Posts Tagged ‘Heated Rivalry’

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: You Can Finally Sleep in Your Favourite TV Show

Why do we travel just to stand where a movie scene was filmed?

This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah Hanlon and I explore the booming $73 Billion world of film and TV tourism — from Twin Peaks and Ghostbusters to Hollywood landmarks and Ontario’s suddenly famous Heated Rivalry cottage. They unpack the nostalgia, escapism, and surprising economics behind visiting fictional worlds in real life… and ask whether renting a famous filming location is pure fan magic or brilliant marketing.

Because sometimes the real destination isn’t the place — it’s the story.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntertainmentIsBroken

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

SHANE HEWITT & THE NIGHT SHIFT: MCCARTNEY, MUSIC & MACCARITAS

I join the Bell Media Radio Network national night time show “Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift” to talk about movie tourism and the “Heated Rivalry” AirBnB, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and I review “Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” and tell you about Paul’s favorite cocktail!

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

Entertainment Is Broken: Can Canada Make Hit TV Shows Now Without Saying Sorry?

The first “Entertainment Is Broken” episode of 2026 is now available wherever you get fine podcasts! Tune into to hear me and Sarah Hanlon explore the potential for Canadian television to create hit shows, particularly focusing on the success of ‘Heated Rivalry.’ They discuss personal experiences, the unique aspects of Canadian culture, and the importance of risk-taking in storytelling. The dialogue also touches on the impact of location and authenticity in Canadian productions, as well as the evolving landscape of media and representation in the industry.

Listen to the podcast HERE! Watch it on YouTube!