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Shannon has been nominated 5 times for a Canadian comedy award. Over the years she has worked with Dana Carvey, Louis C.K., and Robert Klein. You can hear her on Sirius XM: Just for Laughs Canada and Raw dog. She is currently writing and a featured performer on A Little Sketchy TV on NTD. She has also appeared at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, Club 54 and the host of Mondo taboo 2.

Embarassed Kids
Dec. 15, 2024

Embarassed Kids

Kids are always embarassed by their parents at one time or another, but what do you do when youre kids are embarassed by your job? What's the right answer? What's the wrong answer… well, we've got the best wrong advice giver…
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood
High Performance Kids
Dec. 1, 2024

High Performance Kids

Everybody thinks their kids are special - but what happens if your child thinks they're going to be a high performance athelete, and you know there's just no way that will happen? Do you let them find out for themselves, or …
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood , Paul
Starting A Podcast
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood
Sloppy Eaters
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood
My Inheritance
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood
Dr Internet
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Paul Haywood
Follow The Leader
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
The Best Influencer
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
Twin Beds
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
World Records
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: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
Downsizing
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Never A Good Time
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Strange Ancestry
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
What's This Rash?
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Too Old To Drive
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
The Same Old Jokes Again
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Dentistiphobia
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
My Dreamy Friend
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
All Grown Up
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Big Dogs Gotta Bark
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
How To Skip That Meeting
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Disordered
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Your Support is Showing
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Inheritances
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Schooling Kids
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Cure For The Common Cold
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Best Advice for World Leaders
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…
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Stressed About Stress
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.
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Converting to Veganism
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.
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Family Relationships
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…
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Dream Analysis
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
What's Your Sign?
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: Shannon , Darren , Andrew
Snooping Internet History
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Board Games
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: Shannon , Darren , Ari , Andrew
Bucket List
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!
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Get That Raise!
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.
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Moneymaking Spouse
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!
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Reliable Information
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!
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Next Best Religion
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.
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Best Way to Recycle
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.
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Saving For Retirement
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?"
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Please Discipline Your Children
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
Guests: Shannon , Ari , Andrew , George Westerholm
Always Picked Over
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
How To Refuse The Honor
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…
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Dean , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Meet The Teacher
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Safe Travels
April 23, 2023

Safe Travels

So many horror stories on the news these days… is it safe to travel anymore? Our experts share their worst advice to help you with travel planning.
Guests: Shannon , Laurie , Ari
High School Reunion
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: Shannon , Laurie , Ari , Andrew
Letting Yourself Go
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: Shannon , Dean , Ari , Andrew
Downsizing Your Pet
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: Shannon , Dean , Ari , Andrew
It's Those Pants
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: Shannon , Dean , Ari , Andrew
Beef up that resume!
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: Shannon , Dean , Ari , Andrew
How do I find a good job?
Nov. 6, 2022

How do I find a good job?

This week, our experts give out some really bad career advice.
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
Should I Get Married - Or?
Oct. 16, 2022

Should I Get Married - Or?

Is marriage still the right thing to do for modern couples? Our experts 'ring' in on this topic.
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
Advice on Saving Money
Sept. 25, 2022

Advice on Saving Money

Our experts give financial planning advice.
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
I'm sorry?
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.
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew
Romancing the Office
Aug. 21, 2022

Romancing the Office

There is nothing more rewarding, or dangerous that a workplace romance. Our experts provide their worst advice on navigating workplace passion.
Guests: Shannon , Lee , Ari
The Will Question
July 31, 2022

The Will Question

No one wants to think about it, but we are all going to die sometime. Our experts weigh in on end of life planning
Guests: Shannon , Lee , Ari
To share or not to share?
July 10, 2022

To share or not to share?

Who are we really? Our experts give some very personal advice on protecting your identity from scammers
Guests: Shannon , Lee , Ari
Best Time To Have Kids
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: Shannon , Lee , Ari , Andrew