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The Debaters
Hosted by CBC · EN
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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Weekend laughs from The Big Five
May 200:56:02Tap to summarizeThe Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xTD
Transcribe →Does table service beat a buffet? Is Toronto a great place to live?
Apr 3000:37:15Tap to summarizeIn this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of table service but Wassim El-Mounzer is ready to make us believe in buffets. Then, does Toronto offer the best quality of life? Juno award-winner Adam Christie says yes, his city CN Towers above the rest, but Clare Belford thinks the “T-Dot” has lost the plot.Featuring: Simon Rakoff, Wassim El-Mounzer, Adam Christie, and Clare Belford.
Transcribe →Do millennials make the best parents? Is rain superior to shine?
Apr 2300:35:21Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting, but Simon King says other generations do it better. Next, it’s rain versus shine. Charles Haycock says rain rules, but Katie-Ellen Humphries is ready to argue her position with a sunny disposition.Featuring: Levi McCachen, Simon King, Charles Haycock, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.
Transcribe →Is carpet superior to hardwood? Does nothing beat living in a university town?
Apr 1600:40:46Tap to summarizePrepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cullen says wood floors are best, plank you very much! Then, from London, Ontario, home of Western University, we’re asking: does nothing beat living in a university town? Courtney Gilmour's in-tuition says yes, but Rob Bebenek believes it’s better to live far away from any campus.Featuring: Jan Caruana, Sean Cullen, Courtney Gilmour, and Rob Bebenek.
Transcribe →Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?
Apr 900:39:24Tap to summarizeIs avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’re talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they’re a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club.Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.
Transcribe →Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
Apr 200:36:33Tap to summarizeIs quiet something to treasure? Yumi Nagashima believes in the sanctity of silence, but Charlie Demers is ready to make some noise against that notion. Then, we’re deciding if a smoothie is meal-worthy. Katie-Ellen Humphries is prepared to do some smooth-talking, but Gavin Clarkson refuses to blend.Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.
Transcribe →Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise?
Mar 2600:35:38Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re in London, Ontario, aka “The Forest City” and we’re asking if trees are overrated. Dave Hemstad says yes, it’s time to fir-get our forest friends, but Jon Steinberg believes he’s barking up the wrong tree. Then, we talk about the pros and cons of praise. Kate Davis disapproves of excess approval but Faris Hytiaa is ready to rave about recognition.Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Jon Steinberg, Kate Davis, and Faris Hytiaa.
Transcribe →Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?
Mar 1900:39:59Tap to summarizeEveryone likes a massage, right? Emily Woods argues that we all knead one, but Ivan Decker says, “Can’t touch this!” Then, trouble bubbles up when we debate the best way to wash your dishes. Ryan Williams is Team Dishwasher and Sean Devlin is Team Hand Wash - which side are you on?Featuring: Emily Woods, Ivan Decker, Ryan Williams, and Sean Devlin.
Transcribe →Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?
Mar 1200:38:15Tap to summarizeIs wearing denim a dream? Stacey McGunnigle is jazzed about jeans, but Myles Anderson says these pants just make him blue. Then, is food delivery a breeze these days? Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson deliver the goods on ordering eats.Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.
Transcribe →Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
Mar 500:35:13Tap to summarizeAre social media influencers trustworthy authorities? Elvira Kurt argues yes, and she’s prepared to influence us but Andrew Johnston downvotes that idea. Next, we’re debating the switch to electric vehicles. Jacob Samuel’s on board but Julie Kim believes we Musk not do it!Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Andrew Johnston, Jacob Samuel, and Julie Kim.
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