Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell to break down two of Canada’s biggest economic stories of the week. With Mark Carney moving to drop counter-tariffs, the conversation looks at what this means for Canadian trade and…
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dig into a string of eyebrow-raising stories that blend the bizarre with the unbelievable. From a Nashville woman pulling a gun over dog poop to a Justin Bieber impersonator fooling a Vegas resort, and even…
How is technology changing the fight against impaired driving? Shane Hewitt speaks with Sean Shapiro about the tools, tests, and tactics that law enforcement uses to keep roads safe. From questions about the reliability of sobriety testing machines to the…
Shane dives into the quirks and charm of Canadian identity with Ryan O’Donnell, exploring how our names can shape the way we see ourselves. From the everyday familiarity of “Ryan” to the delightfully unique, Shane and Ryan unpack what makes…
Why are Canadians paying more at the grocery store? Shane Hewitt talks with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as The Food Professor, about the rising cost of food and the role the carbon tax plays in driving prices higher. They compare…
What does “good customer service” really mean? Shane Hewitt sits down with customer service expert Marc Gordon to unpack the nuances of how businesses succeed—or fail—in meeting customer expectations. They explore how past experiences shape perceptions, why consistency builds trust,…
Movies, music, and even TV shows don’t just entertain—they change how we travel. Shane Hewitt talks with film critic Richard Crouse about the influence of pop culture on tourism, from “The Girl from Ipanema” drawing fans to Brazil to “Yellowstone”…
What made 1993 such a turning point in culture? Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from Retro Ontario revisit the year that gave us Snoop Dogg’s first album, the debut of The X-Files, and the inauguration of Bill Clinton. They explore…
Shane rewinds to 1993 for a Throwback Thursday filled with seismic moments in Canadian politics, sports, and technology. Canada’s first female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, had just taken office before a historic election shifted the political landscape. The Somalia Affair…
When Cracker Barrel updated its logo, the internet noticed—and not in a good way. Shane and Ryan dive into why some redesigns feel like bold refreshes while others look like unfinished drafts. Along the way, they unpack whether logo changes…
Taylor Swift’s decision to release her new album on cassette sparks a bigger conversation: why do physical formats still matter in the digital age? Music commentator Eric Alper joins Shane to break down the numbers behind cassette sales, the enduring…
Shane tried to take the Nightshift outdoors with a hammock-side broadcast on a gorgeous Ottawa evening. For Throwback Thursday, Ryan joins the conversation as they sift through clues that spark big memories: the Blue Jays in ’91, Saturn in ’92,…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman to explore what it takes to reinvent yourself when life shifts direction. From professional athletes facing retirement to anyone navigating career or personal change, Tony shares lessons from his podcast Chatter That Matters…
Flight attendants aren’t just there to serve drinks—they’re the first line of safety in the sky. Shane Hewitt sits down with “Aussie Jess,” Jessica Valiant, to unpack the realities of life as a flight attendant and why the role is…
Language is more than words—it’s culture, land, and identity. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Lorna Williams to explore the global movement to revitalize Indigenous languages and the essential role they play in community and connection. From the impact of…
