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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 the Heck Are We Watching with Steve Stebbing
Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift as he does every week with his thoughts about what movies and streams you can watch this weekend: "The Accountant" features…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - The Perfect Date is April 25th
The Nightshift Crew start the show by exploring the definition of a perfect date. They discuss various date ideas, from spontaneous grocery store trips to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - The Weight of Expectations: Career Stress & Childhood Obesity
Candy Ho, is a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic and member of the Board of CERIC – a national charitable organization advancing career development…
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The Friday Round Up: Bill 96, "Go Habs Go," & the Carleton Ballot Bonanza
It’s time for the Friday Round Up panel: Joining the Nightshift: Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa…
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Election Generational Dynamics, Retail's Future, & Boeing's China Challenge
Journalist and broadcaster Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion and says this election reveals a deep generational divide in voter priorities, with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Hockey Night, Lois' Club, & YouTube's Retro Rewind
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show with a lighthearted discussion about a hockey game between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Richard Crouse: From Celluloid to Seltzers
Last Call Movie Critic Richard Crouse joins the Nightshift and reveals surprising insights into the movie industry's profit margins, focusing on concession…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Ice & Fire: Hockey's Boom & Canada's Future
Canada's future: A bleak forecast or a call to action? Host of Chatter that Matters, Tony Chapman, is on the nightshift to discuss the Policy Horizons Canada…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW Mr Global Unfiltered: Canada’s Oil Ambitions & Global Trade Realities
Matt Randolph—known as Mr. Global—brings 34 years of oil and gas expertise to Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to cut through the noise and set the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
How Much Does Your Family Know About Your Voting Habits
Shane Hewitt is back after a short holiday and the Nightshift Crew discuss the value in voting, and the conversation extends to whether or not our families did…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The New Color OLO, Distant Worlds & the Search for Life
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift dives deep into two mind-bending scientific frontiers. Molecular biologist and science communicator Samantha Yammine explains the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI Game On: Switch 2 Invites, Facial Recognition Tech & Robot Marathons
Tech Expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss the hottest tech news: Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin Thursday in Canada (invitation…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Smart Speakers, Costed Platforms and Does It Feel Different This Year?
Our favourite Smart Speakers Jamie Ellerton of Conaptus and Lindsay Broadhead of Broadhead Communications are getting together with the Nightshift to talk…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Cousins Relationships | Slow News Day
Jim Richards is in for Shane Hewitt on the Nightshift and starts the show by talking about whether cousin relationships are on the decline with Canadian…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Canadian Politics and Canadien Politics
TSN’s Matt Cauz joins the Nightshift with Jim Richards hosting, to discuss whether the Cinderella Habs are catching Caps at the right time! Can they win…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - The Decline of Friending | Market Turmoil | Lorraine Explains
We keep some of our favourites even when Shane is away and Jim Richards is hosting! That’s right, Handy Andy is on the show to chat about some technology…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Dyngus Day | Slow News Day
Jim Richards is hosting the Nightshift while Shane takes a few days. We start the show observing Dyngus day but first we need to find out what that is…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI Cannabis, Psychosis & the Dopamine Link
In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes Jess Ahrens to explore new research connecting cannabis use and psychosis, with a spotlight on…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - The Fountain of Youth - Can You Bribe the Grim Reaper?
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes tech journalist Greg Fish from World of Weird Things to dive into the eccentric world of Bryan…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Spying Through Your VPN? The Hidden Danger of 'Free' Privacy
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane teams up with cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to dig into the shady world of free VPNs—and why some have been…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - China to Americans: Stop Wasting Money on U.S. Brands
In this eye-opening episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with Tony Chapman to unpack the growing trend of bypassing tariffs by buying…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Listen: Who won the French-language leaders' debate?
Broadcaster and Journalist Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift with an early look at the French language leaders’ debate and observes…
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ICYMI Smart Speakers: Debate Night & Are Canadians Tempted by U.S. Travel Deals
In this Smart Speakers segment on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, political strategist Jamie Ellerton joins Shane to dig into Button Gate and preview the…
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Uncle Bob’s Bits: The Last Supper (and snacks)
Another day, another medical procedure—this time, it’s a gastroscopy (because Bob’s body is basically a medical subscription service at this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Twin Flames Exposed – Avery Haines Investigates Love, Control & Cult Tactics
Award-winning journalist Avery Haines joins Shane Hewitt to unpack her latest Avery Haines Investigates episode on Twin Flames Universe, a group promising…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Canadian voters: Politics Isn’t a Game – with Matt Gurney
In this candid episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, journalist Matt Gurney joins Shane to cut through the noise of Canadian politics. They dig into Button…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Good News Tuesday! Uncle Bob’s Last Supper: Cake, Chicken Parm
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Noah’s dodging family time like a ninja, Tony’s living the spa life, and Shane’s heading north…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Pucks, Politics, and the Open Sea
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs, focusing on the excitement surrounding…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Mindful Money and Shifting Gears
Financial advisor Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to discuss strategies for overcoming debt. She highlights the common feeling of paralysis among clients…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Conquering Screen Addiction & Protecting Your Privacy
Shane Hewitt is joined by Handy Andy Baryer joins the Nightshift, and discuss the pervasive issue of screen addiction and excessive phone use. Andy recounts…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Unity, Defence, and the Path Forward
Shane Hewitt and Lori Williams (an associate professor at Mount Royal University), agree that significant differences exist between the eastern and western…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - So You Think Dogs Can Understand Your Words?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane starts a happy Friday by sharing personal anecdotes about camping and his own dog, Harlow, a Great Dane…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Birthdays, Layoffs & Ballots: The Friday Round Up
The Friday Round Up begins with a birthday celebration for two panelists, Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell, who share the same birthday. Onto more serious…
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What The Heck Are We Watching? Road Trips, Revenge, and Retrospection
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for another edition of What The Heck Are We Watching? At the movies, The Amateur is about a CIA…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW Vinyl Vibes & Camper Drives: Celebrating Record Store Day & Rediscovering Canada
Music journalist Eric Alper joins the Nightshift to celebrate Record Store Day, celebrated annually on the second Saturday of April, and will take place on…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Is Micro-Cheating A Deal Breaker?
