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James McGee Returns – GPYS 315

by on April 24, 2025 at 8:10 pm
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The Montreal podcast that asks wrestling promoter and professional improv star James McGee: “What question do you hate being asked?” – That question asked as always by our very own Inés Anaya back in our last episode.

James McGee lives a life on the fringe man. A double life full of moonsaults, yes-ands, powerbombs and audience suggestions. James McGee is the epicentre of improvisational artistry taking his talents to the squared circle and the improv stage with equal measures of grace and wit.

James joins Walter J. Lyng and I at the back of Grumpy’s Bar to talk about this past weekend’s WrestleMania, Jake the Snake Roberts, Survivor Series, Sami Zayn’s comedy and much, much more!

If wrestling is your thing you can catch the next BATTLEWAR this Sunday at Foufounes Electriques (and you should probably follow the BATTLEWAR Facebook page as well to keep tabs on their upcoming events). If improv is more your style you should check out Mile End Improv where James performs and teaches.

With all that out of the way you should sit back, relax and Go Plug Yourself. We’ve had James on this show a bunch and you should probably do yourself a favour and dig into the archives to listen to all the episodes going all the way back to 2014. This is his 7th time on 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 sometimes 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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Inés Anaya Returns! – GPYS 314

by on April 11, 2025 at 6:47 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that asks Inés Anaya: “What is the best advice you’ve ever received, and who gave it to you?” That question asked by the one and only Dave Kaufman back in episode 313.

It’s been a few long months since Inés Anaya has graced the Go Plug Yourself airwaves so we thought it was high time she came back on the podcast to let us know how she was doing. So we dipped into the Go Plug Yourself slush fund to get Inés back to Montreal exclusively to record this podcast and catch up.

We talk about movies, underground fires, Russian oligarchs and Inés’ future forays into the behind-the-scenes movie magic world of special effects and props – all at the back of the legendary Grumpy’s Bar on Bishop Street.

Walter J. Lyng and Troy Stark join me for this episode so it’s time to kick back, relax and Go Plug Yourself with Inés Anaya. 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: 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 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

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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Dave Kaufman Returns – GPYS 313

by on March 27, 2025 at 6:27 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Montreal, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal arts & entertainment podcast that asks Montreal writer, broadcaster and political commentator Dave Kaufman: What is the one live performance that you would willingly see every time you went out over and over again? That question was asked by Sarah Warren in our last episode which you should also totally check out.

A couple of weeks ago we shared an episode from a few years ago that we did with Dave Kaufman – Dave’s a political expert and has recently been turning his attention to writing about politics with a few recent articles over at The Progressive Magazine. In case you haven’t noticed – it’s kind of a spicy time politically these days with the Trump presidency down South and the Canadian election just a few weeks away. So it was high time that we had Dave Kaufman back on the show proper.

It’s not all doom and gloom – we talk about music, baseball and if we’re being totally honest – quite a bit of doom and gloom. The rise of fascism kind of does that, doesn’t it? We hope you enjoy the show anyways and hopefully it provides a little clarity of what’s going in the world. It was cathartic for Chris and I at least.

Be sure to follow Dave over on BlueSky and friendly reminder that you should probably be on BlueSky.

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: Leighland Beckman and 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.

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Sarah Warren (My Dead Mom’s Cookbook) – GPYS 312

by on March 13, 2025 at 6:37 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal arts & entertainment podcast that asks comedian Sarah Warren: “What was the one meal you ate that made you want to die (in a good way)?” That question asked, as always, by Marc-Anthony Senigoga back in episode 311.

Sarah Warren’s mom passed away, so she did what we all do: go through your dead mom’s cookbook and make a bunch of the recipes with other comedians. Grief can be funny like that. Walter J. Lyng and Troy Stark join me for this episode with Sarah Warren and we talk about grief, moms, recipes, handwriting, music and how Troy lived down the street from one of the guys from 54-40. Listen, I had no idea who 54-40 was until I found out they were the guys who did “Ocean Pearl”, “I Go Blind” AND “One Day In Your Life.” All of those songs are very familiar to me but until we recorded this episode I would have never been able to tell you that they were by the same band and that band was called 54-40.

