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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

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9:19

Nine Weekends to Go: The Christmas Creep Begins

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

Holiday shopping season has started — whether we’re ready or not. Shane Hewitt, Ryan, and Noah share what’s popping up in their worlds: Chapters filled with Christmas merch, inboxes bursting with sale alerts, and even grocery stores setting up holiday displays.With just nine weekends until Christmas, they trade laughs and mild disbelief over how fast the holiday season now takes over — and what that says about how we celebrate. Originally aired on 2025-10-23

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6:52

NEW - The Game That Made a Fan: Victoria Matiash on...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

Every sports fan has a defining moment — and for Victoria Matiash, it started with heartbreak. She shares her number one sports memory from her university days, when skipping class for a ticket led to a lifetime of fandom. From the sound of the crowd to the scale of the moment, Victoria recalls how the 1985 loss wasn’t an ending but the spark that kept her hooked, waiting for the payoff.This conversation moves from nostalgia to connection — exploring how sports build community,

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9:45

SHIFTHEADS: Joe Warmington on the Moment Canada Held...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

When Joe Carter hit that home run, Joe Warmington wasn’t just reporting the story — he was living it. The veteran journalist joins Shane Hewitt to revisit what it meant to witness one of Canada’s most iconic sports moments from both sides of the line: as a reporter and as a fan. The two explore the shared thrill and tension of that instant — what Joe calls a “Canadian cheek-clenching moment” — and how it became more about unity and emotion than victory

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9:00

Shiftheads - Oil, Opportunity, and the Prairies: Rob...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the Prime Minister’s recent speech — and its ripple effects across the Prairies. The conversation explores what the rare mention of oil reveals about the government’s shifting priorities, the urgency of economic diversification, and the pressures facing young Canadians entering an uncertain economy.They also examine Alberta’s evolving political scene, from municipal elections to Calgary’s shifting tone, and what these

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9:47

ICYMI - The Real Story Behind Canada’s Meat Price Surge

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

Beef prices are soaring — and the story behind it reveals a much deeper issue in Canada’s food economy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt to explain how a handful of multinational meat packers, trade imbalances, and weak policy attention are reshaping the agricultural landscape. From ranchers selling to Mexico while imports flood in, to the government’s silence on food inflation, this episode lays bare the overlooked realities of the industry.Discover why the strength of

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9:38

Why 1993 Still Feels Like Yesterday: Blue Jays, Pop...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

1993 wasn’t just the year of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series win — it was a cultural moment that defined a generation. Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy revisit the energy of that year, from the roar of the SkyDome to the soundtracks that shaped growing up Canadian. Together they unpack why the Jays’ triumph still hits differently, and how movies likeDazed and Confused and the explosion of Dance Mix 93 captured the spirit of the time.Discover how sports, music, and movies

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19:28

Hot Ice Cream, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Art of Free Speech

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/24

When Tyra Banks invents “hot ice cream” and Jimmy Kimmel takes a stand, there’s more to unpack than celebrity headlines. Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation that blends pop culture, innovation, and the tension between free speech and censorship. From the strange sweetness of Banks’ culinary tribute to her mom, to what Kimmel’s return means for television and corporate risk-taking, this episode digs into how culture, creativity, and controversy collide.A

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9:44

SHIFTHEADS: Housing, Defense, and the Cost of...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Ryan Price break down what government spending really means in practice — from housing affordability to defense funding and infrastructure renewal. The group questions whether decades of “modernization” pledges have produced any tangible change. They debate the balance between political messaging and measurable outcomes, noting how communication strategies often distract from policy gaps. The result is an unfiltered conversation about

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19:27

NEW - How Your Favorite Games Spy on You

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

That free mobile game might be costing more than you think. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveal how intelligence agencies and tech companies use games like Angry Birds and other apps to collect personal data — not just from players, but from their networks and devices. They discuss how surveillance, social media, and entertainment have quietly merged, creating a system where privacy is traded for convenience. The episode pulls back the curtain on how data harvesting really works and why

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9:38

Gaming, Privacy, and the Fear of Being Watched

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

What if your favorite mobile game was spying on you? Shane Hewitt and Ryan unpack the hidden layers of gaming culture — from Halo nostalgia and World of Tanks strategy to the unsettling idea that apps like Angry Birds might have been used for surveillance. The conversation blends humor with genuine curiosity, shifting from data privacy to the future of work as AI reshapes entire industries. Between playful banter about Halloween costumes and deeper talk on automation, the episode finds its

