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Bad Technical Advice Producer

Once a tech, always a tech! Andrew started with the "tech club" in school and built a career that has spanned live theatre, television, and information technology. He's always been much more comfortable behind the camera (or microphone) instead of in front of one but occasionally will stick. his neck out and join in to provide some Really Bad Advice.

Nov. 17, 2024

Starting A Podcast

Someone asked us recently if they should start a podcast? We're really not sure why they thought we would have a clue.. but we put the question out to our really bad experts anyway.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Paul Haywood
Nov. 10, 2024

Boring Funerals

Have you ever been to a funeral? How did it make you feel? Well, one of our listeners says their tired of going to boring funerals, and want to make hers more interesting. Our experts might be really bad, but they're certain…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Laurie
Nov. 3, 2024

Sloppy Eaters

A listener writes in to ask "My friend is the most disgusting eater, making loud chewing noises, breathing hard and it kills my appetite to watch them. How do I tell them?" and our really bad and only slightly disgusting exp…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Paul Haywood
Oct. 27, 2024

First Day on the Job

Your first day on the job can be a really scary experience. If only there was some experienced experts to offer you some really bad advice on how to handle it. Well, we happen to know the right people!
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Laurie , Dean
Oct. 20, 2024

My Inheritance

A poor listener writes in to ask "How do I convince my parents to give me my inheritance before they die?" and our Really Bad Experts will do their best to help out - before they die!
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Paul Haywood
Oct. 13, 2024

Electric Cars

There are so many different views out there right now - how do you know who would give you the best advice about buying an electric car? Of course, our really bad electric car experts are charged up to give you their thought…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Laurie
Oct. 6, 2024

Dr Internet

A listener has been looking for health and medical advice on the internet, and now they've come to us for advice on the advice that the internet has already given them?
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Paul Haywood
Sept. 29, 2024

Original Gift Ideas

A special someone wants to get a very special gift for another special someone - but what's the right gift? Our very special Really Bad Advice Gifters come to the rescue with their special thoughts.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Laurie
Sept. 22, 2024

A New Partner

Got a new girlfriend or boyfriend? Ever wondered how long you need to wait to immortalize them in family photos? Well.. Someone has wondered, and our Really Bad Experts have some ideas to share.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Laurie
Sept. 15, 2024

Online Marketplace

Don't worry - we're not trying to sell you anything. Well, apart from selling you some Really Bad Advice! This week, a listener asks us if buying things on Facebook Marketplace is safe or not. We're not sure, but we'll give …
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Laurie , Darren
Sept. 8, 2024

Investment Advice

There are so many different podcasts out there right now offering financial advice - which one do you choose? Well - ours of course! We guarantee to give you some Really Bad Investment Advice this week if you give us a littl…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Laurie
Sept. 1, 2024

Follow The Leader

If you've ever felt tired of your political leaders, and thought - "That's it… I'm moving somewhere else." then this episode was meant for you! We asked our experts for their thoughts on alternative places to live, but unfor…
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Tim Nutt
Aug. 25, 2024

Dude, Where's My Kidney?

Have you ever thought about organ donation? Would you be willing to donate your organs if you don't need them anymore? Our experts weigh in on the ethical issues, the reasons why you might want to, and some interesting optio…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Myles Morrison
Aug. 18, 2024

The Best Influencer

There are just so many celebrity influencers out there these days, it's hard to choose the best one to follow for life advice. Our experts can help you there.. They will happily tell you the best ones to follow, and the best…
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Tim Nutt
Aug. 11, 2024

Long Haul

One of our listeners is planning a big trip, but is worried about the long flight. Our Really Bad Experts offer their ideas on how best to make the time fly by.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Dean , Myles Morrison
Aug. 4, 2024

Twin Beds

Our really bad experts dig into their marital advice bag today, as a listener writes and asks - "Is it OK to tell my partner that we should have separate beds for sleeping?"
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Tim Nutt
July 28, 2024

Family Politics

Isn't it nice to have your family over for dinner? We like that too! But what happens when someone wants to bring up their very different political views? What's the best way to handle that situation, and bring peace to the …
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Dean , Myles
July 21, 2024

World Records

This week, a listener writes: "I want to become famous by breaking a Guiness World Record. What would you suggest I do". Our experts come up with some unique suggestions.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Tim Nutt
July 14, 2024

