||||
| 2 | 395 | "E-Sports & Victoria Capital" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 3 | 396 | "Birds as Pets & Love Songs Suck" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 4 | 397 | "Antiques Roadshow & Aquafit" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 5 | 398 | "Northern Lights & The Dump" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 6 | 399 | "Yellowknife Bucket List & Wild Meat" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 7 | 400 | "The Birds and the Bees & Red Wine vs. White Wine" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 8 | 401 | "Buy Canadian & TV Reboots" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 9 | 402 | "Dairy & 60s Music vs. 80s Music" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Big Daddy Tazz (Dairy) & John Wing vs. Dean Jenkinson (60s vs. 80s Music) | December 1, 2018 (2018-12-01) | TBA |
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Big Daddy Tazz and Katie-Ellen Humphries are in Saskatoon buttering up the audience over whether or not dairy is good for you. Then, John Wing and Dean Jenkinson crank up the volume when they debate 60s vs. 80s music.[63] | |||||
| 10 | 403 | "Repair vs. Replace & Small Towns" | Charlie Demers vs. Lara Rae (Repair vs. Replace) & Paul Rabliauskas vs. Erica Sigurdson (Small Towns) | December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07) | TBA |
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Charlie Demers and Lara Rae exchange ideas when they debate replacing versus repairing. Then, Paul Rabliauskas and Erica Sigurdson go for big laughs when they look at the pros and cons of growing up in small towns.[64] | |||||
| 11 | 404 | "The Earth Is Flat & Saskatoon Tourist Destination" | Ivan Decker vs. Sean Lecomber (Earth Is Flat) & Cory Mack vs. Kelly Taylor (Saskatoon Tourist Destination) | December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14) | TBA |
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Sean Lecomber and Ivan Decker are in Saskatoon trying to eclipse one another when they debate if the earth is flat. Then, Cory Mack and Kelly Taylor bridge facts and funny over whether Saskatoon is a tourist destination.[65] Recorded in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. WINNERS: Ivan Decker TIED Sean Lecomber Kelly Taylor def. Cory Mack | |||||
Part II (2019) edit
Part two of season 13 aired in 2019 (released on iTunes June 26, 2019) and consisted of 22 episodes.[66]
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 12 | 405 | "Niagara Falls & First Dates" | Ron Sparks vs. Sean Cullen (Niagara Falls) & Kate Davis vs. Graham Clark (First Dates) | January 11, 2019 (2019-01-11) | TBA |
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The second part of Season 13 and the year 2019 are off to a raucous start with four of the show's fave debaters! First, Ron Sparks and Sean Cullen deliver barrels of laughs over the value of a visit to Niagara Falls in, where else, the Niagara region! Ron Sparks puts the crowd over the edge when he bravely argues in front of a home-region crowd that Niagara Falls has lost its magic: "If you think it's romantic, it's not. Nothing that close to Buffalo is romantic!" But Sean Cullen tight-ropes the audience, saying nothing compares to this tourist hotspot: "Who wouldn't want to enjoy a Whopper at the Burger King with Frankenstein looming over them?" Then, Kate Davis and Graham Clark break the ice when it comes to first dates. Love is in the air as Kate Davis argues that a first date is always a match made in heaven: "There's a different standard on a first date. Their hair and clothes are nice. Their breathing doesn't drive you crazy yet." But Graham Clark thinks this notion just isn't working out: "Here's a quick list of things more fun than a first date: an audit, getting honey in your beard, microwaving fish."[67] Recorded at St. Catharines, Ontario. WINNERS: Sean Cullen def. Ron Sparks Graham Clark def. Kate Davis | |||||
| 13 | 406 | "Canceling Plans & AirBNB" | Jacob Sameul vs. Wes Borg (Canceling Plans) & Abdul Butt vs. Erica Sigurdson (AirBNB) | January 19, 2019 (2019-01-19) | TBA |
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Jacob Samuel and Wes Borg schedule in some quality time to question if there's an issue with cancelling plans. Then, Abdul Butt and Erica Sigurdson make themselves at home when they discuss online accommodation site Airbnb.[68] Recorded in North Vancouver, B.C. WINNERS: Wes Borg def. Jacob Samuel Erica Sigurdson def. Abdul Butt | |||||
| 14 | 407 | "Fad Diets & In-Laws" | Sean Proudlove vs. Steph Tolev (Fad Diets) & Gavin Clarkson vs. Sterling Scott (In-Laws) | January 26, 2019 (2019-01-26) | TBA |
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It's time for the hunger games when Sean Proudlove and Steph Tolev question the effectiveness of fad diets. Then, real-life brother in-laws, Gavin Clarkson and Sterling Scott, have a marriage license to kill when they debate in-laws.[69] Recorded at the Centennial Theatre in Vancouver. WINNERS: Steph Tolev def. Sean Proudlove Sterling Scott def. Gavin Clarkson | |||||
| 15 | 408 | "Don't Try Marijuana & Go Viral" | Lara Rae vs. Dave Hemstad (Don't Try Marijuana) & Fatima Dhowre vs. Graham Clark (Go Viral) | February 2, 2019 (2019-02-02) | TBA |
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Lara Rae and Dave Hemstad deliver blunt force when they discuss trying marijuana. Then, Fatima Dhowre and Graham Clark fire off a million hits in their debate on going viral.[70] Recorded in Vancouver, B.C. WINNERS: Dave Hemstad def. Lara Rae Graham Clark def. Fatime Dhowre | |||||
| 16 | 409 | "Flowers as Gifts & Internet vs. Doctor" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Tim Nutt (Flowers as Gifts) & Julie Kim vs. Mayce Galoni (Internet vs. Doctor) | February 9, 2019 (2019-02-09) | TBA |
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Katie-Ellen Humphries and Tim Nutt deliver some blooming fun when they discuss if flowers make a great gift. Then, Mayce Galoni and Julie Kim keep the audience in stitches when they question if in the age of the internet, is going to the doctor even necessary?[71] Recorded in Vancouver, B.C. WINNERS: Tim Nutt def. Katie-Ellen Humphries Mayce Galoni def. Julie Kim | |||||
| 17 | 410 | "Toronto vs. Vancouver & Travel with Parents" | Sean Cullen vs. Charlie Demers (Toronto vs. Vancouver) & Jane Stanton vs. Sophie Buddle (Travel with Parents) | February 16, 2019 (2019-02-16) | TBA |
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Sean Cullen and Charlie Demers take it to the city limits when they discuss who has it harder: the people of Toronto or the people of Vancouver. Then, pack your bags for Jane Stanton and Sophie Buddle's debate on adults travelling with their parents.[72] Recorded in Vancouver, B.C. WINNERS: Sean Cullen TIED Charlie Demers Sophie Buddle def. Jane Stanton | |||||
| 18 | 411 | "Movie Trailers & Japan" | Howie Miller vs. Simon King (Movie Trailers) & Kyle Bottom vs. Yumi Nagashima (Japan) | February 23, 2019 (2019-02-23) | TBA |
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Howie Miller and Simon King make their audience blockbust a gut when they discuss movie trailers. Then, Kyle Bottom and Yumi Nagashima chop-stick it to one another over Japan's advanced society.[73] Recorded at the Centennial Theatre in Vancouver, B.C. WINNERS: Simon King def. Howie Miller Yumi Nagashima def. Kyle Bottom | |||||
| 19 | 412 | "Trudeau vs. Trudeau & Sharing Food" | Glen Foster vs. Elvira Kurt (Trudeau vs. Trudeau) & Ali Hassan vs. Patrick Ledwell (Sharing Food) | March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02) | TBA |
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Glen Foster and Elvira Kurt deliver a liberal dose of laughs when they compare Pierre Trudeau to his son, Justin. Then, Ali Hassan and Patrick Ledwell have a mouthful to say on the subject of sharing food.[74] Recorded in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Elvira Kurt def. Glen Foster Patrick Ledwell def. Ali Hassan | |||||
| 20 | 413 | "Snowball Fights & 60 Is the New 40" | Derek Edwards vs. Dave Hemstad (Snowball Fights) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Mike Wilmot (60 is the New 40) | March 16, 2019 (2019-03-16) | TBA |
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Things really snowball when Derek Edwards and Dave Hemstad debate if snowball fights should be banned. Then, Mike Wilmot and Deborah Kimmett deliver an ageless debate over whether or not 60 is the new 40.[75] Recorded in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Derek Edwards TIED Dave Hemstad Deborah Kimmett def. Mike Wilmot | |||||
| 21 | 414 | "Poutine & Jury Duty" | Laurie Elliott vs. Derek Seguin (Poutine) & David Pryde vs. Ron Sparks (Jury Duty) | March 23, 2019 (2019-03-23) | TBA |
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Four Debaters favourites duke it out in the capital! Laurie Elliott and Derek Seguin side-dish it out when they question if poutine should be Canada's national food. Then, court is in session when David Pryde and Ron Sparks deliberate over jury duty.[76] Recorded in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Derek Seguin def. Laurie Elliott David Pryde def. Ron Sparks | |||||
| 22 | 415 | "Ottawa Nightlife & Never Take Back an Ex" | Don Kelly vs. Jen Grant (Ottawa Nightlife) & Arthur Simeon vs. Adrienne Fish (Never Take Back an Ex) | March 30, 2019 (2019-03-30) | TBA |
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Jen Grant and Don Kelly (with phone-in help from Ottawa mayor Jim Watson) call the shots when they examine Ottawa's nightlife. Then, it ain't over till it's over when Arthur Simeon and Adrienne Fish discuss taking back an ex.[77] Recorded at Meridian Theatre in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Don Kelly def. Jen Grant Arthur Simeon def. Adrienne Fish | |||||
| 23 | 416 | "Toronto Maple Leafs & Don't Let Yourself Go" | Hunter Collins vs. Ryan Belleville (Maple Leafs) & Carol Zoccoli vs. Dave Hemstad (Let Yourself Go) | January 23, 2019 (2019-01-23) | TBA |
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Hunter Collins and Ryan Belleville hit the ice when they question if the Toronto Maple Leafs are the worst franchise in hockey. Then, Carol Zoccoli and Dave Hemstad shape up when they discuss letting yourself go.[78] Recorded in Toronto, Ontario. WINNERS: Ryan Belleville def. Hunter Collins Carol Zoccoli def. Dave Hemstad | |||||
| 24 | 417 | "Easter & Second Place" | Lara Rae vs. Derek Seguin (Easter) & Jon Steinberg vs. Bruce Clark (Second Place) | April 20, 2019 (2019-04-20) | TBA |
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Lara Rae and Derek Seguin deliver an egg-cellent performance when they discuss Easter. Then, Jon Steinberg and Bruce Clark try to be good sports over the benefits of coming in second place.[79] Recorded in Brandon, Manitoba. WINNERS: Lara Rae TIED Derek Seguin Jon Steinberg def. Bruce Clark | |||||
| 25 | 418 | "Opinion on Everything & Horror Movies" | Peter Anthony vs. Aisha Brown (Opinion on Everything) & Allyson Smith vs. Don Kelly (Horror Movies) | April 27, 2019 (2019-04-27) | TBA |
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Peter Anthony and Aisha Brown have a war with words when they discuss having an opinion on everything. Then, Allyson Smith and Don Kelly give a spooktacular performance when they debate horror movies.[80] Recorded in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Aisha Brown def. Peter Anthony Don Kelly def. Allyson Smith | |||||
| 26 | 419 | "Table vs. Booth & Stupid Questions" | Laurie Elliott vs. Graham Chittenden (Table vs. Booth) & Courtney Gilmour vs. Chris Locke (Stupid Questions) | May 4, 2019 (2019-05-04) | TBA |
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An argument is on the menu when Laurie Elliott and Graham Chittenden bicker over where it's better to sit for a meal, in a booth or at a table. Then, is there such a thing as a stupid question? Chris Locke disagrees, but awesome answerer Courtney Gilmour agrees and says that as an amputee, she's been asked all of them.[81][82] Recorded at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario. WINNERS: Graham Chittenden def. Laurie Elliott Courtney Gilmour TIED Chris Locke | |||||
| 27 | 420 | "Hockey Parents & Travelling to USA" | Kelly Taylor vs. Sean Lecomber (Hockey Parents) & Martha Chaves vs. Rob Bebenek (Travelling to USA) | May 11, 2019 (2019-05-11) | TBA |
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Kelly Taylor and Sean Lecomber stay in the attacking zone when they discuss if hockey parents are the unsung heroes of hockey. Then, Martha Chaves and Rob Bebenek are stars and stripes in their debate on Canadians travelling to the U.S.[83] Recorded in Brandon, Manitoba. WINNERS: Sean Lecomber def. Kelly Taylor Martha Chaves def. Rob Bebenek | |||||
| 28 | 421 | "Political Parties & Gum vs. Mints" | Simon Rakoff vs. Jon Steinberg (Political Parties) & Pat Thornton vs. Elvira Kurt (Gum vs. Mints) | May 18, 2019 (2019-05-18) | 1328 |
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Simon Rakoff and Jon Steinberg poli-tickle their audience's funny bone over Canada's number of political parties. Then, Pat Thornton and Elvira Kurt refuse to bite off more than they can chew in their debate on gum vs. mints.[84] Recorded at the Meridian Theatre in Ottawa, Ontario. WINNERS: Jon Steinberg def. Simon Rakoff Elvira Kurt def. Pat Thornton | |||||
