Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend?
MOVIES - Steve Stebbing lines up three very different cinematic rides this week. Nobody 2 sees suburban dad Hutch Mansell dragged back into a world of violence—and secrets—after a home invasion. Americana blends crime and small-town grit when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt sparks a deadly chain of events. And East of Wall delivers a heartfelt, rough-edged drama about grief, surv...

Summer’s not quite ready to let go—but change is coming fast. Ryan O’Donnell’s love affair with cool weather (yes, he’s happiest at 18°C) gets the spotlight, along with a candid chat about rejection—why it stings, what we learn from it, and the school-day story young Ryan never forgot. Honest, warm, and a little unexpected—just the way the Nightshift likes it.

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This week’s Happy Friday Round Up takes on gossip in relationships—can it actually bring couples closer? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris weigh in. We also unpack the high-stakes Russia–USA meeting in Alaska, where “the dealmaker” Trump walked away empty-handed. Plus, the Air Canada flight attendants strike that has Canadians asking how negotiations failed when key safety staff were on the line.

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In this engaging conversation, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco explore the dynamics of communication in relationships, particularly focusing on the role of gossip. They discuss how sharing thoughts and opinions about others can strengthen emotional bonds between partners, while also navigating the fine line between gossip and storytelling. The conversation delves into the boundaries of sharing information, especially in diff...

Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never control? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane to unpack the long-term consequences of sharing children’s images online, how AI quietly learns from our personal data, and why managing our own digital presence is a critical form of modern parenting. From privacy risks to professional reper...

Shane Hewitt catches up with Canadian country star Dallas Smith for a conversation that spans decades. They revisit the early days when Dallas fronted the rock band The Fallout, reflect on how they first met, and trace the winding path of his music career. Dallas opens up about his 51-city unplugged tour across Canada, a heartfelt show of support for communities nationwide, and shares how fatherhood fuels his creativity and his dri...

Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, the “Food Professor,” for a timely conversation about back-to-school lunches in an era of rising grocery costs. They explore the balancing act parents face between nutrition, affordability, and convenience—plus how upcoming Health Canada labeling rules could make choosing healthier options easier. Along the way, they highlight school programs that teach kids where food...

On this Throwback Thursday, Shane is joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga for a trip down memory lane. Where were you in 1998? The crew swaps stories from the late ‘90s, including Shane’s unforgettable trek from Northern Alberta to Sudbury—and the mystery of a lost beer along the way. It’s a warm, funny, and slightly strange journey into nostalgia, road trips, and the oddball moments that stick wit...

Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future of tech. They revisit the release of Windows 98, an evolution that made PCs more stable, faster, and friendlier to new gadgets like DVD players. From there, they jump to Apple’s game-changing iMac launch, the moment that set the company on the road to becoming the world’s largest tech giant. And for a...

Shane Hewitt teams up with ER doctor Mitch Shulman to talk about one of the internet’s most tempting—and dangerous—habits: pimple popping. Sparked by a viral TikTok case where a Michigan woman suffered extreme facial swelling after trying to pop a cyst in the so-called “triangle of death,” Dr. Mitch explains why that part of your body is a no-go zone. They dive into the science behind the risk, the rea...

Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic and pop culture commentator Richard Crouse for a fast-paced tour through movies, music, and the stranger corners of the news. They preview the Toronto Film Festival, weigh the buzz around a possible Johnny Depp “Pirates” comeback, and unpack the trend of celebrities eyeing a European escape—like Jimmy Kimmel’s new Italian citizenship. Along the way, they talk Shania T...

Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com rewind to 1998, blending pop culture, world events, and personal memories into a nostalgic snapshot of the year. Ed recalls his summer in England, pulling pints in pubs and witnessing the heartbreak of Euro 98’s soccer loss. Shane shares his cross-Canada move, with Titanic dominating theaters and conversations alike. They reflect on the year’s defining headlines—from...

When death is your day job, what does it teach you about living?

Melissa Schmitz—better known online as the Funeral Babe—joins Shane for a revealing and deeply human conversation about life, loss, and the strange wisdom that comes from being a funeral director. She opens up about the emotional demands of her work, the unexpected beauty in grief, and how authenticity has transformed both her relationships and her spiritu...

What if the secret to staying young isn’t in a bottle—but in your mindset?

@tonychapman  joins Shane to unpack the booming anti-aging industry, the shifting mindset of boomers, and why staying relevant isn’t just about your age—it’s about how you think, move, and engage with the world. From generational values to the latest in consumer AI, this is a wide-ranging and energizing conversation on purp...

What really makes you feel alive?
Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga join Shane for a free-flowing conversation about the sparks that make life worth living—from late-night card games of Magic: The Gathering to the rush of live music. Ryan talks about friendship and connection, Noah opens up about the chaos of creativity and finding clarity in the middle of a breakdown, and together they welcome the thoughtful perspecti...

What was that strange light in the Southern Ontario night sky?
Professor Elaina Hyde, astrophysicist at York University, joins Shane to explain the mystery behind a recent rocket launch sighting—and takes us far beyond it. They explore the astonishing 13,000+ satellites now orbiting Earth, the risks posed by space debris, and how the European Space Agency’s CREAM project is tackling the growing challenge of orbital t...

Could the internet run without us clicking a thing?
Greg Fish, author of the Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane to unpack his latest story on the rise of the “zero-click” internet—where algorithms, AI, and automated systems interact with each other more than with humans. They explore what this means for how we consume information, the hidden risks in handing decisions over to machines, and why this shift cou...