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Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring…
Episodes
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Grown-Ups Miss the Chaos of Christmas
When did giving one perfect gift become harder than wrapping a dozen? This episode unpacks the shift from childhood Christmas wonder to adult gift anxiety…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - What If the Future Is Already Fixed?
Time travel stories aren’t really about machines — they’re about regret, possibility, and what we’d risk to rewrite our lives. In this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
How to Be Honest with Kids — Without Ruining the Magic
You don’t have to lie to protect your child’s feelings — but you also don’t have to crush their imagination. In this practical and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Time Machines! Happy Friday Round-Up Dec 12
If Canada Got a Do-Over, What Should It Fix First? If you had a time machine and could send Canada back — what mistake would you correct? Andrew Caddell…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Is Your Old Social Media Profile Ruining Your Reputation?
What happens to the digital life you forgot about? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the rising risks of neglected social profiles — from…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Trivial Pursuit Was Born in a Pub?
Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - How to avoid the $830 Food Habit
Food delivery exploded — and now so has the cost. In this episode, Ryan O’Donnell walks through a side-by-side cost breakdown of groceries, meal…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Riding in Truck Beds, Smoking Indoors & Other Things You Can’t Do Anymore
Some childhood memories age well. Others would get you arrested. In this nostalgic trip back to 1979, Shane Hewitt shares his first-ever memory — a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Did Your Parents Do This in 1979?
Smoking in taxis. Kids tethered in the back window of a Barracuda. A Ford Pinto packed like a clown car. This episode asks one big question: what did your…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Would You Buy a Turkey at Dollarama?
Dollarama sells food — but where do we draw the line? Sylvain Charlebois dives into the economics of dollar store groceries, brand deals, and why chilled…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Free-Range Kids to Helicopter Parents: What Happened?
Sent to the store alone. Smoked around indoors. Hitchhiked without question. Rob Breakenridge and Shane Hewitt dig into the cultural whiplash of growing up in…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The $20 Billion Scam War You Didn’t See Coming
Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave Coffey…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Year That Secretly Started the ’80s
Care Bears, Dungeons & Dragons, and Strawberry Shortcake all trace back to 1979 — not the ’80s. Ed Conroy reveals how one overlooked year shaped a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Would You Let THIS Santa Down Your Chimney?
What Do You Get a Wookiee for Christmas? Yes, that’s a real song. Richard Crouse takes us deep into pop culture oddities, including the legendary (and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Three’s Company - What Happens If Paramount Buys Warner Bros. from under Netflix?
From Game of Thrones to The Last of Us, Warner Bros. owns some of the most iconic entertainment on earth. Now Netflix wants to buy it — and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Is Your Home Camera Really Safe? A Hacker’s Honest Answer
Think your smart camera is locked down? Think again. Hank Fordham, ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, explains how basic oversights—like…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Quitting Smoking, Fighting Fear, and Hypnosis That Actually Works
Ottawa is buried in snow. Calgary turns from sunshine to sub-zero. And in the middle of it, a quiet story unfolds—about what we see, what we don’t…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
How Power Moves: From Tracking Workers to Seizing Oil
Part 1 Microsoft Teams Is Tracking You. Should You Care? The snow’s falling, the coffee’s hot, and so is the debate around digital privacy at work…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What the CIA Tried to Do with Hypnosis (and Failed)
Could hypnosis turn people into spies — or killers? The CIA thought so. Nathan Radke walks through real Cold War projects where U.S. intelligence…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Inside the AI Music Laundering Scam
What if the worst songs on Spotify weren’t made for people — but for bots? Greg Fish unpacks a rising wave of AI-generated tracks flooding…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Can 24 Acts of Kindness Change Christmas?
What if every day in December came with a mission to make the world better — not a chocolate? Tony Chapman joins Shane to co-create a bold business idea…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Beads, Snow, and Storytelling: Inside a Modern Indigenous Christmas
What do fishbone earrings, powwow songs, and Christmas markets have in common? According to Ceiran Starlight — everything. In this conversation, explore…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Elon Faked a Robot. It was Ugly.
Robot scandals are heating up — and Kris Abel is here for all of it. This episode breaks down how humanoid robots are getting so realistic that companies…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - They Flew to See the Northern Lights… and Got Clouded Out
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar flares lighting up our skies, and…
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Warning: Yellow Snow & Other Good News
Is Canada really using "Warning Yellow Snow" as an official weather term now? On this Good News Tuesday, Shane, Ryan, and Noah take that storm rating update…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - He Biked the World at 69 — For Love
At 69, one man biked around the world in honor of his late wife — and now he's chasing a Guinness World Record. On this Good News Tuesday, Shane and Ryan…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Netflix vs. Paramount: The Streaming War Heats Up
Netflix makes a $72M move to buy Warner Brothers’ streaming division — and then Paramount tries to snatch it with a hostile takeover. In this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Trust Your Gut. It Knows More Than You Think.
When’s the last time you followed your gut — or ignored it and regretted it? Shane and Ryan get honest about instinct, including the moments that…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Be Someone’s Taco: Sam Demma on Kindness, Criticism & Creative Living
Can one kind gesture really shift someone’s life? Sam Demma thinks so—and he’s living proof. In this raw, deeply human conversation, Sam and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Animal Testing Is Failing — And Science Finally Knows It
For 90 years, animal testing was the gold standard in drug development. But now the data is in: it doesn’t work. In this episode, Wayne Pacelle…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Vancouverites Shouldn’t Own Umbrellas (And Other Uncle Bob Truths)
Forget the weather app — Uncle Bob’s here with the real forecast: sarcasm, memory lane, and light overcast shade. This episode brings together…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Charcuterie Boards, Christmas Cravings & Cozy Traditions
It’s three weekends to Christmas — and things are getting delicious. Shane and Ryan serve up a festive episode filled with cozy holiday cravings…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Is your girlfriend’s book boyfriend ruining your real-life relationship?
