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Past Episodes: October 2009 Archives

Wed Nov 4 - Barbie & Respect 4.02

The Barbie doll is 50 years old but has this curvaceous toy been good for girls? This week, funny gal Debra DiGiovanni dresses up her argument in a stylish mix of facts and funny as she tries to convince Elvira Kurt that Barbie, though made of plastic, is fantastic. Next up on our double bill of oratorical delights, well-aged musical comedy duo The Williamson Playboys (Paul Bates and Doug Morency) are out to prove to cheesy young rapper White Cheddah (Sam Easton) that today's youth should show a little more respect. Take a cue from self-respecting comedy fans across the country and tune in to The Debaters Wednesday at 11:30 am on CBC Radio One.

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Sat Oct 31 Halloween & Aliens

It's time again for scary characters and devilish pranks – no not the House of Commons – it's Halloween. But is this so-called holiday just an excuse for bad nutrition and even worse behaviour? This week, West Coast comedienne Erica Sigurdson tries to convince Jon Dore (The Jon Dore Television Show) that Halloween should be banned. Next up, conspiracy theorist J.P. Mass has the frightening task of convincing pragmatic funnyman Irwin Barker that aliens have walked among us. The truth is out there... and it's hilarious. The Debaters airs Saturday at 1:00 pm on Radio One.

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Wed Oct 28 - Swine Flu & Making it in the USA 4.01

Is H1N1 really worth all this hysteria? American funnyman Alonzo Bodden (winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing") does his best to prove to Montreal immunology major Scott Faulconbridge that swine flu is nothing but hog wash. Next up on our highly contagious mix of fact and funny, Canadian comedy star Debra DiGiovanni tries to convince incredulous New Yorker Judy Gold that you haven't made it 'till you've made it in the USA. Yes, we've got Americans versus Canadians this week on The Debaters. Tell your friends on both sides of the border to tune in and help our infectious brand of comedy "go viral." Airs Wednesday at 11:30 am on CBC Radio One.

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