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GPYS Flashback: Episode 150 Live Spectacular!

by on September 25, 2024 at 7:10 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

As occasionally happens when you’ve been podcasting for over a decade – sometimes a guest drops off the face of the planet (or the island of Montreal) and you’re left on a Wednesday night before a long weekend without a new episode of Go Plug Yourself.

Fortunately though we’ve got over 300 episodes in our back catalogue that we can dig up and re-share with you.

So we’re setting the clock back to 2018 for our 150th episode which was a live recording at the legendary Mainline Theater! Enjoy!

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Here it is, the episode you’ve all been waiting for! Montreal’s longest running English language podcast is celebrating its 150th episode in style! Recorded live at Mainline Theatre on St-Laurent Boulevard, Walter and I welcomed a parade of some of the most talented Montrealers ever to grace a single episode of a podcast!

Joining us for the whole episode is none other than our resident musically talented friend (and provider of our theme song) Leighland Beckman!

The first guest on our show is none other than our French language podcast counterpart Yannick Belzil from 3 Bières!
Then we’re joined by the Hardcore Hero himself, The Green Phantom!
Finally, as he does for many of our milestone episodes, Television’s Mike Paterson joins us as well!
Hey! Did you know you can subscribe to just Go Plug Yourself on iTunes? It’s true. Subscribe now.

Check out Yannick Belzil’s podcast “Les voyeurs de vues”

Follow Green Phantom on Facebook and keep an eye on IWS Hardcore for his no doubt triumphant comeback in the coming months.

Mike Paterson is the busiest man on the planet, he’s on TV twice a day!
Check out Toon Marty on Teletoon every day at 5 playing Burnie.
And he’s on Raven’s Quest every day on TVO! He’s the Raven!

Big thanks to Scott for this ultra special episode image.

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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Mike Carrozza Returns! – GPYS 235

by on June 24, 2021 at 6:10 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

Mike Carrozza returns to the Montreal podcast that asks him the question: What did you want to be when you were 5? That question was asked by Alexis Diamond back in episode 233.

Before this whole pandemic thing hit Mike Carrozza had moved to Toronto to make the entire city laugh and fall in love with him. As it did for so many of us Covid-19 derailed that plan just a little bit. So it was that Mike found himself moving back to Montreal for safety and home cooked meals.

Of course, you can’t keep a creative genius, yeah I said it, down. So Mike has been bringing all kinds of online content to the world of the internet on Twitch, Discord, podcasts, blogs and more.

So it will come as no surprise that on this episode we talk about one of Mike’s favorite hobbies: Magic: The Gathering.

I guess most importantly Mike Carrozza will be returning to the stage for the first time next week at the Comedy Nest! That show is sold out though so do yourself a favor and check out Mike’s official website for upcoming dates and make sure you stay up to date with everything and anything that Mike Carrozza is up to check out his Linktree to find his Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, podcasts, albums or just straight up send him money via PayPal.

Enjoy the show!

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Credit Where Credit is Due

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Aural Turpitude!

Chris Venditto is another funny person in Montreal who you can see all over the place and if you don’t want to miss him take the stage you should follow him on all the socials. He’s @chrisvenditto on Twitter and Instagram so you should follow him on those two things. He also produces shows with the guys at Perfect Bite Productions who you should also follow on Instagram and on Facebook.

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Photo Credit of Mike: Krissia Valiente at Make Me Laugh T.O.

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Alexis Diamond – 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award Finalist (GPYS 233)

by on May 26, 2021 at 3:18 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that asks Alexis Diamond: “Where can you find the best ice cream in Montreal?” (asked by Montreal guitarist Pierre-Luc Rioux in episode 232).

Alexis Diamond is bringing a definite air of class to Go Plug Yourself this week. After all, it’s not every day you speak to someone nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award. I suppose it’s not every day that you speak to someone who can honestly refer to themselves as an opera librettist either. Nominated in the category of translation for her work translating Pascal Brullemans’ Amaryllis & Little Witch, a set of two dark fairy tales celebrating strong young female characters.

I’ve always been fascinated by the art of translation. If you want to give yourself just a taste how much translations can vary from one to another, check out the variations of the “proemic verse” column of the translations of Homer’s Illiad and Odyssey to see how different the same original text can be interpreted.

Yeah, it’s that kind of podcast this week.

Inés joins me on this one as we sit down with Alexis Diamond to talk about her work, her nomination for the GGBooks award, xxxx

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Credit Where Credit is Due

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Inés Anaya never stops finding ways to be funny: writing for Hindwing Press and The Beaverton, running shows like Stand Up Story Slam and getting on the mic at comedy shows all over the city when it is legally possible to do so. The best way to keep track of what she’s up to next is on Instagram @clout__atlas

Photo of Alexis Diamond: (Playwrights Canada Press/Ron Diamond)

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Allie Pearse – GPYS 216

by on September 17, 2020 at 6:32 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that asks comedian Allie Pearse: If you had to trademark a slogan, what would it be? And: Do you drink before creating/performing? (asked by Gonzalo Coloma (YES Montreal) & Daian Tang (CHOKITEM) back in episode 215).

If you haven’t had the chance to check out Allie’s sex positive showcase “Slut Parade“in Toronto then do yourself a favor and put it right up there on your list of things to do when all of this pandemic horror is over. Allie Pearse not only produces that amazing show but is also a tremendously talented comic who also happens to have recently landed a writing gig on a little show you might have heard of called Letterkenny.

We talk comedy during a pandemic, being a dirty comedian and take shots at assholes who don’t understand that they need to grow up and deal with their privileged bullshit.

