Three words to diffuse a disagreement — This may come as a surprise, but people seem to have become more combative than ever… That’s obviously not a shock, as there’s a lot of anger floating around out there. It seems as if people would rather be heard than be right. They react without thinking and aggression has…

A Friday-night institution begins — Full House, Family Matter, Perfect Stranger, Step by Step; these were just some of the shows that made up the beloved TGIF lineup on ABC. Though TGIF feels more like a 90s institution, it really began in the 1980s with roots going all the way back to 1985. TGIF was…

A decade like no other for the Queen and her family — For the queen and the Royal Family, every decade through the 20th and 21st centuries was notable, but the 80s may be one of the most significant. The 1980s gave us two royal weddings, four royal births, an extremely public marriage breakdown, big changes in Canada-even a palace break-in, and…

Make sure these things are in place before spending thousands on equipment — If you’ve been podcasting for a while — or just getting started — I’m sure you want to create the best episodes possible. The good news is, you no longer have to break the bank to produce quality audio. No matter what stage of the podcast journey you find yourself…

The year that was one step forward — two steps back… — Today, I take you back to one of the most significant years of the decade — and of the entire 20th century. It was a year where, despite all our progress, we faced some significant setbacks. This is a year that may be defined as one step forward, two steps…

A look at the rise and fall of some beloved retail stores — What are some of the stores you remember best from your childhood? In Canada, one of these classics was Zellers. It peaked in the 80s and into the 90s, but like a lot of other beloved retail stores, just couldn’t hang on and finally shut its doors around 2013. But…

More than just a comet, it was a look at ourselves and our progress — If you’re old enough to remember Halley’s Comet, you know it was a big deal to everyone in 1986-especially younger kids. But Halley’s Comet is significant not just because it was an amazing thing for everyone to witness, but it revealed just how much progress and technological advancement we now…

A countdown of the best of the golden age of video games — I still remember the moment I first got an NES. Sorry, the moment my brother, sister, and I got an NES. It was Christmas morning and as I heard the sound of the wrapping paper rip and tear as I opened it; I remember holding my breath, hoping that what…

The incredible life and legacy of a Canadian icon — If you’re Canadian, I don’t have to say anything more than the name Terry Fox. But if you’re from another country — and have never heard of him before — this is a look at a real-life superhero who, in 1980, would run across Canada on one leg to raise…