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.
Two Weeks Ceasefire. Naming a Crater. The Toilet Is Broken. Good News Tuesday Is On.
Good News Tuesday Trump Iran ceasefire landed about twenty minutes before showtime. Trump agrees to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, pending the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier in the day he said a civilization would…
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Artemis mission makes space history
The Artemis II crew made history this week, traveling further from earth than any humans before. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel highlight the uniquely Canadian moment. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe to 580 CFRA: https://bit.ly/4o8AKWp Visit the website: https://www.cfra.com/…
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How KitKat won after a chocolate heist
Marketing expert Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to explain how KitKat turned a truck theft into a viral branding win by leaning into humour and cultural timing. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe to 580 CFRA: https://bit.ly/4o8AKWp Visit the website:…
Listen Now NEW – Five Hundred Dollars to Find Out the Dog Is Fat and Fine
Good News Tuesday dog vet Easter story: Cora the golden retriever kept the household up all night on Good Friday, panting and licking her lips and refusing to settle. By five in the morning, Ryan O’Donnell and his fiancée were…
Listen Now SHIFTHEADS: Artemis 2: Robots Would Do This Better. We Are Doing It Anyway. Dr. Sarah Rugheimer Explains Why.
Artemis 2 photos are coming back from around the moon and Dr. Sarah Rugheimer says go find the CNN gallery of thirty of them right now. She has been watching from Edinburgh. She studies this for a living. She still…
Listen Now Trump Campaigned on No Foreign Wars. Here We Are.
Trump Iran ceasefire analysis from Matt Gurney starts with a question he has been sitting with all week: would everyone be better off spending less time being shocked by Trump and more time understanding that the Iranians have been watching…
Listen Now Shiftheads – Divorce: The Cash Was Gone in a Year. The House Took Thirteen to Buy.
Buying a house after divorce started with losing everything twice. Once in the divorce. Once in the spending that followed because grief and recklessness often travel together and nobody warns you about that part. The matrimonial home sold in 2011.…
Listen Now Air Miles Ends May 31st. Here Is What Happens to Your Points.
Air Miles Blue Rewards transition has a date and most people have not fully processed it yet. May 31st is the last day the program runs as Air Miles. June 1st it becomes Blue Rewards. Customer service shuts down for…
Listen Now NEW – Say Their Names: Captain Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther
Air Canada pilots names have been missing from the story that replaced them. Captain Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther were two young pilots chasing their careers and living their dream. The conversation that followed their deaths became about…
Listen Now ICYMI The Farthest Humans in History and Both Voices Were Canadian
Artemis 2 distance record broke the Apollo benchmark yesterday and the voices that marked it were both Canadian. Jeremy Hansen spoke from the capsule. Jenny Gibbons from Calgary, astronaut and current Capcom voice of NASA, was Houston on the ground.…
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Two Weeks Ceasefire. Naming a Crater. The Toilet Is Broken. Good News Tuesday Is On.
Good News Tuesday Trump Iran ceasefire landed about twenty minutes before showtime. Trump agrees to suspend the bombing of Iran…
Artemis mission makes space history
The Artemis II crew made history this week, traveling further from earth than any humans before. Shane Hewitt and Kris…
How KitKat won after a chocolate heist
Marketing expert Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to explain how KitKat turned a truck theft into a viral branding win…
NEW – Five Hundred Dollars to Find Out the Dog Is Fat and Fine
Good News Tuesday dog vet Easter story: Cora the golden retriever kept the household up all night on Good Friday,…
SHIFTHEADS: Artemis 2: Robots Would Do This Better. We Are Doing It Anyway. Dr. Sarah Rugheimer Explains Why.
Artemis 2 photos are coming back from around the moon and Dr. Sarah Rugheimer says go find the CNN gallery…
Trump Campaigned on No Foreign Wars. Here We Are.
Trump Iran ceasefire analysis from Matt Gurney starts with a question he has been sitting with all week: would everyone…
Shiftheads – Divorce: The Cash Was Gone in a Year. The House Took Thirteen to Buy.
Buying a house after divorce started with losing everything twice. Once in the divorce. Once in the spending that followed…
Air Miles Ends May 31st. Here Is What Happens to Your Points.
Air Miles Blue Rewards transition has a date and most people have not fully processed it yet. May 31st is…
NEW – Say Their Names: Captain Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther
Air Canada pilots names have been missing from the story that replaced them. Captain Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie…
ICYMI The Farthest Humans in History and Both Voices Were Canadian
Artemis 2 distance record broke the Apollo benchmark yesterday and the voices that marked it were both Canadian. Jeremy Hansen…
Bob’s Bits Came for Sandwiches. We Ended Up at the Draft Lottery. Don’t Ask How.
Vancouver Canucks are the worst team in the NHL and Bob Addison sent notes about celebrity sandwich marketing. The notes…
Opening the Account Is Not the Same as Investing It
Young people and money is a conversation that usually starts with what to open. Anita Bruinsma says the more important…
Why everyone matters in society
Shane Hewitt reflects on the idea that every individual plays a role in society, even when their impact isn’t immediately…
Victor Glover manually pilots critical spacecraft test
Shane Hewitt and Elena Hyde explain why a complex space mission required astronauts to manually fly the spacecraft instead of…
Carney promised fast‑tracking. What happened?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to fast‑track major projects is under scrutiny after deadlines were missed on a key memorandum…
SHIFTHEADS – He Turned His Treehouse Into a Spaceship. He Is Currently in Space
Jeremy Hansen astronaut story starts on a farm outside London, Ontario. He found circuit breakers in the barn and used…
NEW – Farthest Humans from Earth in History. By About 6,000 Kilometres
Artemis 2 mission update arrives from an astronomer who did not sleep well the night of the launch. The spacecraft…
SHIFTHEADS: Forty Percent Cheaper. Three to Four Percent Margins. Do the Math
Not-for-profit grocery stores are coming to Toronto and the NDP wants 50 of them across the country. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois…
Apollo 11: Six Hundred Million People. One Channel. One Moment
Apollo 11 1969 throwback lands on the week Artemis 2 launched and the comparison is impossible to resist. An estimated…
Missed Deadlines, $100 Oil, and a Beer Tax Nobody Asked For
Mark Carney Alberta MOU deadline was April 1st and it was missed. Rob Breakenridge says the frustration from the Business…
ICYMI – Your Great-Great-Grandchildren Will Have Lunch on the Moon. This Is Why It Matters
Artemis 2 launch emotional reaction is where Jen Gerson’s column began. She watched the launch with her family. Her husband…
What do aliens actually look like?
Shane Hewitt and Uncover Up podcast co‑host Nathan Radke discuss whether Hollywood films have shaped how people believe aliens look,…
Alien.gov explained: U.S. government and UFO disclosure
Shane Hewitt speaks with Uncover Up podcast co‑host Nathan Radke about renewed speculation around UFO disclosure after the U.S. government…
NEW – Inside Copy: Look, It Is a Lion. Oh My God. ($27 Million Lawsuit)
Nickelback made a four-minute movie with Megan Thee Stallion promoting Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos. It is real. It cost…
Ferris Bueller Was Almost Played By Who? Richard Crouse Has Thoughts
What makes an artist Canadian is the question Richard Crouse is putting to his new podcast Entertainment Is Broken after…
Booze n Reviews: The Worst Thing You Have Ever Done. One Answer Ends the Wedding
The Drama movie review comes with one warning from Richard Crouse: do not Google the twist before you watch. Zendaya…
SHIFTHEADS – The Year That Started With the Moon and Ended With Manson
1969 history has two halves that barely belong in the same year. The first half gives you Apollo 11 and…
Artemis II explained: Canada’s role in the moon mission
As Artemis II prepares to send astronauts around the moon, Ontario Science Centre astronomer Rachel Ward-Maxwell breaks down the mission’s…
What is Artemis II testing before moon landings?
Artemis II is a critical test flight that will send astronauts around the moon without landing. Ontario Science Centre astronomer…
The First Launch I Have Watched Since Challenger
Artemis 2 launched today and for one person watching, the last time a space launch was watched all the way…
Artemis II: Are astronauts nervous before launch?
