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…
What do fishbone earrings, powwow songs, and Christmas markets have in common? According to Ceiran Starlight — everything. In this conversation, explore what the holidays mean inside Indigenous culture today, and how tradition stays alive through artistry, community, and land. From the symbolism of beaded jewelry to the rhythm of drum circles, this episode offers…
Robot scandals are heating up — and Kris Abel is here for all of it. This episode breaks down how humanoid robots are getting so realistic that companies now have to prove they’re not faking it. From Tesla’s bot flopping on stage (literally) to Chinese tech firms staging martial arts demos with robot fighters, the…
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar flares lighting up our skies, and how a comet 170 million miles away is making headlines — even if you can’t see it. Shane shares the story of a couple chasing the Northern Lights in…
Can one kind gesture really shift someone’s life? Sam Demma thinks so—and he’s living proof. In this raw, deeply human conversation, Sam and Shane explore what it means to live creatively and compassionately while navigating criticism, doubt, and the pressure to always level up. Sam shares the story behind his viral backpack metaphor, the formula…
For 90 years, animal testing was the gold standard in drug development. But now the data is in: it doesn’t work. In this episode, Wayne Pacelle, President of Animal Wellness Action, explains why the U.S. just ended primate testing at the CDC — and how AI, ethics, and real science are rewriting the rules. Wayne…
Forget the weather app — Uncle Bob’s here with the real forecast: sarcasm, memory lane, and light overcast shade. This episode brings together legendary West Coast broadcaster Bob Addison and Shane Hewitt in a nostalgic and humorous ride through Canadian holiday quirks. They talk about everything from the lost art of Christmas radio specials to…
When’s the last time you followed your gut — or ignored it and regretted it? Shane and Ryan get honest about instinct, including the moments that nag at you until you act. They share stories of helping strangers, reconnecting with friends, and the kind of advice that hits harder when it’s earned. There’s no guidebook…
Netflix makes a $72M move to buy Warner Brothers’ streaming division — and then Paramount tries to snatch it with a hostile takeover. In this episode, TV critic and media expert Bill Brioux joins Shane to unpack the corporate chaos, what it means for viewers, and why no one can still find anything to watch.…
Is Canada really using “Warning Yellow Snow” as an official weather term now? On this Good News Tuesday, Shane, Ryan, and Noah take that storm rating update for a hilarious spin, then shift into some truly heartwarming personal wins. From Noah’s near-pet-care disaster (good news: the bird lives!) to Shane’s family escape to Banff, and…
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