Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic death of Rob Reiner. With misinformation swirling and Trump’s inflammatory post stealing attention, the episode cuts through the noise to honour Reiner’s creative genius — from All in the Family to When Harry Met Sally.

Also: what started as a sitcom scene resurfaces as a hilarious cultural flashpoint — sock-sock-shoe-shoe, or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? The team weighs in on the foot order war that just won’t die.

Originally aired on 2025-12-15

Handy Holiday Tech Ideas
Is it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? That lighthearted debate sets the tone as Shane reconnects with Handy Andy for a playful but packed episode full of nostalgia and tech. The conversation weaves through childhood memories, Mr. Dressup, stolen parenting moments — and lands in a high-tech wishlist built for today’s smart homes and gaming families.

Discover standout last-minute gifts, from the Ember Mug that keeps your coffee perfectly warm to the ASUS ROG Ally — a handheld gaming PC that feels like the Game Boy’s evolved cousin. Plus, Alexa’s latest AI update turns your home into something straight out of Star Trek.

AI Snooping, Robot Ethics & the Cost of Convenience
Is your phone spying on you — and are you paying for it? Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer unpack the dark tradeoffs of modern AI convenience, starting with auto-summarized emails and ending with robots breaking safety rules. From Apple’s new iPhone summaries to Google scraping recipe sites, the conversation explores how tech giants are using everyday people to train AI — and charging them for the privilege.

They also dive into the future of humanoid robots, the legal dangers of hacked safeguards, and how quickly digital ethics are falling behind innovation. It’s smart, fast, and raises real questions about where control really lives.

GUEST:
Handy Andy Baryer
@handyandymedia
handyandymedia.com

Originally aired on 2025-12-15

In one of his final interviews, Rob Reiner spoke with Richard Crouse about love, laughter, and a life spent telling unforgettable stories. That conversation now holds new weight.

Richard recounts the warmth, wit, and brilliance Rob brought to every project — from Stand By Me to Misery — and the playfulness that defined his off-camera presence. The episode touches on Reiner’s improv roots, his take on criticism, and a moving moment about the heart of The Princess Bride. With devastating developments around his death still unfolding, this is more than a tribute — it’s a rare look into who Rob Reiner truly was.

GUEST:
Richard Crouse
http://richardcrouse.ca

Originally aired on 2025-12-15