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The Debaters Live

With Steve Patterson

WEB The Debaters Live June 2023
The Debaters LIVE
The Debaters LIVE & Streaming
The
WEB The Debaters Live June 2023
The Debaters LIVE
The Debaters LIVE & Streaming

Be it resolved that The Debaters Live comedy show is an entertaining and stimulating way to liven up any event. Award-winning comedian and hilarious host Steve Patterson and two stand-up comics are ready to entertain with an exhilarating exchange of “facts and funny”, tailored to suit your industry or event. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz, and part comedy competition, with your audience picking the show’s winner.

But that’s not all. The Debaters Live gets the fun rolling with a segment of clean, smart stand-up from Steve, and each of his two fellow comics.

The Debaters Live features some of the popular format heard on The Debaters radio program, a program created and produced by Richard Side, which has been entertaining its large and loyal audience on CBC Radio One for over 12 years.

With over 750 topics debated so far, The Debaters Live team has the skill and experience to find the perfect topic for your event: one that’s guaranteed to deliver the laughs and get all of your audience talking.

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

  • Show Format

    The Debaters Live! is a total of 60-70 minutes. 30 minutes of stand-up (10 from each comedian) a hard-hitting 35 minute debate.

    STAND-UP PORTION OF THE EVENING (30 minutes)

    The live audience will be warmed up and entertained by both debaters as well as veteran International headliner Steve Patterson.

    Steve Patterson – welcomes the audience, introduces the evening and performs set (10-12 minutes)

    Second Comic – keeps the ball rolling with a 7-10 minute set

    Third Comic– closes the first part of the show with a 7-10 minute set

     

    DEBATE PORTION OF THE EVENING (30 minutes)

    Two stand-up comedians are given a topical matter to debate, previously decided upon through the collaboration of the client and producer. One debater serves as advocate: the other takes the contrary view.

    Off stage microphone – announcer intro of “The Debaters” live with the theme music of our show playing (from a CD or ipod).

    Introduction – Steve Patterson, positioned between the two podiums, introduces the debate resolution, complete with insider references.

     

    There are five rounds to each debate:

    Opening Rants – Each debater delivers a fully scripted, joke-filled rant “for” or “against” the resolution.

    The Bare Knuckle Round – Here debaters attack each other’s argument and defend their own in a verbal free-for-all.

    The Firing Line Round – The host quizzes the debaters on their knowledge of the subject, where the debaters can either provide the correct or the most amusing answer.

    The Last Laugh – The debaters each given a time for a closing summation, a final joke-filled scripted rant to sum up their side of the argument.

    Conclusion – The host asks the audience to vote by applause for whom they thought delivered the best combination of facts and funny.

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Client reviews

  • Unifor

    The Debaters Live capped off our conference on new technology, automation and the future of work with a wonderful performance – bringing laughter and levity (not to mention some clever commentary!) to what is usually a pretty heavy topic. The performance was well received by our Unifor crew!

  • Executive Director, JFSC

    Many people are still raving about our evening with The Debaters Live. The biggest complaints that I had were from people with sore cheeks and stomachs from laughing so hard. Steve, Kate and David were fabulous, their humor was current and relevant and…they really know how to entertain.  The time flew by.  The Debaters Live are Awesome!

  • Chief Content Curator, Dx3 Canada, President, The Tite Group

    I wanted to kick off Dx3 Canada in a unique and interesting way. Luckily, I called The Debaters.

    Sure, it was funny. Hilarious even. But more importantly, the content and debate were completely relevant and targeted to the specific industry gathered. They were thorough in preparation, flawless in execution, and very funny in delivery. I’ve been to (and spoken at) a lot of conferences. Hands down, this was the best kick off I’d seen. I’d book them again in a heartbeat.

  • CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario

    The Debaters Live was the perfect “cherry on top” for our event. The comedians were hand-picked to fit our conference theme, the show was expertly planned, and the humour appealed to everyone in our audience. Canadian comedy that is world-class!

  • Director of Communications and Program Development, Tree Canada

    The show was off the hook.  Raving feedback is still coming in from the Gala.  The bar has been raised again.

    The entire Tree Canada team we would like to send you all our heartfelt thanks.  The conference was the best one ever.

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