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.
Episodes
Shane Hewitt has a conversation with nutrition expert Alyssa B, who guides us on making small, positive changes to improve their well-being. The discussion covers mindful eating, the importance of sleep and movement, and how to incorporate these elements into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. You can find more guidance at https://Nourish.ca
The Nightshift delves into the complexities of chronic pain, challenging the notion that ...
Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters, joins Shane Hewitt and discusses two compelling stories, a man who rescues and relocates houses slated for demolition, placing them in communities that need them, and the cautionary tale of a football player whose boastful social media presence cost him millions. Both highlight the importance of humility, teamwork, and understanding the impact of one's online presence
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It's Throwback Thursday, and producer Tony got out of his cage and is taking us back to May 1967 – the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup! While Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew playfully banter about playoff hockey (with Shane, an Ottawa Senators fan, adding some spirited commentary), they'll highlight some key moments in Leafs history.
Later in the show, technology journalist Carmi Levy discusses the ...
Shane Hewitt shares an exclusive excerpt from Richard Crouse’'s interview with Sean Ono Lennon, discussing the reevaluation of Yoko Ono's legacy and John Lennon's continuous intellectual and artistic evolution. Lennon reveals how his parents' unwavering love and mutual support fueled their courage to challenge societal norms. Find the full podcast at https://richardcrouse.ca
Richard Crouse, joins the Nightshift for Booze and ...
Rob Breakenridge, a journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Canada’s 2025 federal election. The Conservatives achieved a landslide victory, in Alberta winning 34 of the province's 37 seats. This leaves only a handful of Liberal and NDP seats on an otherwise Conservative-dominated electoral map. Read more from Breakenridge: https://robbreakenridge.substack.com/
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The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Baryer is on the Nightshift to talk about gardening, spring planting, and what the neighbours are growing. Also in this conversation, wearable technology and how devices like Whoop and Oura monitor your vitals and fitness without the distractions you get from smartwatches.
Shane Hewitt is joined by Kris Abel, for more technology talk about a burger joint that sells burgers made by a robot, we preview Ye...
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with a celebratory or perhaps brooding tone—it's NHL playoff season in Canada, after all. Amidst recent serious news, we'll take a moment to highlight some heartwarming stories: a mail carrier returning a lost ten-dollar bill and a woman's act of kindness, manicuring a friend's nails shortly before her friend passed away.
Mark Meincke is an Award Winning Author, Host of the podcast Operation Tango Romeo, Military Vet. He joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about Canadian Forces veterans who served in Canada’s military, some of whom allege that Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offered them Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) when they were looking for help with their PTSD related mental health. Meincke advocates for significant reform within VAC,...
It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month, and this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift offers powerful insights for anyone navigating ADHD, autism, or workplace accessibility.
Bridget McDermid—a leader, inventor, and advocate for disability inclusion—shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life. From the daily challenges of neurodivergent life to creating real change at work, Bridge...
Tuesday Smart Speakers, Jamie Ellerton, founder of Conaptus PR and Lindsay Broadhead, a communications expert Broadhead Communications, join Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift. Both these experts have helped run political campaigns and they discuss whether the election results were a win, or loss for the parties involved. Originally aired on 2025-04-29
It’s a Good News Tuesday, and the Nightshift crew start the show with some good news. We find out that Noah loves Shepherd's Pie when he doesn’t have to make, Seniors are having raves with Fireball liquor, and a real estate with some unique marketing to exhibit his ‘wide open’ house listing.
Originally aired on 2025-04-29
CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a recap on the federal election. You can hear Vassy Kapelos weekdays at Noon on the iHeart Talk Network https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-vassy-kapelos-show-105886582/
Later Journalist Matt Gurney, joins the Nightshift to talk about the future of Canadians with the Liberals having won the election. https://www.readtheline.ca/
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The Hubble Space Telescope launched in April 1990. Elaina Hyde, a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in York University’s Faculty of Science and director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, joined Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift and says that in its 35 years the Hubble Space Telescope has significantly surpassed its projected lifespan, making groundbreaking discoveries about black holes, galaxies, and th...
Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift as he does every week with his thoughts about what movies and streams you can watch this weekend: "The Accountant" features a brilliant accountant using illegal methods to solve a murder; "Until Dawn" follows a group of friends trapped in a deadly time loop; "On Swift Horses" depicts a woman who discovers a secret life and love through gambling; On the stream boxes, "Havoc" is about a detective n...
The Nightshift Crew start the show by exploring the definition of a perfect date. They discuss various date ideas, from spontaneous grocery store trips to attending live music, and even delve into the science of facing the same direction during a conversation to improve communication.
Jen Kirsch is one of Canada’s leading dating and relationship experts, and she joins the Nightshift for Date Night. Jen offers her thoughts on ...
Candy Ho, is a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic and member of the Board of CERIC – a national charitable organization advancing career development in Canada. She joins the Nightshift to discuss CERIC’s new national survey of over 1,000 Canadian career service professionals that reveals a stark reality: economic uncertainty is driving record-high job anxiety, while persistent career myths and regrets are holding Ca...
It’s time for the Friday Round Up panel: Joining the Nightshift: Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy., Jimmy Zoubris is special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal. A minor language complaint sparked a major debate in Quebec over the use of English phrases like "Go Habs Go," highlighting tensions surrounding Bill ...
Journalist and broadcaster Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion and says this election reveals a deep generational divide in voter priorities, with older voters focused on stability and younger voters seeking change. He adds that a high voter turnout adds uncertainty despite two "change agent" candidates vying for power. https://www.readtheline.ca/
China's retaliation against US tariffs has resulted in Boeing retu...
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show with a lighthearted discussion about a hockey game between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs unfolds amidst playful banter about team loyalties and jersey choices. Tonight the Nightshift celebrates "Throwback Thursday", and later a story about a unique club in Manitoba exclusively for people named Lois, highlighting the surprising connections and shared experiences among...
Last Call
Movie Critic Richard Crouse joins the Nightshift and reveals surprising insights into the movie industry's profit margins, focusing on concession stand sales as the main revenue driver. He offers anecdotes about Stevie Nicks' upcoming autobiographical album, "The Ghost Record," and its inspiration. Later the discussion highlights the extraordinary career of Cameron Crowe, from his teenage years writing for Rolling Stone t...
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