List of Debaters radio episodes
Season 9 (2014-2015) (33 episodes)

List of Debaters radio episodes

Section Title: Season 9 (2014-2015) (33 episodes)
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No. in season	No. in series	Title	Debaters	Original air date	Production code

1	262	"Postal Service & Pitching Woo"	Graham Clark vs. Charlie Demers (Postal Service) & Ivan Decker vs. Kathleen McGee (Pitching Woo)	September 6, 2014	901

Should Canada Post continue door to door mail delivery? Funny men Graham Clark and Charlie Demers respectfully disagree.

2	263	"Cutting CBC & Separate Beds"	Glenn Foster vs. Pat McKenna (Cutting CBC) & Rob Pue vs. Kristeen von Hagen (Separate Beds)	September 13, 2014	902

The very brave Glenn Foster argues in favour of cutting the CBC, while beloved CBC actor Pat McKenna comes to the Mother Corps' defense.

3	264	"Fishing & Motorcycles"	Trent McClellan vs. Howie Miller (Fishing) & Ivan Decker vs. Herb Dixon (Motorcycles)	September 20, 2014	903

Is fishing a waste of time? Trent McClellan thinks so but Howie Miller tries to lure him over to his side.

4	265	"House vs. Condo & Food Trucks"	Peter Anthony vs. Faulconbridge (House vs. Condo) & Ron Sparks vs. James Cunningham (Food Trucks)	September 27, 2014	904

Peter Anthony prefers the condo whereas Scott Faulconbridge loves his house. Then Ron Sparks paints a vivid picture as he and James Cunningham debate the merits of food trucks.

5	266	"Zombies vs. Aliens & Proms"	Jon Steinberg vs. Mike Wilmot (Zombies vs. Aliens) & Dave Hemstad vs. Deb Kimmett (Proms)	October 11, 2014	905

Which would be the worse invasion - zombies or aliens? Jon Steinberg and Mike Wilmot shine in this hilarious debate.

6	267	"Don't Worry be Happy & B&Bs"	Derek Seguin vs. Charlie Demers (Don't Worry be Happy) & Lori Gibbs vs. Tim Nutt (B&Bs)	October 18, 2014	906

"Don't Worry be Happy" is Derek Seguin's mantra, but Charlie Demers thinks the sentiment is troublesome. And Bed and Breakfasts are some people's idea of a great place to stay (people like Lori Gibbs) but they are Tim Nutt's idea of torture.

7	268	"B.C. Ferry vs. Bridge & Is Canada More Like the U.S. or U.K.?"	Ivan Decker vs. Todd Butler (Ferry vs. Bridge) & Dana Alexander vs. Charlie Demers (US vs. UK)	October 25, 2014	907

Should there be a bridge between Vancouver Island and the mainland of BC? Ivan Decker thinks so while proud islander Todd Butler is buoyed by ferry service.

8	269	"Gardening & Syrup vs. Oil"	Sean Lecomber vs. Laurie Gibbs (Gardening) & Derek Seguin vs. Graham Clark (Oil vs. Syrup)	November 8, 2014	908

Whereas flowers and veggies are readily available be it resolved that gardening is a waste of time. Sean Lecomber digs this resolution but Lori Gibbs nurtures the other side.

9	270	"Winning vs. Losing & Selfies"	Erica Sigurdson vs. Derek Seguin (Winning vs. Losing) & Bruce Clark vs. Peter Oldring (Selfies)	November 15, 2014	909

When it comes to competition, is it really all that important to win? Erica Sigurdson sure thinks so but Derek Seguin figures losing is okay too.

10	271	"Justin Bieber & Scientists"	Gavin Stephens vs. Rebecca Kohler (Justin Bieber) & Ron Sparks vs. Pete Zedlacher (Scientists)	November 22, 2014	910

Is it time to give poor Justin Bieber a break? Gavin Stephens says we should forgive and forget, but Rebecca Kohler wants to hold him to account.

11	272	"Dragons vs. Unicorns & Neighbours"	DeAnne Smith vs. Mark Forward (Dragons vs. Unicorns) & Scott Faulconbridge vs. Patrick Ledwell (Neighbours)	December 6, 2014	911

Which is the better mythical creature, unicorns or dragons? DeAnne Smith champions the dragon, while Mark Forward sings the praises of the unicorn.

