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 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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 622
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Why We Game: A Deep Dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows with Ryan O’Donnell
Ryan O’Donnell flew to Quebec to witness the launch of one of Canada’s biggest exports—video games! From behind-the-scenes access to Assassin’s Creed Shadows to a deep dive into why gaming is a huge …
SH&TNS - Brews and Snacks
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The weather outside is frightful, so what will be your go-to snack to get you through the weekend? Shiftheads and the gang share what's in their pantry.
S…
Are Relationships Built to Last? 💔
Shane Hewitt & relationship expert Jen Kirsch dive into the terminal death of relationships—why do so many fizzle out after the honeymoon phase? 🤔🔥 What actually makes love last? Would couples stay t…
🔥 Friday Night Roundup 🔥
Shane Hewitt, Andrew Cadell, and Jimmy Zoubris are breaking down the biggest political stories of the week! 👀
🔹 Does Trump’s political playbook mirror the mafia? 🤔
🔹 All the drama from Week 1 of Canad…
🎬 What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? 🎬
Shane Hewitt and movie expert Steve Stebbing break down what’s worth watching (and what’s not) this weekend! 🍿
🔹 Death of a Unicorn – Is this one magical or a total miss? 🦄
🔹 Working Man – A hidden g…
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprised Canadian Gamer
In the final part of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan takes a closer look at Ubisoft and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, exploring how this massive franchise showcases the cutting-edge ta…
SH&TNS - The Big Words
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Shane Hewitt and the esteemed Nightshift ensemble commence the broadcast by illuminating the grandiloquent terminology meteorologists employ to characteri…
Punk Goes Playground 🎸👶
Richard Crouse shares time with Shane Hewitt to unpack the unexpected: Joey Ramone’s new projects… for kids. Yes, that Joey Ramone. The punk icon’s legacy is taking a surprising turn—aimed at the nex…
TBT - Pop and Little Blue Pills
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from Retro Ontario hit rewind to 1998—a massive year for Canadian music and TV! From three powerhouse women dominating the charts to Sesame Street Canada breaking away as i…
Food Prices Are Wild! What’s Going Up, What’s Dropping, and How to Save Big
Shane Hewitt sits down with Canada’s "Food Professor," Sylvain Charlebois, to break down how tariffs are hitting Canadian food producers, the pressure farmers are facing, and—believe it or not—one gr…
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprise Canadian Gamer
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan explores Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the mind-blowing tech advancements shaping the industry, and the true motivation behind game develop…
SH&TNS - What Do You Take Vacation From?
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Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show asking you the listener about what you are getting away from while on vacation? What is the one thi…
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with journalist and broadcaster Rob Breakenridge. Are the federal parties really offering anything new…
Shiftheads - Are Scientists Lying to You?
It’s the World of Weird Things, Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to talk about the challenges of communicating complex scientific and technical information to a broad audience. Greg says that simplifying…
Shiftheads - The Ice Cream Love Story And Clean Your Dirty Water Bottle!
The CEO of Chapman’s Ice Cream, Ashley Chapman, tells us the love story which lead to the beginning of the company, and a bit about why the company is freezing its prices!
Every time you touch your l…
ICYMI - Should Traffic Tickets Be Tied To Your Income?
In Finland, speeding fines are calculated based on a driver’s income. The more a driver earns, the higher the fine will be. Should we adopt this system in Canada! Let’s http://AskATrafficCop.ca Sean …
SH&TNS - The Best Feature on Facebook
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Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with a game-changer—Shane’s new favorite Facebook feature: Hint, it’s the perfect way to tune out e…
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with journalist and commentator Matt Gurney. What’s actually sticking with voters? What’s the deal wit…
Press Play and Level Up Your Knowledge
A group chat scandal at the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Defense? Yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds. Shane Hewitt sits down with defense expert Richard Shimooka to break down the drama, the…
SH&TNS - What do you want to know (in the federal election)?
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Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show asking you to text or call the show to ask what you want to know from the federal election and parties…