The Debaters

We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland. Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.

We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults! Featuring: Derek Edwards, Dave Hemstad, Mike Wilmot, and Deborah Kimmett. 

It’s never too late for night owls to take on early birds, then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling. Featuring: Don Kelly, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Jenny Hamilton.

Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up. Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.

We’re deciding if high school friendships are forever, then, it’s no time to be a fencesitter when we debate whether a nosy neighbour beats a noisy neighbour. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Myles Anderson, Kyle Brownrigg, and Kate Davis. We value your input. Fill out our listener questionnaire  here !

We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans? Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh. Fill out our listener survey here . We appreciate your input!

We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor. Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Fill out our listener survey  here . We appreciate your input!

We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work. Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

It’s the premiere of our 20th season! So we’re asking: Is 20 years a long time? Then, what’s in a name? We’re deciding if these signifiers need significance. Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!