What happens when the music you love gets labeled “grandpa rock”? Shane Hewitt leads a fun, feisty conversation on National Electric Guitar Day, asking what makes a guitar riff timeless — and who gets to decide when it becomes “old.” With riffs flying in from listeners across Canada, this episode blends memory, melody, and generational…
Some guitar riffs aren’t just songs — they’re cultural memory. On this throwback-fueled episode, Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt to trade stories, laughs, and riffs in celebration of National Electric Guitar Day. They ask: What makes a riff iconic? Why do some stay with us forever? And are new classics still being made? Dig into…
From Zeppelin to Nickelback, what makes a guitar riff unforgettable—and why do some songs still start the party decades later? Ed Conroy of retrontario.com joins Shane to break down the riffs that shaped generations and the uniquely Canadian contributions to rock history. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a celebration of sound, memory, and…
What’s the one guitar riff that still gives you goosebumps? On National Electric Guitar Day, Shane, Ryan, and Noah go full throwback—debating the most iconic, unexpected, and underrated riffs of all time. From Black Sabbath to Boston, Slayer to the Smiths (yes, Ryan found a way), and even a hot take on Nickelback, the crew…
Most people don’t end up doing what they first set out to — so why are we still asking kids what they want to be when they grow up? Candy Ho joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how early career expectations can limit real potential. They break down CERIC’s new Career Myth Buster quiz and reveal…
PART 1: The $9M Comic in the Attic: Superman, Nostalgia & Guinness Gravy An attic surprise turns into a $9 million payday — and that’s just the start. Richard Crouse shares the wild story behind the record-breaking sale of Action Comics No. 1, a nearly century-old Superman debut found by three brothers in their mom’s…
From rotisserie chickens to Campbell’s soup scandals, food prices and trust are on the line. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka The Food Professor, breaks down what Canadians can expect in the upcoming 2024 Food Price Report—and how changing habits, costs, and controversy are shaping how we shop. Sylvain unpacks grocery store psychology, rising frugality, and why…
When Alberta’s premier and Canada’s PM suddenly stop fighting, something big is happening. Rob Breakenridge joins to unpack the day Danielle Smith and Justin Trudeau stood shoulder to shoulder—and whether it’s real reconciliation or calculated theatre. From Pierre Poilievre’s skepticism to BC’s looming veto and investor doubts, Rob lays out the multiple layers of uncertainty…
Behind the tattoos and the anthems, Bif Naked is a storyteller. Her new documentary doesn’t just celebrate a career—it reveals the heart, the hurt, and the hope that fuelled it. In this candid interview, Bif reflects on her earliest struggles to be taken seriously, the relentless discipline she lived by, and what she’s now learning…
The Deepfake Crisis: Are We Losing Reality?What happens when seeing is no longer believing? Nathan Radke, co-host of The UncoverUp, warns that AI deepfakes could trigger a crisis of reality more disruptive than electricity or the internet. In this episode, he makes a bold claim: generative AI is distorting our perception of truth faster than…
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