The Debaterswith Steve Patterson

Derek Seguin and David Pryde have a dust-off over vacuums and brooms. And Elvira Kurt tells Tim Steeves why it’s time to wave goodbye to the handshake… forever!

It’s Derek Seguin and David Pryde taking the floor in this all-duster filibuster!

Has the time come to permanently retire the handshake?

Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show’s Caroyln Taylor ring each other’s wedding bells when they compare the maid of honour to the best man. Then, Jon Steinberg and Laurie Elliott get down and dirty on the subject of basements.

Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show’s Carolyn Taylor try to follow the rules of engagement when they compare a wedding’s maid of honour to the best man.

Jon Steinberg and Laurie Elliott build a strong foundation of arguments on basements.

In this loveable episode from Season 12, real-life comedy couple Mayce Galoni and Sophie Buddle crack the whip over whether or not a relationship needs a boss. Then, Erica Sigurdson and Dan Quinn make a splash when they debate whales in captivity. (Originally aired Feb. 2018)

Mayce Galoni and Sophie Buddle are putting their relationship status to the test when they debate whether or not couples get along better when one person is the boss. (Originally aired Feb. 2018)

Erica Sigurdson and Dan Quinn aren’t blubbering when they orca-strate a great debate on the topic of whales being kept in tanks. (Originally aired Feb. 2018)

Graham Clark and Erica Sigurdson refuse to blow it when they take on whistling. Then, Gavin Clarkson and Sean Lecomber hypothesize over whether or not we should listen to scientists.

Graham Clark and Erica Sigurdson suck everyone in as they debate if whistling is really as enjoyable as people make it seem!

Whereas they are experts and you are not, be it resolved: listen to scientists! Gavin Clarkson and Sean Lecomber petri-dish it out in this reactive debate!

Deborah Kimmett and Ivan Decker use their dried wit to debate raisins. Then, Katie-Ellen Humphries and Levi McCachen are Sleepless in Seattle on the subject of romantic comedies.

Deborah Kimmett and Ivan Decker Trail Mix it up over whether or not raisins are delicious or disgusting.

Katie-Ellen Humphries and Levi McCachen are in North Vancouver choosing to Say Anything when they discuss the value of rom-coms!

Darcy Michael and Charles Haycock fight for their audience’s stamp of approval in their debate on hobbies. Then, Sterling Scott and Brittany Lyseng get to the pore of the issue when they tackle skincare.

Darcy Michael and Charles Haycock weave their arguments together beautifully as they question the benefits to hobbies.

Sterling Scott and Brittany Lyseng try not to cross the worry line when they discuss if a skincare routine is really worth it.

Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ryan Williams get to the core of their debate on home workouts. Then, Jenny Hamilton and Peter Brown take the stage when they tackle community theatre.

Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ryan Williams bench-press each other on the benefits to working out at home.

Jenny Hamilton and Peter Brown make a grand entrance when they debate community theatre.

It's time to lace up for a fan favourite episode from Season 11! First, Jon Steinberg and Ron Sparks question if every Canadian should skate. Then, Ron Josol and Steph Tolev get dirty discussing the controversial five-second rule.