The Debaters

The Debaters

CBC

4.9from 817 ratings

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66Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
131
Episodes
73
Transcribed
817
Ratings
Daily
Cadence
2023
First episode

About The Debaters

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

Publisher
CBC
Category
comedy
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
6 Apr 2023
Latest episode
17 Sept 2026
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Latest episodes

73 of 131 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

  2. 10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

  3. 18 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Are backyards better than front yards? Is travelling with kids worth it?

Inside a recent episode

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

Published 17 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's Edmonton, Alberta's Peter Brown! Peter Brown making his way across the stage to my left. Hello, Steve. Hello, sir. Welcome back. And when this comic crafts her material, it's all mac and no cheese. From Doddsland, Saskatchewan, Cory Mac! Cory Mac! Hello, Steve. Hi, friends. Hi, friends. Welcome back. Thank you very much. Your debate, debaters, is one that we think is a capital idea. Saskatoon, should it be the capital of Saskatchewan? Whoo! This is a hot topic question that literally no one outside of Saskatchewan was asking. Until just now. Because there's nothing I love more than showing up in a prosperous and picturesque city and creating unnecessary provincial tension. […]

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Who has been a guest on The Debaters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

  • Katie-Ellen Humphries
  • Myles Morrison
  • Peter Brown
  • Cory Mack
  • Gavin Clarkson

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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
126 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
691 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality
74
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
97

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The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.

Does The Debaters take guests?

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