The Debaters are coming to Victoria March 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Join us for an evening of comedy at the McPherson Playhouse. We will record 3 shows. That's 6 debates, 12 comedians plus your host, award winning funny man Steve Patterson.

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There's an old saying: Trust your gut. Rebecca Kohler and Graham Chittenden debate whether that's such a good idea.
Then Ali Hassan and Alan Park get in a dog fight over Canada's need for Jet Fighters.

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From the Nation's Capital comedians Glen Foster and Charlie Demers debate taxes. Are they a joy and a privilege to pay? Also on the show it's Mike Wilmot versus Kate Davis in a debate about relationships. Is mystery in a relationship a good thing? Don't miss the Debaters this Wednesday at 11:30 am on CBC Radio One.

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Is love at first sight possible? Erica Sigurdson and Julie Kim let loose with the facts on funny on this topic. And then Charlie Demers and Gary Jones play around with some words in a debate about puns.

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Is dancing an essential skill for men? Ward Anderson sure thinks so, but David Pryde tries to convince the audience that not all men should dance. Also on the show today, Dark versus Milk Chocolate. Arthur Simeon champions the dark variety whereas Nile Seguin gives up the love for milk chocolate.

Entire Show Available for Purchase at: Look for Episode 7.13

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Is ignorance really bliss?
Dave Hemstad and DeAnne Smith duke it out over that old adage. Then Darrin Rose and Darren Frost take on the question, did civilization peak in the 80s? 

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Should the rodeo be banned? That's the question put to comedians Graham Clark and Neil Grahn in front of a Calgary audience. Also on the show Lori Gibbs and Brian Stollery argue whether parents should just leave their kids at home already !@#$# Tune in for all the laughs and logic Wednesday at 11:30 on CBC Radio One.

Entire Show Available for Purchase at: .  To purchase this episode look for episode 6.24. 

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Should Alberta only have one NHL team? Francophone favourite Derek Seguin sure thinks so, whereas Alberta boy Paul Myrehaug defends having two franchises. Also on the show today... The All Inclusive Vacation. Is it the best way to unwind? Funny lady Erica Sigurdson takes on Trent McClellan Saturday at 1:00 pm on CBC Radio One.



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Are diamonds anybody's best friend? Jen Grant and Fraser Young take on this age old debate. The, speaking of all things old. Museums...are there too many of them? In this age of technology, comedian Derek Seguin says they're obsolete. But history loving, intellectual John Wing tries to convince us that museums are fantastic. And your host Steve Patterson moderates the mayhem. The show starts at 11:30 am on Wednesday.

Entire show available for purchase at: .  To purchase this episode look for episode 6.26. 

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Dave Merheje and Evany Rosen make jokes about the portrayal of women in hip hop music and then Jon Steinberg and Terry McGurrin get philosophical about boredom.

Entire Episode Available for Purchase at: .  To purchase this episode look for episode 7.16. 

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