Most people think they know what it takes to buy a home—until the hidden costs hit. Jessica Moorhouse unpacks the real numbers behind real estate and why budgeting for just the down payment is a rookie mistake. From surprise property…
The upcoming budget holds more than line items—it signals a strategy for Canada’s economy. In this episode, Fred O’Riordan, National Leader of Tax Policy at EY Canada, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how decisions on energy, tariffs, and tax relief may reshape business…
Part 1One day it’s skeletons and cobwebs — the next, it’s reindeer and ribbon. Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer unpack the sudden switch from Halloween to Christmas, revealing what this seasonal whiplash says about retailers, habits, and our homes.…
Why do Canadians say “kilometers” like it’s a song lyric? And why does “Worcestershire” still haunt us all? In this episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan riff on the everyday mispronunciations that trip us up—and the surprisingly passionate opinions people have…
Part 1Is a Blue Jays–Dodgers matchup a national treat — or just a distraction from rising costs? In this edition of the “Happy Friday Roundup Panel,” Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell weigh in on Halloween fun and Canadian financial frustrations.…
AI is changing how people search, think, and decide — but can it be trusted? Mohit Rajhans breaks down the shift from Google to tools like ChatGPT, where speed often wins over accuracy. He shares why businesses must treat automation…
Emma Stone stars in a surreal sci-fi fantasy from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos — and it’s just the beginning. This solo episode tracks the season’s boldest new film releases, weaving together gothic monsters, tech-haunted mysteries, and a dose of Halloween…
Victoria isn’t just scenic — it’s seriously haunted. Author Ian Gibbs joins Ryan Price to unpack the eerie true stories behind the city’s most paranormal hotspots. From phantoms in heritage buildings to spine-tingling tales passed down through generations, Victoria’s ghosts…
What if your houseguest never leaves — and they’re not alive? Steve the Caller introduces Mrs. Wallace, the friendly spirit who shares his home, in a Halloween segment full of warmth, wit, and just enough weirdness. Shane Hewitt leans into…
What do you do when a doorknob rattles, laughter echoes, and no one is there? Shane shares his real-life encounter with something chilling inside his own home — including the night he demanded a laughing presence leave. Ryan recalls a…
Movember didn’t start as a global campaign — it started with facial hair and a question: what if we could use mustaches to change how men think about health? Since then, it’s raised more than $1.5 billion and sparked life-saving…
What if time was more than just hours and years — what if it was something to celebrate? Bob Addison shares how he used a time calculator to mark his son’s 5,000th day on Earth, transforming a quirky number into…
Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a genre-hopping double feature — starting with a walk through the “ABCs of Horror” and ending with a wild ride through pop culture’s strangest corners. In the first half, they dig into iconic horror…
In 1979, a baseball promotion turned into a cultural reckoning. The Chicago White Sox’s “Disco Demolition Night” invited fans to bring disco records to be blown up on the field — all for a $1 ticket. But when 50,000 people…
Fear isn’t just a feeling — it’s a survival system hardwired into the brain. Neuroscientist Dr. Samantha Yammine explains how the amygdala triggers the fight or flight response and what that cascade of cortisol and adrenaline actually means for how…
