Shannon
Guest Bad Advice Giver
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.
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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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Dec. 21, 2025
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
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Dec. 7, 2025
To Share or Not To Share
Who are we really? Our experts give some very personal advice on protecting your identity from scammers
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Nov. 16, 2025
Best Time to Have Children
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.
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Oct. 12, 2025
Broke Genius
Who do you turn to for financial advice? Why not a podcast! This week our experts are challenged for their best strategies on saving money.
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Oct. 5, 2025
Shock Therapy
Why would someone ask our experts for their advice on doing your own electrical work? Well, someone did.. and we never fail to deliver.
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Sept. 28, 2025
Beachside Meltdown
Sometimes vacations bring out the best of us, sometimes the worst. This week we look for ways to keep your holiday drama-free.
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Sept. 21, 2025
Dance Floor Doom
Who's getting married soon? Well, our experts were asked for their thoughts on the best songs for any wedding. Are you ready for our Really Bad DJ's?
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Sept. 14, 2025
Lazy Promotion Hack
The best way to get promoted is hard work right? Maybe not.. our experts are goin go to give their suggestions to get promoted without all that messy work stuff.
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Sept. 7, 2025
Effortless Fitness Facade
We all want to be fit, but many of us don't want to put in the effort. but - do you really need to do the work? Can't you just look the part instead?
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Aug. 31, 2025
Fake Morning Glory
What kind of person are you, a morning glory? a night owl? What happens if you're really not a morning person, but need to fake it? Our experts got up early to answer this one.
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Aug. 24, 2025
Chain Mail Guilt
A listener has a problem. Grandma just keeps re-sending chain mail emails and is driving everybody crazy. What do you think you'd do?
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Aug. 17, 2025
Date Worthy Decor
How do you plan to impress your crush? Is it a perfume? Maybe some new clothes? What about your apartment - should you decorate to impress? Our Really Bad Interior Decorators will give you their thoughts.
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Aug. 10, 2025
Humming Rage
Do you have a noisy co-worker that keeps interrupting your focus? Well, we have the solution- or so we think.
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July 27, 2025
My Leftovers
How long do you keep your leftovers? Are they open season for anyone else to take? or do you guard them very closely? Have a listen to the advice of our Really Bad Experts on how to protect and enjoy leftovers properly.
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July 13, 2025
The Grudge
We think everyone has been in the doghouse with their partner a time or two - but a listener writes in to say that their partner really hangs on to a grudge, and is looking for advice on how to get back in the good books.
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June 29, 2025
Browsing History
Ever feel like someone is watching you? This week, our experts answer the question of "how often should you delete your browsing history"?
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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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Jan. 12, 2025
Inappropriate Toppings
Have you ever wondered if there are limits on what should be on a pizza? If you go too far, does it stop being pizza? Our experts weigh in on what would be "inappropriate toppings"
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Dec. 29, 2024
Too Many Heroes
A listener is wondering what's happened to Hollywood? Everything seems to be a superhero movie these days - haven't we seen enough of them? Have we hit peak Super-Hero?
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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 givers in the biz!
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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 do you crush their dreams in advance? Our experts will help you decide.
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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.
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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 experts offer their advice.
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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!
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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?
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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 unfortunately got some interesting and irrelevant advice. I guess this is The Really Bad Advice Podcast!
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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 advice to take.
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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.
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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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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 Experts provide their suggestions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 with their suggestions.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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. 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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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. 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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?"
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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
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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.
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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 friendship"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov. 6, 2022
How do I find a good job?
This week, our experts give out some really bad career advice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.