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.
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…
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight a Vermont engineer bringing pay phones back to life—with free internet calls for those who need them most. Plus: Apple-tracking kids’ shoes, and …
Marketing strategist and Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to break down why OpenAI is being valued at $500B without turning a profit, and how AI is shaking up how we access i…
Dr. John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator in Supply Chain & Integrated Aviation Management, joins Shane Hewitt to analyze Air Canada flight attendants’ recent strike vote. T…
Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and border security expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the complex world of migration, public safety, and evolving security techno…
DIY tech expert Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to tackle a buzzing mix of topics—from how to rid your yard of wasps and what to plant in August for a fall harvest, to the bizarre tale of someon…
On "The Night Shift," host Shane Hewitt, producers Tony and Noah celebrate Good News Tuesday with uplifting stories from the weekend.. Tony shares insights from the weekend, where young party-goers, …
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore the evolving reality of life in Canadian cities. From growing homelessness to mental health struggles on city str…
Communications strategist Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) joins Shane Hewitt to explore what makes Canada truly home—from its vast regional differences to shared values of community, cul…
TV critic Bill Brioux joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to reflect on the legacy of Loni Anderson (1945–2025), the iconic actress best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati. …
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight this week’s must-watch movies and streaming picks, from the return of The Bad Guys to a gritty father-daughter survival tale in She Rides Sh…
CTV Ottawa's Stefan Keyes and policy commentator Andrew Caddell join Shane Hewitt for the Friday Round-Up, covering everything from nostalgic childhood pranks to the politics of social media bans, ca…
Tech analyst and pop culture expert Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why everyday Canadians should care about AI headlines—even if they’re not buying stocks. From job futures to privacy ris…
Heartbreak and Opposites Attract? Here’s What 92% of Couples Don’t Agree On - Relationship columnist Jen Kirsch and producer Tony Tedesco join Shane Hewitt for Date Night, diving into whether opposit…