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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
NEW - Baseball, Big Paydays, and Border Security
Part 1 A conversation that starts like a coffee chat at McDonald’s turns into something deeper. Shane Hewitt sits down with Stefan Keyes and Lucas Meyer…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Decoding Gen Alpha Slang: What Does “6-7” Even Mean?
Language keeps moving — and sometimes, it leaves the rest of us behind. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell unpack the newest generational code…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Sudbury Stories, Old Friends, and Halloween Magic
A heartfelt mix of memory and meaning — Shane shares stories from his trip to Sudbury, reflecting on the pull of home, family, and old friendships that…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Super Wood, Smart Concrete, and the Future of AI Glasses
Part 1: From skipping the thermostat to saving the planet — Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane to explore the future of construction through innovation and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Inside the Psychology of Sports Betting with Dr. Andrew Kim
Why do fans bet against their own teams — and why does it feel good when they win either way? Dr. Andrew Kim, psychology professor and gambling expert…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Navigating Modern Banking: Trust, Advice, and Financial Clarity
DESCRIPTION: Banks used to know your name — now they know your balance. Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how personal banking has evolved and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Why Groceries Cost So Much: Inside the Power Struggle Between Brands and Retailers
Why are grocery prices still climbing when inflation is cooling? Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to break down the real story behind food costs…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Halloween on a Budget: Smart Savings That Still Scare
Who says Halloween has to break the bank? Coupon Cutie joins Shane Hewitt to share creative ways to celebrate the spooky season without overspending. From…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - What to Watch this Weekend: Bruce, Horror, and Hollywood Legends
Movies: Shane Hewitt and Steve Stebbing serve up this week’s essential watchlist — from rock icons to rising horror hits. Steve shares details…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Fall Vibes, Friendship, and a Dash of Chaos
From Sudbury’s fall air to sports superstitions, Shane and Ryan deliver a mix of warmth, humour, and reflection. They share a story of reconnecting with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - LEGO’s Next Level: From Bricks to Video Games
Shane Hewitt and Ryan explore LEGO’s evolution from timeless toy to pop-culture powerhouse. With insights from Gene Fong, LEGO Canada’s head of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: From Browsers to AI: How Personalization Changed Everything
The internet isn’t what it used to be. Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans unpack the quiet revolution from traditional browsers to AI-driven technology…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Trump, Trade, and Baseball: Canada’s Balancing Act
Part1 It’s election season and playoff fever all at once. Shane Hewitt sits down with Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell for a fast-moving conversation…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Inside the Surgery Suite: Dr. Jason Smith on Healing the Toronto Blue Jays
Behind every great athlete is a team of experts keeping them in the game. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith joins Shane Hewitt to reveal what it takes to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Green Comets and Mini Moons: The Wonders Above Us
Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane Hewitt to explore the night sky’s most fascinating guests — glowing green comets and mysterious “mini…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Nine Weekends to Go: The Christmas Creep Begins
Holiday shopping season has started — whether we’re ready or not. Shane Hewitt, Ryan, and Noah share what’s popping up in their worlds…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - The Game That Made a Fan: Victoria Matiash on Heartbreak, Hope, and Hockey Magic
Every sports fan has a defining moment — and for Victoria Matiash, it started with heartbreak. She shares her number one sports memory from her…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Joe Warmington on the Moment Canada Held Its Breath
When Joe Carter hit that home run, Joe Warmington wasn’t just reporting the story — he was living it. The veteran journalist joins Shane Hewitt to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Oil, Opportunity, and the Prairies: Rob Breakenridge on Canada’s Political Crossroads
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the Prime Minister’s recent speech — and its ripple effects across the Prairies. The conversation…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Real Story Behind Canada’s Meat Price Surge
Beef prices are soaring — and the story behind it reveals a much deeper issue in Canada’s food economy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why 1993 Still Feels Like Yesterday: Blue Jays, Pop Culture, and Canadian Nostalgia
1993 wasn’t just the year of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series win — it was a cultural moment that defined a generation. Shane Hewitt…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Hot Ice Cream, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Art of Free Speech
When Tyra Banks invents “hot ice cream” and Jimmy Kimmel takes a stand, there’s more to unpack than celebrity headlines. Richard Crouse joins…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Housing, Defense, and the Cost of Political Promises
Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Ryan Price break down what government spending really means in practice — from housing affordability to defense funding…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - How Your Favorite Games Spy on You
That free mobile game might be costing more than you think. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveal how intelligence agencies and tech companies use games like…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Gaming, Privacy, and the Fear of Being Watched
What if your favorite mobile game was spying on you? Shane Hewitt and Ryan unpack the hidden layers of gaming culture — from Halo nostalgia and World of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Canada’s Data Dilemma: The Hidden Cost of AI
AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and Carmy Levi dig into the environmental and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - When AI Outgrows Us: What AGI Could Really Think
If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore a thought-provoking scenario where an…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Illusion of Busyness and the Future of Work
Everyone feels busy — but what are we really busy doing? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how technology, social media, and automation have blurred…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Robots, Toilets, and Tech That Gets Personal
From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
We Deserve Care: Supporting Aging Adults with Down Syndrome
As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, new challenges — and opportunities — are emerging. Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura LaChance from…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Jerseys We Love and the Teams That Break Us (well, they break Bob…)