As Canada prepares for Artemis II, Ontario Science Centre astronomer Rachel Ward-Maxwell explains how astronauts manage fear and excitement before…
NEW – A Rocket to the Moon and a Primetime Sideshow
Artemis 2 launch reaction is the kind of thing that surprises you. Lindsay Broadhead did not expect what she felt…
SHIFTHEADS: TITLE: No Sandwiches in Space. That Rule Has Been There Since 1965 for Good Reason
Jeremy Hansen space launch is something Kris Abel has been waiting for since he met Hansen years before the mission…
NEW – Disclosure: You Draw a Flying Saucer Because of Movies. Not Because of Aliens
Alien conspiracy theories in 2025 are moving fast and Nathan Radke, who teaches this for a living, has been tracking…
Shiftheads – Jeremy Hansen Is Ready. The Rest of Us Are Nervous
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is going around the moon on Artemis 2 and Rachel Ward-Maxwell, who studies space for a…
ICYMI – If You Have to Explain It in Primetime, It Is Not Going Your Way
Trump Iran war speech ran tonight and Matt Gurney’s first observation was this: when a president goes on national television…
Why Couples Fight About “My Money” vs “Our Money”
Dr. Laurie Betito joins Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell to explain why money represents far more than numbers—it reflects identity,…
Why Money Talk Feels Taboo — And How It Hurts Love
Clinical psychologist Dr. Laurie Betito joins Shane Hewitt to discuss why money remains one of the most taboo topics in…
Auto‑Agents Gone Wrong: The Data Loss Warning
Shane Hewitt explains the dangers of giving AI agents unrestricted access to a personal computer, including real‑world incidents where systems…
Clawbot & Auto‑Agents: Are We Ready for This Risk?
Shane Hewitt discusses growing security concerns around new autonomous AI agents that run on personal computers while users sleep. With…
How Oil Deals Reveal the Real World of Power
Shane Hewitt outlines how recent decisions around Iranian and Russian oil shipments reveal the true nature of global power politics.…
Tragically Hip on SNL: The Untold Backstage Moments
Jake Gold joins Shane Hewitt for a Throwback Thursday look at The Tragically Hip’s iconic 1995 appearance on Saturday Night…
$47K Penalty: Does It Actually Hurt Big Grocers?
Shane Hewitt discusses whether recent fines totalling about $47,000 are meaningful penalties for billion‑dollar grocery chains. While the amount is…
It Is International Whiskey Day and Also Apparently Smashburger Day Is a Thing
International Whiskey Day lands on a Friday this year and World Theatre Day is today too, which means you can…
The Most Exciting Whisky Market in the World Is Canada
Canadian whisky has been reaching past its reputation and most people have not noticed yet. Stephen Beaumont says Canada is…
SHIFTHEADS: Say Their Names First: Air Canada Crash Fallout
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau’s English-only statement after two pilots died had a problem that had nothing to do with…
NEW – Project Hail Mary Sold Out. Here Is What to Watch While You Wait
Space movies like Project Hail Mary do not come around often and the box office proved it. The biggest opening…
Not The Mama! Murdoch Dynasty v. Duck Dynasty
What to watch this weekend starts with Morgan Freeman narrating a visually stunning dinosaur documentary on Netflix called The Dinosaurs.…
ICYMI – Relationship Breakdowns: Money Is Not About Numbers
Money and relationships break down the same way every time: two people who never had the conversation discover they are…
NEW – AI Technology Did Not Wait for You to Read the Terms and Conditions
AI agents on your computer are already here and the checkbox most people ignore is the one that decides whether…
How Are You? Two in Five say Not OK
Declining mental health in Canada has a specific number attached to it now. Statistics Canada measured how many people reported…
Thank You Wave: Generous or an Evil Trap?
Staged car collisions in Canada are up 400 percent and the friendly wave is one of the most common setups.…
NEW – What Is the Smallest Amount You Would Actually Go Back For?
Grocery store refund stories have a threshold moment and this one involves potato peelings. Tony cooked the potato. Then he…
Canadian Oranges from Saskatchewan VIA Egypt
Maple washing is what happens when a grocery store uses the maple leaf to raise prices on a product that…
SHIFTHEADS: Food Prep vs Groceries: The Math Works Until You Open the Fridge
Meal kit delivery versus groceries is a math problem until you go back through the weeks and find the ordering-in…
THROWBACK THURSDAY 1995 – The Finance Minister Was Taking Your Calls. Live. On TV
1995 Canada had a finance minister who went on Canada AM and took unscreened phone calls from Canadians about his…
Shiftheads – WAR and OIL: TITLE: The Background Is Now the Foreground
Alberta referendum votes on October 19th are drawing a line that will be hard to ignore once it is drawn.…
ICYMI – Fourteen Years Ago Gord Downey Was Way Ahead
Tragically Hip music has a way of arriving late for some people. Not because the songs changed but because the…
NEW – SNL 1995 with the Tragically Hip: He Said the Wrong Word and It was Accidental Genius
Tragically Hip Saturday Night Live 1995 started with Gord Downie walking out and saying the wrong first lyric. Instead of…
The $500,000 Movie That Made $15 Million + 2 Vince Vaughns
Movie theater comeback stories do not usually start with a $500,000 Canadian horror film made by people nobody has heard…
Where Did All the Leading Men Go?
Hollywood leading men are disappearing and Ed Conroy has a specific way of putting it: when Clooney and DiCaprio and…
NEW You’ll Bet on a Slot Machine But Not on Yourself
Gambling on yourself is the one bet most people will not take. A slot machine run by a casino with…
NEW – Las Vegas Is Now in Your Pocket. Nobody Wrote the Rules for That
Sports betting in Canada is now in the broadcast, embedded in the commentary before the game even starts. Jamie Ellerton…
Cash‑Out Panic? A Warning Sign You’re Betting Too Much
Shane Hewitt breaks down why the early cash‑out feature in sports betting isn’t the “safety net” it’s marketed as. He…
SHIFTHEADS: The Kid Who Watched Hannah Montana Is Running the Meeting Now
Hannah Montana turns 20 this year, and the kids who came home from school and put it on are now…
Secrecy Excuses? Why Whistleblowers Matter
Shane Hewitt discusses how claims of “national security secrecy” are often used to shield misconduct rather than protect the public.…
Should the PM Come Home?
Shane Hewitt speaks with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsey Broadhead about whether the Prime Minister needs to shift focus back to…
What Did You Watch When You Were 10 Years Old?
By the Power of Grayskull versus the Biggest Pop Star in the World. Generational TV shows tell you everything about…
Shiftheads – A Secret Is Only a Secret If Something Is at Risk
Whistleblower versus leaker is not just a legal category. It is the question of who gets to decide what the…
ICYMI – SORA: I Told You So, Love Greg Fish
OpenAI Sora shut down after a couple of months, Disney pulled a billion-dollar deal, and Greg Fish has been saying…
NEW – Sora, Not Sora: Are You the AI Conductor or Passenger
AI replacing jobs is already happening, but Tony Chapman says the mechanism is not what most people think. It is…
The Casino Is in Your Pocket Now
Gambling addiction signs start long before anyone loses everything. Melissa Toney-Williams names the quiet ones: missing social events, hiding what…
The Complaint Isn’t About the Chicken
Complaints are requests in disguise, and most people stop one layer too soon to see it. The meal kit was…
You’re Paying More Than Cable Now and Getting Ads again
Streaming service costs have quietly crossed a line most people did not notice. What started at seven dollars a month…
NEW – Boomer-Zoomer Free Yellow Payphone Solving Loneliness
Good News Tuesday has a payphone story tonight. It is yellow, it sits in a university coffee shop in Boston,…
Stop Complaining Vaguely: Get Specific, Get Solutions
Shane Hewitt and his Rachel Levy discuss how vague complaints fuel stress, reactivity and the “fight‑flight‑freeze” response at work and…
Are We Too Set in Our Routines to Date Again?
Shane Hewitt and his Jen Kirsch explore whether adults use age, routines and fatigue as excuses to avoid dating or…
NEW – Every Generation Thinks They Invented Turning 30
Turning 30 as a millennial looked like a death sentence from a distance. Bed by nine. No more fun. House,…
Matt Gurney: Canada’s Normal Just Isn’t Good Enough
Canadian government inefficiency is not really about failure. It is about expectation. Matt Gurney has one example that makes that…
Stuck Complaining? Clarity Might Be the Fix
Shane Hewitt and his Rachel Levy explain how vague complaints often mask the real issues and prevent people from solving…
The Robot Showed Up for Its Shift at McDonald’s
Humanoid robots at McDonald’s are not a concept anymore. Shanghai is testing four of them right now: one in full…
You Built a Great Life. Someone’s Trying to Get In.