| 29 | 422 | "Slurpees & Honeymoons" | Graham Clark vs. Paul Rabliauskas (Slurpees) & Tim Gray vs. Dana Smith (Honeymoons) | May 25, 2019 (2019-05-25) | TBA |
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Vancouverite Graham Clark and Winnipegger Paul Rabliauskas play it cool when they debate Slurpees. Then, newlyweds Tim Gray and Dana Smith question the value of a honeymoon.[85] Taped in Brandon, Manitoba. WINNERS: Paul Rabliauskas def. Graham Clark Dana Smith def. Tim Gray | |||||
| 30 | 423 | "Denim vs. Leather & Stadiums" | Lorne Cardinal vs. DeAnne Smith (Denim vs. Leather) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Trent McClellan (Stadiums) | June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01) | TBA |
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DeAnne Smith and Lorne Cardinal keep their audience in reinforced stitches over which is superior: denim or leather. Then, Dean Jenkinson and Trent McClellan deliver quite the event when they discuss stadiums.[86] Recorded at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary, Alberta. WINNERS: Lorne Cardinal TIES DeAnne Smith Dean Jenkinson def. Trent McClellan | |||||
| 31 | 424 | "Alberta Should Secede & The Bachelor" | Peter Brown vs. Derek Seguin (Alberta Should Secede) & Nour Hadidi vs. Erica Sigurdson (The Bachelor) | June 8, 2019 (2019-06-08) | TBA |
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Peter Brown and Derek Seguin have separate views when they discuss if Alberta should separate from Canada. Then, Nour Hadidi and Erica Sigurdson have a date with destiny in their debate on reality TV's The Bachelor.[87] Recorded in Calgary, Alberta. WINNERS: Derek Seguin def. Peter Brown Nour Hadidi TIED Erica Sigurdson | |||||
| 32 | 425 | "Public Art & Blue Collar Jobs" | Charlie Demers vs. Lori Gibbs (Public Art) & Brittany Lyseng vs. Sean Lecomber (Blue Collar Jobs) | June 14, 2019 (2019-06-14) | TBA |
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Charlie Demers and Lori Gibbs paint quite the picture when they discuss public art. Then, Brittany Lyseng and Sean Lecomber roll up their sleeves to debate blue collar jobs.[88] Recorded in Calgary, Alberta. WINNERS: Charlie Demers def. Lori Gibbs Brittany Lyseng def. Sean Lecomber | |||||
| 33 | 426 | "Nature Programs & Public Transit" | Eric Peterson vs. Gavin Crawford (Nature Programs) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Arthur Simeon (Public Transit) | June 21, 2019 (2019-06-21) | TBA |
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In The Debaters' season finale, Eric Peterson and Gavin Crawford go wild over nature programs. Then, Debra DiGiovanni and Arthur Simeon get from point A to point B in their debate on public transit, though Arthur is against it.[89] Recorded in Toronto, Ontario. WINNERS: Eric Peterson def. Graham Crawford Arthur Simeon def. Debra DiGiovanni | |||||
Season 14 (2019-20) edit
This is a list of episodes from season 14 of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 14 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. Season 12 was split into two parts, 13 episodes in 2019, and 20 episodes in 2020.
Part I (2019) edit
Part one of season 14 aired in 2019 (released on iTunes December 16, 2019) and consisted of 13 episodes.[90]
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 427 | "Oysters & Alexander Graham Bell vs. Alexander Keith" | Lara Rae vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (Oysters) & Mark Farrell vs. Trent McClellan (Bell vs. Keith) | September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06) | TBA |
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For the season 14 premiere, Lara Rae and Katie-Ellen Humphries crack things wide open with their debate on oysters. Then, smooth operators Mark Farrell and Trent McClellan compare Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Keith.[91] Recorded at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, on June 25, 2019.[92] WINNERS: Katie-Ellen Humphries def. Lara Rae Mark Farrell def. Trent McClellan | |||||
| 2 | 428 | "Cashier vs. Self-Checkout & Own a Boat" | Nikki Payne vs. Patrick Ledwell (Cashier vs. Self-Checkout) & Sean Cullen vs. Graham Chittenden (Own a Boat) | September 14, 2019 (2019-09-14) | TBA |
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Nikki Payne and Patrick Ledwell push each other's buttons when they compare cashiers to self-checkout machines. Then, Sean Cullen and Graham Chittenden deliver waves of laughs in their debate on owning a boat.[93] Recorded at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, on June 25, 2019.[94] WINNERS: Nikki Payne TIED Patrick Ledwell Sean Cullen def. Graham Chittenden | |||||
| 3 | 429 | "Visit Cape Breton & Weatherpeople" | Ed Macdonald vs. Patrick Ledwell (Cape Breton) & Jay Malone vs. Matt Wright (Forecasters) | September 28, 2019 (2019-09-28) | TBA |
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Ed Macdonald and Patrick Ledwell try to East Coast to victory when they discuss if everyone should visit Cape Breton. Then, Jay Malone and Matt Wright (with a little help in the form of a surprise special appearance by meteorologist Frankie MacDonald) are in a high-pressure situation when they debate weather forecasters.[95] Recorded at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, on June 25, 2019.[96] WINNERS: Ed Macdonald def. Patrick Ledwell Matt Wright def. Jay Malone | |||||
| 4 | 430 | "Pumpkin & English vs. French Culture" | Laurie Elliott vs. Kyle Brownrigg (Pumpkin) & Derek Seguin vs. James Mullinger (English vs. French Culture) | October 5, 2019 (2019-10-05) | TBA |
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Laurie Elliott and Kyle Brownrigg refuse to patch things up when they question the hype surrounding pumpkin in the fall. Then, it's the clash of the titans when Derek Seguin and James Mullinger compare English and French culture.[97] Recorded in Saint John, N.B. WINNERS: Kyle Brownriff def. Laurie Elliott Derek Seguin def. James Mullinger | |||||
| 5 | 431 | "Ghosts & Pie vs. Cake (RE-EDIT/REPEAT)" | Jon Steinberg vs. Jonny Harris (Ghosts) & Sean Cullen vs. Dave Hemstad (Pie vs. Cake) | October 12, 2019 (2019-10-12) | TBA |
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For this special episode, The Debaters are opening the vault and airing two classic debates from past seasons! Jon Steinberg and Jonny Harris go head to headstone over ghosts. Then, the oven mitts come off when Dave Hemstad and Sean Cullen compare pie and cake.[98] This is a repeat, using two debaters from previous episodes, "Ghosts" from S01E07 in 2012 (taped in Charlottetown, PEI) and "Pie vs. Cake" from S04E13 in 2010 (taping location TBC). | |||||
| 6 | 432 | "Call Ahead vs. Drop-in & Canada Food Guide" | Nathan Macintosh vs. Tim Steeves (Call Ahead vs. Drop-in) & David Pryde vs. Elvira Kurt (Canada's Food Guide) | October 19, 2019 (2019-10-19) | TBA |
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Nathan Macintosh and Tim Steeves make quite the appearance when they discuss if notice is needed for a visit. Then, David Pryde and Elvira Kurt take a bite out of their debate on Canada's Food Guide.[99] Recorded in Saint John, N.B. WINNERS: Tim Steeves def. Nathan Macintosh David Pryde def. Elvira Kurt | |||||
| 7 | 433 | "New Brunswick Is Ugly & Parks" | Peter Anthony vs. James Mullinger (New Brunswick Is Ugly) & Nikki Payne vs. Jon Steinberg (Parks) | November 2, 2019 (2019-11-02) | TBA |
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when Peter Anthony and James Mullinger discuss if New Brunswick is the ugliest province. Then, Nikki Payne and Jon Steinberg draw a line in the sand over whether or not everyone should go to the park.[100] Bravely recorded in Saint John, New Brunswick. WINNERS: James Mullinger def. Peter Anthony Nikki Payne def. Jon Steinberg | |||||
| 8 | 434 | "Fake Meat & Scuba Diving" | Rob Bebenek vs. Dave Hemstad (Fake Meat) & Hunter Collins vs. Elvira Kurt (Scuba Diving) | November 9, 2019 (2019-11-09) | TBA |
| 9 | 435 | "Carbon Tax & City Slogans" | Charlie Demers vs. Glen Foster (Carbon Tax) & Todd Graham vs. Evany Rosen (City Slogans) | November 16, 2019 (2019-11-16) | TBA |
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Charlie Demers and Glen Foster refuse to look fuel-ish when they discuss the carbon tax. Then, Evany Rosen and Todd Graham try to stay civil in their debate on city slogans.[103] Taped in Peterborough, Ontario. WINNERS: Charlie Demers def. Glen Foster Todd Graham def. Evany Rosen | |||||
| 10 | 436 | "Plate vs. Bowl & Soap Operas" | Simon Rakoff vs. Sean Cullen (Plate vs. Bowl) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Michelle Shaughnessy (Soap Operas) | November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22) | TBA |
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Simon Rakoff and Sean Cullen offer their dinner-most thoughts when they compare plates to bowls. Then, Michelle Shaughnessy and Deborah Kimmett offer bold and beautiful arguments in their debate on soap operas.[104] Taped in Peterborough, Ontario. WINNERS: Sean Cullen def. Simon Rakoff Deb Kimmett def. Michelle Shaughnessy | |||||
| 11 | 437 | "Correcting Grammar & A Day on the Slopes" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Sterling Scoctt (Correcting Grammar) & Tim Nutt vs. Ryan Williams (A Day on the Slopes) | November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29) | TBA |
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Erica Sigurdson and Sterling Scott make their punctuation mark when they discuss correcting others on their spelling and grammar. Then, Tim Nutt and Ryan Williams are a black diamond in the rough in their debate on skiing and snowboarding.[105] Recorded in Kamloops, B.C. WINNERS: Erica Sigurdson TIED Sterling Scott Ryan Williams def. Tim Nutt | |||||
| 12 | 438 | "Festivals & Best Friends Forever" | Don Kelly vs. Ali Hassan (Festivals) & Nour Hadidi vs. Courtney Gilmour (Best Friends Forever) | December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06) | TBA |
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Don Kelly and Laugh Out Loud's Ali Hassan are at the Cornwall Comedy Festival trying to play Fall Fair when they question if every city should have a festival. Don Kelly parade-marshals his thoughts on the numerous benefits festivals have for cities: "Festivals raise money. Ottawa's annual Poutine Festival brings in cash to the city and in the following weeks, major cash donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation!" But Ali Hassan says that the neverending list of festivals do nothing but give him the Blues. "The Film Fest, the Jazz Fest, the Tulip Fest, Osheaga, Caribana, Marijuana, Carlos Santana! Where does it end?![106] | |||||
| 13 | 439 | "Home for the Holidays & Telemarketers" | Lara Rae vs. Rob Pue (Home for the Holidays) & John Hastings vs. Derek Seguin (Telemarketers) | December 17, 2019 (2019-12-17) | TBA |
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Lara Rae and Rob Pue refuse to overstay their welcome in their debate on going home for the holidays. Then, John Hastings and Derek Seguin dial it up a notch on telemarketers.[108] | |||||
Part II (2020) edit
Part two of season 14 aired in 2020 (released on iTunes September 16, 2019) and consisted of 20 episodes.[111]
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 14 | 440 | "William Shatner (REPEAT)" | Eric Petersen vs. Sean Cullen (William Shatner) | January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10) | TBA |
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It's time to bring back one of The Debaters' most iconic debates: "William Shatner"! This fan-favourite from season eight has so many facts and funny that it's the only debate to dominate an entire episode! Sean Cullen and Corner Gas' Eric Peterson are in Ottawa stirring up some Tribble over William Shatner's acting legacy.[112] This is repeat of the longer cut of the William Shatner debate from a previous season. | |||||
| 15 | 441 | "Chair vs. Couch & News on Social Media" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 16 | 442 | "The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan & Study Abroad" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 17 | 443 | "Take the Train & Kids Change Everything" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 18 | 444 | "Millenials & Romance Novels" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 19 | 445 | "Play in a Band & Universal Health Care" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 20 | 446 | "Raisins & Rom-Coms" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 21 | 447 | "Spoken Word & Marathons" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 22 | 448 | "Everyone Should Sing & Text vs. Phone" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 23 | 449 | "Nickelback & Question Mark vs. Exclamation Mark" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 24 | 450 | "No More Grey Hair & Sneakers" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 25 | 451 | "Comfort vs. Style & Vinyl" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 26 | 452 | "Cricket vs. Baseball & Early to Bed (REPEAT)" | Sam Simmons vs. John Wing (Cricket vs. Baseball) & Mike Wilmot vs. Nikki Glaser (Early to Bed) | April 25, 2020 (2020-04-25) | TBA |