Religious Exemption

A listener has a the excellent idea: "I want to start a religion to avoid paying taxes! But where do I begin?" You know our experts are really bad when it comes to paying their taxes, so that makes them the perfect people to…
Guests: Andrew , Dean , Ari , Myles Morrison
July 7, 2024

Downsizing

How much stuff do you have? Do you love or hate your stuff? A listener asks: "I must move on , and cant decide what I need to keep, and what to get rid of". Our experts offer their advice on what the right amount of stuff to…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
June 30, 2024

Never A Good Time

How do you come to a decision about the right time to put your pet down? Well our Really Bad Experts never say no to a question, and they weigh into this sensitive issue without any due care or attention.
Guests: Andrew , Darren , Shannon , Ari
June 23, 2024

Strange Ancestry

This episode our experts are digging deep to find their roots. We get to hear their really bad advice about these home DNA tests, how accurate they are, and what you can expect to discover by unearthing your ancestors.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
June 16, 2024

What's This Rash?

We get strange ideas for bad advice and this week is really bad, as our experts show off their lack of medical expertise and begin to offer really bad advice for treating skin conditions.
Guests: Darren , Shannon , Ari , Andrew
June 9, 2024

Old Babysitters

It was a very confusing listener question. "How old is too old to hire a babysitter?" but, that didn't stop our Really Bad Experts from trying their best to provide as many answers as they could.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Matt Falk
June 2, 2024

Too Old To Drive

As we get older, the time comes when you should just not be driving anymore. What happens though, when your parents have past that point, and still insist on getting behind the wheel? It's a difficult conversation, and our e…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
May 26, 2024

Pay The Babysitter

What do babysitters get paid these days? How much should you pay a sitter? All very important questions for parents who just want an evening to themselves. Our experts provide their thoughts on what's right, and what's just …
Guests: Ari , Dean , Andrew , Matt Falk
May 19, 2024

The Same Old Jokes Again

A listener writes in to ask: "My father keeps telling the same jokes, again and again, when we go out. Is there any way to stop him? He's driving us crazy." Of course our really bad advice experts know a thing or two about t…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Darren
May 12, 2024

Get Lucky

Everyone likes to get lucky - don't they? But what if you've got really bad luck. Is there a way to get luckier? Is it something you can brush up on? Our experts provide their bad advice to a listener who just wants to impro…
Guests: Andrew , Dean , Ari , Matt Falk
May 5, 2024

Dentistiphobia

Who doesn't enjoy a nice afternoon out? Maybe a nice trip to the Dentist? In this episode, our advice givers offer their thoughts on how to get over your fear of dentists.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Darren
April 28, 2024

Tax Dodging

Did you file your taxes in time? Now's the time to start planning for next year, and a listner wants some advice on how they can pay less taxes. We've got the wrong people for that!
Guests: Dean , Ari , Andrew , Matt Falk
April 21, 2024

My Dreamy Friend

Have you ever had a friend show up in your dream? Was it uncomfortable or weird? Would you ever tell your friend you were dreaming about them? That's what our exports will sort out this week - what's the right thing to do?
Guests: Ari , Darren , Shannon , Andrew
April 14, 2024

All Grown Up

This week, our Really Bad Experts tackle the oh-so-common problem "How do I convince my parents that I’m not a failure even though I have two PHD's and still live in their basement?"
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
April 7, 2024

Adopt and Return

Someone actually wanted to know if there was a trial period, or what the returns policy was for adopted children. We didn't know, so we thought we'd better check with our Really Bad Experts.
March 31, 2024

Making Friends

Our technical producer Andrew is shy and awkward, and has trouble finding and making friends. But don't worry, our Really Bad Experts swoop in with lots of advice on how and where to meet new people.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Lee , Tim Nutt
March 24, 2024

Big Dogs Gotta Bark

What do meth labs and coffee shops have to do with a barking dog? Our Really Bad Experts try and answer the question "How do I tell my neighbor that their dog is barking too loud, and keeping me awake at night without starti…
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Darren , Shannon
March 17, 2024

Spousal Arguments

This week, our all-male cast of Really Bad Experts wade into marriage counsellor territory as they try to answer the question "How do I win an argument with my spouse?"
March 10, 2024

