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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 - What Really Makes Canada Home? A Cross-Country Reality Check
Communications strategist Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) joins Shane Hewitt to explore what makes Canada truly home—from its vast regional…
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Glamour, Wit, and Power: Celebrating the Life of Loni Anderson
TV critic Bill Brioux joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to reflect on the legacy of Loni Anderson (1945–2025), the iconic actress best known for her…
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ICYMI - The Bad Guys Are Back—and They're Not Alone
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight this week’s must-watch movies and streaming picks, from the return of The Bad Guys to a gritty…
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SH&TNS - Ding-Dong Ditch Diplomacy: What Canada Can Learn from Childhood Pranks
CTV Ottawa's Stefan Keyes and policy commentator Andrew Caddell join Shane Hewitt for the Friday Round-Up, covering everything from nostalgic childhood pranks…
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NEW - Why That Soccer Dad’s AI Question Matters More Than You Think
Tech analyst and pop culture expert Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why everyday Canadians should care about AI headlines—even if…
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SHIFTHEADS - Love Can Save You—Or Kill You: The Surprising Science of Hearts
Heartbreak and Opposites Attract? Here’s What 92% of Couples Don’t Agree On - Relationship columnist Jen Kirsch and producer Tony Tedesco join…
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ICYMI - Why 80% of AI Projects Are DOOMED — And How a 4-Day Week Can Save Your Job
Joe O’Connor, CEO of Work Time Revolution and global pioneer of the four-day work week, joins Shane Hewitt to expose a hidden crisis behind AI adoption…
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NEW - “I Love Spam”: Why the Food Professor Says We’re Spoiled
Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explores how our relationship with food has changed—from the comfort of canned classics like Spam to the lost art…
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SH&TNS - Summer of '82: The Year Hollywood Changed Forever
Film historian and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy joins Shane Hewitt to revisit the epic summer of 1982—a season that unleashed a tidal wave of…
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NEW - Lohan’s Escape, Bambi’s Revenge & Neeson’s Comeback
“Last Call” Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a wild ride through celebrity escapes, horror reboots, and legal drama that’s stranger than…
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SHIFTHEADS - Has Photo Manipulation Gone Too Far? AI Gone Rogue, Whisky Robots & Bezos’ Wedding Fail
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore the weird and wonderful world of tech—from a towering, app-controlled skeleton that talks back, to a…
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SH&TNS - Ottawa’s Hidden Gem: The River You Were Afraid to Swim In—Is Safe!
Dr. Banu Ormeci, Professor and Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Health at Carleton University, joins Shane Hewitt to challenge long-standing myths about…
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SHIFTHEADS - Love, Laughter, and Lower Back Pain: Millennials and Boomers Unfiltered
Millennial commentator Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how weddings—and relationships—are evolving for his generation. From…
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SH&TNS - From Newfoundland to Center Stage: Alan Doyle’s Story of Luck and Music
In this engaging conversation, Alan Doyle, lead singer and founding member of the folk-rock band Great Big Sea, reflects on his journey from a young musician…
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NEW - From Parksville to Prime Time: Why Lindsay Broadhead Says Canada Needs to Reconnect
Strategic Communications Leader Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt from her "work-cation" in Parksville, B.C., reflecting on the joy of travel, family, and…
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Alzheimer’s Starts Before You Think—Dr. Michael Borrie on the Silent Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Michael Borrie is a Geriatrician and Professor in the Department of Medicine at Western University. He joins Shane Hewitt to explain why talking openly…
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“Vibes Are Easy in July”: Matt Gurney on Why Mark Carney’s Honeymoon Might Be Over
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to dissect Mark Carney’s early days as PM, questioning whether "good vibes" are enough to cover…
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SHIFTHEADS - Ditch the Monthly Budget? Why Bi-Weekly May Be the Key to Financial Sanity
Jessica Moorhouse, Accredited Financial Counsellor and host of the More Money Podcast, joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift for a real talk about the emotional…
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ICYMI - What's Really in Your Food?
Alyssa B, Nutrition Expert from Nourish.ca, joins Shane Hewitt to break down the real risks of ultra-processed foods. She explains how to spot them on…
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SH&TNS - DIY Meets Deepfakes: Tech-Savvy Fixes & High-Tech Scams You Need to Know
Handy Andy Baryer, DIY Tech Guy, joins Shane Hewitt to share expert tips on keeping critters out of your garden and how to paint laminate cabinets like a pro…
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NEW - Loblaw Profits Soar, Simons Hits Toronto, and Saks Stores Flip: Canada's Retail Shake-Up!