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In this memorable episode from season 7, Sam Simmons and John Wing swing for the fences when they compare cricket and baseball. Then, rise and shine for Mike Wilmot and Nikki Glaser debating the saying, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."[113] This is a repeat episode (S07E04), which originally aired in September 2012.[114] | |||||
| 27 | 453 | "Write a Memoir & Heavy Metal (REPEAT)" | Arthur Simeon vs. Martha Chaves (Write a Memoir) & Don Kelly vs. Mike Paterson (Heavy Metal) | May 2, 2020 (2020-05-02) | TBA |
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In this page-turner from season 12, Arthur Simeon and Martha Chaves make their bookmark when they debate if anyone should write a memoir. Then, Mike Paterson and Don Kelly rock n' roll with the punches in the topic of heavy metal.[115] This is a repeat episode from a previous season. | |||||
| 28 | 454 | "Family Time & Haircuts at Home" | Charlie Demers vs. Derek Seguin (Family Time) & Don Kelly vs. Erica Sigurdson (Haircuts at Home) | May 9, 2020 (2020-05-09) | TBA |
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The Debaters are back for a special isolation episode! Charlie Demers and Derek Seguin get locked-down and dirty in their debate on spending time with family. Then, Don Kelly and Erica Sigurdson cut to the chase on whether or not you should cut your own hair.[116] | |||||
| 29 | 455 | "Rejection & Potlucks (REPEAT)" | Dave Hemstad vs. David Pryde (Rejection) & Laurie Elliott vs. Arthur Simeon (Potlucks) | May 16, 2020 (2020-05-16) (or May 23, 2020 - TBC) | TBA |
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Dave Hemstad thinks "if it wasn't for rejection, we wouldn't know who Adele is" as he argues that rejection builds character, while the only thing David Pryde ever wants rejected is that very argument. Next up: Are potlucks the worst? See what Arthur Simeon and Laurie Elliott bring to this delicious debate. Do too many cooks spoil the meal? Arthur thinks that "potlucks are the Canadian way of saying 'yes I have a nicer house than you, but I can't cook.'" This is a repeat of a previous episode (S11E03), which originally aired in September, 2016. | |||||
| 30 | 456 | "Can People Change & Pencil vs. Pen (REPEAT)" | Lara Rae vs. Bruce Clark (Can People Change) & DeAnne Smith vs. Andy Kindler (Pencil vs. Pen) | May 30, 2020 (2020-05-30) | TBA |
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In this memorable debate from season 10, Lara Rae and her old friend Bruce Clark debate whether it's possible for people to really change. Then, DeAnne Smith and Andy Kindler make their mark when they compare pencils to pens.[117] This is a repeat of a previous episode (S10E26), which originally aired in May, 2016. | |||||
| 31 | 457 | "Working from Home & Baking" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Ivan Decker (Working from Home) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Elvira Kurt (Baking) | June 6, 2020 (2020-06-06) | TBA |
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The Debaters are working overtime in their latest isolation episode! The Skype's the limit when Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ivan Decker discuss working from home. Then, the oven mitts come off as Dean Jenkinson and Elvira Kurt debate baking.[118] | |||||
| 32 | 458 | "Moose vs. Beaver & No More Royals" | Lorne Cardinal vs. Craig Lauzon (Moose vs. Beaver) & Graham Clark vs. Lori Gibbs (Mani-Pedis) | June 13, 2020 (2020-06-13) or June 20? | TBA |
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Moose-lover Lorne Cardinal (Corner Gas) behooves Craig Lauzon (Royal Canadian Air Farce) to damn the beaver as Canada's national animal. Then, Graham Clark shows his feet to Lori Gibbs.[119] | |||||
| 33 | 459 | "Social Distance Dating & Drive-Ins" | DeAnne Smith vs. Arthur Simeon (Social Distance Dating) & Sean Cullen vs. Ryan Belleville (Drive-Ins) | June 27, 2020 (2020-06-27) | TBA |
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On The Debaters' season finale, DeAnne Smith and Arthur Simeon unmask the notion of dating in the age of social distancing. Then, Sean Cullen and Ryan Belleville deliver pop-corny jokes in their debate on drive-in movies.[120] | |||||
Season 15 (2020-21) edit
This is a list of episodes from season 15 of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 15 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. Season 15 was split into two parts, with 13 episodes airing in 2020–2021, and 20 episodes later in 2021.
Part I (2020-21) edit
Part one of season 15 aired in 2020-21 (released on iTunes February 5, 2021) and consisted of 13 episodes.[121]
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 460 | "Best Man vs. Maid of Honour & Basements" | Arthur Simeon vs. Carolyn Taylor (Best Man vs. Maid of Honour) & Jon Steinberg vs. Laurie Elliott (Basement) | September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11) | TBA |
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The Debaters' 15th season kicks off with Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show's Caroyln Taylor ringing each other's wedding bells when they compare the maid of honour to the best man. Then, Jon Steinberg and Laurie Elliott get down and dirty on the subject of basements.[122] | |||||
| 2 | 461 | "Home Births & Vancouver Grizzlies" | Chris Locke vs. Julie Kim (Home Births) & Graham Clark vs. John Cullen (Vancouver Grizzlies) | September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18) | TBA |
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Chris Locke and Julie Kim dive headfirst into their debate on home births. Then, Graham Clark and John Cullen power forward on bringing back Vancouver's NBA team, the Grizzlies.[123] | |||||
| 3 | 462 | "Vaping & Honour" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 4 | 463 | "Casinos & Can't Complain" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 5 | 464 | "Stop Making Bond & Rescue Animals" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 6 | 465 | "Leave the Big City & Young Activists" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 7 | 466 | "Bad Audience & Keep Calm and Carry On" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 8 | 467 | "E-Learning & NASCAR" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 9 | 468 | "Turkey vs. Ham & Buy in Bulk" | Ivan Decker vs. Jacob Samuel (Turkey vs. Ham) & Sean Lecomber vs. Andrea Jin (Buy in Bulk) | November 27, 2020 (2020-11-27) | TBA |
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Jacob Samuel and Ivan Decker serve up some tasty arguments when they compare turkey to ham. Then, Sean Lecomber and Andrea Jin weigh in on shopping at bulk stores.[124] | |||||
| 10 | 469 | "Horses & Public vs. Commercial Radio" | Tim Nutt vs. Sophie Buddle (Horses) & Myles Anderson vs. Simon King (Public vs. Commercial Radio) | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) | TBA |
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Sophie Buddle and Tim Nutt try to pommel each other in their debate on horses. Then, radio hosts Patrick Shanigant (Myles Anderson) and DJ Tad Much (Simon King) are on the air to compare public and commercial radio.[125] | |||||
| 11 | 470 | "Snow Days & Wonder Woman vs. Superman" | Julie Kim vs. Kelly Taylor (Wonder Woman vs. Superman) & Lisa Baker vs. Damonde Tschritter (Snow Days) | December 11, 2020 (2020-12-11) | TBA |
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Julie Kim and Kelly Taylor are up, up and away when they compare Wonder Woman and Superman. Then, the winter gloves come off when Damonde Tschritter and Lisa Baker discuss snow days.[126] | |||||
| 12 | 471 | "Gift Bags vs. Wrapping Paper & Duets" | Ivan Decker vs. Charlie Demers (Gift Bags vs. Wrap) & Wes Borg vs. Shirley Gnome (Duets) | December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18) | TBA |
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Ivan Decker and Charlie Demers have a gift for you when they compare gift bags and wrapping paper. Then, Shirley Gnome and Wes Borg hit all the right notes in their debate on duets.[127] | |||||
| 13 | 472 | "Christmas Cuisine & Peanuts Comics (REPEAT)" | Ali Hassan vs. Sean Cullen (Christmas Cuisine) & Graham Clark vs. Jenny Hamilton (Peanuts Comics) | December 23, 2020 (2020-12-23) | TBA |
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In this festive episode from Season 12, comedian and trained chef Ali Hassan goes toe-to-mistletoe against the one and only Santa Claus (played by Sean Cullen)! Then, Graham Clark and Jenny Hamilton draw conclusions over whether Peanuts is the greatest comic strip of all time.[128] | |||||
Part II (2021) edit
Part two of season 15 aired in 2021 (released on iTunes December 17, 2021) and consisted of 20 episodes.[129]
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 14 | 473 | "Skating & Five-Second Rule (REPEAT)" | Ron Sparks vs. Jon Steinberg (Skating) & Ron Josol vs. Steph Tolev (Five-Second Rule) | January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08) | TBA |
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It's time to lace up for a fan favourite episode from Season 11! First, Jon Steinberg and Ron Sparks question if every Canadian should skate. Then, Ron Josol and Steph Tolev get dirty discussing the controversial five-second rule.[130] This is a repeat episode, which originally aired in 2018. | |||||
| 15 | 474 | "Exercise at Home & Community Theatre" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 16 | 475 | "Hobbies & Skin Care Routine" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 17 | 476 | "Listening to Scientists & Whistling" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 18 | 477 | "Relationship Boss & Whales" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 19 | 478 | "Vacuum vs. Broom & Handshakes" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 20 | 479 | "Home Cooked Meals & Truth or Dare" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 21 | 480 | "Lobster & Cliches" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 22 | 481 | "Popcorn vs. Chips & Jazz" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 23 | 482 | "Punching Up vs. Punching Down & Raccoon Mayor" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 24 | 483 | "Rabbits & Rogers Centre" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 25 | 484 | "Birthdays Suck & Fasting" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 26 | 485 | "Personal Voice Assistants & Celebrity Advice" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 27 | 486 | "Actual Temperature vs. Feels Like & Walks" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 28 | 487 | "Space Vacations & Love Thy Neighbour" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 29 | 488 | "Puzzles & Statutory Holidays" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 30 | 489 | "Family Feud vs. Price Is Right & Investing" | Ali Hassan vs. Derek Seguin (Family Feud vs. Price Is Right) & Nour Hadidi vs. Ron Sparks (Investing) | June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04) | TBA |
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Ali Hassan and Derek Seguin try to steal a victory when they debate two of the most iconic game shows. Then, Nour Hadidi and Ron Sparks are right on the money as they question when to start investing.[131] | |||||
| 31 | 490 | "Cup vs. Cone & Pool vs. Trampoline" | Tim Steeves vs. Jon Steinberg (Cup vs. Cone) & Laurie Elliott vs. Hunter Collins (Pool vs. Trampoline) | June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) | TBA |
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Tim Steeves and Jon Steinberg are Baskin in the glory as they defend the superior way to enjoy ice cream. Then, Laurie Elliott and Hunter Collins make quite the splash on the key to backyard fun![132] | |||||
| 32 | 491 | "Northern Lights & The Dump (REPEAT)" | Sean Lecomber vs. Yumi Nagashima (Northern Lights) & Don Kelly vs. Kate Davis (The Dump) | June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) | TBA |
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In this highly-charged episode from Season 13, Sean Lecomber and Yumi Nagashima are on polar opposite view points when they debate the Northern Lights. Then, Don Kelly and Kate Davis have no time to waste on the topic of going to the dump.[133] This is a repeat episode, which originally aired in September, 2019. | |||||
| 33 | 492 | "Replacing vs. Repairing & Small Towns (REPEAT)" | Charlie Demers vs. Lara Rae (Replacing vs. Repairing) & Paul Rabliauskas vs. Erica Sigurdson (Small Towns) | June 25, 2021 (2021-06-25) | TBA |
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For The Debaters season finale, it's an unbreakable episode from 2018 with Charlie Demers and Lara Rae exchanging ideas on replacing versus repairing. Then, Paul Rabliauskas and Erica Sigurdson go for big laughs when they look at growing up in small towns.[134] This is a repeat episode, which originally aired in December, 2018. | |||||
Season 16 (2021-22) edit
This is a list of episodes from season 16 of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 16 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. The season was split into two parts, of 12 episodes in 2021, and 21 episodes in 2022. Season sixteen saw the airing of the series' 500th episode. At season's end 525 Debaters episodes had aired.