You learn something new every day on Go Plug Yourself.

If you want to check out Sarah Warren on “My Dead Mom’s Cookbook” you can do so on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok and if you like what you see than you should 100% support her over on her GoFundMe where she’s currently raising money to keep the showing going. You can also follow Sarah directly on Instagram @sarahisfamous.

Sit back and enjoy the show and hey… call your mom.

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Credit Where Credit is Due

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 sometimes 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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Marc-Anthony Sinagoga – Go Plug Yourself 311

by on February 27, 2025 at 6:23 am
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Go Plug Yourself is the Montreal podcast that asks comedian Marc-Anthony Sinagoga: “How did you celebrate Black History Monthy?” That question asked by our buddy Vance Michel back in episode 310.

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Go Plug Yourself, our very special guest this week is Marc-Anthony Sinagoga. You know him from @notmarcanthony on Instagram (and @not_marcanthony on TikTok) where he performs as multiple characters (like Nonno!). You know him from Buddy I’m Done podcast available on YouTube and you might already know him from stand-up comedy. If you haven’t had the chance to check out Marc-Anthony Sinagoga perform live well, guess what? He’s coming to Montreal with his tour “Family Style” which will be happening March 16th at Place des Arts so get your tickets now. Marc sits down with myself and Chris Venditto to talk comedy, character work and how everyone should know how to make an espresso. If you’re not in Montreal, do yourself a favour and check out Marc’s website for tickets and dates to all his upcoming shows.

Enjoy the show – Go Plug Yourself.

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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 blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.
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Vance Michel Returns – GPYS 310

by on January 30, 2025 at 6:50 am
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The Montreal arts & entertainment podcast that asks Vance Michel: “What are three things that you’re grateful for today?” That question was asked by Eva Alexopoulos back in episode 309.

If Go Plug Yourself had the budget of Saturday Night Live maybe we would invest in a 5 Timer jacket. Vance Michel probably would’ve gotten that jacket a while ago since he’s been a guest several times, been a part of multiple New Year’s Shit Shows and has jumped on in the background of a bunch of episodes too.

Well guess what? Vance Michel is back again! If you’re listening to this on January 30th you should head out to IMPROV MONTREAL in Saint-Henri for “That Colored Comedy Show” for an amazing lineup that features Vance Michel, Goofy Welldone, Renzel Dashington, Claudine Napoleon, Peter Bowen. It’s where jokes meet the beats from the streets – it’s a hip-hop comedy event!

Troy Stark and Walter J. Lyng are on the mic for this one with myself and Vance Michel – we talk about celebrity crushes, pitch a CBC pilot where Vance is a cop in P.E.I. and figure out how we’re all celebrating Black History Month.

You can also catch Vance Michel this Sunday, February 2nd at the Comedy Nest as part of the 12th edition of the Underground Comedy Railroad Show.

Enjoy the podcast – go see some comedy!

PS: The reel where Vance asks some cops about Black History Month is on the Underground Comedy Railroad FB page here.

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Credit Where Credit is Due

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 sometimes 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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Eva Alexopoulos – Kickback Comedy – GPYS 309

by on January 16, 2025 at 6:53 am
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The Montreal podcast that asks founder of Kickback Comedy Eva Alexopoulos “What is something that you’ve forgiven yourself for?” returns for episode 309. That question was the final question of 2024 asked by Christopher Curtis of therover.ca back in episode 308.

That’s right, it’s another brand new episode of the Go Plug Yourself podcast. This week we are proud to sit down with none other than Eva Alexopoulos. You may know Eva from the Kickback Comedy parties – either the amazing BYOB pop up parties or the bi-weekly events at Satay Brothers in Saint Henri. Or you might just have seen her and the Kickback crew live at the massive outdoor stage at the revival of Just for Laughs last summer at Quartier des Spectacles. Kickback has one of their famous BYOB parties this Saturday night January 18th – check out the kickbackcomedyparty on Instagram for details on that event. Give them a follow to keep up with all the upcoming Kickback Comedy events at Satay Bros and other venues in and around Montreal. We talk about producing shows, how to make your audience feel important and Jurassic Park.

