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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
ICYMI - Poilievre By-Election: What 200 Candidates Mean for Democracy
Shane Hewitt and political scientist Duane Bratt break down the Calgary by-election and what it reveals about the future of Canadian politics. With Pierre…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Back to School: What Parents Are Buying (and Skipping) This Year
Shane Hewitt speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the changing face of back-to-school shopping in Canada. From tighter family budgets and second-hand…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Back-to-School Budgeting: Smarter Spending for Families
As kids head back to school, many families feel like Labour Day is the start of a new financial year. Shane Hewitt talks with financial expert Anita Bruinsma…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - 82 years Overdue, Overachieving, and Over-the-Top: This Week on Inside Copy
From an 82-year-overdue library book (checked out during WWII!) that finally made its way home, to a dog proudly wearing the crown of “World’s…
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NEW- Aliens, Outlaws, and Badlands Redemption: Steve Stebbing’s Watchlist
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? MOVIES - Steve Stebbing lines up three very different cinematic rides this week. Nobody 2 sees suburban dad Hutch…
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From Warm Days to Cool Nights—And the Life Lessons in Between
Summer’s not quite ready to let go—but change is coming fast. Ryan O’Donnell’s love affair with cool weather (yes, he’s happiest…
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NEW - The Holes in Your Travel Insurance You Need to Know About
Think your flight insurance has you covered? Think again. Will McAleer breaks down the surprising gaps that could leave you stranded—like hotel stays and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Victoria-Class Submarines: Canada’s Aging Fleet Under the Microscope
Canada’s Victoria-class submarines have a complicated past—and an uncertain future. Defence analyst Richard Shimooka joins to trace their history…
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Happy Friday Panel: Love, Diplomacy, and Disputes in the Skies
This week’s Happy Friday Round Up takes on gossip in relationships—can it actually bring couples closer? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris weigh in…
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ICYMI - Bro Date Night - The Power of Gossip in Relationships
In this engaging conversation, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco explore the dynamics of communication in relationships, particularly focusing on the role…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Your Child’s Digital Footprint: What You’re Really Posting
Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Country singer Dallas Smith on Music, Fatherhood, and a 51-City Tour
Shane Hewitt catches up with Canadian country star Dallas Smith for a conversation that spans decades. They revisit the early days when Dallas fronted the rock…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW- The Food Professor’s Guide to Smarter Lunches
Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, the “Food Professor,” for a timely conversation about back-to-school lunches in an era of rising…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Kraft Dinner, Kool-Aid & a RUSH Lunchbox
On this Throwback Thursday, Shane is joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga for a trip down memory lane. Where were you in 1998? The crew swaps stories…
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TBT: Windows 98, iMac, and Google’s First Doodle: How 1998 Shaped Tech’s FutureThrowback Thursday
Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future of tech. They revisit the release of…
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NEW - Why You Should Never Pop a Pimple in This One Spot
Shane Hewitt teams up with ER doctor Mitch Shulman to talk about one of the internet’s most tempting—and dangerous—habits: pimple popping…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Richard Crouse - rates, Pop Culture, and Prairie Cocktails: From Johnny Depp Rumors to Nobody 2 and a Ketchup Smoothie
Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic and pop culture commentator Richard Crouse for a fast-paced tour through movies, music, and the stranger corners of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
TBT: From Euro 98 to Titanic: A Year to Remember
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com rewind to 1998, blending pop culture, world events, and personal memories into a nostalgic snapshot of the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - The Funeral Babe: What Death Taught Me About Life
When death is your day job, what does it teach you about living? Melissa Schmitz—better known online as the Funeral Babe—joins Shane for a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Tony Chapman on Purpose, Youthfulness & AI in a Changing World
What if the secret to staying young isn’t in a bottle—but in your mindset? @tonychapman joins Shane to unpack the booming anti-aging industry, the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Magic Cards, Live Music & The Moments That Make Us Feel Alive
What really makes you feel alive? Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga join Shane for a free-flowing conversation about the sparks that make life worth…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW 13,000 Satellites and Counting: How We’re Managing Space Traffic
What was that strange light in the Southern Ontario night sky? Professor Elaina Hyde, astrophysicist at York University, joins Shane to explain the mystery…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Zero-Click Web: How AI Is Changing What You See (and Don’t)
Could the internet run without us clicking a thing? Greg Fish, author of the Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane to unpack his latest story on the rise of…
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NEW - Billions in Canola vs. Zero in EV Exports: Where’s Canada’s Fight?
