Imagine buying meat from a cloned animal—and not knowing it. No label. No warning. No choice. That’s what’s on the table, says food policy expert Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. He explains how cloned animals and their offspring are being quietly cleared for Canada’s food supply. It’s not about whether it’s safe—it’s about whether consumers deserve to…
What if creativity could help make sense of life’s messiest questions? Brandon Boyd—yes, the voice of Incubus—shows how it does. With a new art show in Toronto and fresh music ahead, he opens up about finding freedom outside the band spotlight. This isn’t about career moves—it’s about how to keep evolving when everything tells you…
Love it or hate it, Twilight changed everything. For a generation of teens, it was more than a book—it was an identity. For others, it was… confusing at best. Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Skanga throw it back to 2005 and the dawn of the vampire craze that reshaped pop culture (and schoolyard fashion).…
Kim Kardashian says the moon landing was staged. Nathan Radke disagrees — and has the science, history, and logic to explain why. He walks Shane through the key claims behind the Apollo 11 conspiracy and shows how each one crumbles under scrutiny. They explore why people still fall for these ideas, the role of distrust…
Sam Jenkins of Punchcard joins Shane to explain why Canada is falling behind in the AI economy. From infrastructure gaps to underprepared organizations, the conversation unpacks how our cautious business culture is slowing real innovation — especially in critical sectors like construction, healthcare, and supply chains. Sam outlines the missing link: it’s not just about…
Tony Chapman joins Shane to reflect on the emotional thread behind “becoming me again.” They unpack how seasons of life, career changes, relationships, and internal misalignment pull people away from their core—and what it takes to return. Tony shares insights from his podcast Chatter That Matters, including stories of journaling, personal reflection, and the pressure…
How Christmas Trees and Political Strategy Collide in CanadaLindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane to talk festive trees, sentimental ornaments, and the unspoken rules of Christmas timing. From teddy bear trees and candy canes to live tree bans in condos, they share how tradition meets practicality in Canadian households. Then the mood shifts. The…
Shane Hewitt describes a family moment where a Christmas movie was paused to observe Remembrance Day. Shane and Ryan discuss early decorating habits, nostalgic ornaments, and family traditions including the “ugly-beautiful” Christmas tree. They talk about Canadian-made holiday films, Hallmark productions filmed in Sudbury, and the oddball movie Hot Frosty. The episode includes segments with…
This episode breaks down why moon‑landing conspiracies continue to explode online and how TikTok’s design supercharges misinformation. From flashy edits to confidence‑heavy creators with zero scientific background, misleading videos spread faster than facts. The conversation looks at how popularity gets confused with expertise, making persuasive conspiracy voices appear credible. It also highlights why science communicators…
Financial planner Anita Bruinsma walks through the hidden costs behind life’s big decisions — from whether to buy a condo or rent, to what that $1,000/month car loan actually does to your future wealth. She explains how financial planning works beyond investment advice, and why it often comes down to cash flow clarity, emotional trade-offs,…
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