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…
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…
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…
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to unpack a new Android vulnerability that’s raising eyebrows — “pixnapping.” The exploit allows malicious apps to read a phone’s screen and capture sensitive data such as 2FA codes and messages. Though discovered by white hat hackers, it reveals just how fragile mobile privacy can be. Carmi and…
Amid Thanksgiving gratitude and changing family traditions, Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to explore how Canadians are redefining connection — at home and at work. The conversation moves from the warmth of family dinners and time with kids to reflections on how aging reshapes our appreciation of those moments. It then pivots to the Canada…
As energy costs rise and winter creeps closer, Shane Hewitt welcomes Handy Andy Baryer to unpack how small household changes can make a big difference. From water heaters to smart plugs, Andy explains how being mindful about energy use can save money without sacrificing comfort. The two trade personal stories about family life and the…
Amid constant headlines of negativity, Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Skanga invite listeners to refocus on what’s uplifting. This “Good News Tuesday” features two teens in Kansas who saved a man’s life by stopping his runaway truck and a 10-year-old Texan who performed the Heimlich maneuver on her brother. Between the heroism, the team…
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