Cat a Scratchin

Do you have an out of control cat? Well, someone out there does! Our really Bad Experts are here to help you with some great ideas for keeping your cat from ruining the furniture.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Lee , Tim Nutt
March 3, 2024

How To Skip That Meeting

Aren't we all ready to chew off our own limbs to skip out of another endless Zoom meeting? Our Really Bad Experts have some really bad ideas about the best ways to escape!
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Darren
Feb. 25, 2024

The Zombie Apocalypse

We think Ari's been watching a little too much TV lately, but it brought up a great question for our Really Bad Experts: "How would you survive a zombie apocalypse, and save the world?"
Feb. 18, 2024

Taking a Sick Day

Don't we all want to get an extra day off work? Our experts dive right in on the question at the front of all our minds - "How do I fake a sick day at work without getting caught or fired"
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Lee , Tim Nutt
Feb. 11, 2024

Disordered

We overheard this question recently - "I don't have any kind of disorder like ADHD or Celiac, but all my friends have one. What can I do to try and fit in with them?" and we thought that it deserved some Really Bad Advice!
Guests: Andrew , Shannon , Darren , Ari
Feb. 4, 2024

Your Support is Showing

It's a very good question! A listener wants to know - "I changed my Facebook status to support a cause, but how long should I leave it up?" How about you? Is it timed? Is it when a better cause comes along? Our Really Bad Ex…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Laurie , Shannon
Jan. 28, 2024

Getting Over Your Ex

You know how our Really Bad Experts are really great at giving relationship advice? Well, this week, we're giving really bad breakup advice. We pose the question "How do I get over my ex, who cheated on me and broke my heart…
Jan. 21, 2024

Ways Out Of A Bad Date

Haven't we all been on a bad date before? Sitting there wishing you were anywhere else, trying to figure out "How do I get out of this?" Well, now that question is before our experts, and you'll soon have your answer.
Guests: Lee , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
Jan. 14, 2024

Inheritances

Who's been thinking about end-of-life preparation? Our experts have, and they're discussing the important questions about leaving inheritances on this weeks episode.
Guests: Ari , Shannon , Laurie , Andrew
Jan. 7, 2024

Traffic Tickets

They're certainly not lawyers, but that won't stop our Really Bad Experts from pulling on some robes and offering their bad advice about the best way to get out of paying for your traffic tickets.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Tim Nutt
Dec. 31, 2023

A Whole Year of Bad Advice

Our first whole calendar year of bad advice! (though we are actually on episoide 81) On this extended edition, Andrew and Ari talk about the origins story of The Really Bad Advice Podcast, reminisce over our excellent guests…
Guests: Andrew , Ari
Dec. 24, 2023

Schooling Kids

So many important and potentially life-altering decisions that parents need to make for their children's well-being. In this episode, we try to help parents with our really bad advice on public schooling vs home schooling.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Laurie
Dec. 17, 2023

Kids Smartphones

Our really bad experts dig into their parenting advice again - this time a listener asks "What is the right age to give my kids a smartphone?"
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Dean , Tim Nutt
Dec. 10, 2023

Office Christmas Party Etiquette

How important is it to bring a 'date' to the office christmas party - and should that 'date' be your spouse? Our really bad experts dig into the topic of office party etiquette, so you won't make a faux-pas this season.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Tim Nutt
Dec. 3, 2023

Cure For The Common Cold

Fall is turning into winter, and we're all coming down with something! This week, our really bad experts pull out some really bad medical advice with their cures for the common cold.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Laurie , Shannon
Nov. 26, 2023

Cool Fusion

Who hasn't thought of opening their own restaurant.- only to find themselves stumped on the question of question of "What's the best cuisine?" Right now, the hottest restaurants are fusions of two (or more) different cuisine…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Tim Nutt
Nov. 19, 2023

Best Advice for World Leaders

As the song says - "Everybody wants to rule the world!" Now, what if you could rule the world or just rule the world rulers? What advice would you have for our world leaders? Our really bad experts go straight to the top wit…
Nov. 12, 2023

Stressed About Stress

We hear it everywhere…. everyone is totally stressed out in their lives, but what are some ways you can relieve your daily stress? Our experts share their best stress-busting ideas to help you live a better life.
Nov. 5, 2023

First Jobs

Those lazy kids, always hanging around the basement eating cheetos and playing video games, got us wondering "How young is too young to get your first job"? So we turned to our really bad experts for their thoughts on child …
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Dean
Oct. 29, 2023

