From smartphones to science fiction made real, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Kris Abel break down the latest in technology. Health Canada has just approved Google Pixel phones to use their built-in temperature sensor for personal health checks, making forehead…
What happens when your favorite treat disappears from the menu? Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to share the heartfelt (and hilarious) letter he wrote to Starbucks after the loss of his beloved Vanilla Bean Scone—and then compares it to a…
As Parliament resumes, the political landscape is shifting. Shane Hewitt welcomes Rob Breakenridge to unpack what lies ahead for Pierre Poilievre, Justin Trudeau, and a sidelined NDP. Rob argues that Mark Carney is not Justin Trudeau and cautions that Poilievre…
Is the age of free speech online coming to an end? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish, author of The Cyberpunk Survival Guide, about the growing wave of government-led web censorship in the name of “safety.” They explore why governments…
What language would you love to learn? Shane Hewitt welcomes Ryan O’Donnell, Noah Scanga, and Tony Tedesco for a lighthearted conversation about the challenges—and fun—of picking up new languages. From Noah’s interest in learning computer code, to Ryan’s goal of…
Shane Hewitt talks with Dino Ambrosi of Project Reboot about the real costs of screen time on youth and families. From social media addiction to the normalization of endless scrolling, Dino shares why kids often feel trapped in their habits…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton for a wide-ranging conversation that blends politics, personal gripes, and tech news. Jamie returns from his summer off with a good news story before the panel dives into full “Karen…
It’s a lighter night on Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift as the team swaps personal stories and good news. Noah shares the painful lessons learned from eating too many yummy cookies, Shane looks back on a hard lemonade mishap, and…
Shane Hewitt talks with Patrick Sojka from Canada’s Premier Credit Card, Points and Miles Resource | Rewards Canada about the rising threat of scams targeting loyalty programs. From stolen e-vouchers to full account takeovers, fraudsters are finding new ways to…
Shane Hewitt talks with Matt Gurney about the shifting landscape of Canadian politics and the outsized role social media plays in shaping public discourse. They explore how engagement often turns into noise—validation over substance—and why politics has become just another…
On Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, Ryan O’Donnell goes full Karen after discovering Starbucks has cancelled the vanilla bean scone. Shocked and joking about asking for the manager, Ryan inspires Shane to take it a step further—drafting a letter to…
Join Shane Hewitt and Robert Howard Addison as they celebrate the 88th birthday of Robert’s mother and explore the profound journey of aging. From family legacies to the urgency of fulfilling travel dreams, this episode offers a candid look at…
Shane Hewitt talks with Brent Franson, founder and CEO of Death Clock, the AI-powered app that estimates life expectancy and helps users reclaim time through healthier living. They explore the philosophy behind knowing your mortality, why awareness of time left…
In this conversation, Shane Hewitt speaks with Kelly Lauzon, an adjunct professor at Carleton University, about wrongful convictions in Canada. They discuss specific cases, including that of Jamie Nelson, who was wrongfully convicted of a crime that never occurred. The…
Former NDP MP Bonita Zarillo joins Shane Hewitt to revisit the moment she pressed Air Canada’s CEO about labour unrest—months before a strike loomed. She explains why flight attendants’ working conditions and pay matter not only to employees but to…
