A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It’s a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will…
Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings. From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and…
Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok — and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down what happened when a simple snack turned into a social media phenomenon. They explore what makes content connect, why people…
War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust. From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how…
What do old appliance boxes, family traditions, and name spellings have in common? In Handy Andy Baryer’s world, they all collide hilariously at Christmas. From wrapping gifts in rice cooker packaging to explaining why “Baryer” is spelled that way, Andy…
Kids don’t send letters to the North Pole anymore — they update Google Docs. Ryan and Shane unpack how Christmas lists, gift wrapping, and holiday deception have gone fully digital.This episode compares old-school wish lists to today’s real-time, shareable spreadsheets,…
Guitars can change lives — and not just for kids. Andrew Allen shares how music became his outlet, his anchor, and now his message. This episode travels from basement band practices to public stages, where Andrew now blends performance and…
Ever wondered how much it really costs to sell a $100 hoodie? Joe Cote from Merchant Growth pulls back the curtain on the true economics of small business retail — and why the holidays may no longer be enough to…
Looking for something better than background noise this holiday season? Steve Stebbing delivers the ultimate watchlist with Shane Hewitt — including The Holdovers, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and essential Christmas episodes from the streaming vault. They revisit the mayhem of…
Think border security is just about checking receipts? Think again. Aaron McCrorie from CBSA reveals how organized crime uses the same customs lines we all pass through to move drugs, weapons, and people — and how border officers track patterns…
Ever forwarded a meme and got hit with “yeah, I already saw that”? Mohit Rajhans breaks down what’s really going on behind those messages, and why your latest reel might be a subtle act of emotional connection. This episode explores…
Scams are evolving fast — and they’re hitting too close to home. Jimmy Zoubris shares real stories from the frontlines of fraud, including one where an elderly person physically handed a torn-up credit card to a scammer at the door.…
Can stealing ever be selfless? Shane Hewitt tackles the “Robin Hood” grocery theft lighting up social media, asking if morality shifts when food is stolen to be donated. From Krampus lore to escaped reindeer, this episode unwraps the stranger side…
Feeling short-tempered, tired, or checked out — but still pushing through? That’s not just a rough week. Social worker and wellness voice Maria DeRubeis joins Shane to unpack the subtle signs of burnout and why so many people miss them…
Dragging through your days? Snapping at nothing? Feeling like even a nap won’t fix it? Shane and Ryan unpack the sneaky signs of holiday burnout and why it shows up even when everything’s “supposed” to be joyful. From resentment and…
