Part 1: From front‑row concerts to film premieres, Richard Crouse brings an insider’s lens to how entertainment evolves. He joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a genre‑blending album featuring The Tragically Hip, Nelly Furtado & co., crafted for the FIFA World Cup — and why it matters. Part 2: Then they pivot to his newest “Booze &…
What did happiness cost in 1988? Shane Hewitt takes us back to the era of acid-wash jeans, shoulder pads, and conga lines to Kokomo. With nods to The Beach Boys, the price of milk, and a prime minister who wasn’t named Trudeau, this nostalgic ride compares what life looked like then vs. now — and…
It’s 1988, and somehow — against all odds — the Beach Boys have the #1 song in America. Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday to unpack how Kokomo became a generational anthem, why Brian Wilson wasn’t even on the track, and how a song about tropical islands saved a California band’s career. From…
What’s the price of happiness — literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada’s happiest cities cross-referenced with real estate prices, revealing what a single point on the happiness index actually costs in places like Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary. From shocking housing gaps to the real value of joy, this is a playful…
There’s $115 billion for infrastructure—but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada’s 2025 federal budget through an economist’s lens, revealing who benefits, who’s left out, and what voters should watch for next. Learn why automatic tax filing could ease food insecurity, how changes to the temporary foreign worker…
No, we’re not getting an election — but we are getting drama. Shane Hewitt and Rob Breckenridge unpack a week of political gamesmanship in Ottawa, from floor crossings and budget brinkmanship to one MP who quit, stayed, and confused everyone. Rob breaks down why crossing the floor isn’t always betrayal, why voters feel disconnected from…
Remember your first “Just Do It” ad? Or those gold-rimmed Petro-Canada Winter Olympic glasses? Ed Conroy of Retro Ontario does — and he joins Shane Hewitt to dig deep into why 1988 was one of the weirdest, happiest years in pop culture memory. With Kokomo topping charts and Die Hard redefining action, the year was…
What looked like a fun cameo at a Blue Jays game was actually a million-dollar marketing masterstroke. Tony Chapman reveals how a $10,000 seat behind home plate—occupied by a faux Colonel Sanders—sparked global buzz, sidestepped official sponsorship deals, and revived an iconic brand. This episode uncovers the deeper story behind the “Curse of the Colonel,”…
Think you’re just ignoring a scam call? You might be ignoring a cry for help. Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveals a harrowing reality: many call center scammers are victims of human trafficking, trapped in brutal compounds and forced to defraud strangers under threat of violence. In this episode, hear how criminal syndicates across Southeast Asia turned…
What started as a billing disaster turned into a digital wake-up call. After blowing past his shared data limit, Shane decided not to top up—but to opt out. With just calls, maps, and dial-up-slow messages, he stripped his smartphone back to basics. The surprising result? Relief. In this solo episode, Shane gets honest about tech…
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