Love it or hate it, Twilight changed everything. For a generation of teens, it was more than a book—it was an identity. For others, it was… confusing at best. Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Skanga throw it back to…
Kim Kardashian says the moon landing was staged. Nathan Radke disagrees — and has the science, history, and logic to explain why. He walks Shane through the key claims behind the Apollo 11 conspiracy and shows how each one crumbles…
Sam Jenkins of Punchcard joins Shane to explain why Canada is falling behind in the AI economy. From infrastructure gaps to underprepared organizations, the conversation unpacks how our cautious business culture is slowing real innovation — especially in critical sectors…
Financial planner Anita Bruinsma walks through the hidden costs behind life’s big decisions — from whether to buy a condo or rent, to what that $1,000/month car loan actually does to your future wealth. She explains how financial planning works…
Tony Chapman joins Shane to reflect on the emotional thread behind “becoming me again.” They unpack how seasons of life, career changes, relationships, and internal misalignment pull people away from their core—and what it takes to return. Tony shares insights…
Greg Fish returns to argue that the “AI God” narrative—the fantasy of machines rising up—is less credible than the reshaping of society through technology. He and Shane discuss why the term “singularity” has been repackaged, how Silicon Valley’s beliefs both fuel…
This episode breaks down why moon‑landing conspiracies continue to explode online and how TikTok’s design supercharges misinformation. From flashy edits to confidence‑heavy creators with zero scientific background, misleading videos spread faster than facts. The conversation looks at how popularity gets…
How Christmas Trees and Political Strategy Collide in CanadaLindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane to talk festive trees, sentimental ornaments, and the unspoken rules of Christmas timing. From teddy bear trees and candy canes to live tree bans in…
Shane Hewitt describes a family moment where a Christmas movie was paused to observe Remembrance Day. Shane and Ryan discuss early decorating habits, nostalgic ornaments, and family traditions including the “ugly-beautiful” Christmas tree. They talk about Canadian-made holiday films, Hallmark…
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Nujma Bond from the Royal Canadian Legion joins Shane Hewitt to reveal how modern updates like tap-to-donate boxes and Amazon…
Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada — but few remember where the tradition came from or why it still matters. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum shares the powerful, sometimes overlooked history behind this iconic…
What happens when a veteran finally shares what war did to them—decades later? Historian Michael Petrou returns with powerful insights from In Their Own Voices, a massive oral history project at the Canadian War Museum. With over 200 interviews from…
What happens when a nation forgets its past? Tim Cook, Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum, argues that remembering war isn’t just about the past — it’s about who we are today. From the 20th anniversary of the museum’s…
Tucked into downtown Ottawa is a quiet tomb that holds powerful meaning — even though no one knows who lies beneath it. Dr. Stacey Barker from the Canadian War Museum explains how the return of the Unknown Soldier became one…
It wasn’t just Britain and the U.S. with tanks that turned the tide. Captain Sheldon Smith reveals how Canadian armor quietly reshaped WWII strategy — and why its story is often missed. Go inside the transformation from horse cavalry to…
