Stranger Things draws from real experiments darker than the show itself. Dr. Lee Kuhnle of The Uncover Up podcast reveals how 1980s Cold War paranoia birthed CIA programs like MKUltra and Stargate — testing LSD, mind control, and psychic spying,…
One man. Four pairs of broken dollar-store glasses. Zero FIFA tickets. Bob Addison returns with a festive survival story straight out of suburban Canada — complete with decorating disasters, a sidelined wife nursing three fractured ribs, and a World Cup…
Amazon has declared war on dollar stores — and your neighborhood shops may be next. Tony Chapman joins to break down “Amazon Hall,” the retail giant’s latest move to dominate the discount market with under-$25 impulse buys. But behind the…
What happens when AI use becomes mandatory at work—and you’re punished for not using it enough? Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to break down the corporate AI arms race, where performance reviews now hinge on how often you prompt a…
Stranger Things might be fiction, but the inspiration behind it is anything but. From government mind control programs to interdimensional portals and Cold War paranoia, Shane Hewitt and Ryan dig into how the hit Netflix series draws on decades of…
A surprising shift is happening: Gen Z, the most digitally connected and culturally skeptical generation, is quietly rediscovering faith. But not in the way previous generations did. Shane Hewitt speaks with mental health educator and speaker Calissa Ngozi about the…
What happens when you remove Donald Trump’s voice from a Donald Trump speech? Chaos. Comedy. Confusion. Shane and Ryan test this viral trend live on the air, stripping the delivery from a recent Trump rant and reading it word-for-word—no impressions,…
Most men say “I’m fine” when they’re anything but. In this episode, Todd Minerson of Movember Canada unpacks the silence behind that small lie — and what it takes to break through. From epic bike rides in the rain to…
Waking up should be simple. But for most, it’s not. This solo episode tackles the hidden habits that shape our mornings—and quietly shape our lives. Shane Hewitt shares what he’s learned from exhaustion, reflection, and observing his own first thoughts…
Modern vehicles are more high-tech—and more disposable. With collision repair costs soaring and insurance write-offs becoming the norm, the economics of fixing a car have changed drastically. Stuart Klein from AIA Canada breaks down why today’s vehicles are harder (and…
Before you scroll, check email, or get out of bed—what if the first few minutes of your day were the most powerful? Katie Faloon-Drew, a brain-science-trained habit change expert, breaks down how those tiny morning choices create ripple effects across…
MPs literally hid behind curtains to avoid voting—yes, that actually happened. In this episode, Matt Gurney joins Shane to explain why Canada’s latest budget wasn’t about policy but performance. Explore the behind-the-scenes strategy that kept the government afloat: floor-crossings, Grey…
Snapchat’s new mental health support tool might be one of the most meaningful updates in its history—and it’s only in Canada. Kris Abel joins Shane to explore the nuance behind this feature: why it matters, how it works, and what…
Good News Tuesday kicks off with an ironic twist: a rundown of the most stolen cars in Canada. But there’s more beneath the headlines. Shane Hewitt challenges how we frame stats and flips the script on what “good” news really…
It’s not just feel-good fluff—Good News Tuesday is built on the idea that shared wins change mindsets. Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and David Hunter mix laughs and light with stories that span wedding proposals, beard oil deliveries, and a stunning…
