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 expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.
Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Rob Breakenridge dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends nostalgia with today’s big issues. They revisit 1995 through personal stories and hockey culture, …
Shane Hewitt takes listeners back to 1995 with Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga in a nostalgic Throwback Thursday edition of The Night Shift. Together, they revisit the year that gave us eBay, Windows …
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dig into the world of NHL third jerseys, exploring how they’ve become symbols of nostalgia, branding, and fan identity. From Ottawa’s newest third jersey—rooted in the…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, to unpack the complexities of Canada’s food and employment landscape. They explore how the agricultural and res…
Shane Hewitt and technology expert Carmi Levy take listeners back to 1995, when eBay and PlayStation reshaped how we shop and play. They explore eBay’s quirky beginnings—from a broken laser pointer t…
Collectibles meet cutting-edge tech in this conversation with Kris Abel. From a lenticular Back to the Future Part II cap and the challenges of eBay vs. Etsy, to new parental controls for ChatGPT aft…
What does an austerity budget really mean for Canadians? Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the government’s proposal, explaining how spending cuts and tax increases aim to reduce deficits while stil…
Step back into 1995 with Shane Hewitt and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy. From the dawn of eBay, Amazon, and Yahoo to the arrival of Windows 95 and the first PlayStation, the year marked a seismic s…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman—marketing thought leader and host of Chatter That Matters—to explore what businesses often miss: customers don’t just buy products, they buy moments. Tony unp…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Heather Haslam, VP of Marketing at ADP Canada, about what it really means to be happy at work. Drawing on insights from the ADP Canada Happiness at Work Index, they explore t…
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the growing role of AI in everyday life—from productivity hacks at work to the playful use of smart tools at home. They unpack both the benefits and pitfalls…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a lively conversation that blends lighthearted stories with serious political analysis. Jamie recounts his trip to the C&E, includin…
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the highs and headaches of live music in an era of dynamic pricing. From the thrill of being in the crowd to the sting of watching ticket costs skyrocket, th…
Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Greg Fish tackle the troubling ways technology and AI are reshaping how we see each other at work and in society. Drawing on the idea of people being treated like “N…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, about the evolving face of global conflict. Instead of battlefield clashes, to…
Chronic pain affects one in five Canadians, but women often face unique challenges in getting proper care. Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Tania Di Renna about the systemic gender biases that lead to mi…
Shane Hewitt is joined by technology and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to explore why Canada must urgently prioritize digital sovereignty. From data localization laws and privacy protections to t…
Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist Matt Gurney to unpack the early days of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership. They explore the government’s 100-day plan to fix CRA issues, shifting public sen…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Ben Harrison and Ryan for a spirited look at film festival season in Canada, with a spotlight on TIFF. They share personal stories, highlight the thrill of catching rare scr…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Ryan O’Donnell for a candid and funny conversation about dating, relationships, and generational change. Shane frames Ryan as a millennial navigating culture and tech, whi…