Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic…
Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event — but they’re missing the real story. CEO Gail Hamamoto and athlete-advocate Callum Denault reveal what actually happens behind the scenes: 40,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, year-round training, and life-changing…
Would You Trust Your Neighbor to Kill a Monster?A child’s imagination or a deadly truth? In Dust Bunny, grief and horror collide when a young girl enlists her shady neighbor to destroy what she believes ate her family. Steve Stebbing…
You don’t have to lie to protect your child’s feelings — but you also don’t have to crush their imagination. In this practical and compassionate episode, Victoria Talwar explains how to navigate hard conversations with kids while respecting their age,…
Time travel stories aren’t really about machines — they’re about regret, possibility, and what we’d risk to rewrite our lives. In this episode, Robert J. Sawyer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the deeper psychology behind time travel fiction and why…
When did giving one perfect gift become harder than wrapping a dozen? This episode unpacks the shift from childhood Christmas wonder to adult gift anxiety — and why some of us secretly miss the mess. Shane Hewitt reflects on simpler…
What happens to the digital life you forgot about? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the rising risks of neglected social profiles — from outdated photos to AI-curated content you never approved. With platforms shifting, charging for storage, and…
If Canada Got a Do-Over, What Should It Fix First?If you had a time machine and could send Canada back — what mistake would you correct? Andrew Caddell joins Shane Hewitt to answer that question with clarity and conviction, offering…
Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist and historian Taylor C. Noakes joins Shane Hewitt to reveal the wild, unlikely backstory of one…
Food delivery exploded — and now so has the cost. In this episode, Ryan O’Donnell walks through a side-by-side cost breakdown of groceries, meal kits, and pre-made meals, showing how easy it is to spend over $800 a month on…
What Do You Get a Wookiee for Christmas?Yes, that’s a real song. Richard Crouse takes us deep into pop culture oddities, including the legendary (and legendarily awful) Star Wars Holiday Special. They also talk about viral teen slang forcing fast…
Care Bears, Dungeons & Dragons, and Strawberry Shortcake all trace back to 1979 — not the ’80s. Ed Conroy reveals how one overlooked year shaped a decade of imagination, play, and cultural identity. In this nostalgic-yet-insightful Throwback Thursday, Ed breaks…
Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave Coffey explains how AI has supercharged scams and why the most dangerous ones now look completely legit. From tax “loophole”…
Sent to the store alone. Smoked around indoors. Hitchhiked without question. Rob Breakenridge and Shane Hewitt dig into the cultural whiplash of growing up in the 70s and how today’s parents — often the same kids from back then —…
Dollarama sells food — but where do we draw the line? Sylvain Charlebois dives into the economics of dollar store groceries, brand deals, and why chilled foods still pose a challenge. He explains how shelf-stable items, vendor loyalty, and private…
