The Debaters

The Debaters

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

00:00
00:00

單集摘要

In this episode of The Debaters, comedians Charlie Demers and Deborah Kimmett compete in Saskatoon on the topic of whether 'the thought counts' when it comes to gift-giving. While Charlie argues for the importance of intention and relationship, Deborah contends that practical and high-quality gifts are superior to mere effort. The show then transitions to a new debate: whether being rich is superior to being famous. Comedians Chad Anderson and Sean LeCumber present arguments for their respective sides through comedic sketches and a rapid-fire 'firing line' question round.

章節

點擊章節可直接跳轉至該時間點

精彩亮點

Gifts aren't about what you need. They're not even really about what you want. They're about relationship.

00:05:45 · Charlie Demers argues that the value of a gift lies in the connection between people rather than the utility of the object.

Just because you spent hours knitting a sweater for me doesn't mean it's not ugly.

00:07:09 · Deborah Kimmett uses this joke to argue that effort does not excuse a poor-quality gift.

As a CBC radio host and full-time Canadian comedian, I am both rich and famous.

00:21:53 · The host uses self-deprecating humor to introduce the topic of the new debate.

Remember the double rainbow guy? Do you know what his net worth is today? Nothing, because he's dead.

00:23:55 · Chad Anderson uses a dark joke about a viral internet personality to argue against the downsides of fame.

I'll just take a little cocaine. It won't become a problem.

00:25:48 · Sean LeCumber uses absurd humor to mock the idea that wealth alone brings happiness.

單集

450-

Is it the thought that counts? And is it better to be rich or famous?

In this episode of The Debaters, comedians Charlie Demers and Deborah Kimmett compete in Saskatoon on the topic of whether 'the thought counts' when it comes to gift-giving. While Charlie argues for the importance of intention and relationship, Deborah contends that practical and high-quality gifts are superior to mere effort. The show then transitions to a new debate: whether being rich is superior to being famous. Comedians Chad Anderson and Sean LeCumber present arguments for their respective sides through comedic sketches and a rapid-fire 'firing line' question round.

24 Sep 2026
449-

Is a clothesline superior to a dryer? Should Saskatoon be the capital of Saskatchewan?

Comedians Katie Ellen Humphries and Miles Morrison debate whether laundry clotheslines are superior to tumble dryers, concluding with a victory for Morrison. The episode then transitions into a comedic debate between Peter Brown and Corey Mack regarding whether Saskatoon should replace Regina as the capital of Saskatchewan.

17 Sep 2026
448-

Does a tent beat an RV? Are Saskatchewanians the toughest Canadians?

In this episode of The Debaters, Gavin Clarkson and Yumi Nagashima face off in a comedic debate over whether tents or RVs are the superior choice for camping. After navigating through rapid-fire rounds, the audience crowns Yumi Nagashima the winner. The second debate features Miles Anderson and Kelly Taylor, who argue over whether residents of Saskatchewan truly represent the toughest Canadians. Using regional stereotypes and various competitive rounds, the debaters present their cases before an audience in Regina.

10 Sep 2026
447-

Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?

Recorded in Charlottetown, PEI, and St. John, New Brunswick, this episode of The Debaters features two comedic battles. Comedians Charlie Demers and Heidi Brander debate whether high school friends are the best friends one can have, while Lisa Baker and Derek Seguin clash over whether nosy neighbors are superior to noisy neighbors.

03 Sep 2026
446-

Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?

In this episode of The Debaters, comedians Isabel Zotten and Wasim Elmanzer debate whether visiting museums makes a person smarter. Following rounds of comedic arguments and a rapid-fire 'firing line' segment, the audience votes for Wasim Elmanzer as the winner. The episode also features a debate between Deborah Kimmett and Don Kelly regarding whether rules are meant to be broken. Using anecdotes ranging from childhood memories and religious traditions to political commentary and sports trivia, the comedians present opposing stances on the necessity of following rules.

27 Aug 2026