Part I (2021) edit
Part one of season 16 aired in 2021 (released on iTunes December 18, 2021) and consisted of 12 episodes.[135]
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 493 | "Family Road Trips & Peaches vs. Cherries" | Lori Gibbs vs. Maddy Kelly (Family Road Trips) & Ivan Decker vs. Tim Nutt (Peaches vs. Cherries) | September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) | TBA |
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The Debaters are revved up and ready to go for their 16th season! Lori Gibbs and Maddy Kelly start things off with a debate on family road trips. Then, Ivan Decker and Tim Nutt deliver a juicy performance which compares peaches and cherries![136] | |||||
| 2 | 494 | "E-Bikes & Wine Appreciation" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 3 | 495 | "Beef vs. Salmon & Tech Careers" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 4 | 496 | "Big Family vs. Small Family & Golf Courses" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 5 | 497 | "Theme Parties & Clean Jokes vs. Dirty Jokes" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 6 | 498 | "Opinion on Everything & Horror Movies" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 7 | 499 | "Spicy Food & Disneyland" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 8 | 500 | "Canadian vs. U.S. Elections & Kids TV" | Ryan Belleville vs. Charlie Demers (Canadian vs. U.S. Elections) & Kristeen von Hagen vs. Chris Locke (Kids TV) | November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12) | TBA |
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Charlie Demers and Ryan Belleville cast their vote over which country has the most entertaining elections: Canada or the U.S.? Then, Kristeen von Hagen and Chris Locke take things to the Sesame Street over kids tv shows.[137] This is the 500th episode of The Debaters to air. | |||||
| 9 | 501 | "Online Comments & Shootouts and Penalty Kicks" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 10 | 502 | "Competitive Food Shows & Turtleneck vs. V-Neck" | Alan Shane Lewis vs. Mike Delamont (Competitive Food TV) & Sean Cullen vs. Steph Tolev (Turtleneck vs. V-Neck) | November 26, 2021 (2021-11-26) | TBA |
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Alan Shane Lewis and Mike Delamont rule with an Iron Chef fist when they debate competitive food shows. Then, Sean Cullen and Steph Tolev put their necks on the line as they compare turtlenecks and v-necks.[138] | |||||
| 11 | 503 | "Movie Musicals & Small Dogs vs. Big Dogs" | Dean Jenkinson vs. Matt Falk (Movie Musicals) & Carole Cunningham vs. Ted Morris (Small Dogs vs. Big Dogs) | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) | TBA |
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More than one Star is Born when Dean Jenkinson and Matt Falk deliver a blockbuster performance on movie musicals. Then, Carole Cunningham and Ted Morris are bad to the dog bone when they discuss the best size for a canine.[139] | |||||
| 12 | 504 | "Home for the Holidays & Telemarketers (REPEAT)" | Lara Rae vs. Rob Pue (Home for the Holidays) & John Hastings vs. Derek Seguin (Telemarketers) | December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17) | TBA |
Part II (2022) edit
Part two of season 16 aired in 2022 (released on iTunes October 15, 2022) and consisted of 20 episodes.[142]
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No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 13 | 505 | "Antiques Roadshow & Aquafit (REPEAT)" | Myles Anderson vs. Ivan Decker (Antiques Roadshow) & Mayce Galoni vs. Deborah Kimmett (Aquafit) | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) | TBA |
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We go back to Season 13, with Myles Anderson and Ivan Decker delivering a rich tapestry of jokes about the program Antiques Roadshow. Then, Mayce Galoni and Deborah Kimmett make a big splash when they discuss aquafit.[143] This is a repeat episode which was originally recorded in May, 2018. | |||||
| 14 | 506 | "Retro Video Games & Express Your Emotions" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 15 | 507 | "The Middle & Petitions" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 16 | 508 | "Home Improvement vs. Self-Improvement & Patience" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 17 | 509 | "Ambition & Online Reviews" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 18 | 510 | "Canada Goose & Destination Weddings" | Sean Cullen vs. Pete Zedlacher (Destination Weddings) & Paul Myrehaug vs. Allie Pearse (Canada Goose) | February 18, 2022 (2022-02-18) | TBA |
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This week from Winnipeg, Sean Cullen and Pete Zedlacher beak off debating if Canada's National bird should be the Canada goose. Then, in another high-flying discussion, Paul Myrehaug and Allie Pearse argue if nothing beats a destination wedding.[144] | |||||
| 19 | 511 | "Stop Feeding Animals & Crushes" | Sean Lecomber vs. Jacob Samuel (Stop Feeding Animals) & Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Wes Borg (Crushes) | February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25) | TBA |
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Sean Lecomber and Jacob Samuel outfox each other when discussing whether we should stop feeding wild animals. Then Katie-Ellen Humphries and Wes Borg, in a heart-racing debate, argue if it's fun to have a crush.[145] | |||||
| 20 | 512 | "Mid-Life Crisis vs. Quarter-Life Crisis & All-Day Breakfast" | Maddy Kelly vs. Charlie Demers (Mid-Life Crisis vs. Quarter-Life Crisis) & Graham Clark vs. Kathleen McGee (All-Day Breakfast) | March 4, 2022 (2022-03-04) | TBA |
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Maddy Kelly and Charlie Demers take on the age-old question: Is a mid-life crisis an easier experience than a quarter-life crisis? Then, Kathleen McGee and Graham Clark deliver an egg-cellent performance in their debate on all-day breakfast.[146] | |||||
| 21 | 513 | "Braces vs. Glasses & Live in a Van" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Ivan Decker (Glasses vs. Braces) & Lachlan Patterson vs. Wes Borg (Live in a Van) | March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11) | TBA |
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Erica Sigurdson and Ivan Decker make quite the spectacle when debating if wearing glasses is worse than wearing braces. Then, Lachlan Patterson and Wes Borg hit the road in their discussion about living in a van.[147] | |||||
| 22 | 514 | "Denim vs. Leather & Stadiums" | Lorne Cardinal vs. DeAnne Smith (Denim vs. Leather) & Dean Jenkinson vs. Trent McClellan (Stadiums) | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) | TBA |
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In this fashionable debate from Season 13, DeAnne Smith and Corner Gas' Lorne Cardinal try to per-suede their Calgary audience over which is superior: denim or leather. Then, Dean Jenkinson and This Hour has 22 Minutes' Trent McClellan debate if new arenas or stadiums are a great investment.[148] This is a repeat of episode 1330 from 2019, recorded at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary, Alberta. | |||||
| 23 | 515 | "Cancel the Oscars & Pick-Up Lines" | Simon King vs. Julie Kim (Cancel the Oscars) & Yumi Nagashima vs. Mayce Galoni (Pick-Up Lines) | March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25) | TBA |
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Simon King and Julie Kim are a Para-site for sore eyes when debating if it's time to cancel the Oscars. Then, Yumi Nagashima and Mayce Galoni charm everyone with their openers when they discuss pick-up lines.[149] | |||||
| 24 | 516 | "April Fool's Day & Vancouver Worst Dressed" | Myles Anderson vs. Abdul Aziz (April Fool's Day) & Sophie Buddle vs. Jacob Samuel (Vancouver Worst Dressed) | April 1, 2022 (2022-04-01) | TBA |
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Myles Anderson and Abdul Aziz play the fool debating whether April 1st is the best day of the year. Then, Sophie Buddle and Jacob Samuel pack a poncho with their jokes about whether Vancouver is Canada's worst-dressed city.[150] This episode aired on April Fool's Day. | |||||
| 25 | 517 | "Music vs. Poetry & Family Portraits" | John Wing vs. Dan Mangan (Music vs. Poetry) & Lachlan Patterson vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (Family Portraits) | April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08) | TBA |
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Poet and comedian John Wing and Juno-winning musician Dan Mangan are a couple of smooth operettas when they compare writing songs to writing poems. Then, Lachlan Patterson and Katie-Ellen Humphries are anything but negative in their debate on family portraits.[151] | |||||
| 26 | 518 | "Word Games & Immigrate to Toronto" | Sean Cullen vs. Graham Chittenden (Word Games) & Nour Hadidi vs. Hisham Kelati (Immigrate to Toronto) | April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22) | TBA |
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Graham Chittenden and Sean Cullen refuse to Boggle the minds of their audience when they tackle word games. Then, Hisham Kelati and Nour Hadidi travel to great lengths in their debate on whether or not Toronto is the best city for new immigrants.[152] | |||||
| 27 | 519 | "Budget Airlines & Lie to Your Kids" | Laurie Elliott vs. Dave Hemstad (Budget Airlines) & Ian Sirota vs. Kate Davis (Lie to Your Kids) | April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29) | TBA |
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It's all jokes and no frills in Laurie Elliott and Dave Hemstad's high-flying debate on budget airlines. Then, Ian Sirota tells Kate Davis why fibbing is, frankly, the best parenting tool.[153] | |||||
| 28 | 520 | "Smarties vs. M&Ms & Fate" | Ron Sparks vs. Elvira Kurt (Smarties vs. M&Ms) & Jon Steinberg vs. Ali Hassan (Fate) | May 13, 2022 (2022-05-13) | TBA |
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Are Smarties superior to M&M's? Ron Sparks thinks he's got this debate in the bag... until Elvira Kurt thinks inside the box. Then: Is fate real? Jon Steinberg and Ali Hassan have a debate with destiny.[154] | |||||
| 29 | 521 | "Bucket Lists & NHL Players Most Attractive" | Deborah Kimmett vs. Simon Rakoff (Bucket Lists) & Hunter Collins vs. Kyle Brownrigg (NHL Players) | May 20, 2022 (2022-05-20) | TBA |
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Deborah Kimmett and Simon Rakoff seize the day when they discuss bucket lists. Then, Hunter Collins and Kyle Brownrigg deliver a beauty of a performance on the attractiveness of NHL players.[155] | |||||
| 30 | 522 | "Unfriendly Manitoba & Boredom" | Bruce Clark vs. Matt Falk (Unfriendly Manitoba) & David Pryde vs. Martha Chaves (Boredom) | May 27, 2022 (2022-05-27) | TBA |
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Bruce Clark and Matt Falk deliver Friendly Giant laughs when they discuss Manitoba's friendliness. Then, David Pryde and Martha Chaves try to hum-drum up support in their debate on boredom.[156] | |||||
| 31 | 523 | "Lemonade vs. Iced Tea & Winnie the Pooh" | Dean Jenkinson vs. Katie-Ellen Humphries (Lemonade vs. Iced Tea) & Big Daddy Tazz vs. Todd Graham (Winnie the Pooh) | June 10, 2022 (2022-06-10) | TBA |
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Dean Jenkinson and Katie-Ellen Humphries deliver refreshing performances when they fight over the superior summertime beverage. Then, Big Daddy Tazz and Todd Graham can't bear to lose in their debate on Winnie the Pooh.[157] | |||||
| 32 | 524 | "Adult Skateboarders & Share Your Culture" | Tim Gray vs. Dana Smith (Adult Skateboarders) & Don Kelly vs. Chad Anderson (Share Your Culture) | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) | TBA |
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Comedy couple Tim Gray and Dana Smith take things wheelie seriously when they question if adults should skateboard. Then, Don Kelly and Chad Anderson are tra-dition out the facts and funny on the topic of sharing your culture.[158] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Adult Skateboarders (Extended Cut)" | Tim Gray vs. Dana Smith | June 16, 2022 (2022-06-16) | 1632a |
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Tim Gray and Dana Smith, who memorably debated marriage and ended up actually getting married on the show, are back to the grind to take on adults skateboarding.[159] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Share Your Culture (Extended Cut)" | Tim Gray vs. Dana Smith | June 16, 2022 (2022-06-16) | 1632b |
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Don Kelly and Chad Anderson deliver a custom-made performance on whether or not it's beneficial to share your culture.[160] | |||||
| 33 | 525 | "Zed vs. Zee & Cool Moms" | Lara Rae vs. DeAnne Smith (Zed vs. Zee) & Lori Gibbs vs. Bree Parsons (Cool Moms) | July 1, 2022 (2022-07-01) | TBA |
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Lara Rae and DeAnne Smith letter rip over the best way to pronounce the letter Z. Then, Lori Gibbs and Bree Parsons deliver a motherlode of jokes on having a cool mom.[161] | |||||
Season 17 (2022-23) edit
This is a list of episodes from season 17 of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 17 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. Season 17 was split into two parts, 13 episodes in 2022, and 20 episodes in 2023.
