Shane Hewitt and Ryan explore LEGO’s evolution from timeless toy to pop-culture powerhouse. With insights from Gene Fong, LEGO Canada’s head of marketing, they unpack how the brand is blending nostalgia with innovation through sets inspired by Super Mario, Fortnite,…
From Sudbury’s fall air to sports superstitions, Shane and Ryan deliver a mix of warmth, humour, and reflection. They share a story of reconnecting with old friend Steve McNeil — a reminder that friendships are worth keeping, even through life’s…
Behind every great athlete is a team of experts keeping them in the game. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith joins Shane Hewitt to reveal what it takes to support elite players like the Toronto Blue Jays. From the precision of…
Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane Hewitt to explore the night sky’s most fascinating guests — glowing green comets and mysterious “mini moons” that briefly orbit Earth. She unpacks the science behind the colors that streak across the sky, the challenges…
When Tyra Banks invents “hot ice cream” and Jimmy Kimmel takes a stand, there’s more to unpack than celebrity headlines. Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation that blends pop culture, innovation, and the tension between free speech and…
1993 wasn’t just the year of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series win — it was a cultural moment that defined a generation. Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy revisit the energy of that year, from the roar of the SkyDome…
Beef prices are soaring — and the story behind it reveals a much deeper issue in Canada’s food economy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt to explain how a handful of multinational meat packers, trade imbalances, and weak policy attention…
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the Prime Minister’s recent speech — and its ripple effects across the Prairies. The conversation explores what the rare mention of oil reveals about the government’s shifting priorities, the urgency of economic diversification,…
When Joe Carter hit that home run, Joe Warmington wasn’t just reporting the story — he was living it. The veteran journalist joins Shane Hewitt to revisit what it meant to witness one of Canada’s most iconic sports moments from…
Every sports fan has a defining moment — and for Victoria Matiash, it started with heartbreak. She shares her number one sports memory from her university days, when skipping class for a ticket led to a lifetime of fandom. From…
Holiday shopping season has started — whether we’re ready or not. Shane Hewitt, Ryan, and Noah share what’s popping up in their worlds: Chapters filled with Christmas merch, inboxes bursting with sale alerts, and even grocery stores setting up holiday…
Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Ryan Price break down what government spending really means in practice — from housing affordability to defense funding and infrastructure renewal. The group questions whether decades of “modernization” pledges have produced any tangible change. They…
That free mobile game might be costing more than you think. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveal how intelligence agencies and tech companies use games like Angry Birds and other apps to collect personal data — not just from…
Everyone feels busy — but what are we really busy doing? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how technology, social media, and automation have blurred the lines between productivity and distraction. They explore how AI is transforming work, the risk…
If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore a thought-provoking scenario where an all-knowing digital mind might find human life — with its emotions, customs, and contradictions —…
