Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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...

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 conne...

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 teenag...

Canada's future: A bleak forecast or a call to action? Host of Chatter that Matters, Tony Chapman , is on the nightshift to discuss the Policy Horizons Canada report revealing a nation grappling with economic uncertainty, impacting social mobility and potentially igniting social unrest. https://www.chatterthatmatters.ca/   From women’s hockey's westward expansion to Canada's uncertain f...

Matt Randolph—known as Mr. Global—brings 34 years of oil and gas expertise to Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to cut through the noise and set the record straight on one of Canada's most controversial industries. Together, they unpack the truth behind oil industry misinformation, explore the real environmental and economic impact, and dive deep into the geopolitical ripple effects of...

Shane Hewitt is back after a short holiday and the Nightshift Crew discuss the value in voting, and the conversation extends to whether or not our families did any early voting. We also ask discussed whether politics came up during recent holiday dinners. Joining Shane Hewitt , Greg Fish from World of Weird Things talks about about the overwhelming power of negativity over news, our moods, and pol...

Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift dives deep into two mind-bending scientific frontiers. Molecular biologist and science communicator Samantha Yammine explains the newly engineered color "OLO"—a color the human eye physically can’t see. What is it? Why can’t we perceive it? And how did scientists even make it? Then, astronomer and astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer joins Shane Hewitt...

Tech Expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss the hottest tech news: Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin Thursday in Canada (invitation only!), but expect higher prices on games and accessories. Plus, we discuss new age-verification tech using face scans and AI behavior analysis, and China's bizarre robot-human half-marathon competitions! https://krisabel.com/   Origin...

Our favourite Smart Speakers Jamie Ellerton of Conaptus and Lindsay Broadhead of Broadhead Communications are getting together with the Nightshift to talk about all things politics and elections. We also have a chat with veteran pollster John Wright to talk about what the polls mean and how accurate the current polls are, what they mean, how they are derived. Does it feel different this year? Or w...

Jim Richards is in for Shane Hewitt on the Nightshift and starts the show by talking about whether cousin relationships are on the decline with Canadian families having fewer kids… Then your calls. Later in the show, all the headlines that didn't make the cut, so we picked them up from the cutting room floor and recycled them for this segment. Originally aired on   2025-04-22

TSN’s Matt Cauz joins the Nightshift with Jim Richards hosting, to discuss whether the Cinderella Habs are catching Caps at the right time! Can they win the series? Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays joins Jim Richards to talk about BetMGM launching federal election odds for Canadians to follow and weigh in...

We keep some of our favourites even when Shane is away and Jim Richards is hosting! That’s right, Handy Andy is on the show to chat about some technology stuff, including the decline of ‘friending’, How Instagram will use AI, Boarding passes and check-in could be scrapped and the world's first drone system for fighting lightning. Canadian Money Expert Jessica Moorhouse joins the...

Jim Richards is hosting the Nightshift while Shane takes a few days. We start the show observing Dyngus day but first we need to find out what that is. Newstalk Chief Dyngus Correspondent Mike Catherwood joins the show live to explain. Later, Jim brings back Slow News Day, these are the news stories from around the planet that you didn’t want to hear. Originally aired on   2025-04-21

In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane welcomes Jess Ahrens to explore new research connecting cannabis use and psychosis, with a spotlight on the brain’s dopamine system. They dig into: 🧠 How frequent cannabis use may disrupt dopamine balance 🔍 Why this matters for mental health diagnoses and treatment 📣 How doctors can better educate patients on the risks Whether y...

On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane welcomes tech journalist Greg Fish from World of Weird Things to dive into the eccentric world of Bryan Johnson—the billionaire biohacker who claims his $2 million-a-year anti-aging routine could make death and taxes optional. From high-tech trackers to extreme diets and supplements, Johnson believes he’s unlocking the secret...

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane teams up with cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to dig into the shady world of free VPNs—and why some have been pulled from app stores for spying on users. They break down: 🔐 How free VPNs can actually track your data instead of protecting it 📱 Why Apple and Google are cracking down 🕵️‍♂️ What to look for in a safe, reliable VPN 💡 And how to t...

In this eye-opening episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane sits down with Tony Chapman to unpack the growing trend of bypassing tariffs by buying directly from Chinese factories —and the ripple effects it’s having on North American business. They explore: 🏭 Why some companies are cutting out distributors to slash costs ⚖️ The ethical and economic risks of skirting trade...

Broadcaster and Journalist Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift with an early look at the French language leaders’ debate and observes the following. Blanchette's strong debate performance; Differing views on oil production as the parties presented contrasting approaches to Canadian oil production. Breakenridge points out  the Conservatives showing strong poll numbers,...

In this Smart Speakers segment on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , political strategist Jamie Ellerton joins Shane to dig into Button Gate and preview the English-language leaders’ debate. What’s at stake for Canada’s major political parties? Who needs to make a move—and who’s just trying to survive the headlines? Then, Lindsay Broadhead steps in to unpack the surp...

Another day, another medical procedure—this time, it’s a gastroscopy (because Bob’s body is basically a medical subscription service at this point). And Bob’s going out in style: 🍗 Chicken Parm 🎂 Tuxedo Cake (Costco-sized, obviously) 🥣 Late-night cereal and a rogue yogurt tube 🥨 Possibly some Bits & Bites—because branding. Plus: 🥚 Eugene Levy’s shocking...

Award-winning journalist Avery Haines joins Shane Hewitt to unpack her latest Avery Haines Investigates episode on Twin Flames Universe , a group promising "true love" but accused of using cult-like tactics , emotional manipulation , and identity coercion . They explore the dark side of online love communities—how vulnerable people are targeted, controlled, and pulled into a world where love...

In this candid episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , journalist Matt Gurney joins Shane to cut through the noise of Canadian politics. They dig into Button Gate , tribalism in modern discourse, and the deeper truth that politics isn’t just strategy or a game—it’s about real Canadian lives . Matt reflects on our human need to belong, and how that instinct is fueling incre...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Noah’s dodging family time like a ninja, Tony’s living the spa life, and Shane’s heading north for Easter—yep, it’s Good News Tuesday on The Nightshift . This week’s dose of joy includes: 💨 Noah’s great escape from weekend obligations 💆‍♂️ Tony’s unexpected love for pampering 🚗 Shane’s hea...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs, focusing on the excitement surrounding Canadian teams like the Ottawa Senators and the challenges faced by others, such as the Vancouver Canucks. They playfully discuss betting strategies (or lack thereof). Sticking with sports, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s massive $500 million contr...

Financial advisor Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to discuss strategies for overcoming debt. She highlights the common feeling of paralysis among clients struggling with credit card, car loan, and mortgage debt, unsure how to balance debt repayment with saving and investing. Bruinsma advocates for creating a detailed debt repayment plan to regain control and visualize progress, illustrating this...