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The Debaters

The Debaters

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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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Episodes
  • Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?

    Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?
    Mar 19 2026

    Everyone 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.
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    40 mins
  • Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?

    Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?
    Jun 5 2025

    Is 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.
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    38 mins
  • Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?

    Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
    Mar 5 2026

    Are 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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    35 mins
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I've listened to this comedy show since before podcasts became the popular form of consumption. The radio show version has been on air since at least 2006. Great fun, perhaps a debate topic could be Podcast vs Radio, which is best?

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