Why is Canada letting one of its biggest exports take the hit? @robbreakenridge joins Shane to dig into China’s tariffs on Canadian canola, the billions…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Air Canada’s Labour Talks: A Deal Before the Weekend?
Is Air Canada about to dodge a major strike? Aviation expert Robert Kokonis joins Shane to break down the tense negotiations between Air Canada and its flight…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS - From Kidney Stone Robots to K-Pop Anime: Kris Abel’s Tech Picks
From medical miracles to movie musicals, Kris Abel is back with another tech-and-culture roundup. He and Shane dive into a breakthrough in precision medicine…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Smart Speakers Talk Politics: The Bay Magic, Citizenship, and Walks in the Woods
In this edition of Smart Speakers, featuring Lindsay Broadhead, we dig into some hot topics making waves across Canada. Is it a problem that Energy Minister…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW Rupert’s Land & Legacy: The Untold Story of The Bay’s Prince Rupert
Special guest Craig Baird from the Canadian History Ehx podcast as they explore the fascinating history of Canada’s Prince Rupert, the vast territory…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
From Fairy Sightings to Fire Rescues: The Good News You Didn’t Know You Needed
On this uplifting episode of Good News Tuesday, the team shares some heartwarming good news stories. Tony takes us on a journey through France and Italy, Noah…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Air Canada's Strike Dilemma: Matt Gurney - Maybe Unions Need to Unionize
Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney delve into the complexities of labor strikes, focusing on the current situation with Air Canada's flight attendants. Explore the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Crunch Time: What’s Happening to Bick’s Pickles in Canada?
Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, explains why Bick’s—Canada’s favourite pickle—is becoming…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Uncle Bob’s Bits go Inside Out: Life's Little Quirks
Shane and Uncle Bob dive into the delightful oddities of everyday life. From the art of managing (too cheap!) summer heat without air conditioning to the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Inside Canada’s Forest Fires - Understanding the Second Worst Summer on Record
Shane takes us through Canada’s history with forest fires, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Farhan Asrar, an expert in disaster and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Canada’s Military Raises: Why Soldiers Join, and Leave our military
Why are Canadian troops getting raises, and why do so many join—and leave—the military? Join Shane Hewitt and Richard Shimooka from the…
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NEW - The Sleepy Truth About Cockroach Moms: What Bugs Can Teach Us About Birth
Dr. Samantha Yammine, aka ScienceSam joins The Nightshift to explore a bizarre but brilliant study on sleep and pregnancy in cockroaches—yes, really…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Chasing the Perfect 18°C Day & The Secret World of Shipping Giant Bugs
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell as they kick off the show with a fun chat about surviving the summer heat—and Ryan’s quest to find the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Navigating the Airbnb Maze: Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
Join Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Media for a lively and insightful conversation starting with practical tips on pressure washing decks. Handy Andy shares…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Canada’s Auto Industry Is Running Out of Road—Can It Survive Without the Big Three?
Shane Hewitt and automotive expert Lorraine Sommerfeld explore the turbulent state of the Canadian auto industry. Discover how NAFTA reshaped car manufacturing…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS: Reason, Season, or Lifetime: The Truth About Reconnecting with Old Friends
In this heartfelt episode of Life of the Millennial, Shane Hewitt sits down with Ryan O’Donnell as Ryan shares his powerful experience reconnecting with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Back-to-School Blowout: Tariffs Could Make This Year the Priciest Yet
Retail analyst Bruce Winder (@Winder_Bruce) joins The Night Shift to break down how new tariffs are set to hit back-to-school shopping hard. Shane Hewitt and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS - Credit Card Hacks & Vanishing Points: Are You Missing Out or Getting Wiped Out?
