An unhinged comedy debate show where Houston comedians tackle chaotic, high-stakes topics in a low-filter battle, with the winner decided by audience vote.
Master Debaters is back at The Secret Group on Wednesday, October 7, with Blythe Payne and Quinn Doran hosting. It's an unhinged comedy debate show where Houston comedians take on chaotic, high-stakes topics in a low-filter battle, and the winner is decided by audience vote. If you've never seen it, the whole thing is built around that: two comedians arguing over something ridiculous, and you getting to decide who actually won.
Blythe Payne produces and hosts the night, and she's joined each week by a guest host—this time around, that's Quinn Doran. The room is rounded out by special guests coming in from Austin, so you'll get a mix of local Houston faces and some visitors from across the state. It's a rotating cast, which keeps the energy from getting too predictable.
The show runs at The Secret Group, which is described as Houston's premier bar and performance venue in the East End. It's located at 2101 Polk St in EaDo, so it's easy enough to get to if you're already hanging around that part of town. The debate format means you're not just watching—you're the one deciding who takes the win, so it's more of a participatory night than a standard stand-up set.
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Master Debaters kicks off at 10 PM on Wednesday, October 7, at The Secret Group in the East End. Keep in mind that the lineup for this specific edition hasn't been fully confirmed yet, so it's worth checking back closer to the date if you're looking for a full list of who will be stepping up to the podium.