Dating after 50 puts a question on the table that nobody talks about out loud: is this chemistry, or is…
ICYMI – Complainers: What Are They Actually Asking For?
Why we complain is rarely the story we tell ourselves about it. Leadership consultant Rachel Levy draws the line between…
Shiftheads – Bob’s Bits: The No-Plan Plan That Actually Worked
Spring break with a teenager and Bob Addison’s plan was simply: call it an adventure day. One rainy Vancouver Thursday…
SHIFTHEADS Why Saying Hi Is the Actual Answer to Loneliness
Talking to strangers statistically works out better than anyone walking into it believes it will. Three hundred participants. A week-long…
The Soap That Hates Rabbits and the Phone That Hates Apps
DIY household hacks this useful are already sitting in your bathroom cabinet and kitchen drawer, waiting. Two things most people…
ICYMI: Getting Flamed: When You Speak Up for a Stranger
Stepping into a stranger’s conversation about vaccines in 2025 should have gone badly. The bartender doing the teasing was expected…
Your ‘Money Story’ vs Reality: What We Get Wrong
Personal finance expert Jessica Moorhouse joins host Shane Hewitt to discuss why seasonal stress, rising costs and constant negative news…
NEW – 200,000 Canadians a Year Leave Hospital Sicker
Hospital-acquired infections affect 200,000 Canadians every year and kill 12,000 of them. These aren’t people who arrived critically ill. These…
How a Fire Truck Changes Everything on Final Approach
LaGuardia Air Canada crash investigators are working through wreckage after the crash, and the question at the centre of it…
A Mustard Seed, a Basketball, and Ryan Gosling in Space
Project Hail Mary science hides something real that the movie barely touches, and Dr. Elaina Hyde found it. The microbes…
Alexa Phone Coming? Amazon’s ‘Transformer’ Project Leak
Shane Hewitt discusses new reports that Amazon may return to the smartphone market with an AI‑driven device code‑named Transformer. The…
NEW – Monday Study: The Price of Everything Going Up, Including War
Iran conflict costs are landing on a Saskatchewan farm before the planting season even starts. Trump said he’ll keep bombing…
ICYMI – Why Financial Anxiety Arrives Before the Bill Does
Financial anxiety has a way of arriving before the bill does. Somewhere between the morning news and the gas station…
Would You Choose Your Partner Again Today?
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Laurie Betito about how couples can rebuild intimacy by communicating openly about fears, aging,…
Kids Using AI for Everything? Why 2026 Classrooms Are Changing
Host Shane Hewitt explains how artificial intelligence has shifted from a novelty to a default tool for students in 2026.…
The Legend Who Became a Meme and Owned Every Second of It
Chuck Norris’s legacy hit different for the generation that never watched his movies. They knew his name every single day…
Pierre Poilievre Went on Joe Rogan and Nobody Saw This Coming
Pierre Poilievre on Joe Rogan was always going to be a moment worth watching. What nobody predicted was that the…
NEW – AFROMAN: He Was Gonna Sue the Cops. Turns Out He Did
Afroman’s defamation case win started with a police raid that found absolutely nothing. No drugs. No kidnapping victims. Just lemon…
NEW – Chuck Norris, Project Hail Mary, and Everything Worth Watching This Weeken
What to watch this weekend is usually a Friday question with easy answers. This Friday it comes with a little…
Shiftheads – Dr Laurie: Would You Choose Your Partner Again Today?
Silver split divorces are rising faster than any other age group and the moment most couples point to is the…
ICYMI – The AI Native Generation Isn’t Waiting for Permission
Kids and AI is not a novelty story anymore. It’s baked in. The resume, the social post, the cover letter,…
Walk. Water. Protein. That’s Actually It
Health transformation is visible before most people can name it. Not in a before-and-after photo, but in someone’s eyes. The…
Ed Hardy Is Back. So Is Everything Else from 2003
2003 nostalgia is running at full speed, and not just the fun parts. Every high school kid outside a Starbucks…
NEW – Gas Was 80 Cents. Toronto Houses Were $293,000. That Was Twenty Three Years Ago Tonight
Throwback Thursday 2003 hits on the actual date: March 19th, when America announced the Iraq invasion. Gas was 80 cents…
SHIFTHEADS: The Iran Story Everyone Is Missing (It’s Not About Oil)
Diesel prices in Canada are up 11 cents by Saturday morning alone. Six cents Friday, five Saturday, four to five…
Gas Prices, Pipelines & MAID Policy: What’s Changing?
Rob Breckenridge joins Shane Hewitt to break down why gasoline prices are rising nationwide and how global supply pressures are…
Is Podcasting the New Power Move in Politics?
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge discusses why major long‑form podcasts have become valuable platforms for public figures looking to reach…
NEW – Fish Where the Fish Are: Poilievre, Rogan, and the Case for Canada
MAID Alberta restrictions are moving while the federal government is still working out what to do. Alberta is blocking mental…
ICYMI – Inside Copy: Someone Is Watching Every NHL Player’s Instagram Follows. All 700 of Them
NHL player social media is now a 24-hour surveillance operation and the results are exactly what you would expect. NHL…
Shiftheads – Twenty Three Years Later and the Pattern Is Running Again
Iraq War lessons from 2003 are back on the table tonight, and the conversation does not land softly. This week…
NEW – WAR in 2003: Twenty Years On and the Streets Are Quiet
Anti-war apathy is the thing historians notice first. In 2003 the marches started before the bombs did. Main streets shut…
Project Hail Mary: The Rotisserie Chicken That Stole the Movie
867-5309 became a cancer helpline. Richard Crouse has the story, and it changes the way you hear that song. Tommy…
The Carbon Tax Went Away. Your Grocery Bill Didn’t Hear About It
Canadian food prices are about to move again, and the shift started long before anything reached a shelf. The industrial…
80 Percent of People Believe This (Including You, Probably)
Conspiracy theories, according to research, are believed by about 80 percent of people. Not the fringe. Not the outliers. Most…
NEW – Smart Speakers: The 3.8 Restaurant Might Be the Best One on the Block
Fake online reviews tell you less than you’d think, and the surveys that were supposed to fix the problem are…
SHIFTHEADS: Online Reviews and Ratings – “Obsessed” Is the Tell
Online reviews have a tell. When a TikTok video uses the word “obsessed,” that is the giveaway. Add “epic.” Add…
NEW – Why You Trust the Three-Star Review
Confirmation bias shapes pain. In a controlled study, people physically rated discomfort differently based on fictional peer ratings they saw…
Shiftheads – Conspiracy Trap: You’re Not Gullible. You’re Depleted. There’s a Difference
Conspiracy thinking finds you when you feel most alone. You are more connected than any human in history right now,…
ICYMI – Don’t Trust The AI Report That Said AI Is Awesome
AI job apocalypse reports land differently when the company publishing them sells the AI doing the replacing. Anthropic released a…
Impact over Intention: Be One of Many
International Women’s Day marketing usually announces itself. The Mercedes “Be One of Many” campaign did not. No product, no pitch,…
Car Buying Scams: The Smoke Was Real. The Damage Wasn’t
Used car scams don’t always start online. Two strangers showed up at a man’s driveway, sprayed oil on his engine…
The St. Patrick’s Day (We Wish It Were Real) Playlist That Got Us Party Ready
AI Irish songs have a strange way of sounding like they always existed. This St. Patrick’s Day, an AI account…
NEW – Ireland’s Mark on the World: The Peace Walls Still Lock at Night
Irish history left its mark on places that never knew it was coming. Eighty thousand Irish indentured servants shaped the…
Today’s Good News Tuesday! Comes With Sticker Shock
Housing prices in a fifteen-year-old newspaper will do something to your stomach that no current data report can. $399,000, brand…
NEW- Inside Copy: First Cousin Marriages – Allowed in Florida and…
First cousin marriage is legal in Canada. That is the thing nobody looks up because they assume the answer. Florida…
Shiftheads – One Shift at a Time Isn’t Just Hockey Advice
Multiple myeloma has one ask this March: know the name. Ted Nolan didn’t know it until his blood work came…
ICYMI – What Coffee Tastes Like When Your Taste Buds Are Built Differently
Super taster sounds like a compliment. It isn’t. It’s a genetic condition where bitter tastes register so intensely that coffee…
NEW – If the Date Only Works Because It’s Expensive, That’s Not Chemistry
The cost of dating just cleared $170 a night, and that is before the second round. More than half of…
Canada’s World Cup Kit Says Frozen Lake. Everybody’s Seeing Outer Space.
