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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 Men Say “I’m Fine” — And Why It’s Killing Us
Most men say “I’m fine” when they’re anything but. In this episode, Todd Minerson of Movember Canada unpacks the silence behind that…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What Does a Good Day Even Look Like?
Waking up should be simple. But for most, it’s not. This solo episode tackles the hidden habits that shape our mornings—and quietly shape our…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Your Car Wasn’t Stolen—And Why That’s Good News
Good News Tuesday kicks off with an ironic twist: a rundown of the most stolen cars in Canada. But there’s more beneath the headlines. Shane Hewitt…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Good News Tuesday: The Power of Small Wins (and Nerdy Card Decks)
It’s not just feel-good fluff—Good News Tuesday is built on the idea that shared wins change mindsets. Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The 10-Minute Morning Hack That Changes Everything
Before you scroll, check email, or get out of bed—what if the first few minutes of your day were the most powerful? Katie Faloon-Drew, a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
(Literally Hiding) Behind the Curtain: How Canada’s Budget Survived
MPs literally hid behind curtains to avoid voting—yes, that actually happened. In this episode, Matt Gurney joins Shane to explain why Canada’s…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Your Car Is More Likely to Be Written Off Now
Modern vehicles are more high-tech—and more disposable. With collision repair costs soaring and insurance write-offs becoming the norm, the economics of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Snapchat Steps Up, Russia Falls Flat (Literally)
Snapchat’s new mental health support tool might be one of the most meaningful updates in its history—and it’s only in Canada. Kris Abel joins…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Passport Power Shift: Why Canada’s Rank Dropped
Canada’s passport used to be in the top 5 — now it’s 9th. Why? Basil Mohr-Elzeki of Henley & Partners explains the mechanics behind passport…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Deer That Time Forgot — And Science Just Found
A forgotten fossil from beneath Toronto reveals a new species of deer — and a missing chapter in North American history. In this episode, Aaron Shafer…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Would You Leave Canada Over This Budget?
The federal budget passed — barely — and it’s leaving a lot of Canadians wondering what’s next. In this episode, Shane Hewitt reacts to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Frozen Pipes to AI Pop Stars: How to Outsmart Winter—and the Internet
What Would Handy Andy Do? Winter Renter’s Edition Frozen pipes, drafty windows, sky-high heating bills — winter can be brutal if you're not ready…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Holiday Spending Traps and Money Myths with Jessica Moorhouse
Jessica Moorhouse http://jessicamoorhouse.com It’s the most wonderful (and spendy) time of year — but is Black Friday saving you money or costing…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Budget Battles, Exit Strategies & Living Like a King
The federal budget squeaks through — but are Canadians tuning out? Lucas Meyer and Stefan Keyes join Shane to break down the razor‑thin politics in…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW: Multilingual Minds: The Science Behind Language and Longevity
Is your second language secretly saving your brain? Dr. Samantha Yammine joins to explain new research suggesting multilingualism could be a buffer against…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Happy Friday Round-Up: Icons, Identity & the Green of Saskatchewan
Part 1: Gordon Lightfoot, Montreal’s Mayoral Shift, and the Spirit of Canadian Identity What does Gordon Lightfoot mean to the soul of Canada? In this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Wings, Pipe Dreams & the Case of the Wrong Caesar
It’s the kind of Friday night where the stories get stranger by the minute. Shane and Ryan bounce from elite wing joints in North York to the strange…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Grey Cup to Gordon Lightfoot: A Very Canadian Friday
What do chicken wings, CFL rivalries, and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald have in common? This Friday episode blends humor, nostalgia, and Canadiana into…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Is It Healing or Just Hiding? The Truth Behind Mental Health Myths
Is emotional growth always healing—or could it be a form of hiding? Therapist Hailey Boggess joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the viral rise of “tough…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? Steve Stebbing’s Picks
Movies: From haunted cabin thrillers to a flawed Running Man reboot, film critic Steve Stebbing returns with his sharpest takes yet. Shane and Steve dive into…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Hollywood vs. AI: Can Actors Control Their Digital Selves?