You can also follow Eva directly on Instagram @evaalexocomedy. If you love comedy and live in Montreal you should (as always) check out troystark.net to keep up with Troy Stark and the World’s Smallest Crew. Comedy returns every other Thursday to Rustik in NDG!

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: 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 sometimes 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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Go Plug Yourself Sh!t Show 2025!

by on January 2, 2025 at 4:08 pm
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It’s time once again for that most hallowed Montreal podcasting holiday tradition: The Go Plug Yourself Sh!t Show!

As we do every year we gather up the extended Go Plug Yourself family, have a few drinks and turn our unforgiving gaze back upon the year that was.

This year it was Walter J. Lyng, Chris Venditto, Lawrence Corber, Sarah and myself (with a brief guest appearance by Vance Michel) upstairs at Hurley’s (aka the home of the World’s Smallest Comedy Night) to talk about shellfish, who had a good year and who had a bad year (copyright of one Christopher Venditto) and make a few New Year’s resolutions for good measure.

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Credit Where Credit is Due

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

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.

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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Christopher Curtis (TheRover.ca) – GPYS 308

by on December 19, 2024 at 6:07 am
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The Montreal podcast that asks the founder of therover.ca Christopher Curtis: “Who was the artist that got you into the particular art form that you love?” – that question asked by Jared Wilder back in episode 307.

I think it’s no surprise that both Sarah and I are pretty big fans of investigative journalism in one form or another. From my college years poring over exposés in VICE to our more recent obsessions with deep-dive audio investigations we’ve been avid supporters of journalism that uncovers hard to-tell (and sometimes hard to read) stories and contextualizes them in meaningful ways. All that to say – we’ve been fans of The Rover for some time now and we’re thrilled to finally have Christopher Curtis on the show.

If you’re not familiar The Rover is a Montreal based investigative journalism project that focuses on Montreal and Quebec but also turns towards Canada and the rest of the world from time to time. Honestly, they do some of the best investigative journalism you’ll read on the internet and the fact that it is local and mostly focuses on Montreal and Quebec is a nice bonus if you’re the average Go Plug Yourself listener. Anyways, it’s fundraising time for The Rover so I urge you to head over to therover.ca, read a few articles and if you like what you’re reading consider hitting that “Support Us” button in the top right corner of the page if you’ve got the means. At the time of writing they’re about 50% of their way to their $10,000 goal for this year.

Anyhow – Chris joins Sarah and I to talk about the rover, the state of Canadian politics and so much more. Enjoy the show!

Oh and by the way – the defunct journalism website that Sarah and I could not remember the name of was The Correspondent – which sadly stopped publishing in January 0f 2021.

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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 sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

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Jared Wilder – GPYS 307

by on December 5, 2024 at 7:09 am
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The Montreal podcast that asks New York comedian Jared Wilder: “Which of your friend’s parents did you want to hook up with?” returns for another chaotic freewheeling round of podcasting gold. That question asked of course by none other than the Hardcore Hero – The Green Phantom back in episode 306 (the views and opinions of The Green Phantom do not represent those of this podcast or its hosts).

So breaking slightly from tradition I must first admit that Jared Wilder is not from Montreal. However, he co-hosts a football show over on YouTube called “In the Trenches” with our very own Chris Venditto so we’re going to consider him an honorary Montrealer for the purposes of this show.

Jared Wilder has been all over the place in New York City and Los Angeles, performing with The Groundlings and Second City and having studied and performed at some of New York’s finest acting schools. *cough cough Stella Adler cough cough*

Obviously with a classy guest like that we spend a bunch of time talking about pro-wrestling and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. That’s how we roll!

You should definitely check out “In the Trenches” to support our boy Venditto and Jared and you can keep up to date with Jared on Instagram and Facebook too.

Go Plug Yourself! Be somebody!

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Credit Where Credit is Due

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

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