Advice By The Fireplace

It's Montreal Sketchfest week at Advice By The Fireplace. So sketch up, sketch down and sketch it all around. Ok?This week, we discuss boozy brownies, not feeling enough grief and we play a rousing game of Smash or Pass featuring comedian/musician Lou Laurence and comedian/actor Walter J. Lyng.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Advice By The Fireplace is back! And we're crossing over with CKUT! It's a college radio rebel alliance, a phrase Dan Lilah says well over ten times throughout the episode.This week, we discuss stalker cops, photocopying documents and duelling standup comedy brothers featuring designer/comedian/host of Dykes On Mykes Becca Love and comedian/mediator Fiona Palmer.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

We're back in the studio and back in Peel Pub for the newest episode of Advice By The Fireplace and the newest open mic Peel Pub Comedy, respectively.This week, we discuss disliking your son, peers dating your dad and we play a rousing Greek alphabet quiz featuring comedians Erik Intrevado and Arthur Sim Jr.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

The first ever unlistenable episode of Advice By The Fireplace! It's a bonus ep with incredible guests, an anxious host, very little audience and more echo/reverb than a Phil Collins song recorded on July 30th, 2024 at Hurley's Irish Pub for the World's Smallest Comedy Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This week, we discuss falling for a therapist, slime trails on your glass and we play a round of 'Add Vice or Subtract Vice' featuring comedians Steve Patrick Adams and Marianne Mandrusiak.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's an April Fools' political roundtable extravaganza on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Get your pair of small glasses out; it's time to debate!This week, we discuss dressing formal or informal, fighting for your Halloween decorations and we play a rousing game of Who Said It? featuring comedians Kara Parham & Trevor Thompson.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the sketchiest episode of Advice By The Fireplace yet. New friends (Tandem Jump), old favourites (advice questions)... turn off your television and listen to AM radio!This week, we discuss partying in your 40's, slob roommates and compliments from your surgeon featuring three fourths of Montreal's premiere sketch comedy troupe Tandem Jump Jonah Border, Luc Langille & Mason Persaud.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Happy Anniversary! It's the 150th episode of Advice By The Fireplace! Guests in-studio and calling in, plus a 5 timer club induction. This show has everything, baby! Tune in!This week, we discuss shy guys, "dorm room white", and we hear a song medley featuring comedian/producer Joanna Selvarajah and host/creator of My Dead Mom's Cookbook Sarah Warren.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Do you like crocheting? What about advice? Well, you can be part of the Montreal Crochet Club or you can just listen to the new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Actually, do both. This week, we discuss uncomfortable Thanksgivings, tiring Easters and falling in love with your best friend featuring comedian/producers Shosho Abotouk and actor/comedian Dan Ramos.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Spring is almost here! Rebirths and fresh starts and all that junk. We here at Advice By The Fireplace are counting down the days but until then, we'll do our best in the grey and the cold.This week, we discuss lying about being unemployed, worrying about your ex's weight and annoying group chats featuring comedians/co-producers of Comedy On Mackay Tina Cruz and Alan Fregtman.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a wild one, folks. We get some hollywood stories, quite a bit of downstairs talk and even some oscar predictions! You're gonna wanna listen to this one.This week, we discuss recommendation letters, sending back food and family albums with full frontal nudity featuring actor/comedian Mike Paterson and comedian/podcaster Abby Stonehouse.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the most depressing time of the year and folks, Dan Lilah's feeling it. But luckily he's got pal in studio and on the phone to help him out. That IS what friends are indeed for!This week, we discuss dogs that go everywhere, tickling at a summer camp and fixing male patterned baldness featuring comedian Mason Terry and a phone call from comedian Chris Venditto.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Ever been on a HAUNTED SAFARI? Ever experienced MONSTER'S PARADISE? Well, it might make you go BIG INSANE HAPPY? Wanna know more? https://biginsanehappy.com/tag/kickstarter/This week, we discuss red flag halloween costumes, who takes care of mom and we play a rousing game of Bonnaroo or Bond-a-character featuring comedian/comic artist Jonathan Burrello and comedian Dan Kestler-D'Amours.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

The interrupting cow does NOT say moo on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss patrolling the gym, using your husbands name and going plastic surgery crazy featuring improvisers/multidisciplinarians Rachel Hansen and Mackenzie Hutchinson. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a very special musical episode of Advice By The Fireplace like no other. Mothers, lock up your daughters! Their new favourite rappers are here! This week, we discuss crowded delivery rooms, bosses at Disney World and we premiere a new dance move featuring rappers Lil' Enis and Special K aka Pussy Patrol. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a honky tonk extravaganza episode of Advice By The Fireplace! Take two legendary guests, in studio, together for the very first time. Sprinkle a bit too much Dan Lilah, and you've got the recipe for radio gold. This week, we discuss stinky compost bins, gifting a car and owning too many dogs featuring comedians Steve Patrick Adams and David Pryde. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Medical emergencies! Line up announcements! At least one stumper of a question. What an episode of Advice By The Fireplace it is!This week, we discuss church call outs, toilet facetimes and tiny desks featuring comedians/producers Carmina Berbari Daou and Andrienne Roy.theme songs by Corey Gandolwrite in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

