Step back to a year when theater met the mainstream and pop music defined a generation. Shane Hewitt and Eric Alper unpack 1986—a cultural crossroads where Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables took over stages while artists like Peter…
Energy and politics collide in this wide-ranging conversation between Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge. Together they unpack the tangled web of pipeline projects, exploring how Alberta, British Columbia, and the federal government navigate influence and interest. The discussion expands into…
Turkey, tradition, and tough choices — Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unpack the economics of Thanksgiving dinner in a year when food prices keep climbing. They share practical advice on timing your grocery runs, stretching a…
Innovation is moving from the palm of the hand to the bridge of the nose. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Carmi Levy unpack the growing world of smart glasses—devices that promise to change how people see, share,…
Live theatre isn’t just entertainment—it’s emotion, nostalgia, and shared experience. In this Throwback Thursday segment, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell revisit their favorite live shows, with a spotlight on Phantom of the Opera. Shane shares the story of a high…
AI can write, plan, and predict — but can it think? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish dig into the growing problem of misplaced trust in large language models, revealing how tools designed to help can also confidently mislead. From AI-generated…
Why do we cling to rituals that make no logical sense — and why do they feel so powerful? Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore the strange space where superstition meets conspiracy, using baseball as the perfect playing field. From…
Conspiracy theories often walk a blurry line between truth, fear, and misunderstanding — but what happens when they reveal something real? Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle unpack the psychology and history behind conspiratorial thinking, exploring why skepticism is both…
The lights dim, the audience hushes, and the Vancouver International Film Festival begins — a celebration of cinema that brings movie lovers together like no other. Shane Hewitt and film critic Steve Stebbing dive into the magic of this year’s…
In this dynamic two-part conversation, Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a deep and entertaining dive into the issues shaping Canadian life right now. They begin with sports and style — exploring how fashion in…
As the seasons shift, so does the look of Canadian sports. Shane Hewitt and the team debate the evolving culture of player fashion — from the hockey rink to the baseball diamond — and what the move away from suits…
The Myth of Control: Life Transitions, Grief, and Growth Control is comforting—but often an illusion. In this intimate conversation, Shane Hewitt and Gary Direnfeld unpack how people cope with life’s hardest transitions, from losing loved ones to redefining identity in…
Making Friends Is Hard: Why Effort Still Matters It’s not easy making friends—especially as an adult. Shane Hewitt and Ryan open up about the awkward, funny, and often frustrating process of forming real connections in a busy world. Inspired by…
The Truth About Mortgages and Homeownership. Buying a home isn’t just about qualifying for a mortgage—it’s about knowing what you’re really signing up for. Jessica Moorhouse joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the myths and realities of today’s housing market, from…
It’s not easy making friends—especially as an adult. Shane Hewitt and Ryan open up about the awkward, funny, and often frustrating process of forming real connections in a busy world. Inspired by a Reddit post from a student struggling to…
