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GPYS 332: Lucie Gee & Daniel Carin (Le Mini Grand Yes And)

by on March 18, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal arts and entertainment podcast Go Plug Yourself asks Lucie Gee and Daniel Carin (from Le Mini Grand Yes And Improv Festival): “Who was your first celebrity crush?” That question was asked by Jason Rockman & Ryan Stick back in episode 331.

A few months ago we had Lucie Gee and Costa Tsimiklis on the show to talk about the debut edition of the burgeoning improv festival “Le Grand Yes And” – well guess what? They’re back at it with a new edition festival they’re calling “Le Mini Grand Yes And” – this springtime edition is focused more on producer-centric improv shows (the main edition will be focused more on improv troupes). We’ve brought back Lucie Gee and one of those producers (and friend of the show) Daniel Carin to talk about “Le Mini Grand Yes And” in general and Dan’s show “Improv By The Fireplace” which will be kicking off the festival.

We talk about the Oscars, improv comedy’s standing in the comedy world, celebrity crushes and so much more, so sit back, enjoy the show and Go Plug Yourself.

Tickets and information for Le Grand Yes And can be found on their official website and you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook as well. Dan’s show “Advice By The Fireplace” is going to be featured at the festival Friday March 27 at 6:30PM : Improv By The Fireplace but you can listen to the archive of episodes on Apple Podcasts and follow the show in Instagram as well.

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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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GPYS 265 – Jess Fildes & Jason Grimmer (The Terrors of Misery’s Grove)

by on October 26, 2022 at 8:57 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that asks Jason Grimmer and Jess Fildes (of Terrors of Misery’s Grove): “Deep Space or Deep Sea?” – asked by the most electrifying man in Montreal entertainment: Mike Paterson.

We had Jason Grimmer on the show before talking about the injustices facing Montreal record shops back before that pesky pandemic – but this time we’ve got him talking about his other passion: improv. Pretty sure we talked about improv last time too, just roll with me here.

Jason Grimmer and Jess Fildes are taking on the unenviable task of mixing a veritable witches brew of improvisation, horror and podcasting in their latest endeavor: The Terrors of Misery’s Grove. Taking the form of an improvised folk-horror radio play that will be performed live in front of audience (the first episode is TONIGHT: October 27th at Variations Mile End) and then transforming it into a podcast to live on forever… on the internet!

We talk with Jason and Jess about developing the show, the challenges of improvising horror and of course a million other things (mostly horror related in spite of Inés’ attempts to the contrary) because this is the show that it is.

Inés Anaya steps in on co-hosting duties once again (how many more does she got left folks?) and we have a jolly good time recording this one at the back of our home away from home: Grumpy’s.

The Terrors of Misery’s Grove debuts October 27th at Variations Mile End, 5337 Saint Laurent Blvd. Find the podcast wherever you find podcasts.

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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

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Elspeth Wright Returns! – GPYS 254

by on April 28, 2022 at 5:42 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal arts and entertainment podcast that dares to ask comedian Elspeth Wright: “What are your thoughts on two-way mirrors?” – that question of course asked by none other than Mike Carrozza in episode 253.

Elspeth Wright is one of those comedians who has made her presence felt in a big way in the Montreal comedy. Not only featuring on shows all over town but also producing a bunch of amazing and unique comedy shows across the city. She’s the host of Battle of Wits at the Diving Bell Social Club up on St-Laurent and has just launched a brand new night of comedy at the new Montreal Improv location on Notre-Dame Ouest in Saint Henri.

“Stand Up Saint-Henri” is going to be happening every Tuesday from May 10th onwards and will feature a special focus on queer and non-binary performers (while also playing host to “acceptable bros” like our very own Chris Venditto on May 10th) and will be hosted of course by Elspeth herself.

But I guess more important than all of that is the fact that Elspeth Wright once taught telepathy to children in Hong Kong. Seriously.

