In Episode 337 of Breaking Waves on Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Hughie fills in for Geoff alongside the always-brilliant Shai, who leads a joyful, curious and wonderfully unpredictable dive into Canadian culture, history, music and sport. From snowy Quebec to downtown Toronto, this week’s show celebrates the country that shaped part of Shai’s family story.

Shai shares stories about family, food, spicy Nepalese chips and his love of the Toronto Blue Jays, before Nancy joins live from Canada to talk about winter life, maple syrup season, national foods, cultural quirks and the difference between Canadian and American portion sizes. She even explains how Canadians stay warm through freezing temperatures.

The team also explores Canadian sport — from ice hockey, lacrosse and baseball, to Shai’s favourite players and memories of discovering the Blue Jays. And of course, no Canadian deep-dive would be complete without a nod to icons like Justin Bieber, Drake, Neil Young and more.

Warm, funny and proudly community-driven, Episode 337 brings together music, storytelling and lived experience in true Breaking Waves spirit.