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The Montreal arts & entertainment podcast that asks Erik Intrevado: “What do you think about Crocs?” That question of course was asked in our last episode by Amy Blackmore [https://9to5.cc/gpys-316-amy-blackmore-talks-montreal-fringe-festival-2025/]. Just who IS Erik Intrevado? Well, he’s one of the up and coming comedy producers in Montreal and he happened to run a show at a little place you may have heard of called the Peel Pub. You may have heard the news that after 60 years of being in business the Peel Pub suddenly closed its door this past weekend [https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/peel-pub-closes-suddenly-after-60-years-leaving-staff-and-performers-in-the-dark/]. Peel Pub closing left people out of work, a lot of people owed money and Erik without a venue for his open mic night (not to mention some of his gear is currently locked up inside of the building with no certainty of ever being returned). Walter, Troy and I set up at the back of a bar that ISN’T going anywhere (our beloved Grumpy’s) to talk with Erik Intrevado about producing comedy shows, condo conspiracy theories and trying to figure out just what is becoming of the fair city of Montreal. But fear not good listener – Erik Intrevado is currently doing his best to land on his feet! He’ll be running a brand-new Pro-Am Open Mic night at the lovely Burgundy Lion [https://www.burgundylion.com/] (let’s call it what it is here, a step up) starting July 9th! So if you’re in the area do yourself a favour and check it out! Go Plug Yourself! [http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gpys-erik-intrevado.jpg]http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gpys-erik-intrevado.jpg CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude [http://leighlandbeckman.com/]! Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated) [http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost], co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System [http://9to5.cc/9es] and Go Plug Yourself [http://9to5.cc/gpys] and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek [http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/]. Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter @wallygoodtimes [https://twitter.com/wallygoodtimes?lang=en] and on Facebook: Walter J. Lyng [https://www.facebook.com/walter.j.lyng] The post GPYS 317: Erik Intrevado (RIP Peel Pub) [https://9to5.cc/gpys-317-erik-intrevado-rip-peel-pub/] appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc) [https://9to5.cc].

Sarah and Keith checked out 3 more shows this week at the Montreal Fringe Festival We saw (click the link for tickets and showtimes): * The Total Veronica Experience [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:657/] * Little Star: Born of Desire [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:669/] * Mr. Potts [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:637/2030:2780/] All three of these shows have showings TONIGHT and on Sunday so what are you waiting for? Go FRINGE YOURSELF. [http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself2.png]http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself2.png CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude [http://leighlandbeckman.com/]! Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated) [http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost], co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System [http://9to5.cc/9es] and Go Plug Yourself [http://9to5.cc/gpys] and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek [http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/]. Sarah is somehow still @femalewalter [https://www.instagram.com/femalewalter] on Instagram. Follow her for pictures of our dogs and sometimes she remembers to post about all the arts and entertainment we take in all year long. The post Montreal Fringe 2025 – Go Fringe Yourself 2 #fringebuzz [https://9to5.cc/montreal-fringe-2025-go-fringe-yourself-2-fringebuzz/] appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc) [https://9to5.cc].

Sarah and Keith checked out 4 shows this weekend at the Montreal Fringe Festival We saw (click the link for tickets and showtimes): * #1 Son from Natasha Mercado [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:651/2030:2986/] * 0z from Jordan Rooks [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:652/] * Admiring Librarians from Raquel Maestre [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:633/] * Auf Wiedersehen from Pauline Berndsen Danse [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:642/] All of these shows have 3-4 showings left so you’ve still got time to check them out! Go Fringe Yourself! [http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself1.png]http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself1.png CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude [http://leighlandbeckman.com/]! Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated) [http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost], co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System [http://9to5.cc/9es] and Go Plug Yourself [http://9to5.cc/gpys] and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek [http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/]. Sarah is somehow still @femalewalter [https://www.instagram.com/femalewalter] on Instagram. Follow her for pictures of our dogs and sometimes she remembers to post about all the arts and entertainment we take in all year long.   The post Montreal Fringe 2025 – Go Fringe Yourself #fringebuzz [https://9to5.cc/montreal-fringe-2025-go-fringe-yourself-fringebuzz/] appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc) [https://9to5.cc].

