What is the scariest sound in a horror movie, anyway? Ever notice how the quietest moments in a movie feel the most intense? Shane Hewitt and James Deaville dive into the psychology of sound — how directors and composers use audio cues to create fear and anticipation. As a film sound scholar, James reveals why…
PART 1What keeps Canadians glued to the screen — or in the stands — during late-night Blue Jays games? Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt to capture the energy, emotion, and sense of community that baseball brings. They share stories of exhaustion and exhilaration, ticket scrambles, and game-day rituals, revealing how sports unite…
Scary movies are dumb (Shane’s words.. No worry). Not everyone loves a good scare — and that’s okay. Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt for a playful guide to surviving horror movies without losing sleep. From choosing the right genre to avoiding themes that hit too close to home, Ryan explains how to make fear fun…
Space looks glamorous — until you have to live there. Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to peel back the shiny promises of space colonization, exposing the gritty realities of confinement, sanitation, and survival. Together they question the grand visions sold by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, asking whether humanity is ready for the social and…
Why do we pay to be scared? Natasha Bailey unpacks why fear fascinates us — from haunted houses to horror films — and what it teaches about control, anxiety, and resilience. She explains how simulated fear offers a safe space to test boundaries, manage uncertainty, and even build confidence. The conversation reveals how people who…
DESCRIPTION:Why does a curve ball actually curve? Athi Selvadurai breaks down the Magnus effect — the science behind how spin, air pressure, and motion create lift on a ball in flight. Through simple analogies and sports examples, he explains how faster airflow reduces pressure and redirects the ball’s path. The discussion connects physics to performance,…
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Coupon Cutie joins Shane Hewitt to share creative ways to celebrate the spooky season without overspending. source
What happens when a country built for one era wakes up in another? Journalist Matt Gurney lays out a candid diagnosis of Canada’s post-war hangover — a mix of nostalgia, denial, and misplaced optimism that’s slowing adaptation to new economic and political realities. This episode unpacks why the old playbook no longer works, what needs…
Meteorologist Jim Abraham joins Shane Hewitt to explore how weather forecasting is evolving — from storm physics to the psychology of how we talk about risk. He explains why accountability and communication are just as critical as technology, and how artificial intelligence could reshape forecasting accuracy. The conversation moves beyond definitions like “hurricane” or “post-tropical…
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