The Debaters

This week, we’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles. Jon Steinberg says candles light up his life, but Jan Caruana is ready to snuff out her opponent’s argument. Then, is Tom Cruise really the Top Gun? Adam Cawley agrees and he’s got the need for speed, but David Pryde says supporting this star is Risky Business.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Dec. 18, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone. Syd Bosel believes this meeting matters, but Abdul Aziz says it’s all relative. Then, does Victoria, BC have the cool factor? Ivan Decker gives this coastal city cool points, but Katie-Ellen Humphries says her hometown is more ho-hum.

Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 2, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Last year, to kick off The Debaters’ 20th season, we asked: Is 20 years a long time? Derek Seguin says two decades is long, but Lara Rae believes they pass in the blink of an eye. Then, what’s in a name? Ola Dada claims there should always be significance behind a name, but Wes Borg is ready to tear down meaningful titles.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 4, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces. Lisa Baker is ready to let ‘er rip when she argues for Velcro, but Sean Cullen is prepared to declare his love for laces. Then, are dress codes at work important? Chad Anderson says yes, and he’s all business but Brittany Lyseng defends dressing down for the job.

Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 25, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Kelly Taylor says pool is the preferable pub game, but Clare Belford hits the mark when she supports darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up. Meg MacKay is ready to go to Charlotte-town when she defends her PEI upbringing, but Patrick Ledwell believes there’s better places to make your start.

Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Nov. 20, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!