Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift Podcast
Real conversations. Authentic voices. Fresh perspectives every day.
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift is Canada’s conversation — a space for stories that matter and ideas that spark connection. With insight, humour, and a genuine curiosity about people, Shane explores everything from politics and technology to culture, community, and the quirks of everyday life. Every episode is guided by authentic voices and honest dialogue, creating a show that feels less like radio and more like a conversation you’re part of.
Can Plastic Ice Cream Replace Culture and Tradition?
Food is more than fuel—it’s culture, history, and identity. Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, about…
NEW 13,000 Satellites and Counting: How We’re Managing Space Traffic
What was that strange light in the Southern Ontario night sky?Professor Elaina Hyde, astrophysicist at York University, joins Shane to…
SHIFTHEADS: Inside Canada’s Forest Fires – Understanding the Second Worst Summer on Record
Shane takes us through Canada’s history with forest fires, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Farhan Asrar,…
NEW – The Sleepy Truth About Cockroach Moms: What Bugs Can Teach Us About Birth
Dr. Samantha Yammine, aka ScienceSam joins The Nightshift to explore a bizarre but brilliant study on sleep and pregnancy in…
SHIFTHEADS – Love Can Save You—Or Kill You: The Surprising Science of Hearts
Heartbreak and Opposites Attract? Here’s What 92% of Couples Don’t Agree On – Relationship columnist Jen Kirsch and producer Tony…
SH&TNS – Ottawa’s Hidden Gem: The River You Were Afraid to Swim In—Is Safe!
Dr. Banu Ormeci, Professor and Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Health at Carleton University, joins Shane Hewitt to challenge long-standing…
ICYMI – Think Wearing Black Makes You Hotter? Summer Myths Get Roasted. 🔥
You’ve probably heard it a million times—but is it actually true? 🤔 Science Sam joins The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt,…
The New Color OLO, Distant Worlds & the Search for Life
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift dives deep into two mind-bending scientific frontiers. Molecular biologist and science communicator Samantha Yammine explains…
