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.
Throwback Thursday on the Nightshift, and we look back to 2005, May 8th, the day the Canadian War Museum. Shane Hewitt is joined by Chief historian Tim Cook who discusses the museum's new VE Day exhi…
Richard Shimooka is a Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He joins the Nightshift to talk about the India-Pakistan conflict where today, 125 jets clashed in one of l…
Journalist and broadcaster Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Alberta's post-election political landscape, highlighting the growing sentiment of frustration with the fe…
With some very consequential global elections over the past few weeks, and developments in Europe, Greg Fish, from World of Weird Things, thought it might be interesting to talk with Shane Hewitt abo…
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew, kicks off with a lively discussion about the exciting playoff hockey season, featuring Canadian teams from both the NHL to the PWHL. This segues into a viral deb…
Marketing expert and host of the Chatter That Matters podcast, Tony Chapman is on with Shane Hewitt to discuss the surprisingly low-calorie Partake non-alcoholic beer, highlighting its ability to sat…
Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the latest on Airbnb licensing rules and what they could mean for everyday hosts and travellers on the west coast that are hoping to stay there 🏠📉. Then…
It’s Good News Tuesday with Shane Hewitt and Tony Tedesco! From reconnecting with old friends to stories that restore your faith in humanity, this episode is packed with smiles. A donkey’s unexpected…
Smart speakers Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a sharp conversation on Canadian politics, leadership, and the state of public services. Mark Carney meets Donald Trump for t…
Is owning a home in Canada still within reach? Financial educator and podcast host Jessica Moorhouse joins Shane Hewitt to break down smart strategies for saving in one of the world’s toughest housin…
Time for Shane Hewitt to welcome the Friday Round Up conversation with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Lingu…
Retired firefighter Steve Farina and Diversified Rehabilitation Group CEO Derek Scienko discuss the profound impact of trauma on first responders, highlighting the critical need for accessible mental…
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew, look back at the NHL playoff round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators and even though the Leafs won, they pay some homage to the play and fa…
Movie and Television critic Steve Stebbing discusses a diverse range of films you can watch this weekend, including Thunderbolts, where an antihero team faces deadly challenges; The Surfer, a man's p…
Shane Hewitt has a conversation with nutrition expert Alyssa B, who guides us on making small, positive changes to improve their well-being. The discussion covers mindful eating, the importance of sl…
Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters, joins Shane Hewitt and discusses two compelling stories, a man who rescues and relocates houses slated for demolition, placing them in communities that nee…
It's Throwback Thursday, and producer Tony got out of his cage and is taking us back to May 1967 – the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup! While Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Cre…
Shane Hewitt shares an exclusive excerpt from Richard Crouse’'s interview with Sean Ono Lennon, discussing the reevaluation of Yoko Ono's legacy and John Lennon's continuous intellectual and artistic…
Rob Breakenridge, a journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Canada’s 2025 federal election. The Conservatives achieved a landslide victory, in Alberta winning 34 …
The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Baryer is on the Nightshift to talk about gardening, spring planting, and what the neighbours are growing. Also in this conversation, wearable technology and how devices …