Canada’s World Cup kit 2026 is here, and Bob Addison already has a verdict on the black one. You see…
OSCARS: Conan Hosted. Matt Berry Stole It.
The 2025 Oscars recap starts somewhere nobody expected: a voice in the background that turned every winner announcement into something…
NEW – Spring Home Fixes Start in the Places You Were Hoping to Ignore
Home DIY repairs arrive whether you are ready for them or not. You notice the droppings. You realize the doorbell…
ICYMI – What Would It Take for Canada to Own Its Own Internet?
Digital sovereignty in Canada is a practical question and your Gmail account is the starting point. You have probably used…
NEW – What $60,000 US Gets You in Costa Rica (You Keep It the Whole Time)
Canadian retirement abroad is probably not what you think it costs. It is a form, a deposit, and in some…
Shiftheads – The Irish Whiskey Aisle Has Never Had More Worth Trying
Irish whiskey is in the middle of one of the more exciting moments in its history, and the shelf at…
SHIFTHEADS: Trump Wants the Allies He Burned. The World Ignores Cuba Going Dark.
Trump’s foreign policy has a pattern and this week ran it again. You watched him ask the allies he tariffed…
NEW – The Most Boring Money Advice Is the Best Money Advice
Financial literacy resources are everywhere and you’ve probably trusted the wrong ones. You ask AI and get a wall of…
Metallica, Vegas, and the $10,000 Birthday Party That Didn’t Happen
Las Vegas Sphere concert pricing comes with a number you haven’t done yet. You have a budget in your head…
NEW – A Missile Hit Camp Canada and Nobody Said Anything for Days
Trump war fever in Iran is not just a political story. You read a post this week about killing as…
SHIFTHEADS: Celine Dion Did This First and Everyone Thought She Was Finished
Vegas concert residency economics started shifting the moment someone decided the audience should travel to the artist. You have done…
NEW – What The Hell To Watch: Six Picks, One Hard Pass, and a Movie That Might Break You
What to watch this weekend matters more when the platforms are actively burying the answer. You know the scroll. You’ve…
Shiftheads – People Discuss Open Marriages Before Admitting You Sleep Separately
Sleep divorce is the thing most couples won’t call anything at all. You know the 3am math: snoring, heat, restless…
ICYMI – TITLE: The AI Debate Your Industry Is Having Isn’t the Right One
AI and film jobs in Canada are the conversation happening in your industry whether the industry is ready to have…
NEW – You’ve Been Treating Your Insomnia With a Placebo
Insomnia treatment that works exists. You probably haven’t been offered it. You’ve tried melatonin, cut the screens, kept the room…
The Pajama Line Nobody Can Agree On
Pajamas in public draw a line you didn’t know you had until someone crosses it. You’re at the grocery store.…
NEW – The Year the Internet Started
Canada 1989 is the year you are still paying for, in both directions. Gas was fifty cents a litre. Groceries…
SHIFTHEADS: Seventeen Million People Had Opinions About Pajamas In a Grocery Store
Shopping in pajamas used to mean you were sick or it was Saturday morning. You’ve seen it now on your…
NEW – Your MP Just Changed Parties. Nobody Asked You
Floor crossing in Canada puts you in a position nobody voted for. Your MP just joined the party you didn’t…
Shiftheads – His Boss Said No. He Built the Internet Anyway
The invention of the internet started with one researcher who could not find his data. You know that feeling. Files…
NEW – Leakers vs Whistleblowers: When the Person You Hired Knows Too Much
Your insider threat at work is already inside. You hired them because they were skilled. You gave them the files,…
ICYMI – The Fortnite Leak That Came From Inside the Building
Fortnite leaks are not supposed to come from the inside. You picture a hacker, a back door, someone typing fast…
Richard Crouse: This Study Proved Walter White Is More Real Life Than Anyone Thought
Cancer diagnosis criminal behaviour was the subject of a real scientific study, and it puts you somewhere uncomfortable before you…
The Guy Who Lives in the Past Says Stop Living in the Past
The nostalgia industry has a secret and you are already paying for it. You pulled up that old show last…
NEW: Your $168 Flight Isn’t $168
Airline hidden fees have turned flight booking into a guessing game. You find a $168 ticket to Calgary and click…
NEW – Smart Speakers: Your $168 Flight Is a $700 Problem
Airline drip pricing turns a $168 fare into a $700 problem before you finish booking. You have the dates. You…
SHIFTHEADS: What the Iran Conflict Could Do to Your Summer Flight
Summer flight prices are already a moving target, and a war in Iran just put them in motion again. You…
NEW – Ryan Finally Watched Jaws. All because of a Lego Set
Jaws 50th anniversary means a lot of things, but mostly it means someone you know has still never seen it.…
Shiftheads – The CIA Spent 20 Years Trying to Build a Psychic Army
CIA Stargate Project files are declassified and you can pull them yourself right now. Type the name into any search…
The Tool That Keeps Telling You It Doesn’t Need You
AI human agency is the thing the pitch keeps asking you to hand over. You get the new tool. You…
NEW – The Real Reason Old Stuff Never Stays Old
Nostalgia merchandise already has a room in your home. You are on a video call and there is a Stormtrooper…
SCAMS: Your Shame Is Part of the Business Model
Online scams and fraud in Canada quietly cost billions, because most people never say a word. You lose money to…
NEW – The Day Your Neighbour’s Good News Became Yours
Good news habits compound, and you are probably already doing it without realising. You show up on a Tuesday with…
Good News Tuesday: When a Stranger Decides You Are Worth Showing Up For
Good news habits run on one rule: it counts if it counts to you. You text in your maple syrup…
SHIFTHEADS: Your List of Reasons to Stay at Your Bank Just Got Smaller
Canada Post banking just became a real conversation, and it starts with a number you probably recognise. You check your…
NEW – Think You Can? One Drive. Zero Rules Broken. Go.
Your driving habits are harder to spot than you think, and one challenge proves it. You commit to a single…
Shiftheads – Canadian Government: The Levers Aren’t Connected to Anything
Mark Carney’s communications have a specific blind spot, and you see it most clearly when the stakes are highest. You…
Can You Drive 7 Days Without Breaking a Single Rule?
Shane Hewitt describes a class exercise challenging participants to go seven days without breaking a single traffic law, revealing how…
ICYMI – What You Need To Know That Your Kid Is Actually Learning By Online Gaming
Video game benefits rarely get the headline, but the numbers make the case before the conversation even starts. More than…
NEW – Video Game Addiction: The Hours Don’t Tell You Everything
Video game addiction in kids might not be what you think you’re looking for. Your kid plays 15 hours a…
Your Tax Pile Might Be Easier this Year – April 30th Is Getting Closer
CRA tax changes for 2026 arrive during the season most Canadians spend actively avoiding the subject. You have a deadline…
Your Favourite App Just Got Put on Probation
TikTok Canada continuing feels like the end of a story, but it is closer to the beginning of a different…
Date Night: Tony Says “Don’t Send That Text to Your Ex”
Getting back with your ex starts with something small. A dream that leaves your chest tight at 2am. A run-in…
The Pipe Under Your Street Has a Secret
Aging water infrastructure under your city is running on borrowed time, and you would never know it from your tap.…
NEW – Handy Andy: Everything Your Balcony Could Be Doing
Vertical vegetable gardening and growing from seed will quietly make you the most interesting gift-giver in your neighbourhood. You put…
SHIFTHEADS: The Pump Price That Works Against You and For You at the Same Time
Oil price volatility in Canada puts you in a strange position every time you fill up. You pay more at…
Why Reddit Kept Its Rules When Everything Else Didn’t
Social media doom scrolling used to mean wasting time. Now it means being marketed at by people you never followed,…
Doomsday Clock: The Same AI That Cured Diseases Can Build Them, Too
The doomsday clock hitting 85 seconds to midnight is the kind of fact that lands hard and then disappears into…
ICYMI – Monday Study Panel – Cost of Business in Farms and Cities
The $200,000 Fuel Bill and the $30 Grocery Run Gas prices impact on farmers this week is the reason your…
NEW – The Worst Time to Check Your Investments Is Right Now
Financial panic investing has a trigger and right now you’re surrounded by them. The gas price on the sign jumped…
The Sweatpants Sofa Party Is a Valid Life Choice
Millennial party culture has a specific before and after and you lived through both sides of it. Before: Project X…
NEW – Nobody Has Defined What Winning Looks Like
Iran war unconditional surrender sounds decisive until you ask what comes after. You are watching a conflict that has been…
SHIFTHEADS: Inside Copy: I Lost at Poker. I’m Taking Me a Flamingo
Vegas flamingo kidnapping is a sentence that exists now, and the man responsible is Canadian, which honestly tracks. You lose…
NEW – The Business Case Canadian Oil Just Showed (AGAIN!)
