NEW - Hearing the Horror: James Deaville on Sound, Silence, and Suspense in Film
What is the scariest sound in a horror movie, anyway? Ever notice how the quietest moments in a movie feel the most intense? Shane Hewitt and James Deaville dive into the psychology of sound — how dir...
30 Okt 20259min
The Physics Behind Curve Balls: Athi Selvadurai on the Magnus Effect
DESCRIPTION:Why does a curve ball actually curve? Athi Selvadurai breaks down the Magnus effect — the science behind how spin, air pressure, and motion create lift on a ball in flight. Through simple ...
30 Okt 20259min
NEW - Late Nights and Loud Cheers: Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead on the Blue Jays Effect
PART 1What keeps Canadians glued to the screen — or in the stands — during late-night Blue Jays games? Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt to capture the energy, emotion, and sense ...
30 Okt 202519min
SHIFTHEADS: 6 Survival Tips to Watching a Scary Movie for People Who Hate Scary
Scary movies are dumb (Shane’s words.. No worry). Not everyone loves a good scare — and that’s okay. Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt for a playful guide to surviving horror movies without losing sle...
30 Okt 20258min
The Harsh Truth About Space: Deep Space Cannibalism and Life Beyond Earth
Space looks glamorous — until you have to live there. Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to peel back the shiny promises of space colonization, exposing the gritty realities of confinement, sanitation, and ...
30 Okt 20259min
Why We Seek Fear: Natasha Bailey on the Science of Control and Growth
Why do we pay to be scared? Natasha Bailey unpacks why fear fascinates us — from haunted houses to horror films — and what it teaches about control, anxiety, and resilience. She explains how simulated...
30 Okt 202519min
The End of Easy Assumptions: Canada Faces Itself
What happens when a country built for one era wakes up in another? Journalist Matt Gurney lays out a candid diagnosis of Canada’s post-war hangover — a mix of nostalgia, denial, and misplaced optimism...
29 Okt 202519min
ICYMI: The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: Impact Over Definition
Meteorologist Jim Abraham joins Shane Hewitt to explore how weather forecasting is evolving — from storm physics to the psychology of how we talk about risk. He explains why accountability and communi...
29 Okt 202519min
