Darren

Guest Bad Advice Giver

Long considered Canada’s most controversial touring comedian, Darren Frost, whose style of comedy has been described as having “the quality of a satanic revival meeting” and “among the most daring comedians in Canada” by The Toronto Star. Darren is also the only comedian to release a comedy box set online containing over 40 hrs of content. For three years he was the host of the Canadian Comedy Award nominated XM radio show Anything Goes.

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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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. 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

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. 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. 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.

Guests: Ari , Andrew , Big Daddy Tazz , Darren

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

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.

Guests: Andrew , Ari , Darren , Big Daddy Tazz

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.

Guests: Andrew , Ari , Big Daddy Tazz , Darren

Dec. 18, 2022

Holiday Celebrations Without Offending Anyone

As the world gets more and more diverse, navigating the holidays can be a challenge. Our experts weigh in with their advice on celebrating safely.

Guests: Lee , Darren

Nov. 20, 2022

Vacationing - with or without your Spouse?

Nothing is more romantic than a couples getaway… unless maybe it is a getaway from being a couple. Tune in to hear what our experts have to say.

Guests: Darren , Lee

Oct. 2, 2022

What about horrible children?

We all know them. Kids out of control, and parents who have adopted a free-range attitude towards raising children. Our experts give you some suggestions on how to handle those tough conversations

Guests: Lee , Darren , Ari