Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is joined by Handy Andy Baryer joins the Nightshift, and discuss the pervasive issue of screen addiction and excessive phone use. Andy recounts his frustration with people using their phones in a sauna, highlighting the hygiene concerns. They debate the responsibility for this addiction – whether it lies with tech companies or individual users – and offer strategies for cu...

Shane Hewitt and Lori Williams (an associate professor at Mount Royal University) , agree that significant differences exist between the eastern and western regions of Canada, stemming from variations in political culture and economic policies. While acknowledging shared Canadian values, they highlight Western frustration regarding feeling ignored and disadvantaged by Eastern-centric policies, cit...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane starts a happy Friday by sharing personal anecdotes about camping and his own dog, Harlow, a Great Dane, leading to a discussion about the human-animal bond and the potential for pet ownership to lead to social isolation. We play you some audio we have found from across the interwebs that are good examples of canine communication, and dogs' ab...

The Friday Round Up begins with a birthday celebration for two panelists, Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell, who share the same birthday. Onto more serious stuff the conversation shifts to the Ingersoll GM plant layoffs, and the primary cause as well as the long-term implications of this event, including the potential for higher car prices and the impact on the US economy. The discussion then moves...

Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for another edition of What The Heck Are We Watching?  At the movies ,  The Amateur is about a CIA agent/decoder whose supervisors refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, he takes matters into his own hands. In Drop , A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she's bombarde...

Music journalist Eric Alper joins the Nightshift to celebrate Record Store Day, celebrated annually on the second Saturday of April, and will take place on April 12th, 2025, in Canada. This year's event features Big Wreck as ambassadors, releasing a special anniversary edition of their Albatross album on vinyl. Numerous other exclusive vinyl releases from artists like Bran Van 3000, Pocket Dweller...

Dating and relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for Date Night to discuss "micro-cheating," the subtle behaviors that fall short of a full-blown affair but can still damage a relationship. Examples include excessive social media interaction with a coworker (liking photos, sending DMs), or lingering conversations. Jen says that while the definition is evolving, the c...

Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins the Nightshift and discusses the current state of customer service, focusing on the frustrations of dealing with automated systems and the evolving expectations of consumers. The discussion explores the role of technology in shaping customer service, including the potential for tiered service based on subscription levels or payment, and the impact of social m...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift crew "Throwback Thursday" focuses on the year 1989. The crew reminisced about their own experiences in 1989, and listeners are encouraged to share their personal stories from 1989 via text message! We also highlight significant Canadian events of that year, and a bit of pop culture from 1989, including music and movi...

Last Call with Richard Crouse covers several topics. First, the enthusiastic audience reaction to the new Minecraft movie is discussed, comparing it to the audience participation of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Ever wonder about KFC's unusual marketing strategies? These include past items like flavored nail polish and fireplace logs, and their newest product: chicken-flavored toothpaste. Finally, Ri...

Retail Analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the current state of retail and explores several key themes. A proposed initiative to remove taxes from secondhand goods in Canada is debated, highlighting potential benefits like boosting small businesses, promoting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on international markets. The conversation then shifts to the challenges facing ret...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew, celebrate some sports developments in Canada! Vladdy has re-signed with the Blue Jays. Also, it has been a lot of fun watching Canadian hockey teams clinch play off spots! The best thing we witnessed this week was the Vancouver Canucks make NHL history Tuesday night with 3-goal comeback in the final minute of re...

Joining Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift , Greg Fish of "The World of Weird Things" discusses the paradoxical pursuit of AI. He suggests that while touted for its benefits, powerful individuals aren't seeking genuinely beneficial AI. Instead, they desire an AI that reinforces their biases and rationalizes their actions. He uses Sam Altman's massive funding request for OpenAI as a prime example, arg...

Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist and columnist Rob Breakenridge for a discussion about the Canadian federal election, focusing on the shifting dynamics between the Conservative, Liberal, and NDP parties. The conversation centers around the impact of Donald Trump's actions on the Canadian political landscape, noting how the Liberal party initially benefited while the Conservatives struggled to...

What happens when a sports medicine physician hits a wall—and finds healing not in medicine, but in improv ? Dr. Janet McMordie joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to share her powerful story of burnout, reinvention, and rediscovering joy through creativity. From the chaos of the pandemic to the spotlight of a new show and her podcast Second Act Actors , Janet opens up about trading exha...

Host of Chatter that Matters podcast, branding guru Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about his interview with Ben Cowan-Doer, the creator of Cabot golf properties in Cape Breton. He talks about Cowan-Doer's project revitalizing a struggling coal mining town by creating a world-renowned tourist destination, attracting new investment and community identity. Later the conversation shi...

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster Matt Gurney and they discuss the gullibility of Canadians and their government's tendency to make empty promises. They cite examples of broken promises regarding housing, gun control, and infrastructure, highlighting the lack of accountability and focus on "inputs" (promises and pledges) r...

The Nightshift Smart Speakers, Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane Hewitt for a conversation about all things happening in news and pop culture. Of course they are sharing their good news stories! Who is happy about Vladdy’s contract? What is one word you’re personally looking for in the election (without revealing your personal politics and vote).  Is it “stabil...

Torpedo Bats Following a successful weekend debut in Major League Baseball, where the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs (nine in a single game) using the innovative "torpedo" bat, demand for the bat has skyrocketed. The Nightshift is joined by Marie-Pier Gosselin the General Manager of Quebec-based manufacturer, B45 Baseball , who says they are struggling to keep up with the surge in orders for th...

52% Of Gen-Z Want Their Partner To Sign A Prenup Shane Hewitt interviews Laura Paris, a family lawyer and team lead at Shulman and Partners LLP, about the rising popularity of prenuptial agreements among Gen Z. Paris explains this trend by highlighting the evolving nature of modern relationships. Factors such as blended families and later marriages contribute to a shifting perception of prenups."....

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show talking about money! How well do you handle your money?  In fact much of the show we will be talking about money, from world economies/markets tumbling, to your personal finances. A few days ago we started the show by asking what your favourite childhood show was. Our sound producer answered &...

One of our favourite regulars, Handy Andy Baryer joins The Nightshift to talk about his indoor vertical garden. And speaking of gardens, how to make sure your seeds are Canadian! Also, your next iphone could end up costing your $3200 CAD. Why? I think you know the answer, but we will let Andy explain. By the way, if you want to see that garden, check out https://www.handyandymedia.com/  

Jessica Moorhouse, Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast, and joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about the way to do money right. Want more money advice? https://jessicamoorhouse.com/ Sticking with the topic of money, Shane Hewitt is joined by Globe and Mail finance writer Anita Bruinsma to talk about the difference between trading and investing. You can find Anita a...

Summer Patio Beers with no Tariffs: Ian Lee is a long-time faculty member of the Sprott School of Business, teaching strategic management and international business. He joins the Nightshift for a conversation about the market chaos and how the tariffs have caused markets to become volatile. How long will this last? Ian quotes American economist Herbert Stein and says "If something cannot go on for...

In this conversation on the Nightshift Mohit Rajhans of Thinkstart.ca joins to talk about how AI, specifically Google's Gemini, has been used to manipulate news, resulting in generative content being mistaken for factual information. The conversation then shifts to AI-generated music. Mohit argues that this new generation of AI music is similar to the rise of hip hop, which used samples and loops...