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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 - Empty Grocery Shelves and Making Maple Syrup🍁
Historically, maple syrup harvesters relied on unreliable natural indicators to avoid producing "buddy" syrup—a late-season syrup with unpleasant taste…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Severed Dogs, Black Bag and Spy Drinks
Severance Is Apparently Driving Dogs Crazy Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for his regular entertainment hit. A Reddit thread and TikTok videos highlight…
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Doctors’ Orders🩺😷
Canada is seeing one of the largest measles outbreaks in years.🦟 Dr. Isaac Bogoch is an infectious disease expert and he joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
A total lunar eclipse blood moon will fill the sky 🌑🌚🌙
The Astronomy professor Sarah Rugheimer joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, that Canadians will be able to see on…
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SH&TNS - Weird Wednesday: Does A Celebrity Owe Fans A Selfie?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start a conversation about celebrities like Scarlett Johansson who hae a…
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Donated hockey🏒 equipment being sent to kids in Manitoba First Nations
Their Opportunity, an Ontario-based organization, is sending 32 pallets of hockey equipment donated from the Greater Toronto Area and the Ottawa Senators…
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Shiftheads - Politics, Tariffs Wars, and Interest Rates 🏛💲💰
Moshe Lander is an economist and professor at Concordia University and he joins the Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about why the Bank of Canada🏧 cut…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Recycle Your Old Television but Newer TV’s Are Watching👁 You
Technology Expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a conversation about all things Tech! A television recycling plant has been gifted a…
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Carleton’s Groundbreaking Course Prepares Journalists for Trauma Reporting and Self-Care
Matthew Pearson, a Carleton University journalism professor, joins Shane Hewitt to talk about how he is pioneering a trauma-informed journalism course in…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Good News and Trump Free Tuesday 🙌
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew come up with a plan for a Trump Free Tuesday! There is lots to talk about…
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NEW - Cyril Derreumaux Finishes Kayaking Across the Atlantic Ocean🛶🌊
Cyril Derreumaux completed a solo kayak🛶 journey across the Atlantic Ocean🌊, becoming the first person to kayak alone across both the Pacific and Atlantic. His…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Will there be a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Richard Shimooka is a military expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and discusses recent events in the Ukraine-Russia war…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Our first try at Trump Free Tuesday (& Canada’s political vacuum)
Canada’s got a leadership problem—no real federal power, premiers punching above their weight, and a political landscape that feels more like a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Smart Speakers Tuesday - Did The Liberal Party Get It Right?
Some of the smartest people on the planet join Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift for a discussion about what’s happening in the news cycle, Did the Liberal…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Freedom After Serving 30 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit
Gordon Cordeiro was convicted in 1994 for murder, for a crime he didn’t commit. 30 years later, he’s finally free. Shane Hewitt had a chance to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Taking a Deeper Look into Text Scams and Using AI as Your Wingman
Andy Baryer aka Handy Andy the DIY Tech Guy joins Shane to discuss the long list of text scams you may encounter, and one in particular that will try and scam…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Protecting Your money, Right Now is The Time to Buy and it’s Time to Spring Clean Up Your Diet
Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC® Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast joins Shane Hewitt to share her thoughts on how to protect your money during…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI That Wasn’t a Speech, It Was an Infomercial
Shane and Rob Breakenridge break down Trump’s latest address—if you can even call it a speech. As one Shifthead texter put it, “That…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour
Last year, Comedian Dusty Slay debuted his 1 hour Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special, "Working Man." At one point following it's premiere, the special was ranked…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Paul Perrier’s Wild Ride Across Canada 🚴♂️🍁
What happens when you take one bike, one determined Canadian, and 7,000 km of open road? You get Paul Perrier’s epic cross-country ride—a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Canada on the World Stage: NATO, Elections & Global Shifts
Canada, NATO & a Missing U.S.—What’s Trump’s Play? Canada sat down with NATO allies… but where was the U.S.? 🤔 Shane Hewitt chats with…
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Who pays the price for Big Tech’s Dark Side & Canada’s Deportation Dilemma?
The murky world of big tech and personal data. As Meta and other tech giants continue to collect and share user information, what does this mean for privacy…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Mindful Tech to Flipping Profits 💰🔨💵
Handy Andy and Shane Hewitt dive into automation that helps—not nags. From smart homes to AI tools, they explore tech that makes life easier without…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Why can’t cars be made solely in Canada? 🚗🔧
Guest Dr Peter Frise: From supply chains to economics, they break down the reality of auto manufacturing and why full-scale production isn’t as simple as…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - 3 things Canada can do to change our economy right now!
