Your teenager rolls their eyes when you ask them to hang out—but that doesn’t mean they don’t need you. Sarah Rosensweet unpacks the disconnect between teenage rejection and teenage need, revealing why persistent invitations to do everyday tasks together matter more than you think. The parenting coach shares the concept of “sideways listening”—why conversations happen…
Career shifts in your 40s and 50s aren’t rare — they might be smart. Candy Ho shares how midlife reflection, workplace ceilings, and changing values can drive meaningful career reinvention. From holiday conversations with loved ones to tough chats with your boss, discover why now is the time to ask bigger questions about fulfillment, growth,…
Yes, a real Christmas tree. Yes, it played music. Kris Abel returns with a mix of awe-inspiring tech and holiday absurdity that’s as delightful as it is surprising. The episode opens with a bizarre glitch: San Francisco’s Waymo taxis shutting down in a power outage, cluttering the city like ghost cars. Then, the tone shifts…
Imagine performing in front of your hometown, selling out the venue you dreamed about as a kid—and suspecting it’s goodbye. Shawn Hook lived that moment in Nelson, BC, one week before a biopsy confirmed tonsil cancer. For a professional singer, the stakes weren’t just survival; they were existential. What happens when your voice IS your…
Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings. From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode blends humor and real talk about modern party etiquette. Whether…
A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It’s a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now.Shane shares how he started something similar but didn’t finish,…
Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok — and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down what happened when a simple snack turned into a social media phenomenon. They explore what makes content connect, why people love to share niche passions, and how it feels to suddenly be swarmed with comments…
War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust. From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today’s conflicts play out in cyberspace, politics, and public perception. Shane and Richard explore the…
What do old appliance boxes, family traditions, and name spellings have in common? In Handy Andy Baryer’s world, they all collide hilariously at Christmas. From wrapping gifts in rice cooker packaging to explaining why “Baryer” is spelled that way, Andy shares how growing up in a culturally diverse household brings unexpected flavor to the holidays.…
Kids don’t send letters to the North Pole anymore — they update Google Docs. Ryan and Shane unpack how Christmas lists, gift wrapping, and holiday deception have gone fully digital.This episode compares old-school wish lists to today’s real-time, shareable spreadsheets, and explores how packaging games have evolved too. From using recycled boxes to hide high-tech…
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