As AI clones celebrity voices and creates digital actors, a legal and creative tug-of-war is heating up. Mohit Rajhans joins Shane to dissect the battleground…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW: Change the Plate, Change Your Fate: Feeding Families on a Budget
When food prices rise and time runs out, how do families stay nourished? Holistic nutritionist Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the guilt, pressure, and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Reviving the Lost Art of Debate
In an age of instant reactions and viral outrage, real debate has become a lost skill. Shane Hewitt and Frankie Cena explore how meaningful discourse has been…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Hidden Cost of Ottawa’s Project Priorities
When federal dollars start flowing—but skip your province entirely—it raises more than eyebrows. Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt for a sharp…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Still Got It: Colin Mochrie on Comedy That Lasts
Comedy trends come and go—but Colin Mochrie’s brand of smart, silly improv still hits. This episode throws it back to 2005 with Colin as he recalls…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Twilight Turns 20—and We Still Don’t Get It
Love it or hate it, Twilight changed everything. For a generation of teens, it was more than a book—it was an identity. For others, it was&hellip…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Twilight Was Bad. That’s What Made It Great
It wasn’t cool. It wasn’t well written. But Twilight still rewired a generation—and Robyn Flynn was one of them. This episode marks 20 years…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Meat You Eat Could Come from a Clone—and No One Has to Tell You
Imagine buying meat from a cloned animal—and not knowing it. No label. No warning. No choice. That’s what’s on the table, says food policy…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Brandon Boyd on Creativity, Change, and Not Getting Stuck
What if creativity could help make sense of life’s messiest questions? Brandon Boyd—yes, the voice of Incubus—shows how it does. With a new…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why 2005 Still Feels Like Yesterday: Twilight, Blockbuster, and the 20-Year Cycle
What does a blockbuster vampire romance, a defunct video store, and biblical symbolism have in common? Ed Conroy connects the dots through nostalgia, pop…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Now You See It, Now You Stream It: From CGI Tricks to AI Icons
AI Wrote a Hit Country Song. Should We Care? Would you pay to talk to an AI version of your favourite celebrity? What if your favourite song wasn’t…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Faking the Moon: What 400,000 People Would Have Had to Hide
Kim Kardashian says the moon landing was staged. Nathan Radke disagrees — and has the science, history, and logic to explain why. He walks Shane through…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Canada Is Not Ready for AI — And That’s a Problem
Sam Jenkins of Punchcard joins Shane to explain why Canada is falling behind in the AI economy. From infrastructure gaps to underprepared organizations, the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Canadians Are Decorating for Christmas Before Remembrance Day
Shane Hewitt describes a family moment where a Christmas movie was paused to observe Remembrance Day. Shane and Ryan discuss early decorating habits, nostalgic…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SMART SPEAKERS: Joy, Deflection, and Disarray: What Canadians Are Really Seeing This Season
How Christmas Trees and Political Strategy Collide in Canada Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane to talk festive trees, sentimental ornaments, and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Moon Landing Myths Thrive in the TikTok Era
This episode breaks down why moon‑landing conspiracies continue to explode online and how TikTok’s design supercharges misinformation. From flashy edits…
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Why the Tech Bro Apocalypse is a Myth — And What’s Really Coming
Greg Fish returns to argue that the “AI God” narrative—the fantasy of machines rising up—is less credible than the reshaping of society…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Becoming Me Again: Why So Many Are Searching
Tony Chapman joins Shane to reflect on the emotional thread behind “becoming me again.” They unpack how seasons of life, career changes…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Condo Question, The Car Regret, and When Kids Cost Too Much
Financial planner Anita Bruinsma walks through the hidden costs behind life’s big decisions — from whether to buy a condo or rent, to what that…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Voices We Almost Lost: Veterans, Memories, and the Legacy of War
