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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
🎙 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,…
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.…
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…
🎙 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…
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…
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