What made Christmas in the 80s feel so magical — and why does it feel like that magic is missing today? Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy of Retrontario unpack nostalgic memories of Cabbage Patch chaos, the myth of Teddy Ruxpin…
Why do some toys disappear and others become timeless? Shane Rhinewald from The Strong National Museum of Play joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what turns a simple object into a multigenerational icon — and why play is as vital for…
Why We Keep Watching the Same Christmas MoviesCheesy, formulaic, predictable — and somehow perfect. Richard Crouse joins to explain the strange magic behind holiday movies that repeat every year but never seem to get old. From Hallmark plots to forgotten…
Too much wine, too much sugar, too many regrets — the holidays can hit hard. But holistic nutritionist Alyssa B says there’s a better way to enjoy it all and feel amazing the next morning. From pre-party “tailgating” with salad…
DESCRIPTION:Toys aren’t just for kids anymore — and the people fueling today’s toy industry are old enough to remember the originals. Andrew Wagar shares how nostalgia, screen fatigue, and pop culture are driving a massive shift in what people buy,…
Donald Trump promised billions, misread numbers, and claimed victory — but what was really going on? Veteran broadcaster Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to dissect a national address that felt less like policy and more like panic. They explore the…
Food inflation in 2025 wasn’t driven by war or weather — it was self-inflicted. That’s the hard truth Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brings as he dissects the hidden forces driving up prices and feeding public frustration. Shane and Sylvain get into…
Some toys entertain — others unlock entire futures. In this holiday edition, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore the magic behind the most unforgettable gifts and how certain toys tap into imagination, ambition, and identity. Kris shares the story of…
There’s a reason Christmas at 10 years old feels like the peak of magic. This episode throws back not to a single moment in history, but to that nostalgic feeling of wonder, joy, and the unforgettable gifts that shaped our…
When Ryan O’Donnell asked for Rainbow Six Siege as a Christmas gift at 19, he had no idea he’d still be talking about it 10 years later—this time from inside Ubisoft’s Montreal studio. This episode unpacks the staying power of…
Everyone knows the legend — a UFO crashes in Roswell, the military covers it up, and the rest is conspiracy canon. But what actually happened in the desert in 1947? Dr. Lee Kuhnle of The Uncover Up joins to pull…
Ethereum, meme coins, XRP — the crypto space is crowded. But Adam O’Brien says Bitcoin is playing a different game. In this eye-opening episode, he explains why Bitcoin stands apart from the rest of the crypto world — and what…
Forget robot overlords—AI’s real impact might be much deeper. Greg Fish returns with a bold look at how generative tech is flattening hustle culture, shaking investor logic, and dragging the gig economy’s empty promises into the spotlight. In this episode,…
Falcon Lake. Shag Harbour. Skinwalker Ranch. These names keep surfacing—for strange signals, sightings, and things we can’t quite explain. Shane Hewitt explores the stories behind Earth’s most puzzling locations and asks the big question: is it all myth, or is…
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…
