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.
May 05, 2024•8 min
The Really Bad Advice Podcast
Have a big question? Something that's been troubling you? We tackle the biggest problems and give you the advice you probably didn't want.... This is the Really Bad Advice Podcast.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
Tax Dodging
Did you file your taxes in time? Now's the time to start planning for next year, and a listner wants some advice on how they can pay less taxes. We've got the wrong people for that!
Apr 28, 2024•10 min
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?
Apr 21, 2024•9 min
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?"
Apr 14, 2024•8 min
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.
Apr 07, 2024•8 min
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.
Mar 31, 2024•12 min
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"
Mar 24, 2024•9 min
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?"
Mar 17, 2024•8 min
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.
Mar 10, 2024•7 min
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!
Mar 03, 2024•8 min
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?"
Feb 25, 2024•8 min
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"
Feb 18, 2024•9 min
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!
Feb 11, 2024•9 min
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.
Feb 04, 2024•10 min
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" and see what they can come up with.
Jan 28, 2024•6 min
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.
Jan 21, 2024•9 min
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.
Jan 14, 2024•10 min
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.
Jan 07, 2024•9 min
A Whole Year of Bad Advice
Our first whole year of bad advice! On this extended edition, Andrew and Ari talk about the origins story of The Really Bad Advice Podcast, reminisce over our excellent guests, and discuss some of our favourite moments from 2023.
Dec 31, 2023•22 min
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.
Dec 24, 2023•8 min
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?"
Dec 17, 2023•10 min
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.
Dec 10, 2023•9 min
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.
Dec 03, 2023•9 min
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 cuisines - and our experts offer their advice on the hottest restaurant fusion possibilities!
Nov 26, 2023•10 min
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.
Nov 19, 2023•9 min
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.
Nov 12, 2023•8 min
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.
Nov 05, 2023•8 min
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.
Oct 29, 2023•8 min
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.
Oct 22, 2023•8 min
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…
Oct 15, 2023•8 min
Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android