It’s a great show everyone, trust me.

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As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Aural Turpitude!

Chris Venditto is another funny person in Montreal who you can see all over the place and if you don’t want to miss him take the stage you should follow him on all the socials. He’s @chrisvenditto on Twitter and Instagram so you should follow him on those two things. He also produces shows with the guys at Perfect Bite Productions who you should also follow on Instagram and on Facebook.

Lawrence Corber also produces some shows you may have heard of (you should probably check out the next Healthy Living show when you get a chance) and if you’re close with him you can call him Lully. The other way to call him “Lully” is to follow him on his socials. @Lully514 on Instagram.

 Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Photo Credit: Olivia Stadler

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Rad Dads Return (w/ Reese Turner) – GPYS 186

by on July 11, 2019 at 6:12 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that asks Reese Turner: Who’s your favorite? (Walter or Keith)

If you were one of the lucky people who managed to get tickets to last year’s sell out edition of “Rad Dads” then you know that Reese and Walter are terrible, but radical parents. The boys are back this year with even more Rad Dads (and Moms) in tow so obviously we thought it would be a good idea to have Mike Paterson on the show (since he is the headlining Dad of the evening).

Mike Paterson is not on this show. He went to the beach instead.

But that’s ok, because he phoned in a few times to offer some of his trademark Mike Paterson quips and comments. It is 100% Mike Paterson and not Walter impersonating Mike Paterson.

Also on this episode: Reese helps us work out a few new questions for the 5 Questions Segment! Exciting!

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Rad Dads II: Rad Dad Redemption is one night only on July 18th at Café Cleopatra. Tickets and info here.

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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Tranna Wintour Returns – GPYS 184

by on June 13, 2019 at 5:57 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting, Uncategorized

The Montreal Podcast that asks Tranna Wintour: Would you recognize your own scent?

Tranna has been on the show before but it has been far too long since we’ve had her as a guest. One of my favorite things about talking to Tranna is that where we may diverge on certain elements of our favorite slices of pop culture we can always find common ground in the 90s.

It’s only fitting that the next episode of Trannavision (coming up June 18th at The Diving Bell Social Club) is “She’s All That.”

Tranna and her often partner-in-crime Thomas Leblanc are also hosting the final few 13th Hours at the Montreal Fringe. Her show “Dear Alanis” will be at Zoofest/OFF JFL this year and you may already know that she’s got a podcast herself (also with Thomas) “Chosen Family” that is about to start its latest season on CBC Podcasts.

Enjoy the show!

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As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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Zach Poitras

Zach Poitras – GPYS 174

by on January 30, 2019 at 6:40 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

In the last week or two, you might have heard a little story about a comedian being banned from performing at a comedy show for having dreadlocks. It made the national news. Zach Poitras is that comedian and now he’s on the show. And you won’t believe what he has to say about the whole thing. Just kidding, for the guy at the center of such an incendiary story, Zach is amazingly open to listening to dialogue about appropriation and cultural exchange. Listen, we don’t have any answers here on this show, but maybe it’s worth a listen to hear that no matter what side of this story you’re on, Zach is just a (funny) guy.Zach Poitras

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Zach has a LOT of shows coming up, so you should probably track him down on Facebook. But, keep in mind that he has personally asked us to share this event: Les Pirateries: Soirée clandestines so you should check that one out.

Photo Credit: Shéhérazade

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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Michelle Dominique – GPYS 172

by on January 10, 2019 at 6:35 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

Montreal’s favorite English language podcast (if you ask my dad) is back for our first episode of 2019! Always eager to put the spotlight on the up and coming members of Montreal’s ever evolving arts world, we welcome a new comedian on the scene: Michelle Dominique! Michelle co-produces a brand new monthly show in my old ‘hood NDG over at Honey Martin the last Sunday of each month. Check out the next edition of The Comedy Confessional on Sunday, January 27th!  Enjoy the show!

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As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

 

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GPYS 165 – Loretta Clark, Cannabis Activist (Salon Section 7)

by on September 20, 2018 at 7:30 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

Long time cannabis activist and advocate Loretta Clark joins us this week to talk about the history of her activism, weed rights in Canada and also has Walter read a passage from her “stoner play/colouring book”. A play which, if she has her way, will soon be performed at a weed salon once Canada has legalized marijuana consumption!

Enjoy the show!

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I would recommend taking a look at Salon Section 7’s Facebook Page if you are interested in the events that Loretta and her associates are planning.

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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Johnny Griffin (John Jacob Magistery) Talks Osheaga – GPYS 162

by on August 1, 2018 at 8:33 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Montreal, Osheaga, Osheaga Podcast, Podcast, Podcasting

Osheaga is right around the corner and John Jacob Magistery is one of the local bands you should really be on the lookout for this weekend. If you’ve never had the privilege of seeing Johnny Griffin and company take to the stage for a live performance do yourself a favor and make your way over to the “Green Stage” at 1:30 pm on Saturday.

Johnny talks a little about his family, what’s in his briefcase and the intrinsic value of being an individual. All this and more. Enjoy the show!john jacob magistery

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There are still some single day passes available for Friday and Saturday, check out osheaga.com for full lineup. John Jacob Magistery plays at 1:30 at “Scene Verte” on Saturday.

Keep up to date with John Jacob Magistery on Facebook.

Photo: From Jason Hughes‘ review of John Jacob Magistery at Bleury Bar Vinyl.

As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude!

Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated), co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System and Go Plug Yourself and blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng

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