Money expert and host of the More Money podcast, Jessica Moorhouse joins The Nightshift to reveal how to unlock the full value of your credit cards. From…
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ICYMI - Military Pay, Nexus Drama & a Trump Diner—The Friday Panel Breaks It Down
Shane Hewitt hosts a lively Friday Round Up with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, and Andrew Caddell, Kamouraska town councillor and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Freaky Moms, Vanishing Kids & Wedding Chaos: What the Heck Should You Watch This Weekend?
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins The Night Shift to preview the weekend’s must-watch movies and streams. From a body-swapping sequel (Freakier Friday) to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - 60 KM a Day to Heal a Nation—Then a Pomeranian Fights a Bear: Canada’s NightShift
Mental health advocate and long-distance runner Sachin Latti joins The Night Shift to share his coast-to-coast journey—Canada’s longest run for…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS - OnlyFans, Real Feelings & Relationship Chaos: What Happens When Fantasy Gets Personal?
On The Night Shift, Shane Hewitt hosts a spicy Date Night with relationship expert Jen Kirsch and Producer Tony, diving into how OnlyFans is reshaping modern…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ID Please: Why Age Verification Could Kill Online Privacy
Tech analyst Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins The Night Shift for Behind the Techlines, diving into the global rollout of digital age verification. From…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Happy Gilmore, Haunted Kids & Twizzler Cocktails: Richard Crouse’s Ultimate Movie Night
Film critic and host Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for Last Call, where they talk crossword fame, bizarre ways movies are helping farmers, and how…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Eggflation Explained: How Avian Flu and Supply Chains Broke Breakfast
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Dalhousie Agri-foods Lab, joins Shane Hewitt to break down Canada’s egg and chicken pricing chaos. He explains…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - 1989: The Year That Broke the World (and Built the Internet)
Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com joins Shane Hewitt to relive the wild, weird, and world-shifting year that was 1989—from "Wayne’s World" and Maestro…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Perfume, Propaganda, and a Viral Firestorm: Did DHS Just Go Full Nazi?
Nathan Radke, cultural history professor and co-host of the Uncover Up podcast joins The Night Shift to break down the Sydney Sweeney DHS ad…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Sober Curious? Here's What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Health
Alyssa B of Nourished.ca joins Shane Hewitt to explore why more Canadians are going “sober curious” and rethinking their relationship with alcohol…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Tariffs, Trade Wars & Smoke Signals: What Canada's Leaders Must Fix Now
Rob Breakenridge, seasoned journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt to untangle Canada’s most urgent headlines—from new U.S. tariffs rattling…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Is Tech the Villain—Or the Symptom? Screens & Teens
Greg Fish returns with a new Cyberpunk Survival Guide to dismantle the popular myth that screen time is making us lonely and depressed. He argues it’s…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Bringing Pay Phones Back To Life
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight a Vermont engineer bringing pay phones back to life—with free internet calls for those who need…
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SHIFTHEADS - Your Phone Is Watching—And Businesses Are Cashing In
Marketing strategist and Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to break down why OpenAI is being valued at $500B without turning a profit…
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Brace for Impact: Air Canada Faces Strike Chaos & Claire’s Faces Collapse
Dr. John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator in Supply Chain & Integrated Aviation Management, joins Shane Hewitt to analyze Air Canada…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS - Inside Canada’s Borders: Ex-CBSA Officer Reveals the New Security Frontier
Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and border security expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the complex world of migration…
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NEW - Plant, Protect & Purge: DIY Fixes for Wasps, Harvests & Gross Gadgets
DIY tech expert Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to tackle a buzzing mix of topics—from how to rid your yard of wasps and what to plant in August for…
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SH&TNS - Smacking Mouths, Shower Debates & Rabbit Escapes: Why Young Listeners Are Ditching Podcasts for Live Radio
On "The Night Shift," host Shane Hewitt, producers Tony and Noah celebrate Good News Tuesday with uplifting stories from the weekend.. Tony shares insights…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - City Life Is Broken—Matt Gurney on Why Urban Normalcy No Longer Exists
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore the evolving reality of life in Canadian cities. From growing…