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.
The Power of Love Beyond Grief: A Conversation with Chaz Ebert
What does love really mean when you strip away the clichés? In this extended conversation, Chaz Ebert sits down with…
NEW – What the Hell Should We Watch: Relay, Honey Don’t, and Eden
Shane Hewitt is joined by film critic Steve Stebbing for another round of What the Hell Should I Watch? This…
Show Intro – The most Canadian Names Ever
Shane dives into the quirks and charm of Canadian identity with Ryan O’Donnell, exploring how our names can shape the…
NEW – Music Collectibles – Taylor Swift Is Releasing Her Album on Cassette
Taylor Swift’s decision to release her new album on cassette sparks a bigger conversation: why do physical formats still matter…
Shiftheads – Throwback From The X-Files to Snoop Dogg: Looking Back at ’93
What made 1993 such a turning point in culture? Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from Retro Ontario revisit the year…
ICYMI – Saskatchewan Tourism & Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t: Souvenirs, Film Noir, and the Stories Behind the Drinks
Movies, music, and even TV shows don’t just entertain—they change how we travel. Shane Hewitt talks with film critic Richard…
NEW- Aliens, Outlaws, and Badlands Redemption: Steve Stebbing’s Watchlist
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend?MOVIES – Steve Stebbing lines up three very different cinematic rides this week.…
From Warm Days to Cool Nights—And the Life Lessons in Between
Summer’s not quite ready to let go—but change is coming fast. Ryan O’Donnell’s love affair with cool weather (yes, he’s…
ICYMI – Country singer Dallas Smith on Music, Fatherhood, and a 51-City Tour
Shane Hewitt catches up with Canadian country star Dallas Smith for a conversation that spans decades. They revisit the early…
SHIFTHEADS: Richard Crouse – rates, Pop Culture, and Prairie Cocktails: From Johnny Depp Rumors to Nobody 2 and a Ketchup Smoothie
Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic and pop culture commentator Richard Crouse for a fast-paced tour through movies, music,…
TBT: From Euro 98 to Titanic: A Year to Remember
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com rewind to 1998, blending pop culture, world events, and personal memories into a…
NEW – Freaky Moms, Vanishing Kids & Wedding Chaos: What the Heck Should You Watch This Weekend?
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins The Night Shift to preview the weekend’s must-watch movies and streams. From a body-swapping sequel…
ICYMI – Happy Gilmore, Haunted Kids & Twizzler Cocktails: Richard Crouse’s Ultimate Movie Night
Film critic and host Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for Last Call, where they talk crossword fame, bizarre ways movies…
SH&TNS – 1989: The Year That Broke the World (and Built the Internet)
Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com joins Shane Hewitt to relive the wild, weird, and world-shifting year that was 1989—from “Wayne’s World”…
Glamour, Wit, and Power: Celebrating the Life of Loni Anderson
TV critic Bill Brioux joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to reflect on the legacy of Loni Anderson (1945–2025), the…
SH&TNS – Summer of ’82: The Year Hollywood Changed Forever
Film historian and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy joins Shane Hewitt to revisit the epic summer of 1982—a season that…
NEW – Lohan’s Escape, Bambi’s Revenge & Neeson’s Comeback
“Last Call” Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a wild ride through celebrity escapes, horror reboots, and legal drama that’s…
SH&TNS – From Newfoundland to Center Stage: Alan Doyle’s Story of Luck and Music
In this engaging conversation, Alan Doyle, lead singer and founding member of the folk-rock band Great Big Sea, reflects on…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday iBooks, Y2K & Woodstock ’99: The Nightshift Will Party Like It’s 1999
Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday, marking 25 years since Apple introduced the iBook…
NEW – 1985: The Year That Changed Everything — From Live Aid to Lost Ships and New Coke
In a compelling conversation, Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy unpack why 1985 stands out as the defining year of the…
SH&TNS – Superman, Lego & Childhood Legends: The Nightshift’s SUPER Throwback Thursday
On The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt, producer Tony Tedesco and Noah kick things off with a playful take on a Frosted…
SHIFTHEADS – From Polkaroo to Pop Charts: How 1970s TV and American Top 40 Shaped Generations
In this nostalgic interview, Ed Conroy of Retrontario.com joins Shane Hewitt to explore the quirky charm of 1970s Canadian television,…
NEW – The Secret Sauce Behind Global Pop Culture? Canada’s Been Hiding in Plain Sight
Throwback Thursday on the Nightshift as Shane Hewitt welcomes historian Ed Conroy for a deep dive into Canada’s hidden fingerprints…
NEW – THROWBACK THURSDAY – When Canada Led the World (in Bad Jeans and Global Diplomacy): Rewinding 2002 with G8 Summits, MuchMusic, and More!
Shane Hewitt chats with Ed Conroy, founder of RetrOntario.com and expert in Canadian pop culture nostalgia, to relive the defining…
NEW – Ferris, Rebellion & the Soundtrack of Youth
In this nostalgic and insightful conversation, Shane and Ed Conroy dive into the cultural impact of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,…
SH&TNS – 1979 Rewind: Joe Clark, Slime, and Sudbury! A Nightshift History Mashup
Historian Craig Baird joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about Joe Clark who was sworn in as the…
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…
ICYMI – Throwback Thursday Cloning 2013
For Throwback Thursday we look back to 2013 and celebrate the first cloning of human stem cells. Dr. Mitch Shulman…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday – 2005: Harry Potter Leaks and Canadian War Museum Celebrates
Throwback Thursday on the Nightshift, and we look back to 2005, May 8th, the day the Canadian War Museum. Shane…
SH&TNS – Throwback To 1967: Pucks, Pixels, & Pavilions
It’s Throwback Thursday, and producer Tony got out of his cage and is taking us back to May 1967 –…
Hockey Night, Lois’ Club, & YouTube’s Retro Rewind
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show with a lighthearted discussion about a hockey game between the Ottawa…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday 1989 – Intel Ships the 486 Chip
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift crew “Throwback Thursday” focuses on…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday and Your Favourite TV Shows
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 It’s Throwback Thursday so the Nightshift crew, runs through some of…
TBT – Pop and Little Blue Pills
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from Retro Ontario hit rewind to 1998—a massive year for Canadian music and TV! From…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday – Defining Time
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday to Irish Canadians🍀
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 As we approach St. Paddy’s Day weekend Shane Hewitt and the…