When sports meet sentiment, the stories get personal. Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison reflect on what it means to be loyal to a team — even when they break…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Welcome to Good News Tuesday: The Stories That Lift Us
When the world feels heavy, stories of progress and kindness remind us what’s still possible. This episode of Good News Tuesday is a reset button &mdash…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - When the Price of Passion Gets Too High
Fandom used to be about love of the game — now it’s about the cost of keeping up. Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney break down how inflation and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
When the Cloud Goes Down: What the AWS Outage Reveals
A single outage can shut down half the internet — and that’s a problem. Shane Hewitt and Sam Jenkins break down the ripple effects of the recent…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW- Reinventing Yourself: The Power of Travel in Dating
When dating feels stagnant, sometimes you need to change more than your profile — you need a new place. Shane Hewitt, Jen Kirsch, and Tony Tedesco…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - How Two Teens Turned Family Game Night into a Business
Board games don’t just bring families together — sometimes, they build something brand new. Teen creators Adam and Kiara Palma share the story…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The New Way to See Live Music: Ticket Packages Changing the Game
Concerts are no longer just a night out — they’re becoming full travel experiences. Shane Hewitt, Eric Alper, and Ryan O’Donnell explore how…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - The Right to Repair and the Rise of Disposable Cars
From skyrocketing insurance rates to cars built for obsolescence, the auto industry is testing the patience — and wallets — of everyday drivers…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW: The Louvre Heist: How Thieves Stole the Crown Jewels
A daylight robbery at the Louvre stunned the world — priceless Crown Jewels vanished in minutes. Former homicide detective Mark Mendleson joins Shane…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Show intro Engagement Stories and Muddy Sneakers
A weekend to remember turns into a reflection on proposals, love, and a pair of nearly ruined sneakers. Ryan shares how his engagement went…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI Blue Jays, Stolen Crown Jewels, and Canada Offline
A daylight robbery at the Louvre stunned the world — priceless Crown Jewels vanished in minutes. Former homicide detective Mark Mendleson joins Shane…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS When AWS Falters: Outages, Risk, and Real-World Backups
A massive AWS service failure rippled across the internet, freezing critical tools and exposing how dependent modern life is on a handful of cloud providers…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Engaged, Posted, and Processing: When Love Goes Online
Ryan O'Donnell opens up about his millennial moment of engagement — how it didn’t fully feel real until he shared it on Instagram. The conversation…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why Money Feels Fast — But Grows Slow
Spending feels thrilling and instant, but real financial growth is slow and deliberate. Shane Hewitt and Jessica Moorhouse unpack the psychology behind money…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Swag Gap: Fashion and Attraction in Modern Dating
When personal style meets romantic chemistry, sparks—and conflicts—can fly. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco join Shane Hewitt to unpack “the swag…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Horror, Humor, and Heart: Steve Stebbing Returns from VIFF
Fresh off watching 30 movies in 10 days at the Vancouver International Film Festival, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell to share his…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
New Voices, Nostalgia, and the Future of AI
A new chapter begins on the show as Shane Hewitt welcomes David Hunter to the team while confirming that Noah remains part of the mix. The conversation moves…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Accountability Gap: Parenting and AI in the Digital Age
As technology races ahead, accountability struggles to keep up. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans explore how social media, automation, and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Navigating Divorce: How the Fresh Start Registry Helps Rebuild Lives
Divorce changes everything—but it can also open the door to growth. Shane Hewitt talks with Olivia Howell, founder of the Fresh Start Registry, about the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Matching Sweaters and Mixed Strategies: Friday Roundup with Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris
It’s another spirited Friday roundup with Andrew Caddell, Jimmy Zoubris, and Shane Hewitt, where burgundy sweaters and baseball talk meet sharp political…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW: Canada’s Food Future: What the World Sees That We Don’t
First responders carry invisible burdens, and leadership can make the difference between isolation and healing. Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura Kloosterman…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI Baseball, Superstitions, and a Glass of Riesling with Matt Cauz
Shane Hewitt and Matt Cauz mix sports and style in a conversation that celebrates the Toronto Blue Jays’ recent rollercoaster series against the Seattle…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Back to the Future, Teacher Strikes, and Policy Rewinds with Rob Breakenridge
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge mix nostalgia and news in an episode that travels from pop culture to politics. They kick things off with a playful debate…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Raccoons, Roulette, and a ChatGPT Jackpot
In this fun and unpredictable episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore some of the week’s strangest and most entertaining stories. From a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From KISS to the Future: Remembering Ace Frehley and Celebrating a Time Travel Classic
Broadcasting from Ottawa with Ryan O’Donnell in Calgary, Shane Hewitt blends reflection and nostalgia in this week’s Throwback Thursday. The…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Pipelines to Pop Hits: Looking Back at 2015
Rewind to 2015 — a year of politics, scandals, and unforgettable pop culture. The conversation opens with the Keystone XL pipeline debate and a nostalgic…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Canada’s Food Future: What the World Sees That We Don’t
When international audiences look at Canada’s food economy, they see potential — but also untapped opportunity. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW Ace Frehley, Back to the Future, and the Soundtrack of Nostalgia
Take a trip through music history and movie magic in this heartfelt, nostalgic episode. They remember the late Ace Frehley, the electrifying guitarist who…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Hidden Weak Link: Third-Party Vendors and Cyber Risk
Canadian companies are facing a wave of data breaches — but many of the vulnerabilities aren’t inside their own systems. Ritesh Kotak explains how…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Back to the Future: How 80s Nostalgia Still Shapes Us
Few films capture the imagination quite like Back to the Future. In this Throwback Thursday special, cultural historian Ed Conroy joins Shane Hewitt to explore…