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Step back into 1995 with Shane Hewitt and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy. From the dawn of eBay, Amazon, and Yahoo to the arrival of Windows 95 and the first PlayStation, the year marked a seismic shift in how we…

What does an austerity budget really mean for Canadians? Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the government’s proposal, explaining how spending cuts and tax increases aim to reduce deficits while still allowing for long-term investments. The conversation connects federal fiscal policy…

Collectibles meet cutting-edge tech in this conversation with Kris Abel. From a lenticular Back to the Future Part II cap and the challenges of eBay vs. Etsy, to new parental controls for ChatGPT after a tragic case, the discussion bridges…

Shane Hewitt and technology expert Carmi Levy take listeners back to 1995, when eBay and PlayStation reshaped how we shop and play. They explore eBay’s quirky beginnings—from a broken laser pointer to Beanie Baby mania—and how it pioneered consumer-to-consumer e-commerce.…

Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, to unpack the complexities of Canada’s food and employment landscape. They explore how the agricultural and restaurant industries depend on foreign workers, the political stakes of…

Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dig into the world of NHL third jerseys, exploring how they’ve become symbols of nostalgia, branding, and fan identity. From Ottawa’s newest third jersey—rooted in the team’s history—to Seattle’s bold designs and Carolina’s branding missteps,…

Shane Hewitt takes listeners back to 1995 with Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga in a nostalgic Throwback Thursday edition of The Night Shift. Together, they revisit the year that gave us eBay, Windows 95, and the launch of Toy Story.…

Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman—marketing thought leader and host of Chatter That Matters—to explore what businesses often miss: customers don’t just buy products, they buy moments. Tony unpacks the art of personalization, the emotional connections that drive loyalty,…

Shane Hewitt speaks with Heather Haslam, VP of Marketing at ADP Canada, about what it really means to be happy at work. Drawing on insights from the ADP Canada Happiness at Work Index, they explore the factors that shape employee…

Shane Hewitt speaks with Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, about the evolving face of global conflict. Instead of battlefield clashes, today’s great powers are waging wars through economics, strategy, and corporate influence. The conversation…

Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Greg Fish tackle the troubling ways technology and AI are reshaping how we see each other at work and in society. Drawing on the idea of people being treated like “NPCs” in a video game,…

Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the highs and headaches of live music in an era of dynamic pricing. From the thrill of being in the crowd to the sting of watching ticket costs skyrocket, they unpack how companies…

Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a lively conversation that blends lighthearted stories with serious political analysis. Jamie recounts his trip to the C&E, including a cheesecake-on-a-stick coated in hot Cheetos, before the group dives…

Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the growing role of AI in everyday life—from productivity hacks at work to the playful use of smart tools at home. They unpack both the benefits and pitfalls of using digital assistants, including…

Chronic pain affects one in five Canadians, but women often face unique challenges in getting proper care. Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Tania Di Renna about the systemic gender biases that lead to misdiagnosis, inadequate treatment, and the dismissal of…