Welcome to our annual Montreal Fringe Festival special episode: Go Fringe Yourself! The Montreal Fringe Festival is well underway and runs straight until June 15th and is jam packed with theater, music and good times. For tickets and showtimes for all the shows that we talk about on this episode and ALL THE OTHER SHOWS make sure to got to FringeMTL [https://www.montrealfringe.ca/] and start buying your tickets soon because some shows are already selling fast. Oh also, do yourself a favour and check out last week’s episode with Amy Blackmore [https://9to5.cc/gpys-316-amy-blackmore-talks-montreal-fringe-festival-2025/] if you can’t get enough Montreal Fringe content for your ear-holes. We’ve got amazing artists talking about 3 amazing shows for you today from all over the map creatively-speaking: * Bob Marley: How Reggae Change the World: [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:685/] “Join Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley. Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives, including Duane’s own.” * Countercurrents: [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:688/] “Countercurrents follows journalist Veronica and her new roommate – her mother Rong, who has turned to 5G conspiracy theories to treat her debilitating chronic pain. As their worldviews drift apart, both women wrestle with how to live with someone they no longer like, but still can’t help but love.” * Quickshot [https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:640/]: In this satirical western, Quickshot, a disillusioned cowboy, struggles with loss, violence, and an inability to break free from his own narrative of defeat. Amid absurd encounters, he is forced to confront both internal and external battles over ego, masculinity, and identity. His journey is one of self-doubt and self-discovery. So sit back, relax – and GO FRINGE YOURSELF! [http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself.png]http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPYS-Fringe-Yourself.png CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude [http://leighlandbeckman.com/]! Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated) [http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost], co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System [http://9to5.cc/9es] and Go Plug Yourself [http://9to5.cc/gpys] and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek [http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/]. Sarah is somehow still @femalewalter [https://www.instagram.com/femalewalter] on Instagram. Follow her for pictures of our dogs and sometimes she remembers to post about all the arts and entertainment we take in all year long. The post Go Fringe Yourself: Montreal Fringe Festival 2025 [https://9to5.cc/go-fringe-yourself-montreal-fringe-festival-2025/] appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc) [https://9to5.cc].

The Montreal arts and entertainment podcast that asks Amy Blackmore: What was the worst injury you’ve ever had? That question asked by Shosho Abotouk back in episode 316 [https://9to5.cc/shosho-abotouk-montreal-crochet-club-gpys-316/]. It’s that time of year again! The Montreal Fringe Festival is back! As we so often are, Sarah and I were joined by Amy Blackmore aka the “Queen of Fringe to talk about this year’s edition of the Fringe Festival. We also reminiscence a little about the fact that this will be the last year where the Fringe calls Mainline Theatre it’s home. The current incarnation of Mainline will be shutting it’s doors at the end of the festival and maybe we get a little emotional about it ok? Don’t judge us. Amy Blackmore tells us some of her favorite stories about the space over the last 20 years and they’re really amazing. So much of English theatre in Montreal seems to orbit around the Mainline Theatre, it’s a little crazy to think what life will be like without it around (but don’t worry – it will be back and better than ever sooner than you think). Anyways, there are a few fringe shows already underway with the main programming starting next week – head to montrealfringe.ca to check out the calendar [https://www.montrealfringe.ca/] and Go Fringe Yourself! [http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GPYS-Amy-2025.jpg]http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GPYS-Amy-2025.jpg CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude [http://leighlandbeckman.com/]! Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on 9to5 (illustrated) [http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost], co-hosts our two podcasts: The 9to5 Entertainment System [http://9to5.cc/9es] and Go Plug Yourself [http://9to5.cc/gpys] and sometimes blogs here as The Perspicacious Geek [http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/]. Sarah is somehow still @femalewalter [https://www.instagram.com/femalewalter] on Instagram. Follow her for pictures of our dogs and sometimes she remembers to post about all the arts and entertainment we take in all year long. The post GPYS 316: Amy Blackmore Talks Montreal Fringe Festival 2025 [https://9to5.cc/gpys-316-amy-blackmore-talks-montreal-fringe-festival-2025/] appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc) [https://9to5.cc].