Julie McCarthy: Jewels Says

Jewels says that magical holiday experiences are worth doing and she wishes she had given her own children more experiences like her children are giving her grandchildren. Little ones can sense anger and tension even if you try hiding it, but hey! you name me a family with no dysfunction and I'll name you a family you don't know very well. Get some therapy! Then again, who can afford therapy?Mele Kalikimaka email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas

Jewels says that as much as the past week was great, she feels guilty for not cancelling plans to stay in London longer, for loving the occasional late night G&T and a sparkling gorgeous dress and shoes. Maybe she's just a bad woman. Oh well. Grandfather Abe kind of made up for everything. Happy Christmas week, no matter whether or how you celebrate. Even if that's just some relaxo time alone. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas

Jewels says she forgot to remind everyone that she'll be doing a set on Aidan O'Loughlin's Thirst Trap this Saturday at the Bloor Street West Comedy Bar. Plus some listener comments on incels and universal vasectomies.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas - album and merchThirst Trap Tickets

Jewels says she'd really like to hire tradespeople to fix issues at home and the rental property, and SURELY other people manage to successfully do so... why oh why can't WE hire anyone competent? Are competence and communication asking too much? Shouldn't heating issues be treated as a priority in December? Abe shares his most recent boiler debacles... one of which is still to be resolved.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels Sings Christmas Album and merch - celebrating dysfunctional families everywhereEpisode References:AMI Electronics - Abe's dad goals - "We repair what others can't"South Park - You Call the Handyman

Jewels says don’t tell someone you love their daughter because your actions tell the truth. Life is short and undeserved commitment is overrated, so we should encourage young people to walk away when they recognize red flags, and vasectomies for everyone would prevent a lot of grief.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels SingsEpisode References:The SlumflowerWorkin Moms.

Jewels says... oh where to even BEGIN? As usual, jewels has something to say about a few things, like traffic, shows, expectations, parties and beauty. Oh, and she would really prefer to keep Toronto's bike lanes that were only recently put in at taxpayers' expense. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysMusic and Merch: jewelssings.comEpisode References:Lindsey StirlingGeorge Costanza, ArchitectThirst Trap at the Comedy Bar

This week, Jewels sits down with multi Juno award winning sound engineer Patric McGroarty, owner of Saint Clarens Records and producer of Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas.Our chat ranges from helpful recording tips, hiring musicians and producers, changes in the music industry, the value of creating something versus just working and his favourite thing ever - producing an album.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysPatric's Instagram: @saintclarensJewels SingsEpisode References:Saint Clarens Records

Jewels says she's always been a bit strange, and talks about the self imposed pressure to make up for wasted opportunities and potential. If Ethel Merman can put out a disco album at age 71, maybe Jewels Sings wasn't such a ridiculous idea after all.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysJewels SingsThirst Trap at the Comedy Bar: December 14thEpisode References:The Ethel Merman Disco Album on Spotify and Apple

Jewels says you're going to love hearing Aidan's perspective on how to approach interviews, build a career in television and comedy writing, happiness and the importance of humour.Plus I talk more than I should have in this episode, but... I'm a chatter, what can I say?Check out Aidan's monthly show Thirst Trap at the Bloor West Comedy Bar in Toronto, and subscribe to his blog.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysMusic and merch: jewelssings.comAidan's Insta: @aiderzBlog: Thirst TrapEpisode References:Comedy BarWorkin' MomsTallBoyz