Bruce Winder, recognized Canadian retail analyst and former executive, joins Shane Hewitt to decode a week of major headlines in Canadian retail. From…
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Why Are Cars Getting Pricier and Easier to Steal? The Hidden Costs You Need to Know
Lorraine Sommerfeld, Automotive Expert at Driving.ca, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the nostalgia for older cars amid rising new car prices, growing theft…
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Canada’s Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program Under Fire
Immigration lawyer Max Chaudhary joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the challenges faced by families in Canada's Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program. They…
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SHIFTHEADS - From Galactus to Golf Swings: What to Watch This Weekend with Steve Stebbing
Steve Stebbing returns to The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt for a fresh edition of What the Heck Should I Watch? This week’s picks include a blockbuster…
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ICYMI - Messy Love, Public Kisses & Career Crashes: Why 2025 Is the Year of Unfiltered Romance
Dating expert and columnist Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt for Date Night on The Nightshift—just as a new nationwide study from MUCHO explores how…
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SH&TNS - Thinking of Quitting… Temporarily? How to Take a Sabbatical Without Going Broke
Candy Ho, Assistant Professor and Researcher at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and Board Member of CERIC, joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to unpack…
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NEW - Canada, Consent, and Hulk Hogan: The Friday Panel Takes On What Really Stinks
This week’s Friday Round Up dives into the headlines and hot topics shaping the nation and beyond, hosted by Shane Hewitt with panelists Jon Liedtke and…
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Gen Z Is Selling Their Data—While AI Is Stealing Hollywood’s Soul
Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to unpack two jaw-dropping stories at the intersection of youth, tech, and creativity…
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The Pain of Glass, Penny Farthing and Lego
Spanning the entire world, Inside Copy, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell share humorous anecdotes and quirky news stories. They discuss the pain of stepping on…
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ICYMI - Flying with Purpose… and Knowing Your Passenger Power
Flight cancelled or delayed? Gabor Lukacs from AirPassengerRights.ca joins Shane Hewitt to unpack your real rights when airlines leave you stranded…
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SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday iBooks, Y2K & Woodstock '99: The Nightshift Will Party Like It’s 1999
Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday, marking 25 years since Apple introduced the iBook G3—the first…
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NEW - Pepsi vs. Coke: Costco Just Took a Side—and It Matters
When Costco ditches Pepsi for Coke, it’s more than just bubbles and branding. Food professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how this…
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SHIFTHEADS - Popcorn, Presidents & Pascal: Richard Crouse’s Wild Ride from Minecraft to Marvel
On Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Shane Hewitt to dive into the quirkiest corners of pop culture, from Minecraft movie mania to presidential producers…
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Brother, He's Gone: Remembering Hulk Hogan's Wrestling Legacy
Legendary wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, leaving behind a colossal legacy that helped define pro wrestling in the '80s and beyond…
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ICYMI - Scam Alert: Why Amazon Just Issued a Global Warning AND AI Hype vs. Reality
Greg Fish from Cyberpunk Survival Guide joins Shane to tackle a tough question: Are most AI tools actually useful—or just hype? A new Stanford study says…
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The Ugly Truth Behind Beauty Marketing
In this eye-opening episode of Chatter That Matters, Shane Hewitt and marketing expert Tony Chapman unpack the seismic shifts in the beauty and marketing…
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NEW - Robots, Snakes, and Cybertruck Popcorn: Welcome to the Weird Future
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore Tesla’s bold leap into the diner business—complete with robot servers, retro…
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SHIFTHEADS - Premiers vs. Trump? Plus Poilievre’s Ballot Bombshell Explained
Straight from the Prairies, commentator Rob Breakenridge joins Shane to dig into the drama at the Premiers' meetings—where Ontario’s Doug Ford…
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SH&TNS - “What’s Lurking in Your Hotel Ice Machine?”
