Episodes

  • 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?
    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?
    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
  • Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?
    Feb 26 2026

    The CBC has some great fans, but are they the greatest ever? Charlie Demers thinks yes, and Abdul Aziz says no way. If you’re a CanCon connoisseur, this one’s for you! Next, we tackle coffee dates. Are they the best kind of date? Faris Hytiaa thinks they'll perk you up but Shirley Gnome believes they're actually unromantic.


    Featuring: Charlie Demers, Abdul Aziz, Faris Hytiaa, and Shirley Gnome

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    39 mins
  • Weekend laughs from Because News
    Feb 21 2026

    Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Every week, host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.


    This week’s guests include Brandon Ash Mohammed, Leslie Seiler, and Emma Hunter. They’re talking about why health-conscious men are eating boy kibble, if Canadian curlers are the real villains at the Olympics, if ‘Janice’ is our best chance at negotiating with the US, and dive into the new awkward controversy that is shocking the ski jumping world.


    Find and follow to Because News wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/BNxTD

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    34 mins
  • Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?
    Feb 19 2026

    We’ve got a debate on tourists that’s fanny-packed with jokes, then, it’s a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to others.


    Featuring: Myles Anderson, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Syd Bosel.

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    37 mins
  • Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?
    Feb 12 2026

    We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a laugh this Valentine’s Day weekend, don’t miss this one. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this episode is from our vaults!


    Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Ivan Decker, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Levi McCachen.


    (Originally recorded in February 2020)

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    28 mins
  • Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?
    Feb 5 2026

    When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending?


    Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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    38 mins