Shane Rants:Canadian energy self-sufficiency has an argument and right now you are paying it every time you fill up. Diesel…
Shiftheads – Pixar Is Back, Frankenstein Has Dance Sequences, and SCTV Is Finally All Online!
MOVIES: Pixar Is Back and Frankenstein Has Dance Sequences New movies this weekend include a Pixar film that the people…
ICYMI You’re Next to Me But You’re Really Not With Me
Phone ruining relationships has a clinical name now and you have probably done it this week. Phubbing is phone snubbing,…
NEW – One Wire. Every Country. No Shared Story
AI disinformation looks different depending on where you are standing and your version of this conflict is almost certainly not…
The French Fry You’re Eating Has 30 Ingredients. Your Parents’ Fries Had Three
Ultra processed foods are changing what you eat without you noticing. You order french fries thinking you’re getting a potato.…
Your Brain Has a Cleaning Cycle and Meditation Can Run It
Meditation brain science just found something that had never been recorded before and it changes the case for why any…
Posthumous Albums: One Last Music Gift or the Last Grab for Cash
Posthumous music releases have always forced you to decide how you feel about something the artist never got to approve.…
Throwback Thursday: We Can’t Tell If This Budget Is From 1997 or This Morning
1997 Canada nostalgia stops being fun right about when the budget comes out. You pull up Paul Martin’s federal budget…
SHIFTHEADS: Cheese Curds, Potholes, and a Protected Name
Quebec cheese curd designation is about geography, not quality, and that gap is where things get interesting. You have bought…
Shiftheads – Did Alberta’s Budget Fixed Itself Again This Week?
Alberta oil revenue swings don’t just move the economy. They move the entire political conversation, and last week’s deficit just…
NEW – What Biggie’s Legacy Actually Built
Biggie Smalls’ legacy runs deeper than the music, and you’ve been living inside its business model for 30 years without…
ICYMI – Notorious BIG: The Young Kid Who Made Ready to Die at 20
Hip hop golden age doesn’t get a better case study than Biggie, and when you do the math it hits…
NEW – Diana Did It First and Nobody Has Matched It Since
Princess Diana’s influence never really left, and you’re still living inside what she built. You follow people online who post…
Richard Crouse – Spice Girl Greed and Boozy Hockey Drinks!
Turns Out Girl Power Only Goes As Far as a DollarSpice Girls trademark lawyers just shut down a 22-year-old who…
The War You’re Already Paying For
Global conflict is hitting your wallet in ways nobody is connecting for you. You saw the fuel price and kept…
NEW – Smart Speakers: The News Is Loud. It’s Also Missing You
What the news isn’t telling you right now fits in one sentence: the things happening far away are already in…
Seeking Soulmates – Only 8% Are Still In the Pool
The dating recession in Canada is real, and you are probably not surprised. A new Nanos poll for the Globe…
NEW- The Prehistoric Hookup That’s Wired Into You
Neanderthal DNA is not ancient history. It is in you right now, between 1 and 2% of your genome, and…
Shiftheads – Comic Books: You Grew Up. The Scam Didn’t
Online scams feel like something that happened to other people, not you. You’ve seen the AI-generated fitness transformation video, the…
War Tensions Push Bitcoin Up $4K in 24 Hours
Shane Hewitt breaks down a sharp surge in Bitcoin, which climbed more than $4,000 US in 24 hours to surpass…
Your Cancer Scan Might Soon Have a New Second Opinion
AI medical diagnosis is already catching cancers that trained doctors miss, and within months of using it, those same doctors…
NEW – From A Writer: What It Actually Costs to Call Yourself a Creator
Living a creative life, you were told, was about freedom. You built the thing you wanted. You showed up. You…
ICYMI – Marketing War: Whose Story Are You Actually Living?
War propaganda and the ad served to you thirty seconds ago use the same playbook, and you’re already inside it.…
“Best Coach Ever”: Adam Redmond on Lessons That Last
Skills and development coach Adam Redmond joins Shane Hewitt to discuss what defines a great coach and how coaching, mentorship…
Good News Tuesday: Because Some Days You Need Someone to Go First
Good News Tuesday exists because some days you need someone to go first. You have been carrying something this week,…
NEW – Good News Tuesday: The Antidote to the Week You Just Had
Good News Tuesday is not pretending the hard stuff is not there. You feel the weight of 2026 and you…
Todd’s Final Message: How a Friend Knew Something Was Wrong
Shane Hewitt recalls the emotional story of his mentor Todd, the bond they shared, and the moment he realized something…
SHIFTHEADS:The People Who Inspired You Were Almost Never Supposed to Be There
The people who inspired you most were probably not in your plan. You did not find them on purpose. They…
NEW – You Have Been Saying Yes to Internet Cookies. Here Is What That Actually Costs You.
Internet cookies are on every website you visit and you have been saying yes to all of them. You click…
Your Quiet Kid and the Team That Might Be Exactly Right for Them
Shy kids in sports is a question worth sitting with if you have a quiet child at home. You watch…
Your Browser Is Tracking You: Carmi Levy Explains
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with tech analyst Carmi Levy about how websites use cookies to track users across the internet.…
ICYMI – WHAT MAKES A GOOD COACH: The Coach Your Kid Never Forgets Wasn’t the Loudest One in the Room
What makes a good coach? You have had one. You know the feeling of someone putting you in a situation…
Iran, Israel, and the Part of the War Plan Nobody Has Written Yet
Iran Israel war analysis is all over your feed right now and most of it sounds confident. You are watching…
Apple Promised You the Future. This Week They Just Updated the Usual Stuff.
Instagram teen safety is not something most parents think about until they need to, and by then it is usually…
What If Joining a Cartel Is the Rational Choice?
Mexican cartel corruption starts with a choice you’ve probably never faced. Your options are starvation, death, or work for an…
ICYMI: The Great BC Time Change: More Math Than Anyone Expected
BC daylight saving time is permanent now. You’re the one who has to live with what comes next. Your Vancouver…
Hidden Monthly Costs: What to Cut First
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with a personal‑finance guest about how Canadians can reduce spending by identifying low‑value expenses rather than…
The Myth That’s Been Running Your Clock for 100 Years
Daylight saving time arrives next week and it’s coming for your Sunday morning. You lose an hour of sleep, drag…
NEW – Handy Andy’s Garden is Planted and Yard is Ready! (He’s Clearly Not in Ottawa)
What’s Actually in Your Potting Mix (Hint: No Soil) Potting mix and potting soil sound identical but one of them…
Why 46% of Global Food Is Wasted—And How to Fix It
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with a company leader whose mission is to reduce global food waste, noting that nearly 46…
NEW – The $50 Move That Beats Every Budget Spreadsheet You’ve Ever Abandoned
Retirement savings advice usually starts with a budget, and budgets usually fail. You build the categories, track the spending for…
What Can Canada Learn About Our Readiness from the US/Israel Attack on Iran?
Richard Shimooka discusses the technology used in the first weekend of the war, and discusses with Shane Hewitt the gaps…
The Last Blood Moon Canada Gets for Three Years
Canada’s total lunar eclipse in 2026 is happening once, and this is it. You set the alarm, step outside, and…
ICYMI – The Dealership’s First Question Is a Trap. Don’t Answer It.
