Think your smart camera is locked down? Think again. Hank Fordham, ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, explains how basic oversights—like default passwords and shady devices—are giving criminals an open door into private spaces. In this eye-opening episode, Fordham explains how…
What do fishbone earrings, powwow songs, and Christmas markets have in common? According to Ceiran Starlight — everything. In this conversation, explore what the holidays mean inside Indigenous culture today, and how tradition stays alive through artistry, community, and land.…
What if every day in December came with a mission to make the world better — not a chocolate? Tony Chapman joins Shane to co-create a bold business idea: a kindness-based Advent calendar that flips the script on holiday giving.…
What if the worst songs on Spotify weren’t made for people — but for bots? Greg Fish unpacks a rising wave of AI-generated tracks flooding streaming platforms for one purpose: to trick advertisers and launder money. From fake supergroups to…
Could hypnosis turn people into spies — or killers? The CIA thought so. Nathan Radke walks through real Cold War projects where U.S. intelligence seriously explored mind control as a weapon. Hear the documented truth behind MK-Ultra, Project Artichoke, and…
Part 1 Microsoft Teams Is Tracking You. Should You Care?The snow’s falling, the coffee’s hot, and so is the debate around digital privacy at work. Shane Hewitt hosts Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a fast-moving, personal, and surprisingly funny…
Ottawa is buried in snow. Calgary turns from sunshine to sub-zero. And in the middle of it, a quiet story unfolds—about what we see, what we don’t, and what still lingers underneath. Shane and the team talk about weather, yes—but…
Robot scandals are heating up — and Kris Abel is here for all of it. This episode breaks down how humanoid robots are getting so realistic that companies now have to prove they’re not faking it. From Tesla’s bot flopping…
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar flares lighting up our skies, and how a comet 170 million miles away is making headlines — even if you…
Forget the weather app — Uncle Bob’s here with the real forecast: sarcasm, memory lane, and light overcast shade. This episode brings together legendary West Coast broadcaster Bob Addison and Shane Hewitt in a nostalgic and humorous ride through Canadian…
For 90 years, animal testing was the gold standard in drug development. But now the data is in: it doesn’t work. In this episode, Wayne Pacelle, President of Animal Wellness Action, explains why the U.S. just ended primate testing at…
Can one kind gesture really shift someone’s life? Sam Demma thinks so—and he’s living proof. In this raw, deeply human conversation, Sam and Shane explore what it means to live creatively and compassionately while navigating criticism, doubt, and the pressure…
When’s the last time you followed your gut — or ignored it and regretted it? Shane and Ryan get honest about instinct, including the moments that nag at you until you act. They share stories of helping strangers, reconnecting with…
Netflix makes a $72M move to buy Warner Brothers’ streaming division — and then Paramount tries to snatch it with a hostile takeover. In this episode, TV critic and media expert Bill Brioux joins Shane to unpack the corporate chaos,…
At 69, one man biked around the world in honor of his late wife — and now he’s chasing a Guinness World Record. On this Good News Tuesday, Shane and Ryan share the kind of stories that linger: powerful, personal,…
