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Ari

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Ari isn’t just the host, he’s the producer as well. He’s been dabbling in comedy for over 30 years, starting out running an improv company, then a comedy room.
Gifted with 100’s of hamsters running in his brain at any time, you sometimes just have to strap in and enjoy the comedy ride.

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
Adopt and Return
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.
Guests: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Making Friends
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: Lee , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
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
Spousal Arguments
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?"
Guests: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Cat a Scratchin
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: Lee , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
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
The Zombie Apocalypse
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?"
Guests: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Taking a Sick Day
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: Lee , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
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
Getting Over Your Ex
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…
Guests: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew , Myles Morrison
Ways Out Of A Bad Date
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
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
Traffic Tickets
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: Dean , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
A Whole Year of Bad Advice
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: 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
Kids Smartphones
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: Dean , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
Office Christmas Party Etiquette
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: Dean , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
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
Cool Fusion
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: Dean , Ari , Andrew , Tim Nutt
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
First Jobs
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: Darren , Dean , Ari , Andrew
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
Back to School
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: Darren , Dean , Ari , Andrew
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
Vacation Planning
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: Darren , Dean , Ari , Andrew
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
Blind Dates
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: Darren , Dean , Ari , 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
Best Foods for a Road Trip
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: Big Daddy Tazz , 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
Photo Cakes
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: Darren , Ari , Andrew , Dar
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
Giving Gift Cards
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Darren , Ari , Andrew
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
Jobs for the Future
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Darren , Ari , Andrew
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
It's Date Night
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Dean , Ari , Andrew
Keeping Everyone Happy
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: Laura , Ari , Andrew , Bryan
Bad Grampa!
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Dean , 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
Adult Skills
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Dean , Ari , Andrew
Competition in the Family
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: Laura , Ari , Andrew , Bryan
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
Your Road Rage
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: Laura , Ari , Andrew , Bryan
Second Wedding Gifts
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Dean , Ari , Andrew
Advice For A Younger You
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: Laura , Ari , Andrew , Bryan
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
Stretching Your Food Budget
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: Big Daddy Tazz , 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
Teens and Drugs
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew
Forgiving a friend
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: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari , Andrew
Training your pet
Jan. 22, 2023

Training your pet

Our experts discuss their pets, and some offer some really bad advice on training and care.
Guests: Laura , Ari , Andrew , Bryan
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
My Swearing Baby
Jan. 8, 2023

My Swearing Baby

My infant loves to swear, and it is actually really funny to make him do that. Is it wrong to make him perform for our entertainment?
Guests: Dean , Laurie , Ari
Adam and Eve
Jan. 1, 2023

Adam and Eve

Our experts go both biblical and medical all at the same time with this conundrum for the ages. Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
Guests: Dean , Laurie , Ari
Stress Free Travel
Dec. 25, 2022

Stress Free Travel

Travelling can be very stressful for most people, and our experts offer their worst advice for how you can reach your destination in the calmest ways possible.
Guests: Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
Hiccups
Dec. 4, 2022

Hiccups

How do you cure the hiccups? Our experts provide their advice, for better or worse...
Guests: Dean , Laurie , Ari
A Crusty Debate
Nov. 27, 2022

A Crusty Debate

Some people have to cut the crust off every piece of bread, but what do you do when the entire piece is a crust? Our experts give you some advice.
Guests: Dean , Laurie , Ari
Keeping the children safe
Nov. 13, 2022

Keeping the children safe

This week our experts weigh in on keeping children safe in a complex and sometimes dangerous world.
Guests: Laura , Íris , Ari
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
Language of Love
Oct. 30, 2022

Language of Love

What is more exotic than a foreign tongue? Our experts share with you their ideas on the languages of love.
Guests: Laura , Íris , Ari
Is this love?
Oct. 23, 2022

Is this love?

Whitney Houston asked "how will I know if (insert pronoun of choice here) really loves me" - Our experts help you to answer that question.
Guests: Laura , Íris , 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
Sweet Dreams
Oct. 9, 2022

Sweet Dreams

They say the subconscious is the window into our deepest thoughts and desires, but what if your dreams are disturbing? Our experts weigh in on how to handle the dark side of your dreams.
Guests: Dean , Laurie , Ari
What about horrible children?
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
Advice on Saving Money
Sept. 25, 2022

Advice on Saving Money

Our experts give financial planning advice.
Guests: Shannon , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
Should I rent or buy my home?
Sept. 18, 2022

Should I rent or buy my home?

This episode our experts give advice on a basic necessity of life, finding affordable housing.
Guests: Laura , Íris , 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
How do you tell mom she's an awful cook?
Sept. 4, 2022

How do you tell mom she's an awful cook?

Some of us remember our mother's cooking fondly… some not so much. How do you tell your mom that that she has nothing compared to week old take out? Our experts weigh in.
Guests: Mike , Jillian , Ari
Teambuilding at the gun range?
Aug. 28, 2022

Teambuilding at the gun range?

Our experts provide our listeners with some bang on advice to deal with this workplace gathering
Guests: Íris , Big Daddy Tazz , Ari
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
Toilet seat - Up or Down?
Aug. 14, 2022

Toilet seat - Up or Down?

Our experts are flush with advice for this age old question.
Guests: Mike , Jillian , Ari
Maid of Honor
Aug. 7, 2022

Maid of Honor

Weddings are tough enough, but how do you pick which of your friends to stand beside you at that magic moment. Our experts provide advice on picking the right maid of honor.
Guests: Íris , Big Daddy Tazz , 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
How do I decide who to vote for?
July 24, 2022

How do I decide who to vote for?

Our most sacred responsibility in a democracy is to vote, our experts help you make wise decisions on electing a politician to represent you
Guests: Mike , Jillian , Ari
Losing Weight
July 17, 2022

Losing Weight

With chronic obesity on the rise, our experts chime in with their weight loss suggestions
Guests: Íris , Big Daddy Tazz , 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
How do I get a life?
July 3, 2022

How do I get a life?

What do you do if you are completely mediocre? One of our listeners posed the question
Guests: Mike , Jillian , Ari
Who's side is God on?
June 26, 2022

Who's side is God on?

Everyone prays for god to pick their team to win. Our experts look at how god covers the spread and picks a winner.
Guests: Íris , Big Daddy Tazz , 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