Think border security is just about checking receipts? Think again. Aaron McCrorie from CBSA reveals how organized crime uses the same customs lines we all pass through to move drugs, weapons, and people — and how border officers track patterns and intercept threats most travelers never see. From coordinating with U.S., U.K., and Australian intelligence…
Scams are evolving fast — and they’re hitting too close to home. Jimmy Zoubris shares real stories from the frontlines of fraud, including one where an elderly person physically handed a torn-up credit card to a scammer at the door. In this honest, holiday-season conversation, Jimmy and Andrew Caddell join Shane to talk about digital…
Feeling short-tempered, tired, or checked out — but still pushing through? That’s not just a rough week. Social worker and wellness voice Maria DeRubeis joins Shane to unpack the subtle signs of burnout and why so many people miss them until it’s too late. In this episode, Maria explains how burnout hides behind people-pleasing, guilt,…
What made Christmas in the 80s feel so magical — and why does it feel like that magic is missing today? Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy of Retrontario unpack nostalgic memories of Cabbage Patch chaos, the myth of Teddy Ruxpin singing Iron Maiden, and the wild promise of robot butlers like Omnibot. This episode blends…
Why do some toys disappear and others become timeless? Shane Rhinewald from The Strong National Museum of Play joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what turns a simple object into a multigenerational icon — and why play is as vital for adults as it is for kids. From the 2025 Toy Hall of Fame inductees (slime,…
Why We Keep Watching the Same Christmas MoviesCheesy, formulaic, predictable — and somehow perfect. Richard Crouse joins to explain the strange magic behind holiday movies that repeat every year but never seem to get old. From Hallmark plots to forgotten cult classics like Mixed Nuts, this episode unpacks what keeps Christmas cinema alive — and…
Food inflation in 2025 wasn’t driven by war or weather — it was self-inflicted. That’s the hard truth Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brings as he dissects the hidden forces driving up prices and feeding public frustration. Shane and Sylvain get into the uncomfortable details: interprovincial trade barriers, stacked taxes, quota protection, and political deflection. From “Captain…
DESCRIPTION:Toys aren’t just for kids anymore — and the people fueling today’s toy industry are old enough to remember the originals. Andrew Wagar shares how nostalgia, screen fatigue, and pop culture are driving a massive shift in what people buy, collect, and display. From LEGO to Fallout, from Rubik’s Cubes to Barbie, the intersection of…
There’s a reason Christmas at 10 years old feels like the peak of magic. This episode throws back not to a single moment in history, but to that nostalgic feeling of wonder, joy, and the unforgettable gifts that shaped our holidays. From Mariah Carey to Tonka Trucks, Polar Express to PlayStation 2 — what made…
Donald Trump promised billions, misread numbers, and claimed victory — but what was really going on? Veteran broadcaster Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to dissect a national address that felt less like policy and more like panic. They explore the deeper implications: the emotional tone of a leader under pressure, what polling data reveals about…
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