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 signature dish. And his NEW BOOK! The conversation explores how poutine grew from working-class roots…
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 between government and educators complicate negotiations, and what this means for communities. The conversation widens…
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 screens, shifting daytime television and setting the stage for reality TV. Music, fads, and pop…
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 headlines: Snoop Dogg is returning as an Olympic correspondent, and excitement is building for a…
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 argues, the real win comes from building teams that fill your blind spots and balance…
Shane and Ryan reflect on the evolving meaning of weddings and relationships, unpacking how modern couples are balancing tradition with personal authenticity. source
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 — from solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere to the dazzling spectrum of colors that paint…
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 home and abroad. The conversation begins with the quirks of Canadian culture, from funny city…
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, and carry a story. Shiftheads share their own creative names for cities and food places,…
Seasonal traditions, sports heartbreak, and the quirks of friendship — this episode covers it all. Shane and Bob Addison mix wit with candor as they explore how small things like pumpkin spice lattes or the perfect gift become markers of culture, connection, and comedy. Stories of parenting reveal how laughter often saves the day, while…
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