Why do some toys disappear and others become timeless? Shane Rhinewald from The Strong National Museum of Play joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what turns a simple object into a multigenerational icon — and why play is as vital for adults as it is for kids. From the 2025 Toy Hall of Fame inductees (slime,…
Why We Keep Watching the Same Christmas MoviesCheesy, formulaic, predictable — and somehow perfect. Richard Crouse joins to explain the strange magic behind holiday movies that repeat every year but never seem to get old. From Hallmark plots to forgotten cult classics like Mixed Nuts, this episode unpacks what keeps Christmas cinema alive — and…
Food inflation in 2025 wasn’t driven by war or weather — it was self-inflicted. That’s the hard truth Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brings as he dissects the hidden forces driving up prices and feeding public frustration. Shane and Sylvain get into the uncomfortable details: interprovincial trade barriers, stacked taxes, quota protection, and political deflection. From “Captain…
Some toys entertain — others unlock entire futures. In this holiday edition, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore the magic behind the most unforgettable gifts and how certain toys tap into imagination, ambition, and identity. Kris shares the story of a toy that blurred the line between play and technology, while Shane recalls the cargo…
There’s a reason Christmas at 10 years old feels like the peak of magic. This episode throws back not to a single moment in history, but to that nostalgic feeling of wonder, joy, and the unforgettable gifts that shaped our holidays. From Mariah Carey to Tonka Trucks, Polar Express to PlayStation 2 — what made…
Too much wine, too much sugar, too many regrets — the holidays can hit hard. But holistic nutritionist Alyssa B says there’s a better way to enjoy it all and feel amazing the next morning. From pre-party “tailgating” with salad to gut-friendly swaps like sourdough and fermented dips, Alyssa shares realistic tips for navigating parties,…
DESCRIPTION:Toys aren’t just for kids anymore — and the people fueling today’s toy industry are old enough to remember the originals. Andrew Wagar shares how nostalgia, screen fatigue, and pop culture are driving a massive shift in what people buy, collect, and display. From LEGO to Fallout, from Rubik’s Cubes to Barbie, the intersection of…
Donald Trump promised billions, misread numbers, and claimed victory — but what was really going on? Veteran broadcaster Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to dissect a national address that felt less like policy and more like panic. They explore the deeper implications: the emotional tone of a leader under pressure, what polling data reveals about…
When Ryan O’Donnell asked for Rainbow Six Siege as a Christmas gift at 19, he had no idea he’d still be talking about it 10 years later—this time from inside Ubisoft’s Montreal studio. This episode unpacks the staying power of a game that refuses to fade. Through interviews with the game’s creative and game directors,…
Everyone knows the legend — a UFO crashes in Roswell, the military covers it up, and the rest is conspiracy canon. But what actually happened in the desert in 1947? Dr. Lee Kuhnle of The Uncover Up joins to pull the facts out from under decades of fiction.From crash test dummies to Cold War tech,…
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