Converting to Veganism

This week's question was "My partner just came out as vegan! What do I do?" Well - we came out too, with our really bad experts to carve right into the meat of this question.
Oct. 22, 2023

Back to School

Sending your kids back to school? Our experts were asked what advice they might have for young kids going back to school. Of course, this brought back many really bad memories for our really bad experts while they provided t…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Darren
Oct. 15, 2023

Family Relationships

What would you do if you found out that your mom was dating, and planning to marry, your ex-boyfriend? We do get some strange questions! And strange questions lead to some very strange answers from our experts…
Oct. 8, 2023

Vacation Planning

Have you been sitting around trying to decide on a vacation spot? We asked our experts what they thought would be the best places for a relaxing vacation. I'm sure their ideas may inspire.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Darren
Oct. 1, 2023

Dream Analysis

Are there meanings hidden in your dreams? Well, that's the question we put to our experts this week, and they have some surprising answers.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
Sept. 24, 2023

Blind Dates

Have you ever been set up on a blind date? Or maybe, you’re the matchmaker who sets these things up? Our experts are asked "What's the best thing to do on a blind date" - and they're happy to share their ideas!'
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Dean
Sept. 17, 2023

What's Your Sign?

What do the stars say about you? Do you think that horoscopes are a starry glimpse of the future, or just a cryptic word soup taking up your time and space? Our experts cast their eyes to the heavens, and give their advice o…
Guests: Andrew , Darren , Shannon
Sept. 10, 2023

Snooping Internet History

Aren't you curious about what your partner is doing on the internet? We want to know what your partner is doing online too - but, we thought we'd better ask our experts about the ethics of searching someone's internet histor…
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Darren
Sept. 3, 2023

Best Foods for a Road Trip

Nothing is more fun that a summer road trip. But, what are the best foods to take with you while you're cruising the highways? Our experts bring their best suggestions.
Aug. 27, 2023

Board Games

Its summertime and one of our listeners writes in: "We're going to the lake, and there's no cell or internet service. What board games should we bring to amuse ourselves?"
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Shannon
Aug. 20, 2023

Photo Cakes

We head to the kitchen this week to ask our experts: Is putting a picture of you, your friends, or your family on a cake a good idea?
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Darren
Aug. 13, 2023

Bucket List

What's on your bucket list? We overheard someone at the grocery store ask "What should be on everyone's bucket list?" so we thought we'd ask our Really Bad Advice experts that very question!
Aug. 6, 2023

Get That Raise!

This week, a friend of the show asks the question: "How do I convince my boss that I deserve a raise?". Our Really Bad career counselors offer their helpful thoughts.
July 30, 2023

Moneymaking Spouse

If your spouse made more money than you - would that make you uncomfortable? Our really bad advice experts let you know how they would feel, and maybe even make you feel uncomfortable for asking!
July 23, 2023

Reliable Information

There's just so much disinformation online these days (including this very podcast!) - How is anyone supposed to find a reliable source of information? Well? You asked, and our experts have answered!
July 16, 2023

Giving Gift Cards

Finding the right gift for someone can be a real challenge - but are gift cards the perfect gift for everyone? Or is it just the lazy way out? Our Really Bad Shoppers gift you with their worst advice.
July 9, 2023

Next Best Religion

A listener asks: "I’m not really at peace with the religion I grew up in, what should I convert to?" Our Really Bad Religious Advice Givers pontificate on the best alternative choices for you.
July 2, 2023

Best Way to Recycle

It's an oddly open-ended question, but a listener asks "What's the best way to recycle?" and our Really Bad Recyclers offer their very open-ended solutions.
June 25, 2023

Jobs for the Future

The future can be very scary, and how do you choose the best career that last the test of time. Our Really Bad Advice guidance counsellors have some thoughts for you.
June 18, 2023

Saving For Retirement

A friend is planning for their future and asks our Really Bad Advice team: "How much money do I need to save for retirement?"
June 11, 2023

Please Discipline Your Children

Every parent has had to deal with an uruly child in a public place - but what's the best way to discipline your child when everyone is watching (and judging) .. Our expert guests are happy to provide some Really Bad Advice
June 4, 2023

Always Picked Over

A listener writes in to ask: "I'm always the last one picked for anything. How do I change that?" and our experts take to the field to pick the very last, worst answer.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Laurie
May 28, 2023