2025, here Advice By The Fireplace comes! New year, new show, new ep, old friends. This week, we discuss snooping mother-in-laws, sexy work gifts and grandma's thank you notes featuring comedians Lawrence Corber and Troy Stark. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's Christmas! And the last episode of 2024. What an occasion on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Hark, the Herald angels are here on CJLO 1690AM. This week, we discuss kids misspelling school, babies named during surgery and the consequences of 'ranch beans' featuring comedians/producers Raquel Maestre and Lauren Mallory. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Thursday are fun again! Don't think so? Just ask our guests! How can you ask them? Don't! Just listen to this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace! This week, we discuss throwing yourself birthday parties, taking out two life insurance policies and horrible bosses featuring comedian/rapper Joshua Miller-Clarke and comedian/producer Matt Shury. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the start of the Ho Ho Ho season on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Finally fireplaces are back in the zeitgeist. We've been waiting all year for this season. Ho Ho Ho indeed. This week, we discuss name-calling twins, Pinterest-loving wives and surprise weddings featuring actor Colin Nash and improviser Jack Dundas. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Old favourites, new bits, many laughs and three bofo questions. This is prime Advice By The Fireplace...baby. This week, we discuss thank you notes, school zones and boyfriends who just won't leave the party featuring comedians Carmina Berbari Daou and Dan Kestler-D'Amours. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Another new episode of Advice By The Fireplace is here and this is one for the history books. Specifically, one history book that says "episodes of Advice By The Fireplace" on it. This week, we discuss rolling your eyes at work, inappropriate jokes about toddlers and whatever 'skibidi' means featuring actor/improviser Nick Farah and writer/comedian/clown Melissa G. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a fantastic new episode of Advice By The Fireplace so strap in, buckle up and sign this form! It's chatting time! This week, we discuss post-cheating secrecy, yassifying work photos and cooking for vegetarian friends featuring comedians Becca Redden and Ray Resvick. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Oof. It's the post-election episode of Advice By The Fireplace and let me repeat again ... oof. This week, we discuss obnoxious neighbours, moms on edibles and a brand new election-themed Top 38 list featuring comedians Walter J. Lyng and Mason Terry. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Boo! I'm sorry. But what do you expect on this Halloween Spook-tentacle-acular episode of Mad Mice By The Fire Face! Eek! I mean, Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss opera singers singing country, your partners friend hating you and shutting down work smalltalk featuring comedians Zak Kik and Serag Meletian with a special appearance from postal worker/potential werewolf Erik Bourre. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Get your crochet needles ready for this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. And please, make me a winter hat! This week, we discuss visiting your neighbour in a nightie, jogging in skimpy clothes and using too many 'ums' and 'likes' in conversations featuring comedians Tina Cruz and Shosho. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

After three long weeks off, we're back with another episode, nay, another SEASON of Advice By The Fireplace. Feels good to be back. This week, we discuss murder houses, military math and grandma's will featuring comedians Erik Intrevado and Saba Jakeman. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Things get real on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. We get to the deep stuff. Real insight into the human psyche, and soul. Hmm. Gotta lighten things up next week. This week, we discuss crushes on cousins, babysitting against your will and ice cream for breakfast featuring comedians Maya Kanitkar and Sadie Moland. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

If there's one thing this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace implores you to do, it's this: please, under any circumstances, please don't Forget The Box. This week, we discuss not discussing politics, not having your mother-in-law around on dates and flat earthers featuring comedian/journalist Dawn McSweeney theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

We have two Lexperts on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. What else is there to say? This week, we discuss scented candles, orthopedic slippers and being used for your cooking featuring comedians/producers Lauren Mallory & Becca Redden. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the ultimate double dash of triple named comedians on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Triple dash if you count Dan Lilah, which I don't. This week, we discuss birds at the dinner table, skulls on the mantle and figurines, figurines, figurines featuring comedians Dan Kestler-D'Amours and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's an instant classic episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Two great guests, three thought-provoking questions and even a cliffhanger! (Follow @fun_ismel for the answers) This week, we discuss camping with your family, paying for a wedding invite and driving like a cowboy featuring drag artist/singer/musician Kitty Catcher and comedian/clown/writer Melissa G. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Well, it's official folks. Here it is: the most chaotic recording of Advice By The Fireplace yet. One mic full-on not working, one dongle on the fritz, one bald head sweatier than usual (mine). Luckily we have amazing guests and forgiving listeners (please). This week, we discuss kid cussing, destination weddings and a sibling richer than the other siblings featuring comedians Juliette Danger and Bana Hamze. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Fans of the five timers club rejoice! We have double inductees on this new exhilarating episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Get the jackets!! This week, we discuss referral bonuses, infidelity schemes and tons of wallpaper talk featuring comedian Carmina Berbari Daou and comedian/producer Raquel Maestre. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's another podcast crossover event on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. They showed me theirs ... now it's my turn. This week, we discuss interrupting a host/hostess, wearing wild clothes at a wedding and borrowing thirty thousand dollars featuring comedians/podcasters Jackie Agnew and Jonny DiVito. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

