NEW – Maple Washing, Russia’s Drone Show, & Royal Tea

Shane Hewitt welcomes back food professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unpack why Canada now leads the G7 in food inflation, pointing to domestic policy missteps, counter-tariffs, and consumer confusion — including “maple washing” and misleading food labeling — as key drivers behind rising grocery costs. Shane Hewitt speaks with military expert Richard Shimooka to analyze…

SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday: 1980 Rewind: Pac-Man, Prime Time & the Birth of Modern Media

For Throwback Thursday, technologist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to celebrate the 1980 release of Pac-Man—the iconic arcade game that became a cultural phenomenon and helped launch video gaming into the mainstream. Carmi reflects on Pac-Man’s groundbreaking design, its global impact, and how it paved the way for the modern gaming industry. From the simplicity…

NEW – Money, Tech and Relationships

Jessica Moorhouse explains what financial limiting beliefs are, and how to break past them. Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to explore the evolving role of technology in learning and work. They discuss YouTube’s transformation over 20 years from a simple video site into a global classroom, where anyone can learn everything from tying shoes to…

ICYMI – Pipelines, Profits, and the Perfect Canadian Tire

Shane Hewitt has a conversation with Rob Breakenridge, who discusses the new Canadian Identity Minister, Steven Guilbeault, being criticized for misrepresenting the capacity of the Trans Mountain Expansion project and downplaying the need for new pipeline infrastructure. Breakenridge points out that Guilbeault’s statements are inaccurate and out of touch with the economic realities and needs…

SH&TNS – Self-Help Reading to Hockey Heartbreak! Wellness Wins and Woes!

Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by psychologist Joanna Pozzulo who talks about the booming wellness industry and the challenges of navigating it due to the prevalence of unsubstantiated claims. She focuses on bibliotherapy, specifically self-help books, and offers five tips for selecting credible, evidence-based resources. These tips include checking author credentials, not relying…

NEW – Cheap Thrills & Tech Scams

Shane Hewitt spoke with Handy Andy Baryer, the DIY Tech Guy, about practical tips for everyday life. The conversation covered a range of topics, from “20 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Maintain Your Garden This Season” to “How to (wisely! safely!) pick out free furniture off the curb,” offering listeners valuable advice on saving money and resources.…