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The Debaters

The Debaters

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The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.

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Episodes
  • Weekend laughs from Because News

    Weekend laughs from Because News
    Feb 21 2026

    Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Every week, host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.


    This week’s guests include Brandon Ash Mohammed, Leslie Seiler, and Emma Hunter. They’re talking about why health-conscious men are eating boy kibble, if Canadian curlers are the real villains at the Olympics, if ‘Janice’ is our best chance at negotiating with the US, and dive into the new awkward controversy that is shocking the ski jumping world.


    Find and follow to Because News wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/BNxTD
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    34 mins
  • Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?

    Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?
    Feb 19 2026

    We’ve got a debate on tourists that’s fanny-packed with jokes, then, it’s a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to others.


    Featuring: Myles Anderson, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Syd Bosel.
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    37 mins
  • Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?

    Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?
    Feb 12 2026

    We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a laugh this Valentine’s Day weekend, don’t miss this one. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this episode is from our vaults!


    Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Ivan Decker, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Levi McCachen.


    (Originally recorded in February 2020)

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    28 mins
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