Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Some guitar riffs aren’t just songs — they’re cultural memory. On this throwback-fueled episode, Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt to trade stories, laughs, and riffs in celebration of National Electric Guitar Day. They ask: What makes a riff iconic? Why do some stay with us forever? And are new classics still being made?

Dig into the legacy of Keith Richards’ sleep-recorded genius, the AM radio magic of Zeppeli...

What’s the one guitar riff that still gives you goosebumps? On National Electric Guitar Day, Shane, Ryan, and Noah go full throwback—debating the most iconic, unexpected, and underrated riffs of all time.

From Black Sabbath to Boston, Slayer to the Smiths (yes, Ryan found a way), and even a hot take on Nickelback, the crew explores how guitar hooks define generations and personal memories. Plus, which riffs are tied to ...

From rotisserie chickens to Campbell’s soup scandals, food prices and trust are on the line. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka The Food Professor, breaks down what Canadians can expect in the upcoming 2024 Food Price Report—and how changing habits, costs, and controversy are shaping how we shop.

Sylvain unpacks grocery store psychology, rising frugality, and why people are cutting back on meat—not quitting, just pivotin...

When Alberta’s premier and Canada’s PM suddenly stop fighting, something big is happening. Rob Breakenridge joins to unpack the day Danielle Smith and Justin Trudeau stood shoulder to shoulder—and whether it’s real reconciliation or calculated theatre.

From Pierre Poilievre’s skepticism to BC’s looming veto and investor doubts, Rob lays out the multiple layers of uncertainty still surrounding Alb...

Behind the tattoos and the anthems, Bif Naked is a storyteller. Her new documentary doesn’t just celebrate a career—it reveals the heart, the hurt, and the hope that fuelled it.

In this candid interview, Bif reflects on her earliest struggles to be taken seriously, the relentless discipline she lived by, and what she’s now learning about letting go. With humour and grace, she shares advice for her younger self&mda...

Most people don't end up doing what they first set out to — so why are we still asking kids what they want to be when they grow up? Candy Ho joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how early career expectations can limit real potential. They break down CERIC's new Career Myth Buster quiz and reveal why shifting paths, trying new things, and even failing are all signs of growth — not failure.

With warmth and clarity, Candy e...

From Zeppelin to Nickelback, what makes a guitar riff unforgettable—and why do some songs still start the party decades later? Ed Conroy of

retrontario.com joins Shane to break down the riffs that shaped generations and the uniquely Canadian contributions to rock history.

This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a celebration of sound, memory, and the electric energy that music sparks. They swap concert stories, arg...

PART 1: The $9M Comic in the Attic: Superman, Nostalgia & Guinness Gravy
An attic surprise turns into a $9 million payday — and that’s just the start. Richard Crouse shares the wild story behind the record-breaking sale of Action Comics No. 1, a nearly century-old Superman debut found by three brothers in their mom’s attic.

Learn what makes a comic worth millions, how nostalgia shapes what we treasure, and...

The Deepfake Crisis: Are We Losing Reality?
What happens when seeing is no longer believing? Nathan Radke, co-host of The UncoverUp, warns that AI deepfakes could trigger a crisis of reality more disruptive than electricity or the internet. In this episode, he makes a bold claim: generative AI is distorting our perception of truth faster than society can catch up.

From fake viral videos to manipulated news clips that sway public...

Part 1 AI Labels, Trust, and the Future of Creative Integrity
Should we label AI-generated content—or is it already too late? On this episode of Smart Speakers, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead tackle the rising tension between convenience, creativity, and consumer trust in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

From Instagram cabins and Uber Eats bots to AI in music and visual art, the ...

If AI is behind a song, article, or Instagram photo—should that be disclosed? Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Scanga tackle the messy intersection of technology, creativity, and trust in an AI-first world.

From AI-generated loading screens in video games to CGI vs. generative art in movies, the crew debates what makes AI feel like cheating—and why knowing the difference matters. Learn how AI is being receiv...

What if your favourite deal was never meant for you—but created just for your phone? In this eye-opening conversation, retail expert Bruce Winder explains how AI is now powering Black Friday’s biggest decisions, from pricing to inventory to when and how you shop.

Shane and Bruce explore Amazon’s predictive restocking, real-time price drops, and how tools originally built for efficiency are now used to influence sp...

That Coca-Cola ad? It was AI. The viral song? Also AI. And now every time something feels magical online, the first reaction isn’t joy—it’s doubt. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way we trust what we see, hear, and feel.

From AI-generated holiday commercials to deepfake music and TikTok trends, this episode unpacks why the rise of generative content is kill...

What if the internet is no longer built for you—but built to trap you? Greg Fish breaks down how social media transformed into a zero-click casino where engagement is faked, sharing is dead, and everything is for sale.

From autoplay death scrolls to spammy notifications, Greg compares the modern internet to a Vegas labyrinth designed to keep you spinning, swiping, and spending. He explains how the web evolved from open forums...

Not all relationships that feel normal are actually healthy. Dr. Betsy Chung breaks down the difference—and reveals why many people confuse comfort with connection.

From betrayal and communication breakdowns to parenting and personal shame, this conversation exposes the hidden forces that shape relationships. Dr. Chung explains why fixing a relationship isn’t about being perfect, but about trust, self-awareness, and nav...

Alberta’s pipeline promise might sound like progress, but Matt Gurney isn’t buying the headlines — not yet. In this episode, Matt explains why every shiny new deal is still haunted by old patterns: conflicting Indigenous leadership, legal gridlock, and a federal system too tangled to function.

He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Read the Line, where he’s publishing bold takes on FIFA, China, and Canadi...

Behind every polished Instagram post is a woman wondering if she’s doing it right. In Part 1: The Pressure to Be Everything, All the Time, Jen Stewart and Catherine Clark get real about the impossible standards modern women juggle — to be perfect mothers, partners, professionals, and people — all at once, without breaking.

In Part 2: Sisterhood, Standards & the Power of Choosing Better, they reveal how buildin...

It wasn’t the show they planned — but it might be the one they needed. After a snowstorm grounded him in the wrong city, Shane Hewitt shares how an unexpected brush with Santa turned his whole day around. That encounter sparks a conversation about the “signs” we follow — from guardian angels to cologne and birds — and how these moments can ground us in something bigger.

Good News Tuesday takes on...

When was the last time something small hit you big — a scent, a number, a voice — and you just knew it meant something? In this feel-good episode, Shane and Ryan unpack what signs mean to people, from spiritual nudges to serendipitous snowplow names.

In Good News Tuesday fashion, they talk toast (and toasters), the power of Blue Jays, the loss of Gigi the piggy at Costco, and how one bunny named “Stuffy” mad...