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.
Fast Fashion on Trial: John Pabon on SHEIN, Tariffs, and the Future of Clothing
Fast fashion dominates closets and headlines, but what’s the real cost? Shane Hewitt speaks with sustainability expert John Pabon about…
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…
The Psychology of Packaging: Why We Buy What We Buy
Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman dig into how packaging and marketing shape what we buy, from the grocery aisle to…
Friday Round Up Air Canada’s Strike and Canada’s Shifting Trade Policy
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell to break down two of Canada’s biggest economic stories of…
SHIFTHEADS: The Food Professor Explains Why Groceries Cost More in Canada
Why are Canadians paying more at the grocery store? Shane Hewitt talks with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as The Food…
SH&TNS Why Mark Carney Is Not Trudeau and What It Means for Poilievre
As Parliament resumes, the political landscape is shifting. Shane Hewitt welcomes Rob Breakenridge to unpack what lies ahead for Pierre…
NEW- Smart Speakers – Good News, Bad Drivers, and the Politics of Repair
Shane Hewitt is joined by Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton for a wide-ranging conversation that blends politics, personal gripes, and…
How social media is turning Canadian politics into noise instead of substance
Shane Hewitt talks with Matt Gurney about the shifting landscape of Canadian politics and the outsized role social media plays…
ICYMI – Poilievre By-Election: What 200 Candidates Mean for Democracy
Shane Hewitt and political scientist Duane Bratt break down the Calgary by-election and what it reveals about the future of…
SHIFTHEADS: Victoria-Class Submarines: Canada’s Aging Fleet Under the Microscope
Canada’s Victoria-class submarines have a complicated past—and an uncertain future. Defence analyst Richard Shimooka joins to trace their history, from…
Happy Friday Panel: Love, Diplomacy, and Disputes in the Skies
This week’s Happy Friday Round Up takes on gossip in relationships—can it actually bring couples closer? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy…
ICYMI – Smart Speakers Talk Politics: The Bay Magic, Citizenship, and Walks in the Woods
In this edition of Smart Speakers, featuring Lindsay Broadhead, we dig into some hot topics making waves across Canada. Is…
SH&TNS – Air Canada’s Strike Dilemma: Matt Gurney – Maybe Unions Need to Unionize
Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney delve into the complexities of labor strikes, focusing on the current situation with Air Canada’s…
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,…
ICYMI – Canada’s Military Raises: Why Soldiers Join, and Leave our military
Why are Canadian troops getting raises, and why do so many join—and leave—the military? Join Shane Hewitt and Richard Shimooka…
Back-to-School Blowout: Tariffs Could Make This Year the Priciest Yet
Retail analyst Bruce Winder (@Winder_Bruce) joins The Night Shift to break down how new tariffs are set to hit back-to-school…
ICYMI – Military Pay, Nexus Drama & a Trump Diner—The Friday Panel Breaks It Down
Shane Hewitt hosts a lively Friday Round Up with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, and Andrew…
NEW – Perfume, Propaganda, and a Viral Firestorm: Did DHS Just Go Full Nazi?
Nathan Radke, cultural history professor and co-host of the Uncover Up podcast joins The Night Shift to break down the…
NEW – Tariffs, Trade Wars & Smoke Signals: What Canada’s Leaders Must Fix Now
Rob Breakenridge, seasoned journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt to untangle Canada’s most urgent headlines—from new U.S. tariffs rattling trade…
SHIFTHEADS – Inside Canada’s Borders: Ex-CBSA Officer Reveals the New Security Frontier
Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and border security expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the complex…
ICYMI – City Life Is Broken—Matt Gurney on Why Urban Normalcy No Longer Exists
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore the evolving reality of life in Canadian…
“Vibes Are Easy in July”: Matt Gurney on Why Mark Carney’s Honeymoon Might Be Over
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to dissect Mark Carney’s early days as PM, questioning whether “good vibes”…
NEW – Royal Revelations, Sneaker Secrets, & Grocery Game Changers
Shane Hewitt is joined by marketing guru Tony Chapman as they delve into the King’s visit, examining the Throne…
NEW – Maple Washing, Russia’s Drone Show, & Royal Tea
Shane Hewitt welcomes back food professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unpack why Canada now leads the G7 in food inflation,…