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8:58

NEW - Canada’s Data Dilemma: The Hidden Cost of AI

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and Carmy Levi dig into the environmental and economic tradeoffs of this rapid growth, questioning whether the country is truly ready for the infrastructure demands AI brings. They explore how these facilities consume massive amounts of power and water while generating heat that could both help and harm in a changing climate. The conversation looks at sustainability, policy, and who’s

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9:41

Shiftheads - When AI Outgrows Us: What AGI Could...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore a thought-provoking scenario where an all-knowing digital mind might find human life — with its emotions, customs, and contradictions — too irrational to bother with. They unpack what hyper-rationality could mean for society, how AGI might interpret human economics and traditions, and whether technology could push us to rethink what truly matters. Blending humor and

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20:01

ICYMI - The Illusion of Busyness and the Future of Work

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/23

Everyone feels busy — but what are we really busy doing? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how technology, social media, and automation have blurred the lines between productivity and distraction. They explore how AI is transforming work, the risk of widening class divides, and what it means to stay human in an increasingly digital economy. The conversation challenges the idea that being busy equals being valuable, asking whether society is mistaking motion for meaning. Chapman argues that

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9:14

NEW - Robots, Toilets, and Tech That Gets Personal

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations that blur the line between useful and unusual: a smartphone from Honor that transforms into a tiny companion robot, and Kohler’s Dakota, a toilet-based health system that analyzes your… well, data. The conversation dives into the creativity behind these designs and the bigger questions they raise about convenience, privacy, and how

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10:03

We Deserve Care: Supporting Aging Adults with Down...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, new challenges — and opportunities — are emerging. Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura LaChance from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society about the We Deserve Care campaign, an initiative raising awareness and funding to support aging adults with Down syndrome. They discuss how healthcare systems must evolve to meet this community’s changing needs, from better training for professionals to creating inclusive aging programs. The

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10:02

The Jerseys We Love and the Teams That Break Us...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

When sports meet sentiment, the stories get personal. Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison reflect on what it means to be loyal to a team — even when they break your heart. From Bob’s Mariners memories to Shane’s love of retro jerseys, they explore the pride, nostalgia, and identity that come with being a fan. Together, they celebrate the art of rivalry, the joy of sports history, and the beauty of finding connection through the games that shape us. GUEST:Bob Addison@‌riobobbo

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19:07

Welcome to Good News Tuesday: The Stories That Lift Us

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

When the world feels heavy, stories of progress and kindness remind us what’s still possible. This episode of Good News Tuesday is a reset button — proof that good things don’t just happen, they’re built every day. From breakthroughs that extend the lives of people with Down syndrome to sparks of creativity from unexpected places, these moments show how care, imagination, and community create real change. It’s an hour of hope, humor, and perspective that leaves you

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10:06

NEW - When the Price of Passion Gets Too High

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

Fandom used to be about love of the game — now it’s about the cost of keeping up. Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney break down how inflation and consumer fatigue are changing the way Canadians connect to sports, concerts, and community experiences. From the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs to skyrocketing concert prices, they trace how affordability is reshaping behavior and expectations. Gurney reflects on how even devoted fans are stepping back, caught between nostalgia and the reality of

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8:36

When the Cloud Goes Down: What the AWS Outage Reveals

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

A single outage can shut down half the internet — and that’s a problem. Shane Hewitt and Sam Jenkins break down the ripple effects of the recent Amazon Web Services disruption, exposing just how dependent global systems have become on a few major tech players. They explore what happens when convenience collides with vulnerability, why redundancy matters, and how Canada could strengthen its digital independence through local cloud infrastructure. The conversation also digs into data

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10:04

NEW- Reinventing Yourself: The Power of Travel in...

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift ·

2025/10/22

When dating feels stagnant, sometimes you need to change more than your profile — you need a new place. Shane Hewitt, Jen Kirsch, and Tony Tedesco explore how travel reshapes the way people meet and connect, and why stepping out of your comfort zone can ease anxiety and renew confidence. They unpack the limits of picky app culture, the value of self-reflection, and the freedom of meeting people without preconceived expectations. It’s a refreshing reminder that new environments often lead

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