It might sound dramatic, but it’s becoming a real issue. When fictional heroes are written to be endlessly patient, impossibly romantic, or superhumanly…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Rage Bait, Satire Fails & Christmas Snacks Gone Wild
What do meth smugglers, charcuterie boards, and fake news have in common? Somehow, it all comes together in this episode of The Night Shift. Shane and Ryan…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Hallmark to Hamlet: What the Hell Should We Watch
MOVIES - From Killer Animatronics to Oscar Hopefuls: What to Watch This Weekend A horror sequel, a heartbreaking Shakespeare origin story, and a Broadway…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Happy Friday Panel - Behind the Drapes: Power Plays, Green Betrayals & Political Optics
Should Politicians and Journalists Party Together? What happens when politicians, press, and power meet over dinner and jokes? This episode questions the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Secret to a Healthy Charcuterie “Bird” (Yes, Bird)
Charcuterie just got a glow-up. Shane and Alyssa B flip the script on the classic party board—renaming it a "charcuterie bird"—and rethinking it…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Canada’s Car Theft Crisis: What Insurers Know That Drivers Don’t
It’s not just high-end vehicles anymore—car theft in Canada has become a full-blown crisis, and the most stolen cars might surprise you. Shane…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - The Advent Calendar That Started a Holiday Movement
Four advent calendars. One hyped-up kid. Endless Christmas joy. Bob Addison returns with tales from Surrey, where his family’s holiday traditions have…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Should Canada Mind Its Own Business?
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge tackle the latest controversy over Canada selling trucks to U.S. immigration enforcement — and ask whether we’ve…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Memory Isn’t Nostalgia — It’s Identity
Shane Hewitt’s Throwback Thursday monologue is more than a reflection — it’s a philosophy of memory. With no guests and no distractions, this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - 1980 in Real Life: Memory, Money, and Moments That Shaped Us
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s history made personal. Shane Hewitt opens Throwback Thursday with a solo tour through 1980, blending hard…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Meat Will Drive Food Inflation in 2026
Get ready to spend more at the grocery store — again. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois returns with the 2026 Food Price Report, forecasting a 4–6% increase…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - The Day Led Zeppelin Died — What If They Hadn’t?
December 4, 1980, marked the end of Led Zeppelin — but what if it didn’t have to? Music publicist and historian Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What is Woke Fishing in Dating and the Death of Real Chemistry
Dating is weird now. In this special date night segment, Shane Hewitt teams up with Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco to explore “woke fishing” &mdash…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Rubik’s Cubes, Synths & The Shining: The Future Began in 1980
What do Pac-Man, The Wall, and a VHS copy of The Shining have in common? They all helped define 1980—a year Ed Conroy says signaled the real start of the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Why We Can’t Quit Cheesy Christmas Movies and Is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Just a Sequel Setup?
They’re predictable, cozy, and impossible to ignore—cheesy holiday movies have taken over. But why do we keep watching them? Richard Crouse breaks…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Internet Is Lying to You—And Making Money Doing It
Think you're arguing with a person online? You might be fighting a business model. Greg Fish breaks down how foreign accounts, AI bots, and opportunistic…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW- The Car You Drive Is a Lie: How Auto Makers Are Failing Us
From rising costs to bloated tech features no one uses, today’s cars are more frustrating than futuristic. Lorraine Sommerfeld pulls no punches in this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Bigfoot, Quiet Quitting & the Myth of Accountability
It’s the season of belief—but not just in Santa. Shane Hewitt kicks off tonight’s show asking the big question: is Bigfoot real? From…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Smart Speakers: Press Gallery Dinner & Workplace Speech Rights
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to talk about the Ottawa press gallery dinner and Alberta’s proposed “Jordan…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why the Moon Looks Bigger in Winter—and What’s Next for Artemis II
The final full moon of 2025 isn’t just beautiful—it’s revealing. Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane to break down what’s really happening when…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Is Bigfoot Real? The Science Might Surprise You
Think Bigfoot is pure fantasy? Think again. Dr. Lee Kuhnle came to debunk Sasquatch—but ended up questioning his own assumptions. This episode unpacks…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Problem—Disengagement Is
Quiet quitting isn’t a trend—it’s a symptom. Ajay Pangarkar joins Shane to reveal what’s really driving employee disengagement, and why…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Want Loyalty? Start With Purpose.
Quiet quitting, viral complaints, burnt-out teams—what’s missing? Tony Chapman says the answer is simple: purpose. This episode is a masterclass in…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - How a Hotel Photo Can Help Stop a Crime
A simple hotel room photo could help rescue someone from sex trafficking. Tech expert Kris Abel shares the groundbreaking AI tool Traffic Cam, which empowers…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW- Canada's Drone Problem: Cheap, Chinese, and Dangerous
Over 80% of the RCMP's drones were made in China — and now they’ve been pulled from sensitive use. Former CSIS Asia-Pacific chief Michel…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Power of Giving (and Montreal Bagels)
It’s Giving Tuesday — but is it just post-Black Friday guilt, or does giving back actually pay off? Shane kicks off Good News Tuesday with a deeper…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY - Why a $30 Radio Still Matters
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the simplest. On this edition of Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt shares a memory of buying a solar radio for someone…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Why Generosity Starts With Kids
As adult giving declines across Canada, a new idea is taking hold: what if the future of philanthropy lies with kids? Shane Hewitt talks to Lizz Bryce from…