As kids head back to school, many families feel like Labour Day is the start of a new financial year. Shane Hewitt talks with financial expert Anita Bruinsma about how to budget for education costs, from school supplies and tech…
From an 82-year-overdue library book (checked out during WWII!) that finally made its way home, to a dog proudly wearing the crown of “World’s Ugliest,” Shane and Ryan O’Donnell share the week’s quirkiest headlines. With equal parts curiosity and humor,…
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend?MOVIES – Steve Stebbing lines up three very different cinematic rides this week. Nobody 2 sees suburban dad Hutch Mansell dragged back into a world of violence—and secrets—after a home invasion. Americana blends…
Summer’s not quite ready to let go—but change is coming fast. Ryan O’Donnell’s love affair with cool weather (yes, he’s happiest at 18°C) gets the spotlight, along with a candid chat about rejection—why it stings, what we learn from it,…
Think your flight insurance has you covered? Think again. Will McAleer breaks down the surprising gaps that could leave you stranded—like hotel stays and prepaid activities you thought were protected. We dig into why preparing for the worst isn’t pessimism,…
Canada’s Victoria-class submarines have a complicated past—and an uncertain future. Defence analyst Richard Shimooka joins to trace their history, from purchase to persistent problems, and makes the case for why Canada urgently needs modern replacements to protect its coasts and…
This week’s Happy Friday Round Up takes on gossip in relationships—can it actually bring couples closer? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris weigh in. We also unpack the high-stakes Russia–USA meeting in Alaska, where “the dealmaker” Trump walked away empty-handed. Plus,…
In this engaging conversation, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco explore the dynamics of communication in relationships, particularly focusing on the role of gossip. They discuss how sharing thoughts and opinions about others can strengthen emotional bonds between partners, while…
Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never control? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane to unpack the long-term consequences of sharing children’s images online, how AI quietly learns from…
Shane Hewitt catches up with Canadian country star Dallas Smith for a conversation that spans decades. They revisit the early days when Dallas fronted the rock band The Fallout, reflect on how they first met, and trace the winding path…
Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, the “Food Professor,” for a timely conversation about back-to-school lunches in an era of rising grocery costs. They explore the balancing act parents face between nutrition, affordability, and convenience—plus how upcoming Health Canada labeling…
On this Throwback Thursday, Shane is joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga for a trip down memory lane. Where were you in 1998? The crew swaps stories from the late ‘90s, including Shane’s unforgettable trek from Northern Alberta to…
Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future of tech. They revisit the release of Windows 98, an evolution that made PCs more stable, faster, and friendlier to…
Shane Hewitt teams up with ER doctor Mitch Shulman to talk about one of the internet’s most tempting—and dangerous—habits: pimple popping. Sparked by a viral TikTok case where a Michigan woman suffered extreme facial swelling after trying to pop a…
Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic and pop culture commentator Richard Crouse for a fast-paced tour through movies, music, and the stranger corners of the news. They preview the Toronto Film Festival, weigh the buzz around a possible Johnny…