Car loan debt in Canada is heading somewhere Americans have already been, and the first question at any dealership is…
B.C. Sticks to Daylight Time—Here’s What It Means
Host Shane Hewitt discusses Premier David Eby’s decision for British Columbia to remain on permanent daylight time, honouring a pledge…
The $3,800 You’re Throwing Out Every Year Without Realizing
Food waste savings of $3,800 a year are already in your refrigerator. You open it, grab what looks good, cook…
NEW – Stories From the Weekend – Canola Tariff Help and Observations of the Iran War
Canola tariffs just dropped, and if you grow canola or know someone who does, you felt this week land differently.…
The Hidden Power of Human Connection
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with a guest from a national human‑connection initiative about why simply being around others does not…
Why We Don’t Recognize Our Own Loneliness
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with a national human‑connection advocate who says most people misunderstand loneliness, including herself when she founded…
AI Search Changes Everything for Marketing
Host Shane Hewitt discusses how AI‑driven search is upending traditional “buy Google ads” playbooks and opening new discovery paths for…
How Small Connections Can Change Your Life
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Pete Bombaci, CEO of GenWell, about Canada’s growing loneliness problem and why micro‑interactions matter as…
Why Micro‑Connections Matter: New Canadian Campaign
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with a representative from a Canadian social‑connection initiative about the launch of new Moments of Connection…
Food Pricing Power: Charlebois Warns About Market Control
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with food policy expert Sylvain Charlebois about the growing concerns over grocery dominance in Canada. Charlebois…
Brady Tkachuk Fixed It Right
You already know what you think about cancel culture in sports. A US hockey player laughs at the wrong moment…
NEW – Single Women Are “Living Their Truth”. Single Men Are Just Sad, Apparently
Single men stereotypes have exactly two settings right now, and neither of them is accurate. You’re either a playboy or…
SHIFTHEADS: 52% of Canadians Feel Lonely Every Week. Are You One of Them?
Loneliness and human connection have a measurement problem, and the number from Genwell’s own Canadian research lands harder than most…
Paul McCartney Didn’t Know If He’d Ever Write Music Again
Your weekend streaming picks just got more interesting than you planned. Prime Video has a Paul McCartney documentary that has…
Shiftheads – Canada Is Selling LNG to India and That Is Actually the Eco Story Nobody Is Telling
Canadian politics and trade collided this week in ways that cut across the usual lines. India is growing at four…
El Mencho vs Escobar: Expert on What Happens Next
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Jean Daillant, associate professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, about the…
The Town That Invented Hockey Wants Its Credit Back
You think you know the hockey birthplace Canada story. You probably picture Montreal or maybe Kingston. Sports historian Danny Dill…
The Sidewalk in Front of Your House Belongs to the City. The Ice on It Is Your Problem
Winter slip and fall liability is more complicated than the patch of ice you’re standing on. The sidewalk that cuts…
Night Owls Score Higher on Cognitive Tests. Multiple Studies. Same Result
Night owl and early bird brain differences run deeper than when you set your alarm. If you stay up late…
NEW – Google Is Giving You a Customized Answer. It Is Not Giving You the Right One
AI search disruption is already changing what you find when you search, and the result is not neutral. Google’s AI…
Alberta Spending Surge: Breckenridge Breaks It Down
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Calgary commentator Rob Breckenridge about Alberta’s new budget, rising spending and the province’s shifting referendum…
Will Taking Out El Mencho Actually Fix Anything? Colombia Knows
Pablo Escobar died in December 1993, and whether that made things better is still genuinely open. You’ve seen a new…
Throwback Thursday: Canada Had Three Prime Ministers in 1993
Best city to raise a family in Canada? You already have the answer without thinking about it. Your hometown gets…
SHIFTHEADS: Canada’s Small Towns Often Have One Grocery Store. That’s Not an Accident
Grocery competition in Canada is vanishing from your town before you ever realize it’s gone. The grocer down the street…
NEW – Half of Those Players Probably Didn’t Want to Be There
The US Canada hockey rivalry just landed in uncomfortable territory, and you felt it watching that clip. You saw the…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Picks: Who Deserves It?
Host Shane Hewitt gives rapid‑fire Yes/No verdicts on the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer nominees. He weighs…
Letter Writing Comeback: Andrea Raymond Wong Explains
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Andrea Raymond Wong, co‑founder of the Toronto Letter Writers Society, about why handwritten letters still…
Electric Circus: The Original TikTok Dance Floor
Shane Hewitt explores the evolution of MuchMusic’s Electric Circus, including how host Monica Deol helped shift the show from daytime…
Gen Z Writing Style: No Caps, More Vibes
Shane Hewitt discusses why many Gen Z writers avoid capital letters, framing the shift as a move toward conversational, less…
You Keep Every Handwritten Letter. You Delete Every Email
Handwritten letters sitting in a drawer right now, you know exactly which ones they are. You have not thrown a…
Shiftheads – Colombia Got Less Violent After Escobar Died. It Also Now Ships Four Times More Cocaine
The Pablo Escobar and El Mencho comparison lands differently once you hear the Colombia data. Violence dropped significantly after Escobar…
Your Favourite Show Is Already Booking Your Next Vacation Rental
Movie tourism just turned your watchlist into a travel bucket list. You can rent the actual cottage from Heated Rivalry…
NEW – Electric Circus Shouldn’t Have Happened (That’s Why It Worked)
Canadian TV nostalgia for Electric Circus hits different when you realize nobody in charge thought it should work. You got…
NEW – First the Calculator, and now AI Is Doing the Work. That’s Exactly the Problem
AI and job satisfaction are moving in opposite directions and most workplaces haven’t noticed yet. You finish the day having…
Your Tech Keeps Breaking On Purpose
Buggy software frustrates you, and the people who shipped it felt the same way when they sent it. You open…
The Letter You Keep Meaning to Write
Letters to your kids about who they are before you have to leave them. You’ve probably thought about it. Maybe…
Shiftheads – The CIA Made a Sex Tape and Decided Nobody Would Believe It
CIA secret operations history has a documented file titled Happy Days. It’s 1959. Indonesia. The CIA wants to discredit a…
Tony Chapman: Why Today’s Youth Must Reinvent Themselves
Shane Hewitt speaks with Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters, about why young people face a shifting career landscape…
Should Government Decide Where Students Study?
Shane Hewitt speaks with Michael Sangster about the importance of protecting federal and provincial student grants that help low‑income learners…
NEW – The Parent Who Does Everything Is Guaranteeing the Wrong Outcome
Youth career advice usually sounds like a plan. Tony Chapman’s version starts earlier and goes somewhere different. His mom rented…
SHIFTHEADS: 71% Land Directly in Their Field. The Backup Plan Is Outperforming the Plan
Career college in Canada has a number most people haven’t heard and it’s worth stopping on. 71% of graduates go…
NEW – Fund Them. But Fund Them With a Plan
Canadian athlete funding is worth having and both people in this conversation agree on that. What they don’t agree on…
Mexico Fake News AI: The Cartel Knew You’d Share It
Fake news detection just got a harder test, and the cartels just raised the bar. You’re watching Mexico unravel in…
The Little Robot Rides the Power Line Like a Zip Line
Robots and AI technology just solved two problems you didn’t know had the same answer. After an ice storm in…
Saturn Is Visible Tonight and the Rings Aren’t the Story
Your next chance to see Saturn is tonight, low in the western sky just after sunset, and you don’t need…
NEW – How to Train Your Dino: The Fossil That Appeared Millions of Years Too Early
Evolution textbook timelines tell you when specific adaptations appeared. You learned herbivores developed complex plant-shredding teeth at a specific point…
315M‑Year Fossil Found: Dr. Maddin Reveals New Species
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Hillary Maddin of Carleton University about a newly identified 315‑million‑year‑old fossil discovered in Nova Scotia,…
Are Your Friends Making You Spend More?
Shane Hewitt speaks with Melissa Leong about how friendships and peer groups influence financial behaviour. The discussion highlights why comparison…
Shiftheads – How to Have the Money Talk Before It Becomes a Fight
Money and relationships break down together and the timing of that break is more predictable than you’d think. You wait.…
Why Canada’s Prime Minister Is Always Somewhere Else
Mark Carney is meeting heads of state while Canada debates desk counts, and you might be reading that backwards. The…
SHIFTHEADS: More Grocery Store News is Real. Are Cheaper Grocery Prices Real too?
Loblaws expansion in 2026 puts 70 new stores across the country with a $2.4 billion price tag, and the headline…
Netflix Will Pay for Your $400,000 Wedding. There’s One Catch.
Wedding budget math is brutal and someone just found the loophole. If you got engaged on Love is Blind, Netflix…
Your Good News Is in There. You Just Have to Look for It.
Good News Tuesday works because you train yourself to look, and the looking changes what you find. Your day goes…
Good News Tuesday: Canada’s First Competitive Bodybuilder with Down Syndrome Is Doing the Heavy Lifting
Good News Tuesday is for the days that don’t hand it to you. You crash your car in an unfamiliar…
NEW Canada Wants to Calgary to Host the Olympics. It Can’t Keep Water in the Pipes.
