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…
Ferraris and Porsche 911s top the search lists — but that’s not what people are driving off the lot. Baris Akyurek from AutoTrader breaks down the gap between car dreams and real-world purchases in a high-cost, low-supply market. Find out…
Is it still a gift if it’s 3,600 plastic pieces and costs more than rent? In this millennial Christmas breakdown, Shane walks through Ryan O’Donnell’s guide to what younger adults actually want — and it’s not minimalism. Think travel vouchers,…
In one of his final interviews, Rob Reiner spoke with Richard Crouse about love, laughter, and a life spent telling unforgettable stories. That conversation now holds new weight. Richard recounts the warmth, wit, and brilliance Rob brought to every project…
Handy Holiday Tech IdeasIs it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? That lighthearted debate sets the tone as Shane reconnects with Handy Andy for a playful but packed episode full of nostalgia and tech. The conversation weaves through childhood memories, Mr. Dressup, stolen…
Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic…
Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event — but they’re missing the real story. CEO Gail Hamamoto and athlete-advocate Callum Denault reveal what actually happens behind the scenes: 40,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, year-round training, and life-changing…
