Stranger Things might be fiction, but the inspiration behind it is anything but. From government mind control programs to interdimensional portals and Cold War paranoia, Shane Hewitt and Ryan dig into how the hit Netflix series draws on decades of real-world conspiracy lore. They unpack the wild truths behind MK Ultra, the Montauk Project, and…
Amazon has declared war on dollar stores — and your neighborhood shops may be next. Tony Chapman joins to break down “Amazon Hall,” the retail giant’s latest move to dominate the discount market with under-$25 impulse buys. But behind the flash deals lies a bigger question: are we trading away real-world retail, community, and sustainability…
What happens when AI use becomes mandatory at work—and you’re punished for not using it enough? Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to break down the corporate AI arms race, where performance reviews now hinge on how often you prompt a bot. It’s not just tech hype. It’s a restructuring of how we work, why we…
One man. Four pairs of broken dollar-store glasses. Zero FIFA tickets. Bob Addison returns with a festive survival story straight out of suburban Canada — complete with decorating disasters, a sidelined wife nursing three fractured ribs, and a World Cup ticket-buying attempt that nearly broke the internet (and his patience). From the pressure of neighborhood…
A surprising shift is happening: Gen Z, the most digitally connected and culturally skeptical generation, is quietly rediscovering faith. But not in the way previous generations did. Shane Hewitt speaks with mental health educator and speaker Calissa Ngozi about the rise of spiritual curiosity among young adults—and what it says about modern loneliness, leadership gaps,…
Most men say “I’m fine” when they’re anything but. In this episode, Todd Minerson of Movember Canada unpacks the silence behind that small lie — and what it takes to break through. From epic bike rides in the rain to hot wing contests and polar dips, Canadians are finding creative ways to talk about men’s…
Waking up should be simple. But for most, it’s not. This solo episode tackles the hidden habits that shape our mornings—and quietly shape our lives. Shane Hewitt shares what he’s learned from exhaustion, reflection, and observing his own first thoughts of the day. From checking email out of fear to chasing someone else’s version of…
It’s not just feel-good fluff—Good News Tuesday is built on the idea that shared wins change mindsets. Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and David Hunter mix laughs and light with stories that span wedding proposals, beard oil deliveries, and a stunning Magic: The Gathering card collab. But at its heart, this episode is about compassion: a…
Snapchat’s new mental health support tool might be one of the most meaningful updates in its history—and it’s only in Canada. Kris Abel joins Shane to explore the nuance behind this feature: why it matters, how it works, and what it avoids by not relying on flawed AI. Then the robots take the stage—literally. One…
MPs literally hid behind curtains to avoid voting—yes, that actually happened. In this episode, Matt Gurney joins Shane to explain why Canada’s latest budget wasn’t about policy but performance. Explore the behind-the-scenes strategy that kept the government afloat: floor-crossings, Grey Cup giveaways, media spin, and a vote that passed by just two MPs. It’s political…
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