Microbiologist and food safety expert Dr. Keith Warriner joins Shane Hewitt to uncover the hidden dangers lurking in hotel ice machines and water lines. From…
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Earth’s Days Are Getting Shorter—Here’s Why It Matters
York University astronomy professor Paul Delaney joins Shane Hewitt to explain why Earth’s rotation is speeding up, causing days to get shorter—and…
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ICYMI - Adirondack Chairs & Canadian Chaos: Matt Gurney Gets Real
Hooked by summer vibes and political urgency, Shane Hewitt sits down with Matt Gurney for a candid conversation that swings from Adirondack chairs to the state…
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ICYMI - Sugar, Energy & Weight Loss Drugs: The Shocking Truths Your Body Isn’t Telling You
Nutritionist Alyssa B from nourish.ca breaks down the real science behind sugar and energy—how sugar fuels your body and when it can backfire. Then Dr…
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Inside the Hunt for Justice: How Detectives Solve Decades‑Old Mysteries
Crime specialist and former homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Shane Hewitt to unravel the mysteries behind cold cases and reveal how detectives turn…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - From Bats to Ballads: Remembering the Unstoppable Ozzy Osbourne
With the world mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift brings together a powerhouse panel—music correspondent @ThatEricAlper…
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NEW - Privacy, Poilievre & Personal Wins Smart Speakers Panel Unpacks Pop Culture & Politics
On this week’s Tuesday Smart Speakers Panel, Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the headlines—from Ozzy Osbourne’s death to…
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SHIFTHEADS - Your Phone May Die This July—The 3G Shutdown Exposed!
Tech expert Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to explain why hundreds of phones—especially older or certain Android models—will go dark on Rogers once…
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Inside the Tesla Diner: No Booze, All Buzz
What do early mornings, a shocking family incident, and Elon Musk’s latest culinary tech venture have in common? Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison dive into a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Would You Let AI Raise Your Kids? The Rise of AI Companionship: Parenting, Ethics & the Death of Real Talk!
Shane Hewitt and media & culture analyst Mohit Rajhans dive into how AI is changing parenting, companionship, and the way we connect—with young people…
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The Economy’s Shifting, and So Are Your Shopping Habits
Economist Moshe Lander joins Shane Hewitt to break down why millions of Canadians could face major mortgage payment hikes by 2026—and what it means for…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - 71 Days at Sea—Inside the Solo Kayak Journey That Defies Human Limits
Ever wondered what it takes to paddle solo across an entire ocean? Adventure athlete Cyril Derreumaux survives 71 days, 14 hours, and 57 minutes from Spain to…
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NEW - Handy Andy’s Ant Hacks, Water Meter Myths & AI Music Mayhem
Handy Andy the DIY Tech Guy, joins Shane Hewitt for a jam-packed chat on everything from whether water meters can actually save you money, to foolproof ways to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SHIFTHEADS - It’s Not a Cold—It’s a Chronic Condition Your Doctor Might Be Missing
Think it’s just allergies or a never-ending cold? It might be something far more serious—and far more common. Dr. Yvonne Chan, Professor University…
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ICYMI - Colbert’s Exit & a Kiss Cam Disaster – But Wait Until You Hear About the Frat House Explosion!
TV critic Bill Brioux joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the big news: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will wrap in May 2026. They explore what Colbert’s…
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SH&TNS - Alpha Males Are a Lie—Here’s What Animals Can Teach Us About Leadership
#SupermanMovie sparked a 500% surge in dog adoption interest?! 🐶🦸‍♂️ @iamshanehewitt & #theNightshift crew dive into the big debate: which pets make the…
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NEW - 🎬 Murder, Music & Mayhem! What to Watch This Week from Slasher Shocks to Pop Opera & Billy Joel’s Untold Story
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt for What the Heck Am I Watching to break down three new films: the slasher reboot I Know What You Did Last Summer, the tense…
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SHIFTHEADS - Real Talk: Bro Dates, Vulnerability & the Power of Connection
Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco crack open a cold one and dive into the underrated art of the bro date. From spontaneous hangouts to planned man-dates…
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Dog Adoptions, Bro Dates & Kiss Cam Scandals — The Friday Round Up You Can’t Miss
On the Friday Round Up, Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift with guests Lucas Meyer and Andrew Caddell dive into the week’s most buzzworthy stories—from…
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ICYMI - The Weight of the Matter: Dr. Sean Wharton on Obesity & Canadian Leadership in Health
In this enlightening episode of The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sean Wharton, a leading voice in obesity medicine and internal medicine based in…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Ink, Icons & 1985: Tattoos, MuchMusic & Nostalgia
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, kicks off "Throwback Thursday" with a lighthearted look at 1985, sparking a fun generational clash and reminiscing about the…
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NEW - 1985: The Year That Changed Everything — From Live Aid to Lost Ships and New Coke
In a compelling conversation, Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy unpack why 1985 stands out as the defining year of the 1980s—where pop culture, science, and…