Real solutions for a country that deserves better from marketing guru Tony Chapman takes a hard look at government spending on high-speed rail projects tied to…
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Why National anthems stir such strong emotions
Why do national anthems matter? Shane Hewitt unpacks the 4 Nations Face-off boos with Robin Elliott (University of Toronto) to explore the deep cultural and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads 💖 Unscripted & Unheard: A Deep Conversation on Love with Chaz Ebert
Warm, thoughtful, and deeply human—this is love, unfiltered. ❤️ In this intimate and heartfelt extended conversation, Chaz Ebert and Shane Hewitt go…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
The Conversation Every Couple Needs to Hear – The Gottmans Reveal the “Secrets to Love & Conflict” ❤️🔥💡
Love: it's magical, messy, and sometimes maddening. In this insightful and heartwarming episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: AI Thinking Rocks - Is it broken? Or is it our mirror?
In this thought-provoking episode of Shane Hewitt &The Nightshift, Shane takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence—not as a sci-fi villain or a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Tony Chapman Turns the Microphone on Shane Hewitt
Tony Chapman flips the script and puts Shane Hewitt in the hot seat, asking him, "Who are you?" Shane opens up, sharing a touching story of a listener who…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Some Good Clean Fun
Sarah Kate - Non-Alcoholic drinks expert and founder of somegoodcleanfun.com
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Feature: Forced Labour and Greenwashing in Fast Fashion
Shane Hewitt and sustainability expert John Pabon discuss the fast fashion industry, including SHEIN’s recent testimony, how Canadian clothing companies…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Phone, Text and Credit Card Scams
David Coffee - A Detective in the Financial Crimes Unit for Toronto Police Services
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Feature: Remembering David Lynch And His Work Twin Peaks with Andy Burns
Andy Burns - Author of Wrapped In Plastic Twin Peaks and Editor in Chief of BiffBamPop.com
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Feature: The Law of Attraction and Relationships
Michael Losier - Author, Trainer and Speaker
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Feature: Depleted Leadership
Tony Chapman - Host of Chatter That Matters
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Feature: Meeting in the Middle
Tony Chapman - Host of Chatter That Matters
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Feature: Self Esteem and Change with Dr. Robyne
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning scholar and international speaker focused on stress, resiliency, performance, and wellness.
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Stebbie Awards 2024
Steve Stebbing highlights his favourite movies and shows from 2024
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Feature: Exploring What is Resiliency with Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe
Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe - Award Winning Author, Speaker, Scholar,Resiliency & Wellness Expert
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with David Asprey and Christina Weber (Explicit)
Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, is an entrepreneur, health advocate and leader in the biohacking community and Christina Weber - Host of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Stephen and Sarah Cole
Stephen and Sara Cole fell in love with France after visiting several times, but they always looked at the idea of living there as a dream. He discusses the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Matty Conrad (Explicit)
Matty Conrad is the founder and creative director of Victory Barber & Brand. He is an multi-award winning Barber, educator, and photographer who spends much of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Brandon Alexander (Explicit)
Brandon Alexander is the founder of New Age Gents, a social platform for men and conversation.
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Build A Satellite Internet Constellation or Buy It?
Guests: Tony Chapman - Host of Chatter that Matters Podcast Paul Delaney - Professor of Astronomy York University Daniel Tsai - Lecturer, Communication…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: We’re going back to Woodstock in 1969
Guest: Linda Goldman went to the first Woodstock, 55 years ago on August 15-18 1969
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Halloween Feature: Riveted - The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe
Jim Davies is an American/Canadian cognitive scientist, playwright, artist, and author and he joins the show to discuss why we are obsessed with how we…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Riveted by Jim Davies
Jim Davies is a full professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University, and author of the book Riveted
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Talking Gratitude with Joe Dituri - Extended and Uncensored Version
Joe Dituri aka Dr. Deep Sea - Biomedical researcher, and former Naval Commander spent 100 days living underwater at the Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Looking into the night sky for shooting stars and UFOs
Sarah Rugheimer - Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University, author of “Searching for Extraterrestrial Life” Paul…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Maha Abouelenein - 7 Rules of Self-Reliance
In her thirties, Maha took on the responsibility of taking care of her terminally ill parents. It's a tragic story, but uplifting when you understand her…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Thanksgiving Traditions or Good Marketing? And Snack Tax!
Tony Chapman - Host of Chatter That Matters Podcast chats with us about food traditions and marketing for good Sylvain Charlebois shares his thoughts about…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Forgiveness - Making the decision to let go
Ben share's his story about forgiveness. Gary Direnfeld - Social worker at yoursocialworker.com - Shares his thoughts on forgiveness and gives you some tools…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Feature: Inspiration - Donate your brain & Swimming where we shouldn't (for charity)
Neil Lumsden, MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and former CFL player and General Manager will be donating his brain brains to research to unlock a better…