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.
Why are Canadian troops getting raises, and why do so many join—and leave—the military? Join Shane Hewitt and Richard Shimooka from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as they break down the latest news …
Dr. Samantha Yammine, aka ScienceSam joins The Nightshift to explore a bizarre but brilliant study on sleep and pregnancy in cockroaches—yes, really. From live births to sleep-deprived bugs, this con…
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell as they kick off the show with a fun chat about surviving the summer heat—and Ryan’s quest to find the perfect 18-degree day. But the surprises don’t stop there! Disco…
Join Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Media for a lively and insightful conversation starting with practical tips on pressure washing decks. Handy Andy shares expert advice on using the right nozzle to pr…
Shane Hewitt and automotive expert Lorraine Sommerfeld explore the turbulent state of the Canadian auto industry. Discover how NAFTA reshaped car manufacturing in Canada, leading to a decline in prod…
In this heartfelt episode of Life of the Millennial, Shane Hewitt sits down with Ryan O’Donnell as Ryan shares his powerful experience reconnecting with an old friend after 10 years. They explore the…
Retail analyst Bruce Winder (@Winder_Bruce) joins The Night Shift to break down how new tariffs are set to hit back-to-school shopping hard. Shane Hewitt and Bruce explore what families can expect at…
Money expert and host of the More Money podcast, Jessica Moorhouse joins The Nightshift to reveal how to unlock the full value of your credit cards. From maximizing points to choosing the right rewar…
Shane Hewitt hosts a lively Friday Round Up with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, and Andrew Caddell, Kamouraska town councillor and Hill Times columnist. From mini pig evicti…
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins The Night Shift to preview the weekend’s must-watch movies and streams. From a body-swapping sequel (Freakier Friday) to creepy disappearances (Weapons) and streaming…
Mental health advocate and long-distance runner Sachin Latti joins The Night Shift to share his coast-to-coast journey—Canada’s longest run for mental health. Running 60 km a day for over 75 days, Sa…
On The Night Shift, Shane Hewitt hosts a spicy Date Night with relationship expert Jen Kirsch and Producer Tony, diving into how OnlyFans is reshaping modern relationships. Later, online model and pe…
Tech analyst Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins The Night Shift for Behind the Techlines, diving into the global rollout of digital age verification. From privacy nightmares to broken systems, Mo…
Film critic and host Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for Last Call, where they talk crossword fame, bizarre ways movies are helping farmers, and how “Happy Gilmore 2” has people injuring themselves…
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Dalhousie Agri-foods Lab, joins Shane Hewitt to break down Canada’s egg and chicken pricing chaos. He explains why Quebecers are paying far more for eggs than …
Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com joins Shane Hewitt to relive the wild, weird, and world-shifting year that was 1989—from "Wayne’s World" and Maestro Fresh Wes to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the bi…
Nathan Radke, cultural history professor and co-host of the Uncover Up podcast joins The Night Shift to break down the Sydney Sweeney DHS ad controversy—was it Nazi-coded or just a PR misfire? With s…
Alyssa B of Nourished.ca joins Shane Hewitt to explore why more Canadians are going “sober curious” and rethinking their relationship with alcohol. From metabolism to mindfulness, this conversation c…
Rob Breakenridge, seasoned journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt to untangle Canada’s most urgent headlines—from new U.S. tariffs rattling trade talks to wildfire smoke diplomacy and shockin…
Greg Fish returns with a new Cyberpunk Survival Guide to dismantle the popular myth that screen time is making us lonely and depressed. He argues it’s not the cause—but the coping mechanism—for deepe…