What makes a brand win or lose trust in today’s chaotic, AI-driven world? Tony Chapman unpacks the marketing hits and flops of 2025 — and what they reveal about human connection, cultural timing, and consumer confidence. From American Apparel’s cheeky…
Why Nostalgia Is Today’s Best Holiday GiftForget gadgets and gizmos — some gifts don’t need batteries to bring joy. Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join to talk about the timeless treasures that keep families connected: from classic toys to moments…
A reverse alien abduction theory hits the air. And somewhere between Simpsons lore and SNL sketches, things get weird — fast. Shane, Ryan, and David unpack the absurd, the nostalgic, and the almost-plausible as they spiral from travel warnings into…
An egg covered in diamonds, sapphires—and one of the weirdest endings to a theft ever. On this Good News Tuesday, Shane and Ryan highlight a bizarre international caper involving a Fabergé egg, a jewel-encrusted octopus, and an unfortunate digestive route.…
Red flags, “this is your sign” advice, and hot takes on love are everywhere — but are they helping? Dr. Max Butterfield thinks not. From his viral content correcting bad advice to his deeper mission of fighting cognitive illusions, Max…
Writing a letter used to mean something. It still does — if we let it. In this reflective and timely conversation, Sarba Sohail and Shane Hewitt explore how the loss of pen-and-paper communication has impacted emotional health, memory, and even…
Yes, that’s a real tip — and no, this episode isn’t what you think. In this hilarious and weirdly useful conversation, Bob Addison joins Shane to share the tech fumbles, family complaints, and self-improvement rabbit holes that come with holiday…
Roomba’s maker iRobot just went bankrupt — and a Chinese robotics giant is taking over. In this episode, Kris Abel explains why that signals a major shift in global tech power, and what it means for the future of smart…
It used to be social — now it’s just sales. In this Good News Tuesday episode, Shane and Ryan go off on the flood of fake self-help, algorithm bait, and sponsored nonsense taking over Instagram. From “five hacks to change…
The job market is shifting — again. With layoffs, unstable wages, and endless side hustles, it’s harder than ever to build a future on a single paycheck. But what if Gen Z isn’t lost — what if they’re leading? Nancy…
Woody was broken. With Christmas approaching, it looked like the most bizarre holiday mascot in Canada might miss the season — until Dalhousie tech experts rebuilt his face and voice just in time. The Mic Mac Mall tree is back,…
It started with good news — a new home, a killer video game win, and a 16-year-old landing a premium seat to Mexico. But the real talk kicks in when the team questions whether side hustles are empowering or just…
Espionage isn’t in the shadows anymore — it’s everywhere, and we’re often part of it without even knowing. Shane Hewitt is joined by former CSIS Asia Pacific chief Michel Juneau-Katsuya to unpack a world where spies operate in plain sight,…
Ever wondered why money tips never seem to stick? Jessica Moorhouse has the answer — and it starts with your childhood. In this episode, the bestselling author of Everything About Money explains how financial patterns get wired deep, long before…
Hazards on. Creeping at 40. Terrified behind the wheel. Lorraine Sommerfeld calls it like it is: being afraid on the road doesn’t make it safer — it makes it worse. In this episode, Lorraine joins Shane to talk winter driving…
