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.
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March 1, 2026
Birthday Karaoke
This week, a listener is asking "I was invited to a friends karaoke birthday party - but I can't stand their terrible singing! What should I do?" Our experts have seen the good, bad, and ugly of karaoke, and are here to help.
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Feb. 15, 2026
Smelly Roommate
If you had a roommate who really smelled bad... What would you do? Do you tell them? Drop subtle hints? Well, our experts have some ideas.
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Feb. 1, 2026
Family Tattoos
Have you ever thought getting generational tattoos for the family was a good idea? Well, we've got the answers!
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Jan. 18, 2026
Rich, Beautiful or Liked
If you had to choose between being Rich, Beautiful, or Liked... which would you want more?
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June 15, 2025
Barber Advice
Our producer Andrew has a serious problem .. He wants to know "I hate my barber! He's always cutting my hair too short, but I'm afraid to leave him and go somewhere else. What should I do?" Lucky Andrew, he knows the exact team for Really Bad Advice.
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June 8, 2025
Food Safari
All we really wanted to know was "How can I be more adventurous about finding places to eat out?" and "How can I find new food options" .. but our Really Bad Advice experts took it in a whole other direction this week.
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May 11, 2025
The Best Plane Seats
We're travelling this week! Or at least talking about travelling. Our Really Bad Travel Experts will give you their opinions on the best seat in the house.. on the plane!
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April 27, 2025
Buying Happiness
They say money doesn't buy you happiness .. But then what does? What brings you happiness? Our experts are ready to share what pleases them most!
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April 6, 2025
Working Out
Aren't we all trying to get into better shape? Our experts tackle the fitness question this week, and provide their advice on the best workouts for middle age.
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March 16, 2025
Finding Insurance
Our listeners are always looking for financial advice from our really bad experts - and this week they tackle the question of "Should I buy life insurance"?
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Feb. 23, 2025
Soulmate Searching
Have you ever wondered about the best places to try and find your soulmate? Well, our team of experts is here to give you some places you may have never considered before.
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Feb. 2, 2025
Hobby Farming
If you've ever thought to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind, then this is the episode for you! We ask our experts what they feel would be the best animals to start a hobby farm with.
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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.
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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.
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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 you our thoughts anyway.
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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 little investment of your time.
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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 keep really is!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 experts will provide their really bad advice for convincing your parents to stop driving.
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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 telling the same joke over and over, and are happy to provide their guidance.
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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.
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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?
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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?"
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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 starting a feud"
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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!
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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!
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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 labour.
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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 their really bad advice.
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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.
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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.
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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!'
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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 on the horoscopes.
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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 history beforehand…
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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.
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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?"
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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