Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave Coffey explains how AI has supercharged scams and why the most dangerous ones now look completely legit. From tax “loophole” cons to phishing emails that know your name, address, and banking info, this episode uncovers…
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…
Care Bears, Dungeons & Dragons, and Strawberry Shortcake all trace back to 1979 — not the ’80s. Ed Conroy reveals how one overlooked year shaped a decade of imagination, play, and cultural identity. In this nostalgic-yet-insightful Throwback Thursday, Ed breaks down why 1979 was a turning point: board games got deeper, toys started speaking to…
Dollarama sells food — but where do we draw the line? Sylvain Charlebois dives into the economics of dollar store groceries, brand deals, and why chilled foods still pose a challenge. He explains how shelf-stable items, vendor loyalty, and private label packaging give Dollarama a major edge — even if marinated pork tongue never becomes…
Smoking in taxis. Kids tethered in the back window of a Barracuda. A Ford Pinto packed like a clown car. This episode asks one big question: what did your family do in the past that would never fly today? Shane Hewitt shares wild listener throwbacks from 1979, adding his own stories of smoky rides and…
Some childhood memories age well. Others would get you arrested. In this nostalgic trip back to 1979, Shane Hewitt shares his first-ever memory — a cross-country road trip riding in the bed of a pickup truck… on his fourth birthday. This Throwback Thursday turns into a hilarious and reflective look at the wild, weird, and…
From Game of Thrones to The Last of Us, Warner Bros. owns some of the most iconic entertainment on earth. Now Netflix wants to buy it — and Paramount’s crashing the party. Media lawyer David Zitzerman joins to explain how this blockbuster battle could reshape the entire industry. Find out how this deal could affect…
Think your smart camera is locked down? Think again. Hank Fordham, ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, explains how basic oversights—like default passwords and shady devices—are giving criminals an open door into private spaces. In this eye-opening episode, Fordham explains how low-level actors use tools like AI and Google searches to access thousands of home cameras…
What if every day in December came with a mission to make the world better — not a chocolate? Tony Chapman joins Shane to co-create a bold business idea: a kindness-based Advent calendar that flips the script on holiday giving. This episode is part brainstorm, part blueprint, and fully rooted in heart. Hear how 24…
Part 1 Microsoft Teams Is Tracking You. Should You Care?The snow’s falling, the coffee’s hot, and so is the debate around digital privacy at work. Shane Hewitt hosts Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a fast-moving, personal, and surprisingly funny conversation about what it means to be watched—even subtly—by your employer. From the rise of…
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