1979 was a year of seismic shifts — in sports, politics, and pop culture. In this solo “Throwback Thursday” edition, Shane revisits the events that shaped a generation, from the WHA-NHL merger that launched Wayne Gretzky into superstardom to the political upheaval that defined Canada and the world. Dive into the moment Joe Clark became…
Some songs don’t age — they echo. Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” captures the raw ache of adolescence with a sound that blends grit and dream. In this episode, Shane and Ryan unpack why this track still resonates, tracing its themes of freedom, regret, and identity. The conversation journeys through lyrical interpretations, Gen X nostalgia, and cultural…
From the Clearwater Monster to conspiracy theories that never die, Nathan Radke explores how the human mind turns stories into “truth.” In conversation with Shane Hewitt, he breaks down the psychology of belief — why pseudoscience spreads, how hoaxes evolve into cultural touchstones, and what it takes to challenge them. Using the Clearwater case as…
Few people see nature’s raw power up close — but George Kourounis has made it his life’s work. source
What is the scariest sound in a horror movie, anyway? Ever notice how the quietest moments in a movie feel the most intense? Shane Hewitt and James Deaville dive into the psychology of sound — how directors and composers use audio cues to create fear and anticipation. As a film sound scholar, James reveals why…
PART 1What keeps Canadians glued to the screen — or in the stands — during late-night Blue Jays games? Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt to capture the energy, emotion, and sense of community that baseball brings. They share stories of exhaustion and exhilaration, ticket scrambles, and game-day rituals, revealing how sports unite…
Scary movies are dumb (Shane’s words.. No worry). Not everyone loves a good scare — and that’s okay. Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt for a playful guide to surviving horror movies without losing sleep. From choosing the right genre to avoiding themes that hit too close to home, Ryan explains how to make fear fun…
Why do we pay to be scared? Natasha Bailey unpacks why fear fascinates us — from haunted houses to horror films — and what it teaches about control, anxiety, and resilience. She explains how simulated fear offers a safe space to test boundaries, manage uncertainty, and even build confidence. The conversation reveals how people who…
Space looks glamorous — until you have to live there. Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to peel back the shiny promises of space colonization, exposing the gritty realities of confinement, sanitation, and survival. Together they question the grand visions sold by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, asking whether humanity is ready for the social and…
DESCRIPTION:Why does a curve ball actually curve? Athi Selvadurai breaks down the Magnus effect — the science behind how spin, air pressure, and motion create lift on a ball in flight. Through simple analogies and sports examples, he explains how faster airflow reduces pressure and redirects the ball’s path. The discussion connects physics to performance,…
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