Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Behind every polished Instagram post is a woman wondering if she’s doing it right. In Part 1: The Pressure to Be Everything, All the Time, Jen Stewart and Catherine Clark get real about the impossible standards modern women juggle — to be perfect mothers, partners, professionals, and people — all at once, without breaking.

In Part 2: Sisterhood, Standards & the Power of Choosing Better, they reveal how buildin...

It wasn’t the show they planned — but it might be the one they needed. After a snowstorm grounded him in the wrong city, Shane Hewitt shares how an unexpected brush with Santa turned his whole day around. That encounter sparks a conversation about the “signs” we follow — from guardian angels to cologne and birds — and how these moments can ground us in something bigger.

Good News Tuesday takes on...

When was the last time something small hit you big — a scent, a number, a voice — and you just knew it meant something? In this feel-good episode, Shane and Ryan unpack what signs mean to people, from spiritual nudges to serendipitous snowplow names.

In Good News Tuesday fashion, they talk toast (and toasters), the power of Blue Jays, the loss of Gigi the piggy at Costco, and how one bunny named “Stuffy” mad...

You don’t pick the toy — you pick the chance. Blind boxes are exploding in popularity, with people spending $60 on mystery keychains and resellers flipping them for $200. Ryan O’Donnell breaks down the latest blind box craze, featuring the viral “Labubu” trend, and introduces marketing expert Dr. Eugene Chan to explain the psychology behind why we keep buying things we don’t actually want.

Shane ...

Part 1: Winter Isn’t the Problem — Poor Prep Is
Handy Andy Baryer breaks down the most common mistakes that send people to the ER after snowfalls: bad gear, bad technique, and worse planning. Learn what kind of shovel you actually need, why snow pushers are game-changers, and what happens when West Coasters try to tackle Whistler in SUVs.

Part 2: Smart Gifts That Actually Help.
From kid-proof Kindles to AI-powere...

Toyota has unveiled a game-changing mobility device—and it walks. Literally. Inspired by mountain goats, the "Walk Me" prototype ditches wheels for legs and can climb stairs with ease. Kris Abel explains how this works, what it means for accessibility, and why it’s different from anything Honda’s robotics have done before.

Also in this episode: the jaw-dropping new tech letting scientists track monarch butterflies...

When Bob Addison picked his son up from school, he didn’t expect a classmate to ask, “Is that your grandpa?” But that wasn’t the only sign life threw at him this week. From cashing his first pension check to turning his music down, Bob shares the moments that made him stop and wonder: is this just growing up, or growing old?

This episode delivers laughs and a few jabs to the ego, but it also dives into a rea...

The F-35 decision is made — so why is Saab still lobbying? Richard Shimooka cuts through the noise and explains why the Swedish Gripen jet can’t compete on cost or capability. With Canada part of the F-35 development consortium, any deviation now would be a costly political move, not a strategic one.

Plus: a deeper look at the idea of a NATO defense investment bank, and why it’s less about war profiteering and mor...

Six seconds of creativity. No AI. No filters. That’s the pitch behind Devine — a revival of the original Vine concept that once ruled the internet. But in a landscape now dominated by TikTok’s scroll-and-sell culture, does Devine stand a chance? Ryan O'Donnell explains what made Vine special, why it failed, and whether this new version can capture that lightning again.

From nostalgic Vine compilations to blunt rea...

To eat well in Canada, a family of four now needs nearly $17,000 a year. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois breaks down new numbers from the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, showing just how much the grocery landscape has changed. Loyalty is gone, trust is shaky, and couponing is out — shoppers want savings now, or they go elsewhere.

From the emotional shift in grocery experiences to rising volatility in beef, chicken, and produce, this ep...

When MPs are hiding behind curtains to fake a budget abstention, it’s not strategy — it’s cowardice. Rob Breakenridge joins to dissect how Parliament’s latest farce mirrors a scene from the Wizard of Oz — but without the charm. From performative politics to outright deception, Canadians are left asking: who’s really pulling the levers?

Rob also tackles Alberta’s plan for public-private doct...

Part 1 Earth to Massey Hall: Chris Hadfield’s Night of Wonder
From commanding the International Space Station to staging a one‑night‑only performance at Massey Hall, Chris Hadfield brings a unique mix of science, art and optimism. In this episode, he opens up about what it means to bring space‑faring perspective to everyday life, and why hi...

It shattered expectations — and a bank account. Lorraine Sommerfeld returns with a wild case of a $22,250 sunroof replacement that exposes how modern cars are built for style, not service. From panoramic glass that can’t be repaired to parts that are too specific for the aftermarket, car design has quietly shifted into something deeply disposable.

Lorraine breaks down why cars are now “Duplo,” not Lego &mdas...

1998 was more than just another year — it was a cultural turning point. With memories of the Spice Girls’ MuchMusic takeover, Toronto’s downtown nightlife, and the low-tech intimacy of Speakers Corner, Ed Conroy returns to trace the energy of a time before digital dominance.

Along the way, he reveals how The Truman Show’s iconic director character was modeled on a Canadian media icon an...

Part 1 | Richard Crouse - Why 4,000 Iconic Interviews Vanished — And What Remains

What happens when a generation’s worth of Hollywood interviews disappears overnight? Richard Crouse shares the bittersweet reality behind losing over 4,000 tapes from his long-running TV show, revealing how decades of entertainment history were wiped away — and what...

Part 1: Behind the Curtain: Oz, Optics & Ottawa’s Political Theatre
What do Conservative MPs hiding from a vote and the Wizard of Oz have in common? More than you'd think. This week, Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a spirited breakdown of Ottawa’s latest budget drama—complete with theatrical metaphors, sharp critiques, and a few unexpected laughs.

From dancing on YouTube to drawin...

Stranger Things draws from real experiments darker than the show itself. Dr. Lee Kuhnle of The Uncover Up podcast reveals how 1980s Cold War paranoia birthed CIA programs like MKUltra and Stargate — testing LSD, mind control, and psychic spying, with chilling consequences. Some victims never recovered. Some files were destroyed. Some truths are still unknown.

Unpack the Canadian connection to CIA torture experiments, the mili...

What happens when you remove Donald Trump’s voice from a Donald Trump speech? Chaos. Comedy. Confusion. Shane and Ryan test this viral trend live on the air, stripping the delivery from a recent Trump rant and reading it word-for-word—no impressions, just raw text.

The result? A surreal journey through bathroom water restrictions, soggy dishwashers, and filet-o-fish complaints with all the grammatical acrobatics left ex...

A surprising shift is happening: Gen Z, the most digitally connected and culturally skeptical generation, is quietly rediscovering faith. But not in the way previous generations did. Shane Hewitt speaks with mental health educator and speaker Calissa Ngozi about the rise of spiritual curiosity among young adults—and what it says about modern loneliness, leadership gaps, and the need for belonging.

They unpack how church space...