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.
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On The Nightshift, tech journalist Carmi Levy joined Shane Hewitt to explore Microsoft’s bold move toward a passwordless future, highlighting how biometric logins and passkeys are becoming the new no…
Just in time for Summer, Shane Hewitt sits down with Certified Cicerone Michelle Tham to explore the perfect pairings of beer and food for every kind of celebration. Whether it’s backyard BBQs, patio…
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift is joined by Colin Mochrie,a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer and improvisational comedian, best known for his appearances on the British and American vers…
DIY tech guy Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift to dig into surprising uses for cinnamon in the garden, Etsy's crackdown on 3D-printed product listings, and how insurance companies…
Retail expert and bestselling author Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to unpack Genco International’s acquisition of Kroeger Canada following its bankruptcy, with plans to relaunch as Kroeger Marketin…
Lorraine Sommerfeld, veteran automotive journalist and consumer advocate, joins the Nightshift to unpack why Canadian car buyers are stuck with weak lemon laws and how Vaughan’s speed camera pause ha…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jessica Moorhouse who discusses money habits, particularly overspending windfalls before they arrive. She suggests documenting spending plans to avoid overspending and exten…
Dr. Mitch Shulman talks about the dangers of ticks, what issues they can cause as well as what to do if you suspect being bitten.
Originally aired on 2025-06-06
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Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift for another edition of What the Heck Should I Watch with a lineup that soars from the animated heart of How to Train Your Dragon to the emotional de…
Shane Hewitt catches up with Stewart Reynolds, better known as @Brittlestar, Canada’s favourite internet dad and social media satirist, to talk about his new book. They explore the hilarious and hear…
In this heartfelt and deeply personal segment of DateNight on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane is joined by Jen Kirsch, relationship expert and columnist, along with producer Tony Tedesco, “the g…
Mohit Rajhans, media and culture analyst and co-founder of ThinkStart.ca , joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the growing communications crisis in technology — a perfect storm of fragmented channels, AI ov…
In a sharp exchange, Sylvain Charlebois, the Food Professor, breaks down why the Competition Bureau’s lawsuit against DoorDash could be a turning point for consumer rights in Canada. He and Shane Hew…
In this nostalgic and insightful conversation, Shane and Ed Conroy dive into the cultural impact of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, exploring its rebellious spirit, iconic soundtrack, and John Hughes’ lega…
In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with Joanna Johnson, a renowned teaching expert and TEDx speaker, to explore how educators can lean into the evolving landscape of ed…
Unlock your inner builder with stories, laughs, and Lego love from two of Season 5’s most imaginative minds!
Alex and Tone Bailey, Lego experts and participants in Lego Masters season 5, join the Sha…
In a lively conversation with Shane Hewitt, film critic and pop culture expert Richard Crouse—known for his long-running role as a movie reviewer on CTV’s Pop Life and as a syndicated radio host—disc…
Marga Vicedo, professor at the Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science & Technology at the University of Toronto, explores how cultural and scientific narratives have shaped our understandi…
Dr. Keith Warriner, food safety expert and professor at the University of Guelph, joins Shane Hewitt to dive into the hidden risks of beach water contamination, explaining how climate change and poll…