{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ad0cd9a90bf5417321a0a1c/6a9b801c2a7730b8968cfc08?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"GPYS 342: Dawn McSweeney Returns","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ad0cd9a90bf5417321a0a1c/1788575114035-f28893d7-5a70-4129-957a-3e100c0a2cc4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Montreal arts &amp; entertainment podcast that asks Dawn McSweeney: “What is the one place you recommend to someone you hate?” That question was asked by <a href=\"https://9to5.cc/sam-felix-gpys-341/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Félix back in episode 341.</a></p><p>I joke during this episode that Dawn McSweeney is joining Walter J. Lyng, Troy Stark and I to do a victory lap following this year’s amazing edition of the World’s Smallest Comedy Festival but the truth is the great producers of this town never rest on their laurels. Troy and Dawn are teaming up to co-host “Dumpster Fire” on September 25th at Cafe Cleopatra, a comedy show dedicated to the trash, the wild cards, the unhinged stories, and the lovable dirtbags who make life interesting, headlined by Go Plug Yourself’s very own Chris Venditto. Dawn joins the Go Plug Yourself crew to talk about Iron Maiden, reality television and so much more. Sit back, relax,<a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dumpster-fire-a-comedy-show-for-dirtbags-tickets-1998963038258\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> head out to Dumpster Fire on September 25th</a> and enjoy the show.</p><p>Go Plug Yourself!</p><p><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GPYS-342-Dawn-McSweeney.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GPYS-342-Dawn-McSweeney.jpg\"></a></p><h1>Credit Where Credit is Due</h1><p>As always, a big thank you to the providers of our theme song: <a href=\"http://leighlandbeckman.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leighland Beckman and Aural Turpitude</a>!</p><p><em>Keith does all sorts of things here on 9to5.cc, he works with the other founders on </em><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/?latestblogpost\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>9to5 (illustrated)</em></a><em>, co-hosts our two podcasts: The </em><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/9es\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>9to5 Entertainment System</em></a><em> and </em><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/gpys\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Go Plug Yourself</em></a><em> and sometimes blogs here as </em><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/category/perspicacious-geek/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Perspicacious Geek</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><em>Walter J. Lyng is a stand-up comedian based out of Montreal, you should follow him on Twitter </em><a href=\"https://twitter.com/wallygoodtimes?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@wallygoodtimes</em></a><em> and on Facebook: </em><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/walter.j.lyng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Walter J. Lyng</em></a></p><p><em>Troy Stark is yet another amazing Montreal comedian and promoter who indulges me in co-hosting this wonderful little show of ours. You can catch him pretty often at the </em><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TWScomedynight/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>World’s Smallest Comedy Night</em></a><em> and Cheap Laughs at Rustik Pub, both of which he produces.</em></p>","author_name":"9to5 (dot cc)"}