12	273	"Legos & Re-Gifting"	Ivan Decker vs. Howie Miller (Legos) & Erica Sigurdson vs. Julie Kim (Re-Gifting)	December 20, 2014	912

Is Lego the best toy of all time? Ivan Decker thinks so but Howie Miller will try to block that argument.

13	274	"Limericks vs. Haikus & Practical Jokes"	Evany Rosen vs. David Pryde (Limerick vs. Haiku) & Darryl Orr vs. Mark Little (Practical Jokes)	January 17, 2015	913

Evany Rosen and David Pryde debate which is better, the limerick or the haiku. Then Darryl Orr and Mark Little debate the merits of practical jokes.

14	275	"The Beatles are Overrated & Marriage is Bad"	Nathan Macintosh vs. Dean Jenkinson (The Beatles) & Dave Hemstad vs. Kate Davis (Marriage is Bad)	January 24, 2015	914

Nathan Macintosh thinks The Beatles are over-rated but Dean Jenkinson argues they are not. Then Dave Hemstad talks about why marriage is bad and Kate Davis tries to convince him he's wrong.

15	276	"Wayne Gretzky & Bearded Men"	Trent McClellan vs. Paul Myrehaug (Wayne Gretzky) & Graham Clark vs. Sean Lecomber (Bearded Men)	January 31, 2014	915

Is Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time? Trent McClellan has the un-enviable task of dissing the Great One in Oiler-town, while Paul Myrehaug defends Brantford's best boy.

16	277	"Work Sucks & Shouting"	Ali Hassan vs. Jon Steinberg (Work Sucks) & Nikki Payne vs. Simon Rakoff (Shouting)	February 7, 2015	916

Ali Hassan and Jon Steinberg debate whether Work Sucks. Then Nikki Payne and Simon Rakoff go head to head in a debate about shouting.

17	278	"Salt vs. Sugar & Curly Hair"	Ryan Belleville vs. Sean Cullen (Salt vs. Sugar) & Nile Seguin vs. Aisha Alfa (Curly Hair)	February 21, 2015	917

Ryan Belleville and Sean Cullen debate salt versus sugar. Then Nile Seguin and Aisha Alfa go head to head in a debate about the merits of having curly hair.

18	279	"Toddlers vs. Teens & Calgary as Capital"	John Wing vs. Kelly Taylor (Toddlers vs. Teens) & Peter Brown vs. Al Rae (Calgary as Capital)	February 28, 2015	918

Is it harder to raise toddlers or teens? Funny fathers John Wing and Kelly Taylor share some hilarious stories and jokes about being dads.

19	280	"Old Action Stars & The Best Audience Ever"	Jen Grant vs. Don Kelly (Old Action Stars) & Mike Wilmot vs. Terry McGurrin (Best Audience Ever)	March 7, 2015	919

Is it time for aging movie action stars to hang up their hats? Jen Grant they should be terminated while Don Kelly says they make his day.

20	281	"Bacon Obsession & Can Men be Feminists?"	David Acer vs. Dave Hemstad (Bacon Obsession) & Derek Seguin vs. DeAnne Smith (Male Feminists)	March 14, 2015	920

Are we too obsessed with bacon? David Acer thinks so but Dave Hemstad thinks it's impossible to love bacon too much.

21	282	"Are Grandparents a Bad Influence? & Oversharing"	Patrick Ledwell vs. David Pryde (Grandparents) & Evany Rosen vs. Christina Walkinshaw (Oversharing)	March 21, 2015	921

Are grandparents a bad influence? Patrick Ledwell thinks so but David Pryde disagrees.

22	283	"English Speakers in Montreal & Pet Fish"	Rebecca Kohler vs. Derek Seguin (English Speakers) & Jon Steinberg vs. Joey Elias (Pet Fish)	April 4, 2015	922

Is Montreal a good place for English speakers? Rebecca Kohler says, "non." But Derek Seguin insists, "mais oui." Then Jon Steinberg and Joey Elias debate whether fish can be pets.

