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.…
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…
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…
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.…
What happens to the digital life you forgot about? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the rising risks of neglected social profiles — from outdated photos to AI-curated content you never approved. With platforms shifting, charging for storage, and repurposing your history, the digital past may come back to haunt. Hear why a shrinking…
Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist and historian Taylor C. Noakes joins Shane Hewitt to reveal the wild, unlikely backstory of one of the world’s best-selling board games. Discover how a simple idea turned into a cultural…
Food delivery exploded — and now so has the cost. In this episode, Ryan O’Donnell walks through a side-by-side cost breakdown of groceries, meal kits, and pre-made meals, showing how easy it is to spend over $800 a month on food without even realizing it. Shane Hewitt adds real-world insight on time, travel, and what…
Sent to the store alone. Smoked around indoors. Hitchhiked without question. Rob Breakenridge and Shane Hewitt dig into the cultural whiplash of growing up in the 70s and how today’s parents — often the same kids from back then — became so risk-averse. From Sesame Street memories to real-world parenting shifts, the conversation blends humor…
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