ICYMI - The Cameraman Becomes the Story: Kirk Neff’s Fight Against Tremors

Kirk Neff spent his career behind the camera capturing life-changing stories — until his own body became one. Diagnosed with essential tremors, he found his hands, and his work, slipping away. This episode reveals the quiet fight behind the lens, the emotional toll of losing control, and the life-a…

Brain Surgery, Breakfast, and the Stuff That Makes Us Feel Loved

After 40 years with tremors, Kirk Neff underwent brain surgery that changed his life — now he can carry a cup of coffee again. Shane reflects on that milestone and asks: what’s the one thing you never want to lose the ability to do for your favorite person? This episode blends big science and small…

NEW - FlavorPhiles: What a Michelin Chef and His Radio Dad Teach Each Other

Can food be a language of love, legacy, and leadership? For Jerry and Tanner Agar, the answer is a sizzling yes. In this two-part episode, they unveil FlavorPhiles — a new podcast where kitchen wisdom meets storytelling flair. They explore how restaurants create unforgettable moments, what hospita…

SHIFTHEADS: The ROI Illusion: Mohit Rajhans on Why AI Isn’t Saving Your Business (Yet)

Everyone’s chasing ROI from AI — but what if we’re asking the wrong questions? Media strategist Mohit Rajhans breaks down the disconnect between tech investment and real-world outcomes, challenging the idea that innovation equals progress. He and Shane explore the messy middle of digital transform…

How Much Does Happiness Cost in Canada?

What’s the price of happiness — literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada's happiest cities cross-referenced with real estate prices, revealing what a single point on the happiness index actually costs in places like Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary. From shocking housing gaps to …

NEW - Kokomo, Cost of Living, and Canada in 1988

What did happiness cost in 1988? Shane Hewitt takes us back to the era of acid-wash jeans, shoulder pads, and conga lines to Kokomo. With nods to The Beach Boys, the price of milk, and a prime minister who wasn’t named Trudeau, this nostalgic ride compares what life looked like then vs. now — and w…

SHIFTHEADS: What the 2025 Budget Missed About Food—and Why It Matters

There’s $115 billion for infrastructure—but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada’s 2025 federal budget through an economist’s lens, revealing who benefits, who’s left out, and what voters should watch for next. Learn why automatic tax…

The Unknown, The Remembered: A Look Head at our Remembrance Day Special

This Remembrance Day, step closer to the stories behind the ceremonies. From the mud of cavalry charges to the steel of modern warfare, Canadian military history lives in the shift from horses to tanks — and Captain Sheldon Smith shares what that evolution meant on the battlefield and for the soldi…

Shiftheads - Political Floor Crossings, Budget Bluster & Blue Jays Shade

No, we’re not getting an election — but we are getting drama. Shane Hewitt and Rob Breckenridge unpack a week of political gamesmanship in Ottawa, from floor crossings and budget brinkmanship to one MP who quit, stayed, and confused everyone. Rob breaks down why crossing the floor isn’t always bet…

ICYMI - Kokomo, Comeback Kings, and the Secret History of the Beach Boys

It’s 1988, and somehow — against all odds — the Beach Boys have the #1 song in America. Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday to unpack how Kokomo became a generational anthem, why Brian Wilson wasn’t even on the track, and how a song about tropical islands saved a California band’s …