Few films capture the imagination quite like Back to the Future. In this Throwback Thursday special, cultural historian Ed Conroy joins Shane Hewitt to explore how the movie redefined time travel for a generation and sparked an enduring fascination with technology and what the future could hold. The discussion uncovers how its optimistic view of…
Could AI really operate from space? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish take a grounded look at the futuristic dream of orbital data centers — and the science that makes it far more complicated than it sounds.Greg explains why cooling in the vacuum of space is nearly impossible without expensive, robotic maintenance systems and how Earth-based…
What do viral Tesla “ghost” videos have in common with ancient folklore? Shane Hewitt and Nathan Radke trace the thread connecting technology, imagination, and humanity’s enduring love of the unexplained.Nathan dissects how Teslas mistake gravestones for people — and why the internet turns these glitches into modern ghost stories. He reflects on visiting Oradour-sur-Glane, a…
From the foggy roads of Ontario to the eerie corners of historic landmarks, Shane Hewitt takes listeners on a cross-country reflection filled with beauty, mystery, and the unexplained.As he shares stories from Ottawa to Calgary, the conversation drifts into the paranormal — with Ryan O’Donnell joining to recount chilling moments at places like Dundurn Castle…
From ghost stories to the masks we wear every day, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead take on Halloween from every angle — spooky, social, and psychological. What begins as a playful debate about whether ghosts are real turns into a deeper conversation about ego, authenticity, and how Halloween might reveal who we really…
What happens when cutting-edge technology crosses paths with the supernatural? Shane Hewitt and Ashley Greco unpack the eerie phenomenon of Teslas detecting energy in cemeteries — a viral story that’s sparking both skepticism and belief.Ashley recounts her own Tesla test, revealing what happened when technology met mystery in a graveyard. Together, they dig into what…
Imagine a world where trees light city streets and plants glow naturally in the dark. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Samantha Yammine (Science Sam) explore groundbreaking MIT research that merges nanotechnology with plant biology to create phosphorescent plants.They unpack how nanoparticles enable plants to store and release light, why this could reduce plastic waste, and what…
When markets get noisy, how do you know what to do with your money? Shane Hewitt and Anita Bruinsma break down how to make smart, long-term financial decisions in a world of uncertainty.They unpack the difference between timing the market and spending time in the market, why inflation quietly erodes cash, and how tools like…
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell talk about the importance of making connections and practicing the simple art of saying hello. source
Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to talk about his lifelong love of heavy metal — and why the genre is seeing a new wave of fans. Ryan shares stories from a recent all-ages show in Calgary packed with teenagers, offering a glimpse into metal’s growing cross-generational appeal. The conversation explores how the community, emotion, and…
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