Obesity is on the rise in Canada — and it raises important questions about health, self-care, and the daily choices we make. In this episode, Shane and Ryan share candid reflections on the challenges of staying active, the excuses we all use, and how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

The conversation moves from national obesity statistics to personal stories about finding routines that stick, highlighting how physical activity doesn’t have to be extreme to be effective. Along the way, they explore what motivates people to get started, why many fall off track, and how to reframe fitness as an act of self-care rather than punishment.

It’s a grounded, relatable discussion that encourages listeners to reflect on their own health and what inspires them to stay moving.

Originally aired on 2025-10-03

Canada has announced the creation of a military procurement agency, but will it solve the problem or add another layer of red tape? Defense analyst Richard Shimooka joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the reality behind the announcement.

They explore the staggering costs tied to military procurement, the history of failed reforms, and the tendency of government solutions to make bureaucracy more complex instead of more efficient. Shimooka highlights why past attempts at centralizing procurement have struggled and what this means for the Canadian Forces moving forward.

It’s a candid look at the risks of turning a broken system into an even bigger one.

GUEST:
Richard Shimooka

Originally aired on 2025-10-03

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we buy, sell, and interact with businesses. Shane Hewitt and tech analyst Carmi Levi explore the new role of AI in e-commerce, from instant checkout to highly personalized shopping experiences.

The conversation highlights how platforms like ChatGPT are becoming utilities for millions, enabling new ways to shop directly through AI. Data, automation, and personalization emerge as the key drivers of this shift, with small businesses standing to gain from democratized access to AI-driven traffic. At the same time, questions remain about how vendors feed data into these systems and what happens when technology advances faster than business practices.

It’s a look at the opportunities and challenges of a commerce landscape transformed by AI.

GUEST:
Carmi Levi

Originally aired on 2025-10-03