We get into the shows, telepathy, Elon Musk and so much more in this episode so sit back and enjoy the show!

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Credit Where Credit is Due

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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Montreal Improv – Vance Gillis – GPYS 224

by on January 21, 2021 at 6:23 am
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting

Montreal Improv is alive and well! Well, it is alive, and with the help and support of all of us it will be well. Vance Gillis joins us on the latest episode of Go Plug Yourself to answer the question: “What object in your life brings you a strong memory, good or bad?” (as asked by Kenny Streule in the last episode).

As was mentioned a few times on this very podcast the great city of Montreal had lost Montreal Improv over the course of the pandemic, however, as Vance Gillis will happily inform you when you listen to this episode: the reports of the death of Montreal Improve have been greatly exaggerated.

Thanks to a new owner the Montreal Improv has returned to the city and everyone else on the planet for that matter since they’re online now! Happy day!

While Vance assures us that a physical venue is definitely in the future, right now you should head over to MontrealImprov.com and see what kinds of shows, classes and other content they will be bringing to you right now, on the internet. Courses are available at all levels now and online shows will be starting in the next month.

Also: Inés has returned to co-host this episode!

Don’t call it a comeback!

vance gillis montreal improv

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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

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Jordan Robson-Cramer (Phonopolis) & Jason Grimmer – GPYS 201

by on February 20, 2020 at 6:30 am
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The Montreal podcast that asks Jordan Robson-Cramer (Phonopolis) & Jason Grimmer (Commotion Theater): “How would you define success?” (Asked by Sergio da Silva back in episode 199).

To kick things off in the “post-Walter era” (which I think is kind of our Attitude Era, which makes this our Ruthless Aggression Era) we have not one, but two guests for you: Jordan Robson-Cramer and Jason Grimmer!

Jordan is the co-owner of one of Montreal’s historic record stores Phonopolis and Jason Grimmer is on the forefront of our city’s cutting edge improv scene.

You may have heard that Phonopolis (among other record stores) is currently finding themselves in a very absurd situation where they are staring down a $2,900 fine for staying open late last year during Record Store Day. While Mayor Valérie Plante has said the city will be extending weekend hours for record stores, Phonopolis and the other businesses involved are still trying to get the fines dropped altogether.

Towards the end of this episode, Jordan asks our listeners to continue to shop at local record stores and to consider putting your out of town friends up in your home instead of AirBnBs.

Meanwhile, Jason Grimmer (who works part time at a record store as well, in his case Cheap Thrills) has recently started hosting monthly improv shows over at Mainline Theater under the banner of “Commotion Theater” and his ongoing series “Night Drive” continues next Saturday, Feb 29 at Le P’tit Impro.

Stepping in for the co-hosting duties on this episode is Lawrence Corber, who is a very busy man who you should probably follow on Facebook.

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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 blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek.

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GPYS 198: Dimitri Kyres

by on January 9, 2020 at 6:30 am
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The Montreal podcast that asks Montreal improviser Dimitri Kyres: In what way are you trying to make yourself better? (Courtesy of Ben Miner in episode 197)

Dimitri Kyres is a Level 6 Improv Master. He knows things about improv that haven’t even been invented yet. He can break down improvisational structures and put them back together with his goddamned eyes closed.

No seriously, he’s really very good at being very funny. One need only look to a string of sold out performances of the hit improv cop comedy Precinct at Montreal Fringe that he was a part of. “But I missed that show” I hear your voice in my head complaining, well good news: there are still a lot of ways to see Dimitri being funny every single month over at Montreal Improv (like Friday Night Main Event, Sunday Sunday Improv and he’s got even more exciting projects in the pipeline.

We talk comedy, making people laugh and maybe, just maybe plant the seeds of an upcoming collision of worlds where stand up and improv comedy will collide!

