Advice By The Fireplace

My apologies to any cattle listening because you're getting spooked on this hot new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss birthday cake leftovers, terrible cooking instincts and yelling at work featuring improvisers Thomas Barnwell and Danny Bell. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM...

Light up your ciggies and pour yourself a couple fingers of bourbon for this jingling new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss bib etiquette, holding the door and cubicle photos featuring writer/creative director Alexander Jones and writer/comedian Charles Montgomery. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montre...

We're rocking this wonderful new episode of Advice By The Fireplace with friends new and old. Enjoy! This week, we discuss freedom in relationships, rowdy fireworks parties and couples who bicker featuring musician Alex Apostolidis and comedian Carmina Berbari Daou theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to...

I'd like to place an order for one large lemonade, two pieces of banana bread and one hilarious episode of Advice By The Fireplace. And I'll be taking that to go! This week, we discuss talkative cashiers, sleeping on couches and fine dining for three featuring owner/operator of Le Depanneur Cafe Jeremy Anderson and comedian/producer Vance Michel. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to adv...

It's time to clean out your grease trap with this exciting new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss mean in-laws, unusual first names and unaffectionate partners featuring improvisers/sketch comedians Kristina Guevarra and Jeremy Lewis. 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 Fringe season: the freakiest, funniest fest around. And on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace, we have two Fringe superstars discussing their incredible shows. Fringe, baby, Fringe! This week, we discuss crafting with co-workers, clapping at sad events and asking if you've offended someone featuring improvisers/Fringe show producers Shanthony Exum and Ben Townsend. theme song...

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a hot new episode of Advice By The Fireplace and we have a very important show we're discussing. A must-see in fact. This week, we discuss disagreements on music, hands in shirts and having lots of friends featuring actor/comedian Chris Sandiford and comedian/writer Kali Williams. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen...

Do you have a Montreal Minute to spend a half hour each with two of the best comedians in the city? Well not only are we talking about this incredible show but answering advice questions too. Jam packed. This week, we discuss loud snoring, house sitting and men in their 70's featuring comedians/producers Raquel Maestre and Ray Resvick theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplac...

We're number two! We're number two! We're celebrating a recent local newspaper win with friends new and old on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. Cheers! This week, we discuss noise-cancelling headphones, when to answer phone calls and plus one etiquette featuring improviser/actor Michelle Lawee and comedian/actor Julie Santini. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to adviceb...

We're here in May and we're celebrating, or should I say MAYlebrating. Or CeleMAYting. Or maybe we'll just stick to saying celebrating. This week, we discuss "girl code", work IM etiquette and leaving the table after you're finished eating featuring comedian Dan Kestler and actor Darragh Mondoux. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and...

We're back in the studio and we're loving every second of it. Stand up comedy reigns supreme and we're here to talk about it. This week, we discuss asking dogs to leave the room, AI emails from your boss and when to wish a Happy Mother's Day featuring comedians Aseem H. & Goofy Welldone. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on...

Recorded live at Théâtre La Comédie De Montreal on Friday March 27th 2026 in collaboration with Le Grand Yes And Improv Comedy Festival. This week, we discuss haunted hotel rooms, watch-along party etiquette and getting awards later in life featuring actor/improviser Nicky Fournier and comedian/writer Brad MacDonald. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and liste...

Listen to this wonderful celebration of improv, dance and proper pronunciations on this excellent new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss friends that cheat, employees who are late and cold mansions featuring comedians/improvisers Danielle Davidson and Jason Grimmer. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montre...

I have seven letters for you. Well, six different letters and one of those letters twice: MTLOL.CA. Check it out! This week, we discuss offering brownies to the 'help', calling your teachers by their first name and leg stiffness from prolonged sitting featuring comedian/producer Erik Intrevado. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO...

Wake up! There's a new episode of Advice By The Fireplace with two of the funniest people in the city. And they do killer impressions! I'm getting goosebumps... This week, we discuss dating religious people, work side pieces and feet on couches featuring improvisers Chelsea Cuffy and Olivia Peet. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJL...

It's showcase season and we're showcasing the showcases with two showcasers! This week, we discuss discussing finances, families who joke and partners who ruin lives featuring comedians/producers Raquel Maestre and Elspeth Wright. 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 classic tête-à-tête on this new episode of Advice By The Oscar controversies! Cat sounds! LARPing! What a corker... This week, we discuss eavesdropping, being lonely at your desk and role playing in your 60's featuring improviser extraordinaire Rachel Hansen. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5...

*cough cough* We've got a pretty bad case of Oscar fever on this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. The only remedy is coming to Dr. Lemco's Creative Club for a full academy awards watch and paint party! Want more info? Listen to this! This week, we discuss handing out CVs, dating in your forties and lots of Oscar talk featuring comedians Nazeer Khan and Miguel McKenna. theme songs by...

We're back on our grind for this new episode of Advice By The Fireplace. No more celebrating milestones! Now we're celebrating the album recordings and creative spaces of our intrepid guests. This week, we discuss unpopular book clubbers, work birthdays and leaky walls featuring comedian Hadi Kubba and artist/creative club founder Dr. Tyler Lemco theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to adv...

It's the very special 200th episode of Advice By The Fireplace!!!! This week, we discuss asking for last names, lying on Hinge and therapist infidelity featuring comedians/producers Carmina Berbari Daou, Walter J. Lyng and several supportive surprise guests. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM

We're one episode away from our 200th episode but we're not resting on our laurels for this new Advice By The Fireplace episode. If anything, all those laurels are resting on us!! This week, we discuss conversationists, home wreckers and intrusive couple questions featuring comedian Kevin Dunne and a phone call from Shosho Abotouk. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefirepla...

What an exciting time over at Advice By The Fireplace! The hiatus is over, the Olympics are here and there are incredible shows on the way featuring our amazing guests like this one: https://surl.li/pwlvmp. This week, we discuss sharing food with co-workers, nepo employees and handsome older men featuring musician Zach Oskrdal and comedian/producer Sarah Warren. theme songs by Corey Gandol write i...

Let's take a stroll down memory lane. YES AND listen to this hilarious compilation of mostly stand up comedians attempting improv! This week, we read letters and improvise featuring comedians Vance Michel, Zak Kik, Sarah Warren, Carmina Berbari Daou, Mariam Khan, Lauren Mallory, Jonathan Burrello, Paul Baluyot, Shosho Abotouk, Dayna Leiberman, Troy Stark, Jack Dundas, Colin Nash, Emily Sharma and...

It's time once again for the most exciting time of the year: Danuary! Come listen to three Dans being Dans; and to the live Danuary show on Danuary 31st! This week, we discuss making the bed, hostels near war zones and lots of Dan talk featuring comedians/producers Dan Kestler and Dan Pearse. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 A...

Move over, Moira! It's time for another episode of Advice By The Fireplace. This week, we discuss taking your pants off, holding your boobs and saying 'you're welcome' featuring comedians John Cotrocois and Marianne Mandrusiak. theme songs by Corey Gandol write in to advicebythefireplace@gmail.com, and listen live on CJLO 1690 AM Montreal Wednesdays 5PM to 6PM