What a show. What an episode. What a delightful time. What else is there to say? This week, we discuss sensitive noses, insulting monikers and taking phone calls in the bathroom featuring comedians Ben Cardilli and Wassim El-Mounzer. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's another nail-biter on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Are both guests going to show up? Well, if you read the title then you'd know the answer is yes. But when? You'll see... This week, we discuss judgemental parents, apartment complex walks and winning bridal shower games featuring comedians Kyra Carleton and Tom Murphy. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Live from the Poly Mic Showcase, it's an extra special star studded bonus episode of Advice By The Fireplace, recorded in the back of the room at Notre Dame Des Quilles in Montreal on June 12th, 2024. This week, we discuss furry conventions, instragram follows and jumping on your neighbours trampoline featuring comedians John Cotrocois, Raquel Maestre and Sadie Moland. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

On this special episode of Advice By The Fireplace, it's all about first impressions. Two first time guests, lots of first date talk and three new advice questions read for the very first time. Yipa-yee! (that's the first time I've ever said that) This week, we discuss competing with your cousin, cash only lunch specials and first date poems with comedian/actor Simon Olivier Fecteau and comedian/producer Adam Susser. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

We're all about the brand new Comedy On The Well Festival on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. It's going to be an amazing fest and I want you to go. That's right, YOU! Here's the website even, so you have no excuse: https://comedyonthewell.com. This week, we discuss organizing your boyfriends wallet, a sex work misunderstanding and some awful lady featuring comedian/festival producer Paul Baluyot and comedian/festival performer Sara Quinn. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Time might be a flat circle but this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace is about fifty-five minutes long. What does that have to do with anything? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out. This week, we discuss dating eight men, emergency contact information and trips to Tanzania featuring comedians Merry Kringles and Tony McIntyre. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a sweaty ol' scorcher on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. The A/C is on and there's only enough heat for one guest. Two guests would make the show literally burst into flames. This week, we discuss bad tattoo, religious friends and shaving your eyebrows with comedian/comic artist Jonathan Burrello. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the last of our special Montreal Fringe-tastic episodes of Advice By The Fireplace. Next week of course, Fringe is dead to us ... but not yet!! This week, we discuss taking up smoking, jacking up your own rent and nagging your husband to get a divorce featuring comedians/Fringe superstars Jon Bennett and George Burgess. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a auditory bicycle trip through the beautiful villages of Europe on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Returning guests, cheese talk, slight audio issues... what could be better? This week, we discuss hiring your ex, breaking up in Egypt and getting jilted in the 70's featuring comedians Charles Montgomery and Dion Owen theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a Montreal Fringe-tastic episode of Advice By The Fireplace! Buy your tickets for Late-In-Life Lesbian and Love, Sharks & Frenching now. Right here, in fact: https://www.montrealfringe.ca/ This week, we discuss artificial vanilla, poisoned mushrooms and all things fringe featuring musician/comedian Lou Laurence and writer/performer Shelby Thevenot. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

We anoint another member to the four timers club on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Sorry if I'm being anointing about this but I think it's exciting! This week, we discuss who orders first, who pays for who and if you must or must not love dogs featuring comedians Will Del Vecchio and Joanna Selvarajah. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a thrilling new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. There's an international cast, a chase scene and even a sexy question or two. What is this, a relaxing comedy advice radio show or a big Hollywood action picture? Listen to find out. This week, we discuss declining awards, live streaming church services and sexting a distant relative featuring comedians Fabrice Gaudillat and Trevor Thompson. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's the first episode of Advice By The Fireplace since being named the number one radio show in Montreal by CultMTL Best Of poll and it's already gotten to Dan Lilah's head. He's a monster now. But luckily we have incredible guests to keep him humble. #teamkendrick This week, we discuss talking too much during movies, spending too much time in the bathroom and finding your wife's birthparent for her featuring comedians Carmina Berbari Daou and Dan Pearse. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a podcast supreme on this episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Supreme guests, supreme letters and even a Diana Ross cameo. No, not really. But two out of three ain't bad. This week, we discuss baby's first plane ride, asking your boyfriend to pay you back and introducing widows as such featuring comedians Mariam Khan and Andrew Khoury. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

Hey there cha-cha, welcome to another new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. No Dennis Millers allowed. This week, we discuss inviting a hippie to your wedding, sleeping in your ex's bed and teens thinking you're a Karen featuring improv troupe Curly Fries, comedians Shanthony Exum and Melissa G. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

It's a musical/podcast crossover episode event of Advice By The Fireplace. Listen to Lenny's EP Personal Celebrity! Listen to the No Bad Food podcast! And, of course, listen to this please. This week, we discuss wanting your son to wear your wedding dress, seeing butt cracks at lunch and cheating at wordle featuring podcaster Teffer Adjemian and musician Lisa Hemmingson. theme songs by Corey Gandol write into advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM