The Debaters

This week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for shopping carts, but Jan Caruana brings a well-handled rebuttal in favour of baskets. Next, does nothing beat an invitation to the cottage? Laurie Elliott has her bags packed, but Tamara Shevon is ready to leave cottage life behind.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

On this week’s new episode, London’s calling, when we pit London, Ontario against London, England. Ron Sparks says Canada's London is a city after his own heart, but Arthur Simeon believes the British version is better. Then, we’re deciding if Facebook Marketplace is the best place to buy and sell. Graham Chittenden gives this platform a five-star rating, but Kaitlin Shuvera refuses to use Meta’s marketplace.

Featuring: Ron Sparks, Arthur Simeon, Graham Chittenden, and Kaitlin Shuvera.

This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re pitting parental holidays against each other. Dave Hemstad says Mother’s Day is the mother of all holidays, but Elvira Kurt believes Father’s Day is far superior. Next, we’re seeing if a coach is a make or break mentor. Emmanuel Lomuro claims coaches can change lives, but Patrick Dussault is tired of these trainers.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!

More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xTD

In this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of table service but Wassim El-Mounzer is ready to make us believe in buffets. Then, does Toronto offer the best quality of life? Juno award-winner Adam Christie says yes, his city CN Towers above the rest, but Clare Belford thinks the “T-Dot” has lost the plot.

Featuring: Simon Rakoff, Wassim El-Mounzer, Adam Christie, and Clare Belford.