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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.

Documentary Society & Culture News Commentary Education News Self-Improvement
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
16 minutes
Episodes
629
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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ICYMI - Happy Gilmore, Haunted Kids & Twizzler Cocktails: Richard Crouse’s Ultimate Movie Night

ICYMI - Happy Gilmore, Haunted Kids & Twizzler Cocktails: Richard Crouse’s Ultimate Movie Night

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…

00:19:23  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
NEW - Eggflation Explained: How Avian Flu and Supply Chains Broke Breakfast

NEW - Eggflation Explained: How Avian Flu and Supply Chains Broke Breakfast

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 …

00:10:00  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
SH&TNS - 1989: The Year That Broke the World (and Built the Internet)

SH&TNS - 1989: The Year That Broke the World (and Built the Internet)

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…

00:19:16  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
NEW - Perfume, Propaganda, and a Viral Firestorm: Did DHS Just Go Full Nazi?

NEW - Perfume, Propaganda, and a Viral Firestorm: Did DHS Just Go Full Nazi?

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…

00:09:16  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
ICYMI - Sober Curious? Here's What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Health

ICYMI - Sober Curious? Here's What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Health

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…

00:10:02  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
NEW - Tariffs, Trade Wars & Smoke Signals: What Canada's Leaders Must Fix Now

NEW - Tariffs, Trade Wars & Smoke Signals: What Canada's Leaders Must Fix Now

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…

00:09:33  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
SH&TNS - Is Tech the Villain—Or the Symptom? Screens & Teens

SH&TNS - Is Tech the Villain—Or the Symptom? Screens & Teens

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…

00:18:23  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
NEW - Bringing Pay Phones Back To Life

NEW - Bringing Pay Phones Back To Life

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 …

00:09:19  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
SHIFTHEADS - Your Phone Is Watching—And Businesses Are Cashing In

SHIFTHEADS - Your Phone Is Watching—And Businesses Are Cashing In

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…

00:19:15  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Brace for Impact: Air Canada Faces Strike Chaos & Claire’s Faces Collapse

Brace for Impact: Air Canada Faces Strike Chaos & Claire’s Faces Collapse

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…

00:15:54  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
SHIFTHEADS - Inside Canada’s Borders: Ex-CBSA Officer Reveals the New Security Frontier

SHIFTHEADS - Inside Canada’s Borders: Ex-CBSA Officer Reveals the New Security Frontier

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…

00:19:47  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
NEW - Plant, Protect & Purge: DIY Fixes for Wasps, Harvests & Gross Gadgets

NEW - Plant, Protect & Purge: DIY Fixes for Wasps, Harvests & Gross Gadgets

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…

00:17:52  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
SH&TNS - Smacking Mouths, Shower Debates & Rabbit Escapes: Why Young Listeners Are Ditching Podcasts for Live Radio

SH&TNS - Smacking Mouths, Shower Debates & Rabbit Escapes: Why Young Listeners Are Ditching Podcasts for Live Radio

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, …

00:19:36  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
ICYMI - City Life Is Broken—Matt Gurney on Why Urban Normalcy No Longer Exists

ICYMI - City Life Is Broken—Matt Gurney on Why Urban Normalcy No Longer Exists

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…

00:10:03  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
NEW -  What Really Makes Canada Home? A Cross-Country Reality Check

NEW - What Really Makes Canada Home? A Cross-Country Reality Check

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…

00:19:27  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Glamour, Wit, and Power: Celebrating the Life of Loni Anderson

Glamour, Wit, and Power: Celebrating the Life of Loni Anderson

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. …

00:08:35  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
ICYMI - The Bad Guys Are Back—and They're Not Alone

ICYMI - The Bad Guys Are Back—and They're Not Alone

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…

00:17:57  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
SH&TNS - Ding-Dong Ditch Diplomacy: What Canada Can Learn from Childhood Pranks

SH&TNS - Ding-Dong Ditch Diplomacy: What Canada Can Learn from Childhood Pranks

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…

00:17:48  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
NEW - Why That Soccer Dad’s AI Question Matters More Than You Think

NEW - Why That Soccer Dad’s AI Question Matters More Than You Think

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…

00:19:18  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
SHIFTHEADS - Love Can Save You—Or Kill You: The Surprising Science of Hearts

SHIFTHEADS - Love Can Save You—Or Kill You: The Surprising Science of Hearts

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…

00:19:35  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
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