Dating and relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for Date Night to discuss "micro-cheating," the subtle behaviors that fall…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Press 1 for Frustration: Rethinking Customer Service in the Age of AI
Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins the Nightshift and discusses the current state of customer service, focusing on the frustrations of dealing with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday 1989 - Intel Ships the 486 Chip
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift crew "Throwback Thursday" focuses on the year 1989. The crew reminisced about…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Last Call, Booze And Reviews with Richard Crouse
Last Call with Richard Crouse covers several topics. First, the enthusiastic audience reaction to the new Minecraft movie is discussed, comparing it to the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Retail vs AI | Addressing Food Insecurity | Carney’s Gun Buyback Promise
Retail Analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the current state of retail and explores several key themes. A proposed initiative to remove taxes…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Celebrating Canada’s Sports
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew, celebrate some sports developments in Canada! Vladdy has re-signed with the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Bias AI and Robot Horses!
Joining Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift, Greg Fish of "The World of Weird Things" discusses the paradoxical pursuit of AI. He suggests that while touted for…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Is Mark Carney Too Wordy? More About No-Name Cops
Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist and columnist Rob Breakenridge for a discussion about the Canadian federal election, focusing on the shifting dynamics…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - From Burnout to Breakthrough – with Dr. Janet McMordie
What happens when a sports medicine physician hits a wall—and finds healing not in medicine, but in improv? Dr. Janet McMordie joins Shane Hewitt & The…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Canadian Entrepreneurs and their American Business Names
Host of Chatter that Matters podcast, branding guru Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about his interview with Ben Cowan-Doer, the creator of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Good News Tuesday and the Lessons Around Us
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster Matt Gurney and they discuss the gullibility of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Smart Speakers - One Word
The Nightshift Smart Speakers, Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane Hewitt for a conversation about all things happening in news and pop culture. Of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Torpedo Bats, Concerts and Wedding Blah
Torpedo Bats Following a successful weekend debut in Major League Baseball, where the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs (nine in a single game) using the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Prenups and No Name Cops
52% Of Gen-Z Want Their Partner To Sign A Prenup Shane Hewitt interviews Laura Paris, a family lawyer and team lead at Shulman and Partners LLP, about the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - The Big Comeback! Samurai Pizza Cats
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show talking about money! How well do you handle your money? In…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Growing Canadian
One of our favourite regulars, Handy Andy Baryer joins The Nightshift to talk about his indoor vertical garden. And speaking of gardens, how to make sure your…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Don’t Panic Unless You’re Panicked
Jessica Moorhouse, Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast, and joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about the way to do money right…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - "If something cannot go on forever, it will stop!"
Summer Patio Beers with no Tariffs: Ian Lee is a long-time faculty member of the Sprott School of Business, teaching strategic management and international…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
AI Generated Content is No Joke!
In this conversation on the Nightshift Mohit Rajhans of Thinkstart.ca joins to talk about how AI, specifically Google's Gemini, has been used to manipulate…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - How Far Do You Plan Ahead?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about how far in advance we book our travel trips. Are…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - That Just Happened! Friday Round Up!
The Nightshift is excited to be joined by CTV’s Chief Political Correspondent, Vassy Kapelos. Now there’s a busy broadcaster/journalist, so before…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - What The Heck Are We Watching? Date Night
Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for his weekly chat about what you can be watching at the movies and on the stream box! In movies, you can get pulled into…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Canada’s Defense Spending | Border Crossing with Your Phone
The Trump administration requested that Canada and other NATO allies significantly increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP. Richard Shimooka is a military…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday and Your Favourite TV Shows
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 It’s Throwback Thursday so the Nightshift crew, runs through some of our first favourite TV shows we…
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ICYMI - Is your province first or last for being “Happy at Work”?
Is your job bringing you joy—or just a paycheque? In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Heather Haslam, VP of Marketing at ADP Canada, breaks…