Think your smart camera is locked down? Think again. Hank Fordham, ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, explains how basic oversights—like default passwords and shady devices—are giving criminals an open door into private spaces. In this eye-opening episode, Fordham explains how low-level actors use tools like AI and Google searches to access thousands of home cameras…
What do fishbone earrings, powwow songs, and Christmas markets have in common? According to Ceiran Starlight — everything. In this conversation, explore what the holidays mean inside Indigenous culture today, and how tradition stays alive through artistry, community, and land. From the symbolism of beaded jewelry to the rhythm of drum circles, this episode offers…
What if every day in December came with a mission to make the world better — not a chocolate? Tony Chapman joins Shane to co-create a bold business idea: a kindness-based Advent calendar that flips the script on holiday giving. This episode is part brainstorm, part blueprint, and fully rooted in heart. Hear how 24…
What if the worst songs on Spotify weren’t made for people — but for bots? Greg Fish unpacks a rising wave of AI-generated tracks flooding streaming platforms for one purpose: to trick advertisers and launder money. From fake supergroups to background noise channels, Fish explains how bad music + good algorithms = big profits. He…
Could hypnosis turn people into spies — or killers? The CIA thought so. Nathan Radke walks through real Cold War projects where U.S. intelligence seriously explored mind control as a weapon. Hear the documented truth behind MK-Ultra, Project Artichoke, and bizarre experiments designed to force truth-telling, erase memory, and implant commands. Discover why hypnosis seemed…
Part 1 Microsoft Teams Is Tracking You. Should You Care?The snow’s falling, the coffee’s hot, and so is the debate around digital privacy at work. Shane Hewitt hosts Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a fast-moving, personal, and surprisingly funny conversation about what it means to be watched—even subtly—by your employer. From the rise of…
Ottawa is buried in snow. Calgary turns from sunshine to sub-zero. And in the middle of it, a quiet story unfolds—about what we see, what we don’t, and what still lingers underneath. Shane and the team talk about weather, yes—but also about trust, memory, and how something like hypnosis lives on the edge between science…
Robot scandals are heating up — and Kris Abel is here for all of it. This episode breaks down how humanoid robots are getting so realistic that companies now have to prove they’re not faking it. From Tesla’s bot flopping on stage (literally) to Chinese tech firms staging martial arts demos with robot fighters, the…
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar flares lighting up our skies, and how a comet 170 million miles away is making headlines — even if you can’t see it. Shane shares the story of a couple chasing the Northern Lights in…
Forget the weather app — Uncle Bob’s here with the real forecast: sarcasm, memory lane, and light overcast shade. This episode brings together legendary West Coast broadcaster Bob Addison and Shane Hewitt in a nostalgic and humorous ride through Canadian holiday quirks. They talk about everything from the lost art of Christmas radio specials to…
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