Canada Post’s Uncertain Future
Shane Hewitt to break down the union pressures, funding misconceptions, and management failures shaping Canada Post’s uncertain future. source
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NEW – AI Actors, Olympic Snoop, The Simpsons Return — and Orwell with Cocktails
Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the arrival of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actor created by Particle Six Productions. They explore what this experiment means for writers, actors, and the future of Hollywood. At the same time, nostalgia dominates…
1995 Revisited: OJ, Pop Culture, and the Birth of Reality TV
1995 was a year of transformation — for culture, media, and the way we consume stories. Ed Conroy of Retrontario joins Shane Hewitt for a nostalgic look back at the year that reshaped television and celebrity. The OJ trial dominated…
ICYMI – Poutine: From Quebec Classic to Canadian Icon
Few foods carry as much cultural weight as poutine. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as the Food Professor, to talk about his new book that dives deep into the origins, traditions, and global rise of Quebec’s…
Shiftheads – The OJ Verdict Through a Canadian Detective’s Eyes
When the OJ Simpson verdict was announced in 1995, the world was divided — and even seasoned homicide detectives were stunned. Mark Mendelson, a former Toronto homicide detective, joins Shane Hewitt to reflect on the trial that gripped the globe.…
NEW – Alberta’s Education Crisis and the Cost of Government Choices
Alberta’s teachers are on the brink of striking, and it’s a symptom of larger problems in education and public services. Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge break down why Alberta spends less per student than any other province, how strained relationships…
Throwback to 1995: Politics, Pop Culture, and the Internet’s First Steps
1995 was a year of turning points — politically, culturally, and technologically. Shane Hewitt takes a look back at a year when Jean Chrétien led Canada through debates over Quebec sovereignty, while Bill Clinton was shaping U.S. politics. The O.J.…
How the OJ Trial Changed Television Forever
The OJ Simpson trial wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it was a cultural earthquake that reshaped television and media. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell revisit the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, the spectacle of the trial,…
NEW – Tony Chapman: Why Small Businesses Shouldn’t Hire Clones
Small business success often comes down to people — but hiring the wrong way can hold you back. Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to break down why the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is hiring people “just like them.” Instead, he…
Performative Weddings
Shane and Ryan reflect on the evolving meaning of weddings and relationships, unpacking how modern couples are balancing tradition with personal authenticity. source
NEW – Aurora Secrets: What the Northern Lights Reveal About Earth and the Sun
The Northern Lights have inspired wonder, myth, and science for centuries. But beyond their beauty, auroras tell us profound truths about our planet, the sun, and how both are connected. Astrobiologist Dr. Samantha Yammine unpacks the physics behind auroras —…
NEW – Smart Speakers: The Power of Comedy, Culture and Controversy
From the playful to the profound, Canada’s stories are never simple. Shane Hewitt sits down with Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton to explore how humor, identity, and controversy all collide in the way this country is seen — both at…
Dons, the Six and Sudsvegas… the Fun of Nicknames
From the glow of an Ottawa sunset to the inside jokes behind renaming favorite restaurants, Noah Scanga, Ryan O’Donnell and Shane Hewitt explore the joy of nicknames. The conversation shows how a single word can capture a community, spark laughter,…
ICYMI – AI vs. Superbugs: Engineering Viruses to Save Lives
Antibiotic resistance is rising, and the world is running out of options. Could AI-designed viruses be the next breakthrough in medicine? Greg Fish explores how technology is pushing the boundaries of health — and the risks that come with it.…
Shiftheads – Why Conspiracy Theories Survive Even When They Fail
Every failed prediction leaves a trail — but instead of ending belief, conspiracy theories often grow stronger. Why? In this episode, Nathan Radke examines the psychology that keeps people attached to ideas that never come true. From end-of-the-world prophecies to…