Movies, music, and even TV shows don’t just entertain—they change how we travel. Shane Hewitt talks with film critic Richard Crouse about the influence of pop culture on tourism, from “The Girl from Ipanema” drawing fans to Brazil to “Yellowstone” fueling trips to Montana. Richard also shares stories from his personal memorabilia collection, including a…
Shane rewinds to 1993 for a Throwback Thursday filled with seismic moments in Canadian politics, sports, and technology. Canada’s first female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, had just taken office before a historic election shifted the political landscape. The Somalia Affair and the Krever Inquiry into tainted blood defined headlines, while the Toronto Blue Jays capped…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman to explore what it takes to reinvent yourself when life shifts direction. From professional athletes facing retirement to anyone navigating career or personal change, Tony shares lessons from his podcast Chatter That Matters and the story of Jason Demers, a former NHL player redefining his next chapter. Together…
Flight attendants aren’t just there to serve drinks—they’re the first line of safety in the sky. Shane Hewitt sits down with “Aussie Jess,” Jessica Valiant, to unpack the realities of life as a flight attendant and why the role is so often misunderstood. From the grueling training process to the challenges of fair compensation, Jess…
Language is more than words—it’s culture, land, and identity. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Lorna Williams to explore the global movement to revitalize Indigenous languages and the essential role they play in community and connection. From the impact of colonization to the innovations of young people leading new programs, Dr. Williams shares stories of…
Is the age of free speech online coming to an end? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish, author of The Cyberpunk Survival Guide, about the growing wave of government-led web censorship in the name of “safety.” They explore why governments now believe they can finally rein in the internet, the risks this poses to open…
As Parliament resumes, the political landscape is shifting. Shane Hewitt welcomes Rob Breakenridge to unpack what lies ahead for Pierre Poilievre, Justin Trudeau, and a sidelined NDP. Rob argues that Mark Carney is not Justin Trudeau and cautions that Poilievre will need to navigate carefully as tensions reset in Ottawa. They also explore how organized…
What happens when your favorite treat disappears from the menu? Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to share the heartfelt (and hilarious) letter he wrote to Starbucks after the loss of his beloved Vanilla Bean Scone—and then compares it to a version written by ChatGPT. Which one makes the stronger case? Along the way, Shane suggests…
From smartphones to science fiction made real, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Kris Abel break down the latest in technology. Health Canada has just approved Google Pixel phones to use their built-in temperature sensor for personal health checks, making forehead scans part of everyday life. At the same time, Google’s Pixel 10 lineup is unveiled—featuring…
What language would you love to learn? Shane Hewitt welcomes Ryan O’Donnell, Noah Scanga, and Tony Tedesco for a lighthearted conversation about the challenges—and fun—of picking up new languages. From Noah’s interest in learning computer code, to Ryan’s goal of speaking Spanish, to Tony’s use of Babbel ahead of a trip to France (with his…
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