Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew come up with a plan for a Trump Free Tuesday! There is lots to talk about, but we will try to not say his name. The crew shares their own person good news stories. 🙌 Uncle Bob’s Bits  ⌚🌞 Shane Hewitt and Uncle Bob Addison question Daylight Saving Time —an old idea we all just go along with. Bu...

Cyril Derreumaux completed a solo kayak 🛶 journey across the Atlantic Ocean 🌊 , becoming the first person to kayak alone across both the Pacific and Atlantic. His 71-day, 14-hour, and 57-minute journey from the Canary Islands to Martinique faced numerous challenges. He tells Shane Hewitt that the initial weeks brought seasickness, sleep deprivation, and physical strain from long paddling hours,...

Richard Shimooka is a military expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and discusses recent events in the Ukraine-Russia war including new funding for Ukraine from the EU and what happens during a ceasefire.

Canada’s got a leadership problem—no real federal power, premiers punching above their weight, and a political landscape that feels more like a free-for-all. Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to break it all down: Can provincial leaders really take on the President of the United States? And does anyone in Ottawa even have a plan?  Oh, and since it’s Good Ne...

Some of the smartest people on the planet join Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift for a discussion about what’s happening in the news cycle, Did the Liberal Party get it right? Tariffs and counter tariffs from he who shall not be named. Oh, and since it’s Good News Tuesday, we’re testing out a bold new rule: No Trump Talk. Can we actually stick to it? Probably not. But Lindsay Bro...

Gordon Cordeiro was convicted in 1994 for murder, for a crime he didn’t commit. 30 years later, he’s finally free. Shane Hewitt had a chance to chat with Gordon and Kenneth Lawson from the https://www.hawaiiinnocenceproject.org/ about having to wait for technology to improve to exonerate Gordon, the hope of freedom, how life has changed since 1994, and the impact of wrongful conviction...

Andy Baryer aka Handy Andy the DIY Tech Guy joins Shane to discuss the long list of text scams you may encounter, and one in particular that will try and scam you through a job offer. They also delve into the idea of using AI as your wingman when texting, but what happens when you meet in real life?                            &n...

Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC® Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast joins Shane Hewitt to share her thoughts on how to protect your money during this time of economic instability, and explore the idea of morally grey areas of investing. JessicaMoorhouse.com Shane shares his struggle with Ontario’s complicated automotive registry with Lorraine Sommerfeld. And she shares tha...

Shane and Rob Breakenridge break down Trump’s latest address—if you can even call it a speech. As one Shifthead texter put it, “That wasn’t a speech, it was an infomercial.” But beyond the spectacle, what does it mean for Canada? With sharp insight and signature wit, Shane and Rob explore how Canadians are processing Trump’s rhetoric, the impact on U.S.-Canada r...

Last year, Comedian Dusty Slay debuted his 1 hour Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special, "Working Man." At one point following it's premiere, the special was ranked  -  #2 of "ALL TV SHOWS IN THE U.S. ON NETFLIX"!! Dusty will be brining his "Night Shift Tour" to the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto on Saturday, March 15th @ 7:00p. Tickets available at DustySlay.com or Ticketmaster.ca . He d...

What happens when you take one bike, one determined Canadian, and 7,000 km of open road? You get Paul Perrier’s epic cross-country ride—a two-wheeled adventure packed with grit, beauty, and a whole lot of pedaling. From the rugged mountains of BC to the endless Prairies and the salty Atlantic breeze, Paul documented every push, every challenge, and every incredible moment in his YouTub...

Canada, NATO & a Missing U.S.—What’s Trump’s Play? Canada sat down with NATO allies… but where was the U.S.? 🤔 Shane Hewitt chats with defence expert Christian Leuprecht to break down what Trump’s strategy might be, how NATO could respond, and whether Canada can still count on the U.S. for defence.  The Carbon Tax Election is Over The Liberal leadership rac...

The murky world of big tech and personal data. As Meta and other tech giants continue to collect and share user information, what does this mean for privacy, security, and the future of digital transparency? Plus, we tackle the alarming trend of violent content slipping into kids' reel feeds —why is this happening, and what (if anything) can be done to stop it? Mohit Rajhans from www.thinkst...

Handy Andy and Shane Hewitt dive into automation that helps —not nags. From smart homes to AI tools, they explore tech that makes life easier without taking over. Is a sleep app the helpful end or the nagging end? Shane shares a powerful monologue on mindful work 🧠— the key🔑 to a better life isn’t more tech—it’s knowing when to unplug.😴🧘 The world of furniture 🛋️...

Guest Dr Peter Frise : From supply chains to economics, they break down the reality of auto manufacturing and why full-scale production isn’t as simple as it sounds. Then, they take a deep dive into aluminum —why it’s a Québec powerhouse, where the ore actually comes from, and why this metal is so crucial to the auto industry and beyond. If you love cars, industry secrets,...

Real solutions for a country that deserves better from marketing guru Tony Chapman takes a hard look at government spending on high-speed rail projects tied to a defunct Prime Minister—questioning why Canada keeps investing in ideas that never leave the station. Meanwhile, Shane Hewitt shifts the conversation from frustration to action, then Shane and Tony lay out three clear, practical step...

Why do national anthems matter? Shane Hewitt unpacks the 4 Nations Face-off boos with Robin Elliott (University of Toronto) to explore the deep cultural and psychological power of anthems—why we stand for them, why we believe in them, and how they shape national identity. But what happens when people boo them at sports events? Is it disrespect—or a powerful political statement? Spoiler...

Warm, thoughtful, and deeply human—this is love, unfiltered. ❤️ In this intimate and heartfelt extended conversation, Chaz Ebert and Shane Hewitt go beyond the airwaves to explore the true essence of love—what it looks like, where we learn it, and how it evolves over a lifetime. For the first time, hear the moments that didn’t make it to radio as Chaz reflects on life after loss,...

Love: it's magical, messy, and sometimes maddening. In this insightful and heartwarming episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane sits down with world-renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman to explore what truly makes relationships work. Drawing from their viral TED Talk and groundbreaking new book Fight Right , the Gottmans share science-backed strategies for buildin...

In this thought-provoking episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift , Shane takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence—not as a sci-fi villain or a futuristic saviour, but as a raw reflection of us. AI isn’t just learning from humanity; it’s mirroring our brilliance, biases, flaws, and fears. If AI is broken, maybe it’s because we are too. With his signature blend of...

Tony Chapman flips the script and puts Shane Hewitt in the hot seat, asking him, "Who are you?" Shane opens up, sharing a touching story of a listener who trusted him live on the radio for parenting advice. Perhaps, a side of Shane we haven’t heard before!

Sarah Kate - Non-Alcoholic drinks expert and founder of somegoodcleanfun.com

Shane Hewitt and sustainability expert John Pabon discuss the fast fashion industry, including SHEIN’s recent testimony, how Canadian clothing companies are adapting to looming tariffs, and what it all means for consumers and the environment. A thoughtful look at fashion’s future.

David Coffee - A Detective in the Financial Crimes Unit for Toronto Police Services

Andy Burns - Author of Wrapped In Plastic Twin Peaks and Editor in Chief of BiffBamPop.com