23	284	"16 Year Old Voters & Cat Videos"	Graham Chittenden vs. Chris Locke (16 Year Olds) & Mike Paterson vs. Aisha Alfa (Cat Videos)	April 18, 2015	923

Should 16 year olds get to vote? Graham Chittenden thinks so but Chris Locke figures it would be a disaster.

24	285	"Famous Parents & Drones"	Ron Sparks vs. Graham Chittenden (Famous Parents) & Alan Park vs. Pat Thornton (Drones)	April 25, 2015	924

Ron Sparks and Graham Chittenden debate whether the children of famous people have it made. Then Alan Park and Pat Thornton debate whether drones are evil.

25	286	"Driverless Cars & Vancouver Men"	Ivan Decker vs. Sean Lecomber (Driverless Cars) & Julie Kim vs. Graham Clark (Vancouver Men)	May 2, 2015	925

Are self driving cars the wave of the future? Ivan Decker thinks so, while Sean Lecomber steers clear of the idea.

26	287	"Comic Books are for Kids & Body Hair"	Kyle Bottom vs. Paul Bae (Comic Books are for Kids) & Toby Hargrave vs. Darcy Michael (Body Hair)	May 9, 2015	926

Kyle Bottom and Paul Bae debate whether comic books are strictly for kids. Then Toby Hargrave and Darcy Michael argue about the merits of body hair.

27	288	"Protests & Tarzan vs. King Kong"	Charlie Demers vs. Erica Sigurdson (Protests) & Jackie Kashian vs. Trent McClellan (King Kong)	May 16, 2015	927

Vancouver comedians Charlie Demers and Erica Sigurdson argue whether protests ever accomplish anything. Then Jackie Kashian and Trent McClellan debate King Kong vs Tarzan - who is the real king of the apes?

28	289	"Watching Golf & Pigeons vs. Crows"	Erica Sigurdson vs. John Wing (Watching Golf) & Ivan Decker vs. Pete Johansson (Pigeons vs. Crows)	May 23, 2015	928

Is watching golf a waste of time? Erica Sigurdson thinks so but John Wing waxes poetic about the game.

29	290	"Ads on CBC Radio One & Air Travel"	Charlie Demers vs. Al Rae (Ads on CBC Radio) & Danish Anwar vs. Rebecca Kohler (Air Travel)	June 6, 2015	929

Is it time to include ads on CBC Radio One? Charlie Demers says, "Never!" Al Rae thinks it might be time.

30	291	"Kids Clothing & Bingo"	Wes Borg vs. Derek Seguin (Kids Clothing) & Paul Rabliaskas vs. Bruce Clark (Bingo)	June 13, 2015	930

When it comes to kids and clothes, should we let them wear whatever they want? Free-range dad Wes Borg thinks so, but father of three Derek Seguin would never let his kids loose in his closet.

31	292	"Helping Friends Move & Couples Dressed Alike"	D.J. Demers vs. Tim Nutt (Moving) & Chanty Marostica and Amber Daniels vs. Darcy Michael (Couples Dressed Alike)	June 27, 2015	931

Do friends help friends move? DJ Demers thinks so but Tim Nutt thinks no true friend ever asks him to help on moving day.

32	293	"Bugs vs. Bears & Canoes"	Peter Wildman vs. Pete Zedlacher (Bugs vs. Bears) & Derek Seguin vs. Don Kelly (Canoes)	July 4, 2015	932

Peter Wildman and Pete Zedlacher debate which is the worse outdoor menace: bugs or bears? Then Derek Seguin and Don Kelly debate whether the canoe is the best boat of all time.

33	294	"Roadside Attractions & -40 vs. +40 Celsius"	Howie Miller vs. Sean Lecomber (Roadside Attractions) & Kelly Taylor vs. Dean Jenkinson (-40 vs. +40)	July 11, 2015	933

Should every town have a roadside attraction like Moose Jaw's moose? Howie Miller thinks so but Sean Lecomber begs to differ.

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At the close of season nine, a total of 294 episodes had aired.

final_sentence: At the close of season nine, a total of 294 episodes had aired.