Hazards on. Creeping at 40. Terrified behind the wheel. Lorraine Sommerfeld calls it like it is: being afraid on the road doesn’t make it safer — it makes it worse. In this episode, Lorraine joins Shane to talk winter driving realities, including Canada’s move-over laws, what to do (and not do) during a breakdown, and…
Ferraris and Porsche 911s top the search lists — but that’s not what people are driving off the lot. Baris Akyurek from AutoTrader breaks down the gap between car dreams and real-world purchases in a high-cost, low-supply market. Find out why used car prices are still climbing, how Canadians are stretching payments to afford vehicles,…
Handy Holiday Tech IdeasIs it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? That lighthearted debate sets the tone as Shane reconnects with Handy Andy for a playful but packed episode full of nostalgia and tech. The conversation weaves through childhood memories, Mr. Dressup, stolen parenting moments — and lands in a high-tech wishlist built for today’s smart homes and…
Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic death of Rob Reiner. With misinformation swirling and Trump’s inflammatory post stealing attention, the episode…
Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event — but they’re missing the real story. CEO Gail Hamamoto and athlete-advocate Callum Denault reveal what actually happens behind the scenes: 40,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, year-round training, and life-changing health programs that go far beyond sport. Discover how Special Olympics Canada is helping people…
Would You Trust Your Neighbor to Kill a Monster?A child’s imagination or a deadly truth? In Dust Bunny, grief and horror collide when a young girl enlists her shady neighbor to destroy what she believes ate her family. Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to dissect this unsettling premise — and why it just might work.…
You don’t have to lie to protect your child’s feelings — but you also don’t have to crush their imagination. In this practical and compassionate episode, Victoria Talwar explains how to navigate hard conversations with kids while respecting their age, emotions, and fantasy worlds. Explore the psychology behind childhood storytelling, grief, and emotional regulation. From…
Time travel stories aren’t really about machines — they’re about regret, possibility, and what we’d risk to rewrite our lives. In this episode, Robert J. Sawyer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the deeper psychology behind time travel fiction and why it resonates so deeply. From The Time Machine to FlashForward, Sawyer explores how time stories…
When did giving one perfect gift become harder than wrapping a dozen? This episode unpacks the shift from childhood Christmas wonder to adult gift anxiety — and why some of us secretly miss the mess. Shane Hewitt reflects on simpler holidays, the pressure to make one meaningful gift count, and what it says about how…
If Canada Got a Do-Over, What Should It Fix First?If you had a time machine and could send Canada back — what mistake would you correct? Andrew Caddell joins Shane Hewitt to answer that question with clarity and conviction, offering one moment in Canadian history he believes must be rethought to better shape the present.…
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