Part I (2022) edit
Part one of season 17 aired in 2022 (released on iTunes January 6, 2023) and consisted of 13 episodes.[162]
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| 1 | 526 | "Free Dental Care & Twins" | Deborah Kimmett vs. Charlie Demers (Free Dental Care) & Graham Clark vs. Dylan & Dusty Williamson (Twins) | September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08) | TBA |
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The Debaters are all smiles for the premiere of their 17th season! First, sink your teeth into Charlie Demers and Deborah Kimmett's debate on free dental care. Then, you'll be seeing double when Graham Clark debates twin brothers Dylan and Dusty Williamson on whether everyone wins with twins![163] | |||||
| 2 | 527 | "Purses & Cryptocurrency" | Derek Seguin vs. DeAnne Smith (Purses) & John Hastings vs. Joe Vu (Cryptocurrency) | September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16) | TBA |
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Derek Seguin and DeAnne Smith are truly Prada themselves in their debate on whether everyone should own a purse. Then, you'll definitely want to invest in John Hastings and Joe Vu's take on cryptocurrency.[164] | |||||
| 3 | 528 | "Joni Mitchell vs. Bob Dylan & UFOs" | Peter Brown vs. Dean Jenkinson (Joni Mitchell vs. Bob Dylan) & Matt O'Brien vs. Nour Hadidi (UFOs) | September 23, 2022 (2022-09-23) | TBA |
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Peter Brown and Dean Jenkinson refuse to be in harmony over whether Joni Mitchell is superior to Bob Dylan. Then, it's Matt O'Brien and Nour Hadidi in an out-of-this-world debate on UFOs.[165] | |||||
| 4 | 529 | "Cheerleading & Hobby Farms" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Erica Sigurdson (Cheerleaders) & Kathleen McGee vs. Kelly Taylor (Hobby Farms) | September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30) | TBA |
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Katie-Ellen Humphries and Erica Sigurdson hand-spring into action on whether we should give it up for cheerleaders. Then, Kathleen McGee and Kelly Taylor get on their hobby-horse in a debate about whether having a small farm is really the bee's knees.[166] | |||||
| 5 | 530 | "Corn & Crying" | Ivan Decker vs. Lara Rae (Corn) & Chad Anderson vs. Sean Lecomber (Crying) | October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07) | TBA |
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Ivan Decker and Lara Rae take stalk of a starchy staple in their debate on whether corn is the best crop. Then, Chad Anderson and Sean Lecomber will have you shedding tears of laughter when they discuss if nothing beats a good cry.[167] At a length of just ten letters this episode's title, "Corn & Crying", is the shortest in the show's history. | |||||
| 6 | 531 | "Open Marriages & Roughriders Fans" | Charlie Demers vs. Kathleen McGee (Open Marriages) & Peter Brown vs. Myles Morrison (Roughriders Fans) | October 14, 2022 (2022-10-14) | TBA |
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Kathleen McGee and Charlie Demers engage on whether open marriages make the best bonds. Then, Saskatoon's Myles Morrison and Peter Brown are good sports when they go head-to-head on Roughriders fans being the superior spectators.[168] | |||||
| 7 | 532 | "Witches vs. Wizards" | Ron Sparks vs. Nikki Payne | October 28, 2022 (2022-10-28) | TBA |
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This Halloween, Ron Sparks and Nikki Payne work their magic in a special double-length feature episode! Are witches superior to wizards? Wicked Nikki of the East crafts a bewitching argument in support of witches, but Ron the Magnificent and Amazing says wizards are the staff of life. This debate will have you spellbound! TAPING LOCATION: Recorded at the 2022 Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario. It was the final debate presented on the second and final evening of shows. Both debaters wore costumes. Along with the William Shatner debate, this is one of only two Debaters episodes which features one double-length debate instead of two pairs of debaters. It is also the only debate that premiered as a double-length episode, as William Shatner was initially paired with another debate. | |||||
| 8 | 533 | "Call Ahead vs. Drop-In & Canada Food Guide (REPEAT)" | Tim Steeves vs. Nathan Macintosh (Call Ahead vs. Drop-In) & David Pryde vs. Elvira Kurt (Canada Food Guide) | November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04) | TBA |
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To commemorate the passing of one of Canada's most beloved comedians, Tim Steeves, The Debaters is re-airing this Tim classic from 2019. Featuring Tim Steeves, Nathan Macintosh, David Pryde and Elvira Kurt in Saint John, New Brunswick.[169] This is a repeat episode (S14E06) which originally aired in October, 2019. | |||||
| 9 | 534 | "Multi-Level Marketing & Beautiful Towns" | Matt Falk vs. Jon Steinberg (Multi-Level Marketing) & Lara Rae vs. Graham Chittenden (Beautiful Towns) | November 12, 2022 (2022-11-12) | TBA |
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Matt Falk and Jon Steinberg get into risky business discussing whether we should beware of multi-level marketing companies. Then, Lara Rae and Graham Chittenden paint the town red when they take on whether small towns should be beautiful.[170] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Multi-Level Marketing (Extended Cut)" | Matt Falk vs. Jon Steinberg | November 10, 2022 (2022-11-10) | 1709a |
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Matt Falk and Jon Steinberg hassle over the hustle when they differ on whether multi-level marketing is just a pyramid scheme.[171] This is a longer version of the "Multi-Level Marketing" debate from episode 1709, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Beautiful Towns (Extended Cut)" | Lara Rae vs. Graham Chittenden | November 10, 2022 (2022-11-10) | 1709b |
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Debating the perks and pitfalls of pretty towns, Lara Rae and Graham Chittenden make arguments that are just plain adorn-able.[172] This is a longer version of the "Beautiful Towns" debate from episode 1709, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 10 | 535 | "Curtains vs. Blinds & The World Cup" | Derek Seguin vs. Dave Hemstad (Curtains vs. Blinds) & Sean Cullen vs. Nour Hadidi (The World Cup) | November 25, 2022 (2022-11-25) | TBA |
| -- | --- | "Curtains vs. Blinds (Extended Cut)" | Derek Seguin vs. Dave Hemstad | November 24, 2022 (2022-11-24) | 1710a |
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Decorum goes out the window when fan-favourite debaters Derek Seguin and Dave Hemstad face-off for the first time on the subject of blinds vs. curtains.[175] This is a longer version of the "Curtains vs. Blinds" debate from episode 1710, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | --- | "The World Cup (Extended Cut)" | Sean Cullen vs. Nour Hadidi | November 24, 2022 (2022-11-24) | 1710b |
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Sean Cullen and Nour Hadidi take us into the big leagues when they tackle the World Cup.[176] This is a longer version of the "World Cup" debate from episode 1710, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 11 | 536 | "Newfoundland PM & Secrets" | Lisa Baker vs. Hisham Kelati (Newfoundland PM) & Deborah Kimmett vs. Jon Steinberg (Secrets) | December 2, 2022 (2022-12-02) | TBA |
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Should Canada’s next prime minister be from Newfoundland? Lisa Baker and Hisham Kelati take a Gander at this idea. Then, Deborah Kimmett and Jon Steinberg decide whether the cat should be let out of the bag in their debate on keeping secrets.[177] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Newfoundland PM (Extended Cut)" | Lisa Baker vs. Hisham Kelati | December 1, 2022 (2022-12-01) | 1711a |
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Lisa Baker and Hisham Kelati refuse to east-coast when they discuss if a Newfoundlander should be Canada’s next prime minister.[178] This is a longer version of the "Newfoundland PM" debate from episode 1711, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Secrets (Extended Cut)" | Deborah Kimmett vs. Jon Steinberg | December 1, 2022 (2022-12-01) | 1711b |
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When it comes to keeping secrets, Deborah Kimmett says to spill the beans, but Jon Steinberg’s lips are sealed.[179] This is a longer version of the "Secrets" debate from episode 1711, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 12 | 537 | "Bieber vs. Shakespeare & Internet Dependence" | Courtney Gilmour vs. Rebecca Northan (Bieber vs. Shakespeare) & Abdul Butt vs. Derek Seguin (Internet Dependence) | December 9, 2022 (2022-12-09) | TBA |
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Has Justin Bieber had a bigger impact on the world than William Shakespeare? Courtney Gilmour and Rebecca Northan pit pop stars against playwrights in this week's episode. Then, are we too dependent on the internet? Abdul Butt and Derek Seguin are plugged into this query.[180] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Bieber vs. Shakespeare (Extended Cut)" | Courtney Gilmour vs. Rebecca Northan | December 8, 2022 (2022-12-08) | 1712a |
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Courtney Gilmour and Rebecca Northan battle Bieber vs. Bard in a dramatic discussion.[181] This is a longer version of the "Bieber vs. Shakespeare" debate from episode 1712, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Internet Dependence (Extended Cut)" | Abdul Butt vs. Derek Seguin | December 8, 2022 (2022-12-08) | 1712b |
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Abdul Butt and Derek Seguin surf and turf the net as they debate internet dependence.[182] This is a longer version of the "Internet Dependence" debate from episode 1712, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 13 | 538 | "Holiday Decorations & Trivia" | David Pryde vs. Elvira Kurt (Holiday Decorations) & Hisham Kelati vs. Courtney Gilmour (Trivia) | December 23, 2022 (2022-12-23) | TBA |
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Can you ever have too many holiday decorations? Elvira Kurt tin-sels us on seasonal adornments but David Pryde believes less is more. Then, Hisham Kelati and Courtney Gilmour get down to the facts and funny when they discuss whether it pays to be a trivia buff.[183] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Holiday Decorations (Extended Cut)" | David Pryde vs. Elvira Kurt | December 22, 2022 (2022-12-22) | 1713a |
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David Pryde and Elvira Kurt put their talents on full display as they decide if festive décor can go too far.[184] This is a longer version of the "Holiday Decorations" debate from episode 1713, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Trivia (Extended Cut)" | Hisham Kelati vs. Courtney Gilmour | December 22, 2022 (2022-12-22) | 1713b |
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Hisham Kelati and Courtney Gilmour have all the answers when they take on the topic of trivia.[185] This is a longer version of the "Trivia" debate from episode 1713, which was posted online only. | |||||
Part II (2023) edit
Part two of season 17 aired in 2023 (released on iTunes July 7, 2023) and consisted of 20 episodes, with 40 extended cut versions of those debates posted on CBC's website.[186]
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No. in series |
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| 14 | 539 | "Theatre Actors & Lefties" | Bruce McCulloch vs. Sean Cullen (Theatre Actors) & Elvira Kurt vs. Kaitlin Shuvera (Lefties) | January 13, 2023 (2023-01-13) | TBA |
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Are theatre actors the world’s finest actors? Sean Cullen and Bruce McCulloch upstage each other in this show business showdown. Then, it’s all hands on deck when Elvira Kurt and Kaitlin Shuvera debate if left-handedness is a blessing or a curse.[187] Taped at the 2022 Stratford Comedy Festival. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Theatre Actors (Extended Cut)" | Bruce McCulloch vs. Sean Cullen | January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12) | 1714a |
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Sean Cullen and The Kids In the Hall's Bruce McCulloch bring down the house when they discuss stage actors.[188] This is a longer version of the "Theatre Actors" debate from episode 1714, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Lefties (Extended Cut)" | Elvira Kurt vs. Kaitlin Shuvera | January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12) | 1714b |
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Elvira Kurt and Kaitlin Shuvera south-paws for effect when they take on being left-handed.[189] This is a longer version of the "Lefties" debate from episode 1714, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 15 | 540 | "Eating Insects & Don't Quit Your Dayjob" | Dave Hemstad vs. Nikki Payne (Eating Insects) & Kate Davis vs. Abbas Wahab (Quit Your Day Job) | January 20, 2023 (2023-01-20) | TBA |
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Well-seasoned Debaters Dave Hemstad and Nikki Payne discuss if insects are the future of food. Then, Kate Davis and Abbas Wahab work wonders on the subject of quitting your day job.[190] Taped at the 2022 Stratford Festival. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Eating Insects (Extended Cut)" | Dave Hemstad vs. Nikki Payne | January 19, 2023 (2023-01-19) | 1715a |
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Dave Hemstad and Nikki Payne give us the swarm and fuzzies when they take on insects as a sustainable sustenance.[191] This is a longer version of the "Eating Insects" debate from episode 1715, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Don't Quit Your Dayjob (Extended Cut)" | Kate Davis vs. Abbas Wahab | January 19, 2023 (2023-01-19) | 1715b |
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Kate Davis and Abbas Wahab consider all the options as they debate the question of quitting.[192] This is a longer version of the "Don't Quit Your Dayjob" debate from episode 1715, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 16 | 541 | "Table vs. Booth & Stupid Questions (REPEAT)" | Laurie Elliott vs. Graham Chittenden (Table vs. Booth) & Courtney Gilmour vs. Chris Locke (Stupid Questions) | January 27, 2023 (2023-01-27) | TBA |
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In this favourite episode from Season 13, big laughs are on the menu when Laurie Elliott and Graham Chittenden argue for their superior seating option: booth or table. Then, inquiring minds Chris Locke and Courtney Gilmour discuss if there's such a thing as a stupid question.[193] This is a repeat of episode 1326, which was originally recorded in March, 2019. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Table vs. Booth (Extended Cut)" | Laurie Elliott vs. Graham Chittenden | January 26, 2023 (2023-01-26) | 1716a |
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Laurie Elliott and Graham Chittenden refuse to sit on the fence when they debate if it's best to dine at a table or in a booth.[194] This is a longer version of the "Table vs. Booth" debate from episode 1715, which was posted online only. Episode 1715 is a repeat of episode 1326, and was originally recorded in March, 2019. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Stupid Questions (Extended Cut)" | Courtney Gilmour vs. Chris Locke | January 26, 2023 (2023-01-26) | 1716b |
