Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist and historian Taylor C. Noakes joins Shane Hewitt to reveal the wild, unlikely backstory of one of the world’s best-selling board games. Discover how a simple idea turned into a cultural…
Food delivery exploded — and now so has the cost. In this episode, Ryan O’Donnell walks through a side-by-side cost breakdown of groceries, meal kits, and pre-made meals, showing how easy it is to spend over $800 a month on food without even realizing it. Shane Hewitt adds real-world insight on time, travel, and what…
Care Bears, Dungeons & Dragons, and Strawberry Shortcake all trace back to 1979 — not the ’80s. Ed Conroy reveals how one overlooked year shaped a decade of imagination, play, and cultural identity. In this nostalgic-yet-insightful Throwback Thursday, Ed breaks down why 1979 was a turning point: board games got deeper, toys started speaking to…
Sent to the store alone. Smoked around indoors. Hitchhiked without question. Rob Breakenridge and Shane Hewitt dig into the cultural whiplash of growing up in the 70s and how today’s parents — often the same kids from back then — became so risk-averse. From Sesame Street memories to real-world parenting shifts, the conversation blends humor…
Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave Coffey explains how AI has supercharged scams and why the most dangerous ones now look completely legit. From tax “loophole” cons to phishing emails that know your name, address, and banking info, this episode uncovers…
What Do You Get a Wookiee for Christmas?Yes, that’s a real song. Richard Crouse takes us deep into pop culture oddities, including the legendary (and legendarily awful) Star Wars Holiday Special. They also talk about viral teen slang forcing fast food chains to adapt, a digital-only “reality” show run entirely by AI, and a chaotic…
Dollarama sells food — but where do we draw the line? Sylvain Charlebois dives into the economics of dollar store groceries, brand deals, and why chilled foods still pose a challenge. He explains how shelf-stable items, vendor loyalty, and private label packaging give Dollarama a major edge — even if marinated pork tongue never becomes…
Some childhood memories age well. Others would get you arrested. In this nostalgic trip back to 1979, Shane Hewitt shares his first-ever memory — a cross-country road trip riding in the bed of a pickup truck… on his fourth birthday. This Throwback Thursday turns into a hilarious and reflective look at the wild, weird, and…
Smoking in taxis. Kids tethered in the back window of a Barracuda. A Ford Pinto packed like a clown car. This episode asks one big question: what did your family do in the past that would never fly today? Shane Hewitt shares wild listener throwbacks from 1979, adding his own stories of smoky rides and…
From Game of Thrones to The Last of Us, Warner Bros. owns some of the most iconic entertainment on earth. Now Netflix wants to buy it — and Paramount’s crashing the party. Media lawyer David Zitzerman joins to explain how this blockbuster battle could reshape the entire industry. Find out how this deal could affect…
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