Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

On this Throwback Thursday, Shane is joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga for a trip down memory lane. Where were you in 1998? The crew swaps stories from the late ‘90s, including Shane’s unforge…

Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future of tech. They revisit the release of Windows 98, an evolution that made PCs more sta…

Shane Hewitt teams up with ER doctor Mitch Shulman to talk about one of the internet’s most tempting—and dangerous—habits: pimple popping. Sparked by a viral TikTok case where a Michigan woman suffer…

Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic and pop culture commentator Richard Crouse for a fast-paced tour through movies, music, and the stranger corners of the news. They preview the Toronto Film Fe…

Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com rewind to 1998, blending pop culture, world events, and personal memories into a nostalgic snapshot of the year. Ed recalls his summer in England, pull…

When death is your day job, what does it teach you about living?

Melissa Schmitz—better known online as the Funeral Babe—joins Shane for a revealing and deeply human conversation about life, loss, an…

What if the secret to staying young isn’t in a bottle—but in your mindset?

@tonychapman  joins Shane to unpack the booming anti-aging industry, the shifting mindset of boomers, and why staying releva…

What really makes you feel alive?
Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga join Shane for a free-flowing conversation about the sparks that make life worth living—from late-night card games of Magic: The Gathe…

What was that strange light in the Southern Ontario night sky?
Professor Elaina Hyde, astrophysicist at York University, joins Shane to explain the mystery behind a recent rocket launch sighting—and t…

Could the internet run without us clicking a thing?
Greg Fish, author of the Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane to unpack his latest story on the rise of the “zero-click” internet—where algorithms,…

Why is Canada letting one of its biggest exports take the hit?
@robbreakenridge joins Shane to dig into China’s tariffs on Canadian canola, the billions at stake for farmers, and why Ottawa seems unwi…

Is Air Canada about to dodge a major strike?
Aviation expert Robert Kokonis joins Shane to break down the tense negotiations between Air Canada and its flight attendants. With a strike deadline loomin…

From medical miracles to movie musicals, Kris Abel is back with another tech-and-culture roundup. He and Shane dive into a breakthrough in precision medicine where tiny soft robots can navigate direc…

In this edition of Smart Speakers, featuring Lindsay Broadhead, we dig into some hot topics making waves across Canada. Is it a problem that Energy Minister Tim Hodgson holds dual Canada-U.S. citizen…

Special guest Craig Baird from the Canadian History Ehx podcast as they explore the fascinating history of Canada’s Prince Rupert, the vast territory known as Rupert’s Land, and the story of the firs…

On this uplifting episode of Good News Tuesday, the team shares some heartwarming good news stories. Tony takes us on a journey through France and Italy, Noah cooks up special tarts with his 90-year-…

Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney delve into the complexities of labor strikes, focusing on the current situation with Air Canada's flight attendants. Explore the nuances of union negotiations, public per…

Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, explains why Bick’s—Canada’s favourite pickle—is becoming harder to find on Canadian shelves. Despite being made with Canadian c…

Shane and Uncle Bob dive into the delightful oddities of everyday life. From the art of managing (too cheap!) summer heat without air conditioning to the surprising science behind washing socks and u…

Shane takes us through Canada’s history with forest fires, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Farhan Asrar, an expert in disaster and emergency management. Dr. Asrar breaks down wh…