Special thanks to Mr. Christopher Venditto for stepping in as co-host this episode and be sure to check out the Second Edition (Second Season?) of Word Fight, starting back up at Café Cleopatra on January 18th.

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Be sure to stay tuned to all the shows Dimitri is a part of over at Montreal Improv and stay even more tuned for some of the other exciting projects this creative cat has in the bag.

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.

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Mariana Vial (Jazz Ands) – Go Plug Yourself 175

by on February 7, 2019 at 6:44 am
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The fact that Mariana Vial hasn’t been on this show yet is kind of a tragedy. We’ve been good friends since at some point in 2001 I would guess and she’s been a talented part of the Montreal improv scene for what seems like forever. Her most recent endeavor is “The Jazz Ands” a musical improv troupe that is performing monthly at The Montreal Improve. Featuring Sandi Armstrong, Coco Belliveau, Adina Katz, Mariana Vial, Heidi Lynne Weeks, and Marie Fatima Rudolf on the Keys. Their next show is Valentine’s Day (and will subsequently most likely be following a rom-com theme) at 8:30 at Montreal Improve. 

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Check out The Jazz Ends upcoming Event Page on Facebook and Follow The Jazz Ands 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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Go Plug Yourself 71: Lar Vi and James McGee (Broken River)

by on November 6, 2014 at 11:14 am
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So some of you may remember James when he appeared on the show to promote the local wrestling federation BATTLEWAR along with the degenerate friend of the show Giant Tiger (who is a GPYS Triple Crown winner) and while we do end up talking about wrestling during this show, this time he was plugging his other performance endeavor: improv. In this case he (along with co-star Lar Vi) is plugging an ongoing long-form improv mystery show that is being staged weekly at the Montreal Improv called “Broken River”. What is long-form mystery improv? Listen and find out. I don’t have time to spell this out for you. Enjoy the show!gpys71

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Oh man, there’s a ton of social media that I gotta share down here.
Broken River is being staged every Sunday in November at Montreal Improv for only 8$, here’s the event page on Facebook.
The group that is putting on the show is Wild Heart Improv and their Facebook page is over here.
Of course, James also wrestles as his alter-ego Twiggy at BATTLEWAR (although is currently sidelined with an injury), but you can still catch the rest of the BATTLEWAR crew duke it out November 16th and like them on Facebook here.

Deep breath.

And of course there’s Twitter!
@lar_vi on Twitter
@ItsJamesMcGee on Twitter (Twiggy)
@Battle_War on Twitter

I’m sure I’m missing something.

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

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Go Plug Yourself 32: Kyle Allatt

by on March 21, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Posted In: Go Plug Yourself, Podcast, Podcasting, Uncategorized

Here’s a tip for all you creative types who want to be on the show: buttering us up will get you places. Kyle gushed to us in person about how great the show was and how it was the best and most fun he’s ever had on the internet (which I presume includes finding pictures of tub girls) and how we were great hosts. Only after that (and getting us all the somas, crank, blow and hookers we could handle which, for the record, is a lot) did he ask to be on the show again. Of course we said yes. Or, more specifically, I said yes and Walter said “watch me bite a piece of my own tongue off” which he then did. I guess spitting his own blood into Kyle’s face was a bit of an affirmation that the show was going to happen though, so let’s stick with that.

Anyhow, Kyle wanted to come on since he’s formed a new sketch comedy troop (or is it troupe?) called “Get Off the Stage” and he wanted to talk about that. So naturally we talked about other stuff instead. 

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I can’t seem to find any sort of official page for “Get Off the Stage” so here’s Kyle’s direct Facebook page instead. They have a show coming up on April 5th at the Montreal Improv. So go to that.

UPDATE: Those lazy Get Off the Stage guys actually created a Facebook page and it is here. GO TO IT. I’m not even bothered by the fact that their font and black and white scheme is highly derivative of 9to5 (dot cc). Fun fact, we invented typewriter fonts AND the absence of colour way back in 2011.

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

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