When everyone else gathers around the table, Richard Crouse and his wife pack their bags. In this Thanksgiving edition, he joins Shane Hewitt to share why breaking tradition has become their own ritual. The two explore the surprising origins of Canadian Thanksgiving, the influence of the Order of Good Cheer, and how cranberries connect Indigenous…
Live theatre isn’t just entertainment—it’s emotion, nostalgia, and shared experience. In this Throwback Thursday segment, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell revisit their favorite live shows, with a spotlight on Phantom of the Opera. Shane shares the story of a high school trip that sparked his lifelong love for the stage, while Ryan reflects on the…
Innovation is moving from the palm of the hand to the bridge of the nose. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Carmi Levy unpack the growing world of smart glasses—devices that promise to change how people see, share, and interact with information. They explore whether smart glasses could become the next evolution after…
Turkey, tradition, and tough choices — Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unpack the economics of Thanksgiving dinner in a year when food prices keep climbing. They share practical advice on timing your grocery runs, stretching a dollar without cutting corners, and how small changes can make a big difference for families…
Energy and politics collide in this wide-ranging conversation between Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge. Together they unpack the tangled web of pipeline projects, exploring how Alberta, British Columbia, and the federal government navigate influence and interest. The discussion expands into Alberta’s education challenges—from funding gaps to the private-versus-public debate—and how these issues reflect broader political…
Step back to a year when theater met the mainstream and pop music defined a generation. Shane Hewitt and Eric Alper unpack 1986—a cultural crossroads where Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables took over stages while artists like Peter Gabriel, Madonna, and The Smiths ruled the airwaves. Eric recalls working in a record store…
1986 was a year of music, movies, and moments that defined a generation — and Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy are taking listeners straight back there. They revisit the cultural landmarks of the year, from the haunting brilliance of Phantom of the Opera and Janet Jackson’s chart-topping hits to the worldwide wonder of Halley’s Comet.…
AI can write, plan, and predict — but can it think? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish dig into the growing problem of misplaced trust in large language models, revealing how tools designed to help can also confidently mislead. From AI-generated vacation plans gone wrong to fabricated citations and flawed training data, they unpack why these…
Why do we cling to rituals that make no logical sense — and why do they feel so powerful? Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore the strange space where superstition meets conspiracy, using baseball as the perfect playing field. From the Chicago Cubs’ “curse of the goat” to the Blue Jays’ supposed jinxes, they unravel…
As the seasons shift, so does the look of Canadian sports. Shane Hewitt and the team debate the evolving culture of player fashion — from the hockey rink to the baseball diamond — and what the move away from suits says about identity, professionalism, and personality in modern sports. The conversation blends humour, nostalgia, and…
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