Red flags, “this is your sign” advice, and hot takes on love are everywhere — but are they helping? Dr. Max Butterfield thinks not. From his viral content correcting bad advice to his deeper mission of fighting cognitive illusions, Max is on a mission to protect the internet from itself. In this powerful episode, Shane…
Writing a letter used to mean something. It still does — if we let it. In this reflective and timely conversation, Sarba Sohail and Shane Hewitt explore how the loss of pen-and-paper communication has impacted emotional health, memory, and even basic human connection. From unreadable cursive to the rise of digital signatures, Sarba unpacks the…
Roomba’s maker iRobot just went bankrupt — and a Chinese robotics giant is taking over. In this episode, Kris Abel explains why that signals a major shift in global tech power, and what it means for the future of smart home devices. We also get into Google Translate’s surprisingly emotional AI upgrade and why it…
Yes, that’s a real tip — and no, this episode isn’t what you think. In this hilarious and weirdly useful conversation, Bob Addison joins Shane to share the tech fumbles, family complaints, and self-improvement rabbit holes that come with holiday season chaos. He battles a login system that won’t send password resets, debates when to…
It used to be social — now it’s just sales. In this Good News Tuesday episode, Shane and Ryan go off on the flood of fake self-help, algorithm bait, and sponsored nonsense taking over Instagram. From “five hacks to change your life” to “this is your sign to break up,” the feed has become a…
Woody was broken. With Christmas approaching, it looked like the most bizarre holiday mascot in Canada might miss the season — until Dalhousie tech experts rebuilt his face and voice just in time. The Mic Mac Mall tree is back, and yes, he still talks. Also in this Good News Tuesday episode: Point Pelee birders…
It started with good news — a new home, a killer video game win, and a 16-year-old landing a premium seat to Mexico. But the real talk kicks in when the team questions whether side hustles are empowering or just exhausting. Shane asks if this “grind mindset” has gone too far, and Ryan wonders what…
The job market is shifting — again. With layoffs, unstable wages, and endless side hustles, it’s harder than ever to build a future on a single paycheck. But what if Gen Z isn’t lost — what if they’re leading? Nancy D’Onofrio from Randstad Canada joins Shane to unpack how Gen Z is reshaping work: chasing…
Espionage isn’t in the shadows anymore — it’s everywhere, and we’re often part of it without even knowing. Shane Hewitt is joined by former CSIS Asia Pacific chief Michel Juneau-Katsuya to unpack a world where spies operate in plain sight, AI manipulates thought, and “cognitive warfare” becomes a recognized tool of state control. From Jimmy…
Ever wondered why money tips never seem to stick? Jessica Moorhouse has the answer — and it starts with your childhood. In this episode, the bestselling author of Everything About Money explains how financial patterns get wired deep, long before your first credit card. Learn why smart people still overspend, how emotional triggers sabotage good…
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