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Chris Locke and Courtney Gilmour provide awesome answers when they take on the notion of stupid questions.[195] This is a longer version of the "Stupid Questions" debate from episode 1715, which was posted online only. Episode 1715 is a repeat of episode 1326, and was originally recorded in March, 2019. | |||||
| 17 | 542 | "Hand-Me-Downs Suck & Adventure Tourism" | Patrick Ledwell vs. Rebecca Reeds (Hand-Me-Downs) & Derek Seguin vs. Kyle Brownrigg (Adventure Tourism) | February 2, 2023 (2023-02-02) | TBA |
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Patrick Ledwell and Rebecca Reeds put the audience in stitches when they discuss if there’s nothing worse than hand-me-down clothing. Then, Derek Seguin and Kyle Brownrigg have a daring debate on the highs and lows of adventure travel.[196] These debates were taped in Ottawa, Ontario. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Hand-Me-Downs Suck (Extended Cut)" | Patrick Ledwell vs. Rebecca Reeds | February 2, 2023 (2023-02-02) | 1717a |
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Patrick Ledwell and Rebecca Reeds decide if discarded garments are trash or treasure when they go head-to-head on hand-me-downs.[197] This is a longer version of the "Hand-Me-Downs" debate from episode 1717, and was only available online. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Adventure Tourism (Extended Cut)" | Kyle Brownrigg vs. Derek Seguin | February 2, 2023 (2023-02-02) | 1717b |
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Derek Seguin and Kyle Brownrigg go to extremes when they take on adventure tourism.[198] This is a longer version of the "Adventure Tourism" debate from episode 1717, and was only available online. | |||||
| 18 | 543 | "The Caesar & Housing Affordability" | Sean Cullen vs. DeAnne Smith (The Caesar) & Abdul Butt vs. Vishal Ramesh (Housing Affordability) | February 17, 2023 (2023-02-17) | TBA |
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Sean Cullen and DeAnne Smith ta-basco in the spotlight when they decide if The Caesar is Canada’s best culinary feat. Then, Abdul Butt and Vishal Ramesh bring down the house as they go head-to-head on affordable housing.[199] | |||||
| -- | -- | "The Caesar (Extended Cut)" | Sean Cullen vs. DeAnne Smith | February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16) | 1718a |
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Sean Cullen and DeAnne Smith Caesar the day in a beverage battle like no other.[200] This is a longer version of the "Caesar" debate from episode 1718. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Housing Affordability (Extended Cut)" | Abdul Butt vs. Vishal Ramesh | February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16) | 1718b |
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Abdul Butt and Vishal Ramesh rent and rave on housing affordability in Canada.[201] This is a longer version of the "Housing Affordability" debate from episode 1718. | |||||
| 19 | 544 | "Umbrella vs. Rainjacket & Giving Compliments" | Graham Clark vs. Maddy Kelly (Umbrella vs. Rainjacket) & Charlie Demers vs. Lori Gibbs (Giving Compliments) | February 24, 2023 (2023-02-24) | TBA |
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Maddy Kelly and Graham Clark decide if umbrellas or rain jackets rain supreme. Then, Lori Gibbs and Charlie Demers decide if flattery gets you anywhere when they discuss if it’s better to give than receive compliments.[202] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Umbrella vs. Rainjacket (Extended Cut)" | Graham Clark vs. Maddy Kelly | February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23) | 1719a |
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Are umbrellas better than rain jackets? Maddy Kelly and Graham Clark take this topic by storm![203] This is a longer version of the "Umbrella vs. Rainjacket" debate from episode 1719. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Giving Compliments (Extended Cut)" | Charlie Demers vs. Lori Gibbs | February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23) | 1719b |
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Lori Gibbs and Charlie Demers complement each other well when they debate giving compliments.[204] This is a longer version of the "Giving Compliments" debate from episode 1719. | |||||
| 20 | 545 | "Donut vs. Muffin & Seniors Discount" | Ivan Decker vs. Don Kelly (Donut vs. Muffin) & John Wing vs. Deborah Kimmett (Seniors Discount) | March 3, 2016 (2016-03-03) | TBA |
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Ivan Decker and Don Kelly dough-nut miss a beat when they decide if doughnuts are superior to muffins. Then, John Wing and Deborah Kimmett have a pension for laughter on the subject of seniors discounts.[205] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Donut vs. Muffin (Extended Cut)" | Ivan Decker vs. Don Kelly | March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02) | 1720a |
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Do doughnuts run rings around muffins? Ivan Decker and Don Kelly duke it out in this delight-ful debate.[206] This is a longer version of the "Donut vs. Muffin" debate from episode 1720. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Seniors Discounts (Extended Cut)" | John Wing vs. Deborah Kimmett | March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02) | 1720b |
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John Wing and Deborah Kimmett dip into savings when they discuss seniors discounts. This is a longer version of the "Seniors Discounts" debate from episode 1720.[207] | |||||
| 21 | 546 | "Movie Trailers & Japan (REPEAT)" | Howie Miller vs. Simon King (Movie Trailers) & Kyle Bottom vs. Yumi Nagashima (Japan) | March 10, 2023 (2023-03-10) | TBA |
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In this blockbuster episode from Season 13, Howie Miller and Simon King are anything but pop-corny when they discuss movie trailers. Then, Kyle Bottom and Yumi Nagashima chop-stick it to one another over Japan's advanced society.[208] This is a repeat of an episode which aired in February, 2019. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Movie Trailers (Extended Cut)" | Howie Miller vs. Simon King | March 9, 2023 (2023-03-09) | 1721a |
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Coming soon, Howie Miller and Simon King question if movie trailers make going to the movies better or worse.[209] This is a longer version of the "Movie Trailers" debate from episode 1721 (1318), which was posted online only. Episode 1721 is a repeat of episode 1318, which aired in February, 2019. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Japan (Extended Cut)" | Kyle Bottom vs. Yumi Nagashima | March 9, 2023 (2023-03-09) | 1721b |
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Culture, technology, and food are all up for debate when Kyle Bottom and Yumi Nagashima discuss if Japan leads the world in advanced societies.[210] This is a longer version of the "Japan" debate from episode 1721 (1318), which was posted online only. Episode 1721 is a repeat of episode 1318, which aired in February, 2019. | |||||
| 22 | 547 | "Live Music & Fine Dining" | Dean Jenkinson vs. David Milchard and Ken Lawson (Live Music) & Wes Borg vs. Julie Kim (Fine Dining) | March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17) | TBA |
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Dean Jenkinson and musical comedy duo David Milchard and Ken Lawson amp-up the crowd when they decide if all music should be experienced live. Then, is fine dining one of the finer things in life? Julie Kim and Wes Borg dish up a deluxe discourse.[211] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Live Music (Extended Cut)" | Dean Jenkinson vs. David Milchard | March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16) | 1722a |
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Dean Jenkinson is mosh-pitted against improvisers and musicians David Milchard and Ken Lawson in a lively debate on live music.[212] This is a longer version of the "Live Music" debate from episode 1722, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Fine Dining (Extended Cut)" | Wes Borg vs. Julie Kim | March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16) | 1722b |
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Wes Borg and Julie Kim serve up the sauce on the subject of fine dining.[213] This is a longer version of the "Fine Dining" debate from episode 1722, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 23 | 548 | "Stop Complaining About Construction & Rollercoasters" | Ryan Williams vs. Brittany Lyseng (Construction Complaints) & Marito Lopez vs. Myles Anderson (Rollercoasters) | March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24) | TBA |
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Ryan Williams and Brittany Lyseng are in the zone when they go steel toe-to-toe on complaining about construction. Then, are roller coasters the best part of an amusement park? Marito Lopez and Myles Anderson turn this debate upside down.[214] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Stop Complaining About Construction (Extended Cut)" | Ryan Williams vs. Brittany Lyseng | March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23) | 1723a |
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Ryan Williams and Brittany Lyseng build a strong foundation for laughs when they discuss if we should stop complaining about construction.[215] This is a longer version of the "Stop Complaining About Construction" debate from episode 1723, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | --- | "Roller Coasters (Extended Cut)" | Marito Lopez vs. Myles Anderson | March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23) | 1723b |
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Marito Lopez and Myles Anderson take us on a wild ride when they tackle roller coasters.[216] This is a longer version of the "Roller Coasters" debate from episode 1723, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 24 | 549 | "Samosas vs. Spring Rolls & Teachers' Strikes" | Ali Hassan vs. Andrew Phung (Samosas vs. Spring Rolls) & Allyson Smith vs. Ron Sparks (Teachers' Strikes) | April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07) | TBA |
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Are samosas superior to spring rolls? Host of CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud Ali Hassan and Run the Burbs creator and star Andrew Phung go potato-to-toe in this appetizing argument. Then, Allyson Smith and Ron Sparks give us more than we collectively bargained for when they take on teachers' strikes.[217] | |||||
| -- | --- | "Samosas vs. Spring Rolls (Extended Cut)" | Ali Hassan vs. Andrew Phung | April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06) | 1724a |
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It's a fight worthy of rice paper-view when Run the Burbs co-stars Ali Hassan and Andrew Phung tackle samosas vs. spring rolls.[218] This is a longer version of the "Samosas vs. Spring Rolls" debate from episode 1724, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Teachers' Strikes (Extended Cut)" | Allyson Smith vs. Ron Sparks | April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06) | 1724b |
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Allyson Smith and Ron Sparks work-to-rule the stage when they debate teachers' strikes.[219] This is a longer version of the "Teachers' Strikes" debate from episode 1724, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 25 | 550 | "Everyone Isn't Unique & Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks" | Lisa Baker vs. Yumi Nagashima (Everyone Isn’t Unique) & Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Kevin Banner (Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks) | April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13) | TBA |
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Lisa Baker and Yumi Nagashima generate collective laughter when they debate if everyone is unique. Then, is the tree planter a more fitting symbol for B.C. than the lumberjack? Katie-Ellen Humphries and Kevin Banner have an axe to grind.[220] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Everyone Isn't Unique (Extended Cut)" | Lisa Baker vs. Yumi Nagashima | April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13) | 1725a |
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Lisa Baker and Yumi Nagashima have a one-of-a-kind discussion on whether every person is unique.[221] This is a longer version of the "Everyone Isn't Unique" debate from episode 1725, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks (Extended Cut)" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Kevin Banner | April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13) | 1725b |
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Katie-Ellen Humphries and Kevin Banner go out on a limb when they take on Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks.[222] This is a longer version of the "Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks" debate from episode 1725, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 26 | 551 | "Ban Exotic Pets & No More Highways" | Laurie Elliott vs. Nathan Macintosh (Ban Exotic Pets) & Elvira Kurt vs. Jon Steinberg (No More Highways) | April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27) | TBA |
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Nathan Macintosh and Laurie Elliott get the lion’s share of the laughs when they discuss owning exotic pets. Then, should we stop building new highways? Elvira Kurt and Jon Steinberg are slow to merge on this topic.[223] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Ban Exotic Pets (Extended Cut)" | Laurie Elliott vs. Nathan Macintosh | April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27) | 1726a |
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Nathan Macintosh and Laurie Elliott refuse to let pythons be pythons when they wrangle over exotic pets.[224] This is a longer version of the "Ban Exotic Pets" debate from episode 1726, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "No More Highways (Extended Cut)" | Elvira Kurt vs. Jon Steinberg | April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27) | 1726b |
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Elvira Kurt and Jon Steinberg ramp it up when they decide if we should stop constructing new highways.[225] This is a longer version of the "No More Highways" debate from episode 1726, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 27 | 552 | "Coronations & Lucky Numbers" | Don Kelly vs. James Mullinger (Coronations) & Leonard Chan vs. Zabrina Douglas (Lucky Numbers) | May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05) | TBA |
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James Mullinger and Don Kelly decide if coronation ceremonies are a royal pain. Then, does everyone have lucky and unlucky numbers? Leonard Chan and Zabrina Douglas give this topic some four-thought.[226] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Coronations (Extended Cut)" | Don Kelly vs. James Mullinger | May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04) | 1727a |
