Part 1: From classical music and game nights to a budget with no punch — this week’s Roundup blends the personal and the political. Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris open with the small gestures that keep relationships strong, before shifting to one of the flattest federal budgets in memory. Despite massive spending, clarity and direction…
Movies:An action-packed Predator reboot, a dark boxing biopic with Sydney Sweeney, and a courtroom war drama with Russell Crowe speaking German — this weekend’s watchlist swings big. Steve Stebbing returns with fresh picks that surprise, hit hard, and raise eyebrows. Streaming:In the second half, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein gets its Netflix debut — and Steve…
Everyone’s chasing ROI from AI — but what if we’re asking the wrong questions? Media strategist Mohit Rajhans breaks down the disconnect between tech investment and real-world outcomes, challenging the idea that innovation equals progress. He and Shane explore the messy middle of digital transformation: from the myth of a paperless world to the risk…
Can food be a language of love, legacy, and leadership? For Jerry and Tanner Agar, the answer is a sizzling yes. In this two-part episode, they unveil FlavorPhiles — a new podcast where kitchen wisdom meets storytelling flair. They explore how restaurants create unforgettable moments, what hospitality really means, and how the kitchen became their…
Kirk Neff spent his career behind the camera capturing life-changing stories — until his own body became one. Diagnosed with essential tremors, he found his hands, and his work, slipping away. This episode reveals the quiet fight behind the lens, the emotional toll of losing control, and the life-altering surgery that gave him back more…
After 40 years with tremors, Kirk Neff underwent brain surgery that changed his life — now he can carry a cup of coffee again. Shane reflects on that milestone and asks: what’s the one thing you never want to lose the ability to do for your favorite person? This episode blends big science and small…
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Nujma Bond from the Royal Canadian Legion joins Shane Hewitt to reveal how modern updates like tap-to-donate boxes and Amazon delivery are reshaping the annual Poppy Campaign while keeping its purpose intact. They dig into…
This Remembrance Day, step closer to the stories behind the ceremonies. From the mud of cavalry charges to the steel of modern warfare, Canadian military history lives in the shift from horses to tanks — and Captain Sheldon Smith shares what that evolution meant on the battlefield and for the soldiers themselves. Dr. Stacey Barker…
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’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…
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