The Year the Gingerbread Got Violent

When a family cookie night produces something called “the bloody cookie,” you know the holiday spirit is alive — and slightly unhinged. Bob Addison brings the stories, and Shane brings the disbelief. From wearing absurd hats in public to surviving a retirement home concert that barely touched Chri…

NEW - The Christmas Blackout That Broke the Future

Yes, a real Christmas tree. Yes, it played music. Kris Abel returns with a mix of awe-inspiring tech and holiday absurdity that’s as delightful as it is surprising. The episode opens with a bizarre glitch: San Francisco’s Waymo taxis shutting down in a power outage, cluttering the city like ghost …

Shiftheads - Why Midlife Might Be the Best Time to Change Careers

Career shifts in your 40s and 50s aren’t rare — they might be smart. Candy Ho shares how midlife reflection, workplace ceilings, and changing values can drive meaningful career reinvention. From holiday conversations with loved ones to tough chats with your boss, discover why now is the time to as…

What Teenagers Really Want (Even When They Push You Away)

Your teenager rolls their eyes when you ask them to hang out—but that doesn't mean they don't need you. Sarah Rosensweet unpacks the disconnect between teenage rejection and teenage need, revealing why persistent invitations to do everyday tasks together matter more than you think. The parenting co…

NEW- The Show That Might Have Been His Last

Imagine performing in front of your hometown, selling out the venue you dreamed about as a kid—and suspecting it's goodbye. Shawn Hook lived that moment in Nelson, BC, one week before a biopsy confirmed tonsil cancer. For a professional singer, the stakes weren't just survival; they were existentia…

SHIFTHEADS: Holiday Party Survival Guide: What Not to Say

Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings. From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode …

The Birthday Letter Tradition That Lasts 18 Years

A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It's a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now. Shane shares how…

SHIFTHEADS: What 40,000 Views Taught Me About the Internet

Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok — and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down what happened when a simple snack turned into a social media phenomenon. They explore what makes content connect, why people love to share niche passions, and how it feels to sudd…

NEW - The War You Can’t See: How Modern Conflict Happens in Plain Sight

War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust. From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today's conflict…

NEW - Cardboard, Culture, and Christmas Chaos with Handy Andy

What do old appliance boxes, family traditions, and name spellings have in common? In Handy Andy Baryer’s world, they all collide hilariously at Christmas. From wrapping gifts in rice cooker packaging to explaining why “Baryer” is spelled that way, Andy shares how growing up in a culturally divers…