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James Mullinger and Don Kelly explore the noble art of debate when they go head-to-head on coronations.[227] This is a longer version of the "Coronation" debate from episode 1727, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Lucky Numbers (Extended Cut)" | Leonard Chan vs. Zabrina Douglas | May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04) | 1727b |
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Leonard Chan and Zabrina Douglas make it count when they take on lucky numbers.[228] This is a longer version of the "Lucky Numbers" debate from episode 1727, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 28 | 553 | "End Nepotism & A Day at the Spa" | Rebecca Northan vs. Arthur Simeon (End Nepotism) & Chris Locke vs. Juliana Rodrigues (Spa Days) | May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18) | TBA |
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Rebecca Northan and Arthur Simeon access their hire power when they decide if it’s time to end the practice of nepotism. Then, Chris Locke and Juliana Rodrigues spar over whether the spa is the most relaxing retreat.[229] | |||||
| -- | -- | "End Nepotism (Extended Cut)" | Rebecca Northan vs. Arthur Simeon | May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18) | 1728a |
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In this family friendly debate, Rebecca Northan and Arthur Simeon discuss if hiring relatives and friends should be retired.[230] This is a longer version of the "End Nepotism" debate from episode 1728, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "A Day at the Spa (Extended Cut)" | Chris Locke vs. Juliana Rodrigues | May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18) | 1728b |
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Chris Locke and Juliana Rodrigues get steamed when they debate a day at the spa. This is a longer version of the "A Day at the Spa" debate from episode 1728, which was posted online only.[231] | |||||
| 29 | 554 | "Hometown Heroes & Competitiveness" | Matt Falk vs. Pete Zedlacher (Hometown Heroes) & Jenn Labelle vs. Myles Anderson (Competitiveness) | June 1, 2023 (2023-06-01) | TBA |
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Pete Zedlacher and Matt Falk bring homegrown humour when they decide if hometown heroes warrant celebration. Then, Jenn Labelle and Myles Anderson go head-to-head on whether we should all be more competitive.[232] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Hometown Heroes (Extended Cut)" | Matt Falk vs. Pete Zedlacher | June 1, 2023 (2023-06-01) | 1729a |
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Pete Zedlacher and Matt Falk get what’s Burton Cummings to them when they take on hometown heroes.[233] This is a longer version of the "Hometown Heroes" debate from episode 1729, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Competitiveness (Extended Cut)" | Jenn Labelle vs. Myles Anderson | June 1, 2023 (2023-06-01) | 1729b |
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Jenn Labelle and Myles Anderson win over the crowd when they tackle competitiveness.[234] This is a longer version of the "Competitiveness" debate from episode 1729, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 30 | 555 | "Glue vs. Tape & No More Exams" | Arthur Simeon vs. Derek Seguin (Glue vs. Tape) & Ashwyn Singh vs. Lisa Baker (No More Exams) | June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08) | TBA |
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Arthur Simeon and Derek Seguin get into a sticky situation when they spar over whether glue is a better adhesive than tape. Then, are standardized exams totally unnecessary? Ashwyn Singh and Lisa Baker put each other to the test.[235] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Glue vs. Tape (Extended Cut)" | Arthur Simeon vs. Derek Seguin | June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08) | 1730a |
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This is a longer version of the "Glue vs. Tape" debate from episode 1730, which was posted online only.[236] This is a longer version of the "Glue vs. Tape" debate from episode 1730, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "No More Exams (Extended Cut)" | Ashwyn Singh vs. Lisa Baker | June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08) | 1730b |
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Ashwyn Singh and Lisa Baker make the grade when they take on standardized testing.[237] This is a longer version of the "No More Exams" debate from episode 1730, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 31 | 556 | "Dad Jokes & Shopping Malls" | Big Daddy Tazz vs. Maddy Kelly (Dad Jokes) & Graham Clark vs. Don Kelly (Shopping Malls) | June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15) | TBA |
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Big Daddy Tazz and Maddy Kelly decide if dad jokes should be praised or pun-ished. Then, Graham Clark and Don Kelly have a big boxing match when they discuss if shopping malls should live on forever.[238] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Dad Jokes (Extended Cut)" | Big Daddy Tazz vs. Maddy Kelly | June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15) | 1731a |
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Big Daddy Tazz and Maddy Kelly fixate on full groan humour when they debate dad jokes.[239] This is a longer version of the "Dad Jokes" debate from episode 1731, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Shopping Malls (Extended Cut)" | Graham Clark vs. Don Kelly | June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15) | 1731b |
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Graham Clark and Don Kelly find an outlet for comedy when they take on shopping malls.[240] This is a longer version of the "Shopping Malls" debate from episode 1731, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 32 | 557 | "Barbie Comeback & Talk About Money" | Yumi Nagashima vs. Lara Rae (Barbie Comeback) & Jacob Samuel vs. Martha Chaves (Talk About Money) | June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23) | TBA |
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Yumi Nagashima and Lara Rae bicker over blonde icon Barbie’s revival. Then, Jacob Samuel and Martha Chaves have a taxing talk when they decide if it’s time to break the taboo and have conversations about money.[241] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Barbie Comeback (Extended Cut)" | Yumi Nagashima vs. Lara Rae | June 22, 2023 (2023-06-22) | 1732a |
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Yumi Nagashima and Lara Rae have the audience tickled pink when they discuss if we should welcome back Barbie.[242] This is a longer version of the "Barbie Comeback" debate from episode 1732, which was posted online only. | |||||
| -- | -- | "Talk About Money (Extended Cut)" | Jacob Samuel vs. Martha Chaves | June 22, 2023 (2023-06-22) | 1732b |
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Jacob Samuel and Martha Chaves wage warfare when they take on talking about money.[243] This is a longer version of the "Talk About Money" debate from episode 1732, which was posted online only. | |||||
| 33 | 558 | "Pretzels vs. Peanuts & Fake Plants" | Eric Peterson vs. Lorne Cardinal (Pretzels vs. Peanuts) & Courtney Gilmour vs. Kate Davis (Fake Plants) | June 30, 2023 (2023-06-30) | TBA |
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For The Debaters’ season finale, Corner Gas co-stars Eric Peterson and Lorne Cardinal get salty when they determine if pretzels beat peanuts. Then, are fake plants superior to real plants? Courtney Gilmour and Kate Davis refuse to beat around the bush.[244] | |||||
| -- | -- | "Pretzels vs. Peanuts (Extended Cut)" | Eric Peterson vs. Lorne Cardinal | June 29, 2023 (2023-06-29) | 1733a |
| -- | -- | "Fake Plants (Extended Cut)" | Courtney Gilmour vs. Kate Davis | June 29, 2023 (2023-06-29) | 1733b |
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Courtney Gilmour and Kate Davis go head-to-head on whether fake plants deserve a green thumb's up.[247] This is a longer version of the "Fake Plants" debate from episode 1733, which was posted online only. | |||||
Season 18 (2023-24) edit
This is a list of episodes from season 18 of The Debaters on CBC Radio. All season 18 episodes were hosted by Steve Patterson. Season 18 was split into two parts, 13 episodes in 2023, and 20 episodes in 2024.
Part I (2023) edit
Part one of season 18 aired in 2023 (released on iTunes TBC) and consisted of 13 episodes.
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 559 | "Big Weddings vs. Small Weddings & Back-to-School" | Patrick Ledwell vs. Nour Hadidi (Big Weddings vs. Small Weddings) & Nikki Payne vs. Derek Seguin (Back-to-School) | September 7, 2023 (2023-09-07) | TBA |
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The Debaters are back for their 18th season and we're ready to get this (wedding) party started! First, Patrick Ledwell and Nour Hadidi refuse each other's proposals when they compare big weddings and small weddings. Then, Derek Seguin and Nikki Payne make the grade in their debate on back-to-school season.[248] | |||||
| 2 | 560 | "McDonald’s & Football" | Mayce Galoni vs. Erica Sigurdson (McDonald's) & Rob Pue vs. Ryan Williams (Football) | September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14) | TBA |
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Mayce Galoni and Erica Sigurdson share McNuggets of wisdom when they discuss if McDonald’s is the best restaurant in the world. Then, Rob Pue and Ryan Williams move the goalposts refuse to fumble when they debate if football needs to change.[249] | |||||
| 3 | 561 | "Lighthouse Keepers & Local Newspapers" | Sean Cullen vs. Jon Steinberg (Lighthouse Keepers) & James Mullinger vs. Heidi Brander (Local Newspapers) | September 21, 2023 (2023-09-21) | TBA |
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It’s a perfect storm of fact and funny when fan favourite debaters Sean Cullen and Jon Steinberg decide if being a lighthouse keeper is a dream job. Then, James Mullinger and Heidi Brander deliver the genuine article when they discuss if every city or town needs a local newspaper.[250] | |||||
| 4 | 562 | "Living with Grandparents & Graphic Novels" | Myles Anderson vs. Clifton Cremo (Living with Grandparents) & Simon Rakoff vs. Deborah Kimmett (Graphic Novels) | September 28, 2023 (2023-09-28) | TBA |
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It’s a debate for the ages when Myles Anderson and Clifton Cremo discuss the pros and cons of living with your grandparents. Then, Simon Rakoff and Deborah Kimmett draw their own conclusions when they take on whether graphic novels should be considered literature.[251] | |||||
| 5 | 563 | "Hosting a Holiday Meal & Sad Country Music" | Erica Sigurdson vs. Sean Lecomber (Hosting a Holiday Meal) & Simon King vs. Shirley Gnome (Sad Country Music) | October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05) | TBA |
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This Thanksgiving weekend, Erica Sigurdson and Sean Lecomber take sides when they discuss if nothing beats hosting a holiday meal. Then, Simon King and Shirley Gnome draw a line-dance in the sand when they decide if country music is best when it’s sad.[252] | |||||
| 6 | 564 | "Fruit Picking & Electricians vs. Plumbers" | Nikki Payne vs. Peter Anthony (Fruit Picking) & Shane Ogden vs. Chad Anderson (Electricians vs. Plumbers) | October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) | TBA |
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Nikki Payne and Peter Anthony have a picture pear-fect argument on whether fruit-picking is fun for everyone. Then, Shane Ogden and Chad Anderson tap into some great ideas when they discuss if electricians are superior to plumbers.[253] | |||||
| 7 | 565 | "Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Fear of Clowns" | Brittany Lyseng vs. Kelly Taylor (Non-Alcoholic Drinks) & Graham Clark vs. Amy Edgar (Fear of Clowns) | October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27) | TBA |
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Brittany Lyseng and Kelly Taylor have a refreshing debate on the strengths and weaknesses of non-alcoholic beverages. Then, it’s a Halloween treat when Graham Clark and Amy Edgar juggle fact and funny on whether everyone should fear clowns.[254] | |||||
| 8 | 566 | "The Kilt & Deep Sea vs. Outer Space" | Lara Rae vs. Patrick Ledwell (Kilts) & Arthur Simeon vs. Peter White (Deep Sea vs. Outer Space) | November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02) | TBA |
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Lara Rae and Patrick Ledwell have a clan-do attitude with their Halifax audience when they discuss if the kilt is the perfect fashion statement. Then, Arthur Simeon and Peter White launch into the unknown when they decide if the deep sea is more important to explore than outer space.[255] | |||||
| 9 | 567 | "Expiry Dates & Leave Fossils in the Ground" | Charlie Demers vs. Charles Haycock (Expiry Dates) & Kathleen McGee vs. Gavin Clarkson (Fossils) | November 9, 2023 (2023-11-09) | TBA |
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Charlie Demers and Charles Haycock break the mould when they decide if expiry dates should be followed. Then, Kathleen McGee and Gavin Clarkson have a mammoth of a debate on whether fossils should be left in the ground.[256] | |||||
| 10 | 568 | "Nature Programs & Public Transit (REPEAT)" | Eric Peterson vs. Gavin Crawford (Nature Programs) & Debra DiGiovanni vs. Arthur Simeon (Public Transit) | November 16, 2023 (2023-11-16) | TBA |
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In this unforgettable episode from Season 13, Corner Gas's Eric Peterson and Because News's Gavin Crawford go wild over nature programs. Then, Debra DiGiovanni and Arthur Simeon get from point A to point B in their debate on public transit.[257] | |||||
| 11 | 569 | "Rats & The Cowboy Hat" | Katie-Ellen Humphries vs. Aaron Read (Rats) & Dakota Ray Hebert vs. Peter Brown (The Cowboy Hat) | November 29, 2023 (2023-11-29) | TBA |
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Katie-Ellen Humphries and Aaron Read deliver biting jokes on the subject of rats. Then, Dakota Ray Hebert and Peter Brown cow-poke fun at each other when they discuss if the cowboy hat is the best type of hat.[258] | |||||
| 12 | 339 | "Pork vs Chicken & Home vs Away" | Lisa Baker vs. Malik Elassal (Pork vs Chicken) & John Cullen vs. Sunee Dhaliwal (Home vs Away) | December 6, 2023 (2023-12-06) | TBA |
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Lisa Baker and Malik Elassal have a juicy discussion on whether pork is superior to chicken. Then, John Cullen and Sunee Dhaliwal are good sports when they decide if nothing beats being the home team.[259] | |||||
| 13 | 339 | "Secret Santa & Parliament Hill" | Jen Grant vs. Hisham Kelati (Secret Santa) & Arthur Simeon vs. Don Kelly (Parliament Hill) | December 13, 2023 (2023-12-13) | TBA |
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Jen Grant and Hisham Kelati have a humorous exchange when they discuss if Secret Santa is the best way to give presents. Then, Arthur Simeon and Don Kelly bring The House down when they decide if every Canadian should visit Parliament Hill.[260] | |||||
Part II (2024) edit
Part two of season 18 aired in 2024 (released on iTunes TBC) and consisted of 20 episodes.