How To Refuse The Honor

It's our 50th episode celebration! For this special episode, we asked our Really Bad Advice Givers the question "If you were asked to be a groomsman or maid of honor but I didn't want to - how do you say no without ruining a…
May 21, 2023

Meet The Teacher

What's the best way to prepare for your child's parent - teacher interview you ask? Well, we've found two really bad experts (who don't even have kids) to set you on the right path.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Laurie
May 14, 2023

It's Date Night

A close relative sent us a confidential question: How do I tell my spouse that I really don't want to go on "Date nights" with them anymore? Our Really Bad (Marriage) Advice experts swing into action with their best ideas.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Dean , Big Daddy Tazz
May 7, 2023

Keeping Everyone Happy

A listener wants to know: "I'm struggling with trying to make everyone in my life happy - what advice can you give me to do that?" Our experts know exactly what makes people happy, and they're more than willing to share that…
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Laura , Bryan
April 30, 2023

Bad Grampa!

A listener writes in to say: "Help! My Grandfather keeps getting into trouble by chasing women at the nursing home!" and our experts do their worst to help out.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Dean , Big Daddy Tazz
April 16, 2023

Adult Skills

What are the most important skills for any adult to know? Do you know? Our experts know - and they're going to tell you!
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Big Daddy Tazz , Dean
April 9, 2023

Competition in the Family

My brother and I are both on competitive sports teams. We are facing each other in the final. How do we convince god that we should be the one to win?
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Bryan , Laura
April 2, 2023

High School Reunion

Ever wanted some advice about high school reunions? Should you go? Should you not? Our experts share their views on revisiting those years.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Laurie
March 26, 2023

Your Road Rage

We know driving is hard and sometimes it can really get under your skin. Our experts answer a listener's question - "How can I get my road rage under control?"
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Bryan , Laura
March 19, 2023

Second Wedding Gifts

Ever been invited to a second wedding for someone? What do you bring for a gift? Should you bring anything? Our experts have the answers for you.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Dean , Big Daddy Tazz
March 12, 2023

Advice For A Younger You

A listener wants to know "If you could, what advice would you give to your younger self?" and our experts are provide the advice they would've given themselves.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Bryan , Laura
March 5, 2023

Letting Yourself Go

There's a right time in every relationship to just "let yourself go"… but what is that right time? Our experts provide us with their thoughts on that right time.
Guests: Andrew , Ari , Shannon , Dean
Feb. 26, 2023

Downsizing Your Pet

A listener writes in and asks: "I'm downsizing and moving to a new apartment, what is the perfect pet for small spaces?" Our experts have some really bad ideas and are happy to share them.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Shannon , Dean
Feb. 19, 2023

Stretching Your Food Budget

The price of groceries has gone out of sight! What are people to do? Let our experts give you some bad advice on ways you can take a bite out of your food budget.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Big Daddy Tazz
Feb. 12, 2023

It's Those Pants

We've all been asked…. "Do these pants make me look fat?" - but what's the right answer? More importantly - what is the wrong answer? Our experts will help with both.
Guests: Andrew , Dean , Shannon , Ari
Feb. 5, 2023

Teens and Drugs

Talking to your kids about drugs is difficult and this week's experts will give their best advice on how to make the conversation so much worse.
Guests: Ari , Andrew , Big Daddy Tazz
Jan. 29, 2023

Forgiving a friend

A listener asks "How do I forgive my best friend for lying to me?" Our experts have some experience with this and are very happy to provide their really bad advice.
Guests: Ari , Big Daddy Tazz , Andrew
Jan. 22, 2023

Training your pet

Our experts discuss their pets, and some offer some really bad advice on training and care.
Guests: Ari , Laura , Bryan , Andrew
Jan. 15, 2023

Beef up that resume!

A listener asks our experts to give some suggestions on the best way to beef up your resume and land that big job.
Guests: Ari , Dean , Shannon , Andrew
Sept. 11, 2022

I'm sorry?

Sometimes you just have to admit you are wrong. Our experts give some suggestions on the 'best' way to apologize.
June 1, 2022

Best Time To Have Kids

When is the right time to start a family, and how many kids is the right number. Our experts tackle this idea on this edition.
Guests: Lee , Shannon , Ari , Andrew