How Christmas Trees and Political Strategy Collide in CanadaLindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane to talk festive trees, sentimental ornaments, and the unspoken rules of Christmas timing. From teddy bear trees and candy canes to live tree bans in condos, they share how tradition meets practicality in Canadian households. Then the mood shifts. The…
Tony Chapman joins Shane to reflect on the emotional thread behind “becoming me again.” They unpack how seasons of life, career changes, relationships, and internal misalignment pull people away from their core—and what it takes to return. Tony shares insights from his podcast Chatter That Matters, including stories of journaling, personal reflection, and the pressure…
This episode breaks down why moon‑landing conspiracies continue to explode online and how TikTok’s design supercharges misinformation. From flashy edits to confidence‑heavy creators with zero scientific background, misleading videos spread faster than facts. The conversation looks at how popularity gets confused with expertise, making persuasive conspiracy voices appear credible. It also highlights why science communicators…
Shane Hewitt describes a family moment where a Christmas movie was paused to observe Remembrance Day. Shane and Ryan discuss early decorating habits, nostalgic ornaments, and family traditions including the “ugly-beautiful” Christmas tree. They talk about Canadian-made holiday films, Hallmark productions filmed in Sudbury, and the oddball movie Hot Frosty. The episode includes segments with…
Greg Fish returns to argue that the “AI God” narrative—the fantasy of machines rising up—is less credible than the reshaping of society through technology. He and Shane discuss why the term “singularity” has been repackaged, how Silicon Valley’s beliefs both fuel and mislead, and how automation, inequality, and technology culture intersect. They explore how we might…
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Nujma Bond from the Royal Canadian Legion joins Shane Hewitt to reveal how modern updates like tap-to-donate boxes and Amazon delivery are reshaping the annual Poppy Campaign while keeping its purpose intact. They dig into…
Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada — but few remember where the tradition came from or why it still matters. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum shares the powerful, sometimes overlooked history behind this iconic symbol. From muddy trenches of the First World War to grassroots campaigns by women like…
What happens when a veteran finally shares what war did to them—decades later? Historian Michael Petrou returns with powerful insights from In Their Own Voices, a massive oral history project at the Canadian War Museum. With over 200 interviews from WWII to Afghanistan, this project captures raw, unfiltered reflections from veterans and their loved ones—not…
It wasn’t just Britain and the U.S. with tanks that turned the tide. Captain Sheldon Smith reveals how Canadian armor quietly reshaped WWII strategy — and why its story is often missed. Go inside the transformation from horse cavalry to tank corps, the role of Canadian-built Rams and Grizzlies, and key battlefield moments from Dieppe…
Tucked into downtown Ottawa is a quiet tomb that holds powerful meaning — even though no one knows who lies beneath it. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum explains how the return of the Unknown Soldier became one of Canada’s most profound acts of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the soldier’s reinterment at…
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