The Debaters Creators & Guests

Steve Patterson is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television and radio host, and television producer known for his satire and observational comedy.

Nikki Payne (also credited as Nikkie Payne), is a Canadian comedian and actress, from Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Born with a cleft palate, she is well known for incorporating her lisp into her comedy act. She has won three Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Stand-up Newcomer and Best Female Stand-up in 2003, 2005 & 2008.

Derek Seguin is a stand-up comedian.

Canadian comedian born in Ottawa, Ontario.

Charles Demers, sometimes credited as Charlie Demers, is a Canadian writer, comedian, and political activist. He has also published four books: two novels and two collections of essays.

Ron Sparks is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer and producer. He was born in Chatham-Kent, Ontario and lives in Toronto, Ontario. He is best known as an alternative comedian and frequent guest on CBC Radio's The Debaters, and on TV as a regular and favourite juror on MuchMusic's highest-rated show, Video on Trial, also starring as The Judge in the Stars on Trial Christmas special and various other VOT spin-offs.

Erica Sigurdson is a Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and haberdasher.

Graham Clark is a co-host and writer of City TV’s The CityNews List.