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Debaters | Original air date | Production code |
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| 14 | 341 | "High-speed Rail & Favourite Child" | Ron Sparks vs. Leonard Chan (High-speed Rail) & Hoodo Hersi vs. Deborah Kimmett (Favourite Child) | January 3, 2024 (2024-01-03) | TBA |
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Ron Sparks and Leonard Chan have a fast-paced discussion on whether Canada needs a high-speed rail. Then, Hoodo Hersi and Deborah Kimmett use their most loved jokes when they discuss if it's okay to have a favourite child.[261] | |||||
| 15 | 342 | "Coins vs Bills & Anxiety is Your Friend" | DeAnne Smith vs. David Pryde (Coins vs Bills) & Tracy Hamilton vs. Kyle Brownrigg (Anxiety is Your Friend) | January 11, 2024 (2024-01-11) | TBA |
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DeAnne Smith and David Pryde's jokes are in mint condition when they go head-to-head on coins versus bills. Then, Tracy Hamilton and Kyle Brownrigg get on each other's nerves when they discuss if anxiety is your friend.[262] | |||||
| 16 | 343 | "Correcting Grammar & A Day on the Slopes" | Erica Sigurdson vs.Sterling Scott (Correcting Grammar) & Tim Nutt vs. Ryan Williams (A Day on the Slopes) | January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18) | TBA |
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This episode from Season 14 goes to infinitives and beyond! First, Erica Sigurdson and Sterling Scott make their punctuation mark when they discuss correcting others on their spelling and grammar. Then, Tim Nutt and Ryan Williams are a black diamond in the rough in their debate on skiing and snowboarding.[263] | |||||
| 17 | 344 | "Artificial Intelligence & Themed Accommodation" | Courtney Gilmour vs. Hunter Collins (Artificial Intelligence) & Laurie Elliott vs.Kristeen von Hagen (Themed Accommodation) | February 1, 2024 (2024-02-01) | TBA |
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Courtney Gilmour and Hunter Collins chat a-bot the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Then, you'll want to check-in for Laurie Elliott and Kristeen von Hagen's debate on themed accommodation.[264] | |||||
| 18 | 345 | "A Good Night's Sleep & Sandwiches vs. Wraps" | Ivan Decker vs. Jon Steinberg (A Good Night's Sleep) & Jan Caruana vs. Graham Chittenden (Sandwiches vs Wraps) | February 15, 2024 (2024-02-15) | TBA |
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Is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep? Ivan Decker and Jon Steinberg toss and turn this topic on its head. Then, Jan Caruana and Graham Chittenden grill each other when they discuss if sandwiches are superior to wraps.[265] | |||||
| 19 | 346 | "Hiking vs. Gondola & Don't Break Up with Friends" | Gavin Clarkson vs. Abdul Aziz (Hiking vs. Gondola) & Maddy Kelly vs. Yumi Nagashima (Don't Break Up with Friends) | February 22, 2024 (2024-02-22) | TBA |
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Gavin Clarkson and Abdul Aziz peak the audience's interest when they discuss if hiking is superior to riding a gondola. Then, is it okay to break up with a friend? Maddy Kelly and Yumi Nagashima go their separate ways on this topic.[266] | |||||
| 20 | 347 | "Feared vs. Loved & Dress Up Your Pets" | Lisa Baker vs. Lara Rae (Feared vs. Loved) & Kathleen McGee vs. Sean Devlin (Dress Up Your Pets) | February 29, 2024 (2024-02-29) | TBA |
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Lisa Baker and Lara Rae start breaking dread when they discuss if it's better to be feared or loved. Then, Kathleen McGee and Sean Devlin refuse to sweater the small stuff when they debate dressing up pets.[267] | |||||
| 21 | 348 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 22 | 349 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 23 | 350 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 24 | 351 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 25 | 352 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 26 | 353 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 27 | 354 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 28 | 355 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 29 | 356 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 30 | 357 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 31 | 358 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 32 | 359 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
| 33 | 360 | "TBC & TBC" | vs. () & vs. () | January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) | TBA |
Total (327 episodes + 4 extended debates) edit
327 total episodes have aired through ten seasons, plus four extended debates aired in season eight. Also a number of "re-edits" have aired, combining debates from different episodes into new episodes.
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- ^ "Nov. 25, 2022: Blinds vs. Curtains & The World Cup". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
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- ^ "1711: Newfoundland PM & Secrets". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
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- ^ "Dec. 9, 2022: Bieber vs. Shakespeare & Internet Dependence". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1712a Extended: Justin Bieber has had a bigger impact on the world than William Shakespeare". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1712b Extended: We are too dependent on the internet". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Dec. 23, 2022: Holiday Decorations & Trivia". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1713a Extended: There's no such thing as too many holiday decorations". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1713b Extended: It pays to be good at trivia". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "The Debaters: Season 17 Part 2". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1714: Theatre Actors & Lefties". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "Theatre actors are the world's finest actors". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Left-handedness is a blessing and not a curse". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Jan. 20, 2023: Eating Insects & Quit Your Day Job". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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- ^ "1715b Extended: Quit your day job". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1716: Booth vs. Table & Stupid Questions". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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- ^ "1716b: There's no such thing as a stupid question". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1717: Hand-Me-Downs & Adventure Tourism". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1717a Extended: There's nothing worse than wearing hand-me-downs". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1717b Extended: Nothing beats adventure tourism". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1718: The Caesar & Housing Affordability". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "The Caesar is Canada's greatest culinary accomplishment". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1718b Extended: The dream of home ownership in Canada is all but over". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1719: Umbrella vs. Rain Jacket & Giving Compliments". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1719a Extended: Umbrellas are superior to rain jackets". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1719b Extended: It's better to give a compliment than receive a compliment". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1720: Doughnut vs. Muffin & Seniors Discounts". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "1720b Extended: There's no better day than when you get a seniors discount". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1721: Movie Trailers & Japan". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1721a Extended: Movie trailers enhance the movie-going experience". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1721b Extended: Japan has the most advanced society in the world". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1722: Live Music & Fine Dining". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1722a Extended: All music should be experienced live". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1722b Extended: No culinary experience is better than fine dining". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1723: Stop Complaining About Construction & Roller Coasters". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1723a Extended: Stop complaining about construction". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1723b Extended: Roller coasters are the best part of an amusement park". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Apr. 7, 2023: Samosas vs. Spring Rolls & Teachers' Strikes". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1724a Extended: The samosa is superior to the spring roll". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1724b Extended: All teachers should have the right to strike". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1725: Everyone Isn't Unique & Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1725a Extended: Not every person is unique". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1725b Extended: The tree planter is a better symbol for British Columbia than the lumberjack". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1726: Ban Exotic Pets & No More Highways". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1726a Extended: Owning exotic pets should be illegal". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1726b Extended: Stop building new highways". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1727: Coronations & Lucky Numbers". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1727a Extended: Coronation ceremonies should be cancelled". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1727b Extended: Everyone has lucky–and unlucky–numbers". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1728: Nepotism & Day at the Spa". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1728a Extended: It's time to end the practice of nepotism". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1728b Extended: Nothing is more relaxing than a day at the spa". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1729: Hometown Heroes & Competitiveness". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1729a Extended: We should celebrate our hometown heroes who've made it big". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1729b Extended: Everybody should be more competitive". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1730: Glue vs. Tape & No More Exams". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Simeon and Derek Seguin bond with the audience when they go toe-to-toe on glue versus tape". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1730b Extended: Standardized exams are completely unnecessary". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1731: Dad Jokes & Shopping Malls". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1731a Extended: The world's greatest jokes are dad jokes". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1731b Extended: Long live shopping malls". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1732: Barbie Comeback & Talk About Money". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "1732a Extended: We can all love Barbie again". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1732b Extended: Let's break the taboo and talk more about money". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1733: Pretzels vs. Peanuts & Fake Plants". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1733a Extended: Pretzels are the superior snack to peanuts". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1733a Extended: Pretzels are the superior snack to peanuts". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Fake plants are superior to real plants". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "1801: Big Weddings vs. Small Weddings & Back-to-School". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1802: McDonald's & Football". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1803: Lighthouse Keepers & Local Newspapers". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1804: Living with Grandparents & Graphic Novels". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1805: Hosting a Holiday Meal & Sad Country Music". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1806: Fruit Picking & Electricians vs. Plumbers". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1807: Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Fear of Clowns". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "The Kilt & Deep Sea vs. Outer Space". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1809: Expiry Dates & Leave Fossils in the Ground". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "1810: Nature Programs & Public Transit". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Dec. 1, 2023: Rats are Vermin & The Cowboy Hat". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Dec. 8, 2023: Pork vs. Chicken & Home vs. Away". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Dec. 15, 2023: Secret Santa & Parliament Hill". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Jan. 5, 2024: High-Speed Rail & Favourite Child". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Jan. 12, 2024: Coins vs. Bills & Anxiety is Your Friend". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Jan. 19, 2024: Correcting Grammar & A Day on the Slopes". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Feb. 2, 2024: Artificial Intelligence & Themed Accommodation". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Feb. 16, 2024: A Good Night's Sleep & Sandwiches vs. Wraps". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Feb. 23, 2024: Hiking vs. Gondola & Don't Break Up with Friends". cbc.ca. CBC Radio. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
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