What happens when a veteran finally shares what war did to them—decades later? Historian Michael Petrou returns with powerful insights from In Their Own…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
New Ways to Wear a Poppy: How Remembrance Day Is Changing
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Nujma Bond from the Royal…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why the Poppy Endures: The Forgotten Origins of a Canadian Symbol
Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada — but few remember where the tradition came from or why it still matters. Dr. Stacey Barker…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Inside Canada’s Forgotten Tank War
It wasn’t just Britain and the U.S. with tanks that turned the tide. Captain Sheldon Smith reveals how Canadian armor quietly reshaped WWII strategy…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Unknown Soldier and Canada’s Living Memory
Tucked into downtown Ottawa is a quiet tomb that holds powerful meaning — even though no one knows who lies beneath it. Dr. Stacey Barker from the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Canada’s War Stories Still Matter in 2025
What happens when a nation forgets its past? Tim Cook, Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum, argues that remembering war isn't just about the past…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Barbershop: Where Men Still Feel Seen
It’s more than grooming — it’s connection. Matty Conrad, founder of Victory Barber and GQ’s beard expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Barbershops, Brotherhood & the Lost Art of Talking
Barbershops as spaces for connection: In a world of earbuds and echo chambers, the barbershop still holds space for real conversation. Shane Hewitt is joined…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Can Your Thermostat Save You Money — or Just Watch You?
Smart Thermostat Savings Smart home tech promises savings, but at what cost? Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to break down how programs like BC…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Have Aliens Already Mined the Moon?
Mining robots, moon factories, and self-replicating spacecraft Forget flying saucers — if alien probes have visited our solar system, they’re…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Barbershops, Space Junk & What Keeps Men Grounded
What connects a weathered barbershop chair to astronauts stranded in orbit? Perspective. Shane Hewitt threads two seemingly unrelated stories — a chat…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Budget Blunders, Love Languages & Floor Crossing Fog: The Happy Friday Roundup
Part 1: From classical music and game nights to a budget with no punch — this week’s Roundup blends the personal and the political. Andrew Caddell…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - From Gothic Monsters to Boxing Legends: What to Watch This Weekend
Movies: An action-packed Predator reboot, a dark boxing biopic with Sydney Sweeney, and a courtroom war drama with Russell Crowe speaking German — this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Brain Surgery, Breakfast, and the Stuff That Makes Us Feel Loved
After 40 years with tremors, Kirk Neff underwent brain surgery that changed his life — now he can carry a cup of coffee again. Shane reflects on that…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - FlavorPhiles: What a Michelin Chef and His Radio Dad Teach Each Other
Can food be a language of love, legacy, and leadership? For Jerry and Tanner Agar, the answer is a sizzling yes. In this two-part episode, they unveil…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: The ROI Illusion: Mohit Rajhans on Why AI Isn’t Saving Your Business (Yet)
Everyone’s chasing ROI from AI — but what if we’re asking the wrong questions? Media strategist Mohit Rajhans breaks down the disconnect…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Cameraman Becomes the Story: Kirk Neff’s Fight Against Tremors
Kirk Neff spent his career behind the camera capturing life-changing stories — until his own body became one. Diagnosed with essential tremors, he found…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - New Ways to Wear a Poppy: How Remembrance Day Is Changing
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Nujma Bond from the Royal…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Unknown, The Remembered: A Look Head at our Remembrance Day Special
This Remembrance Day, step closer to the stories behind the ceremonies. From the mud of cavalry charges to the steel of modern warfare, Canadian military…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
How Much Does Happiness Cost in Canada?
What’s the price of happiness — literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada's happiest cities cross-referenced with real estate…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Kokomo, Cost of Living, and Canada in 1988
What did happiness cost in 1988? Shane Hewitt takes us back to the era of acid-wash jeans, shoulder pads, and conga lines to Kokomo. With nods to The Beach…