Canadian Olympic funding is short and the solution being floated is hosting the most expensive sporting event on earth. The…
Tourist Safety in Mexico: Misinformation vs Reality
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Jerry Flores of the University of Toronto about recent violence in Mexico, the spread of…
Wait—Are You in Italy? The Wild Olympic DM Story
Shane Hewitt and guests share the story of discovering that a friend unexpectedly flew to Italy to watch Team Canada…
The Picture You Shared From Mexico Might Not Be Real
Mexico travel safety questions are flooding your feed and half of what you’re seeing isn’t real. You saw the neighborhood…
NEW – Handy Andy: It Might be a Deal on a Part, Or Your Knockoff Battery Could Let You Down
DIY appliance repair works until the part you bought online doesn’t. You searched, you found the price you wanted, and…
NEW – Military or Militia: What Nobody Tells You Before Landing in Puerto Vallarta
Mexico cartel violence is flooding your phone right now, and you can’t tell what’s real. The videos of burning neighborhoods,…
NEW – 500 Strangers Answered a Tourist Faster Than Any News Alert
Reliable information during a crisis doesn’t live where you think it does. Your instinct sends you to Instagram first, but…
ICYMI – The Pay-to-Play Wall Most Non-Hockey Families Would Ever Believe
Pay-to-play hockey doesn’t look like inequality until you run the numbers. Your kid gets cut from a rep team and…
NEW – Your Old RRSP Is Sitting There. So Might Your Money.
TFSA RRSP investing strategy isn’t a single answer. It’s a different answer depending on when you’re asking it. You’ve got…
SHIFTHEADS: He Swapped His Tickets in Italy and Watched Canadian Hockey History
Attending the Olympics has been on your list for years and you keep talking yourself out of it. Too far,…
Why Fitness Starts in the Brain: Science Sam Breaks It Down
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Samantha Yamin, known as Science Sam, about new research showing that specific neurons activated after…
AI ‘Agents’ at Work: Are You Exposing Trade Secrets?
Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans discuss the surge in AI “agents” built on proprietary company data and why it may…
Gold or Nothing? Canada Just Changed the Answer
Team Canada Winter Olympics coverage just reframed what gold actually means. You watched the women’s hockey team lose the gold…
Your Endurance Problem Might Not Be in Your Legs
Endurance training should work the same for everyone doing identical workouts, right? You’re putting in the miles, tracking your heart…
Shiftheads: Shatner Found a Doorway at 94 and It Goes All the Way to Black Sabbath
William Shatner heavy metal is a real thing happening right now, and at 94 he described a collaboration with a…
Food Inflation Jumps Again: Dr. Charlebois Explains Why
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois about Canada’s latest food inflation numbers, which remain among the highest in the…
Manual vs Automatic: Brian on Pure Driving Joy
Shane Hewitt and Brian Makse explains why driving a manual transmission remains one of his favourite experiences behind the wheel.…
ICYMI Norway Has Canada’s Prairie Population and Twice the Podiums
Canada Olympics funding is the quiet story underneath the medal count, and the math is uncomfortable. Norway has roughly the…
The Guy Who Wrote Seven Made Something That Deflates Like a Whoopee Cushion
What to watch this weekend includes a film written by the writer of Seven, loaded with aesthetic and atmosphere, that…
Did eBay Ruin Garage Sales? Prices Aren’t What They Were
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy reflects on how online marketplaces like eBay have changed the culture of garage sales. What…
NEW – What Happened When Shane Asked AI Why It Lied
AI data privacy is built on promises nobody can verify, and you’ve already accepted those terms. You pay a monthly…
Your Therapist Noticed Your Foot. The Chatbot Wouldn’t Have
AI mental health support is built around user satisfaction, and that’s exactly the problem. You open ChatGPT at 2am, type…
Body Cams: Who Actually Controls the Footage?
Police body worn cameras are in your city, on the officers you interact with, recording everything. In Canada, if you…
The Toonie Turned 30 and Transit Raised Its Price the Day Before It Showed Up
The toonie’s 30th anniversary lands this week, and the coin’s origin story has a detail most people missed. The $2…
NEW – Three Hamburgers for Two Dollars Used to Be a Real Offer
Toonie buying power in 1996 is the kind of throwback that starts as a fun memory and lands somewhere genuinely…
SHIFTHEADS: Strip Out the Excuses and Canada Still Wins the Worst Food Inflation Race
Food inflation Canada recorded in January was 7.3%, and yes, the GST holiday makes that number look worse than it…
NEW – Peace Prize Speeches and Warships in the Middle East at the Same Time
The US military buildup aimed at Iran is the largest in over 20 years, and the strangest thing about it…
Shiftheads – The Cheapest Anti-Theft Device on the Market: The Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission cars are still out there and they solve a problem you didn’t know you had. You can’t steal…
The Coins the Machine Rejects Are the Ones Worth Keeping
Coin collecting in Canada has a secret hiding inside every Coinstar machine at every Walmart in the country. You dump…
NEW – Andrew Wasn’t Arrested for What You Think He Was Arrested For
Prince Andrew’s arrest is being absorbed through the Epstein lens because that’s the story most people already have in their…
What Was Sitting in a Kansas Salt Mine Might Change Your Mind About Elvis
Elvis Presley concert film EPIC starts with a question you’ve never thought to ask: what happened to 68 boxes of…
Throwback Thursday: How 1996 Put a Price Tag on Your Childhood
Nostalgia collecting has a price tag now, and you didn’t put it there. You gave away the toys, tossed the…
MP’s New Role Sparks Questions: Who Pays and Why?
Shane Hewitt speaks with Jamie and Lindsey about the political fallout surrounding an MP who crossed the floor and was…
NEW: Celine Dion Doesn’t Know the Rules and That’s the Point
Celine Dion Instagram is what it actually takes to break a 30% phone reduction streak. She posts still images to…
How a Big Move Changes Kids: One Dad’s Honest Take
Shane Hewitt speaks with Scott Frank about how his family’s international move has affected his two children, ages 14 and…
He Said He Was Leaving for His Family. Three Months Later, He Crossed the Floor
Crossing the floor in Canada: your elected representative just did it, three months after announcing he was leaving politics to…
Grief in Fiction: The Power of Messy, Honest Stories
Shane Hewitt and Catherine Black explains why fictional storytelling can be one of the most effective ways to explore grief.…
SHIFTHEADS: The World is Broken: Pikachu Just Outsold Mickey Mantle
Pokemon card investment just set a world record. Logan Paul sold a single card for $16 million US. A Wayne…
Aliens: Your Oxygen Came From a Dying Star
Alien life might be a question you’ve never thought to ask about yourself. Every atom of oxygen you breathe had…
Shiftheads – Aliens: The Question Obama Actually Answered (It Wasn’t the One You Think)
Obama’s ‘aliens’ comment went viral when he said “they’re real, but I haven’t seen them” on a podcast rapid fire…
Your Data Has Already Been Sold. Here’s How to Want It Back
Data sovereignty asks a question that feels simple until you sit with it: was the consent you gave to share…
ICYMI – See All Evil: The Glasses That Know You Before You Say Hello
Smart glasses privacy isn’t a future concern. Someone wearing Oakley Metas across from you at a coffee shop could already…
60% of Canadian Mortgages Are Renewing. Here’s What to Do Before You Sign
Shopping your mortgage at renewal could be the most valuable hour you spend this year. Your bank sends a number,…
NEW: They Trained Four Years. The Condoms Lasted Three Days
Good News Tuesday lands differently when the headliner is a famous Italian love arch collapsing on Valentine’s Day. You’re tuning…
Sixty-Five Years, Twenty Grand, and One Very Important Checkbox
Organ donation in Canada has more than one option and most people only read the first one. You filled out…
SHIFTHEADS: Joining the Air Force Is a Hard Sell When You Can’t Afford Rent
Canadian military spending is finally moving, and defense analyst Matt Gurney has been waiting 20 years for this moment. You’d…
NEW – The Price of a Canadian House Down Payment Buys You Access to 27 Countries
Second passport options for Canadians start at 250,000 euros in Portugal, which is roughly what you’d put down on a…
Shiftheads – Could You Do It? Swap a Fergus Ontario house to 37-acre French Chateau
Running away from corporate life and moving towards a chateau lifestyle look identical from the outside. You’re leaving Canada either…
Couple Trades Fergus for a French Chateau: Here’s Why
Shane Hewitt speaks with Steven Cole about why he and his partner Sarah left Fergus, Ont., to buy a 37‑acre…
Burned Rock Debate: What Happens After You Touch It?
Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison discuss a curling rules dispute after video showed a player touching a released rock with…
Michael Losier: Every Complaint Is an Order You Place
Shane Hewitt speaks with Michael Losier about how repeated complaints act as “orders” to the law of attraction, reinforcing unwanted…
Jessica Moorhouse: How First Money Lessons Shape Us
Shane Hewitt speaks with financial educator Jessica Moorhouse about how early money memories shape lifelong financial habits. The conversation explores…
ICYMI – Your Entire Life Is in Your Inbox. Who Else Has the Key?
Digital sovereignty in Canada isn’t a policy debate happening somewhere above you. You opened Gmail this morning, took a Zoom…
The Nails That Started Conversations People Didn’t Know They Wanted
Braille nails are exactly what they sound like. Raised gel dots on your fingertips that spell out words you can…
The Gentleman’s Sport That Stopped Being Gentlemanly
Curling controversy just turned a gentleman’s sport into something else entirely. You’re watching players touch stones after releasing them, caught…
A TV Show Probably Shouldn’t Fix Your Real Relationship But This One Did
Relationship perspective shift from fiction sounds absurd until you finish 14 episodes feeling more grateful for your actual partner than…
Why 30 Years Married Means Skipping Valentine’s Gifts
Small romantic gestures create more connection than Valentine’s consumption, but you’re trapped in the wrong conversation. You’re debating budget and…
INSIDE COPY: A Seal Walks Into a Bar and Salmon on Pizza
Silly season animals means marine mammals wandering into places they absolutely shouldn’t be. You’re having a lazy Sunday pint at…
Valentine’s Steaming Picks: You Had Me at Vampire Swingers
Movies: Why Your Date Night Needs the Weird PickYour Valentine’s movie choice says something. You pick the safe rom-com, you…
The Worst Night To Take Someone You Actually Like Out
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ICYMI – Why He’d Never Raise Kids in the U.S. Again
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Deepfake Images: Tech Companies Choose Profit Over Safety
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Best Credit Card Canada 2026: Why Cobalt Dominates Travel Rewards
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NEW – Why a Three-Minute Shower Counts as Good News in Calgary
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Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsey Broadhead about Canada’s role in global energy markets. They debate oil’s…
NEW – Canola Tariffs Hit $250K Per Farm While Trump Plays Reagan on Steroids
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NEW – Robot Invasion: What CES 2025 Shows About Your Automated Future
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NEW- True Crime Impact: Why Survivors Choose Violence Stories
True crime impact hits differently when you realize survivors seek it out on purpose. Your friend was assaulted. She’s downloading…
Shiftheads – Media Literacy Education Starts at Age 3 in Finland. Canada’s Been Doing It Since 1989.
Media literacy education at age three sounds radical until you realize kids already distinguish storybooks from reality constantly. Finland teaches…
True Crime Fascination: Why Heist Stories Hook Us
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NEW – Olympic Hockey Injury Concerns: Italy’s Ice Problem
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NEW – Why Posted Salaries Kill Underselling Yourself
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January Breakup Season: The Data on Divorce Spikes
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NEW: The Decade That Never Ended: 80s Revival with Ed Conroy
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NEW – Trump’s Venezuela Move: Why America Just Made Canada Irrelevant
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ICYMI – Ozempic Changes the Food Industry: Restaurants and Protein
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NEW – Mood Boosting Foods: Good Choices Can Change Everything
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NEW – Throwback Thursday: Panama Invasion 1989: Why Venezuela Feels Familiar
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NEW – AI Influencers and Social Media Fraud: Why 46% of Users Don’t Trust Them
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NEW – Is Canada’s Oil Industry Irrelevant? Trade Wars, Venezuela, and Pipeline Politics Explained
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NEW – Listener Predicts 3 People By Name During Deja Vu: Simulation Proof?
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Toronto’s Traffic Czar: Can One Person Fix Canada’s Worst Congestion?
Toronto appointed a traffic czar to fix the worst traffic congestion in North America. Montreal and Vancouver are close behind.…
NEW – Volunteering Slows Brain Aging by 20 Percent: Scientists Can’t Explain Why
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Shiftheads – When Your Kid Gets Cancer and Medicine Has No Answers: So You Build It Yourself
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Reading the Shining Before Bed? (and Why Good News Makes Good News Babies)
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NEW – Good News Tuesday: Should You Sign a Contract Before Buying a Lottery Ticket With Coworkers
Someone in London, Ontario just won $80 million. In California, coworkers were asked to sign a contract before buying a…
Modern Warfare Isn’t What You Think—And That’s the Problem
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Switchbot Onuro H1 Robot: $10,000 for a Laundry-Folding Humanoid
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Four astronauts are about to fly past the moon… further from Earth than any human has ever traveled. No landing.…
Why Asking “Was It Worth It?” Saves More Money Than Any Budget
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NEW – Venezuela, Regime Change, and the Part Nobody Talks About
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NEW – Protect your Pocket: How to Actually Protect Your Photos and Emails Before It’s Too Late
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Stranger Things started in 2016. You were dating someone different, living somewhere else, chasing completely different dreams. Ryan reflects on…
Canada Changed Immigration Rules Mid-Game—Now Students Are Filing Refugee Claims
What happens when you promise permanent residence to 50,000 students, then pull the rug out? Immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann breaks…
The Strength You Don’t See on a Map
Windsor has always stood apart — geographically, politically, and emotionally. It’s a city defined by its proximity to Detroit, but…
What Toronto Gets Wrong About the Rest of Canada
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He’s From Ottawa and Never Skated the Canal?!
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AI Changed Everything in 2 Years — What’s Coming Next?
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Don’t Wait Until Grade 12 to Let Them Fail
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The Stebbies 2025: Movies That Mattered, Performances That Stuck
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NEW – The Christmas Blackout That Broke the Future
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What Teenagers Really Want (Even When They Push You Away)
Your teenager rolls their eyes when you ask them to hang out—but that doesn’t mean they don’t need you. Sarah…
Shiftheads – Why Midlife Might Be the Best Time to Change Careers
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NEW- The Show That Might Have Been His Last
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SHIFTHEADS: Holiday Party Survival Guide: What Not to Say
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The Birthday Letter Tradition That Lasts 18 Years
A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit…
SHIFTHEADS: What 40,000 Views Taught Me About the Internet
Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok — and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down…
NEW – The War You Can’t See: How Modern Conflict Happens in Plain Sight
War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how…
NEW – Cardboard, Culture, and Christmas Chaos with Handy Andy
What do old appliance boxes, family traditions, and name spellings have in common? In Handy Andy Baryer’s world, they all…
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Shiftheads – The Unexpected Power of Music for Kids (and Adults)
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NEW – That Hoodie Costs $100 — But Here’s the Real Math
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NEW- What the Hell Should You Watch This Christmas? Movies, Gremlins & Streaming Picks
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NEW – Burnout Isn’t Just Exhaustion — It’s Overload Disguised as Normal
Feeling short-tempered, tired, or checked out — but still pushing through? That’s not just a rough week. Social worker and…
SHIFTHEADS: Stealing for Good? Christmas Crime, AI Toys & Holiday Weirdness
Can stealing ever be selfless? Shane Hewitt tackles the “Robin Hood” grocery theft lighting up social media, asking if morality…
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ICYMI – That Meme Might Be a Love Letter
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Think border security is just about checking receipts? Think again. Aaron McCrorie from CBSA reveals how organized crime uses the…
NEW – Teddy Ruxpin, Omnibots & 80s Christmas Magic: Where Did It Go?
What made Christmas in the 80s feel so magical — and why does it feel like that magic is missing…
NEW – What Makes a Toy Iconic? The Secret Life of Play
Why do some toys disappear and others become timeless? Shane Rhinewald from The Strong National Museum of Play joins Shane…
Why Christmas Feels Magical at Age 10
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NEW – The Secret Formula Behind Unforgettable Christmas Gifts
Some toys entertain — others unlock entire futures. In this holiday edition, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore the magic…
SHIFTHEADS: Top Food Stories 2025: Why Your Grocery Bill Feels Like a Lie
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Shiftheads – Why Trump’s Speech Sounded Like a Desperate Sales Pitch
Donald Trump promised billions, misread numbers, and claimed victory — but what was really going on? Veteran broadcaster Rob Breakenridge…
Why Grown-Ups Are Keeping the Toy Stores Alive
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ICYMI – Holiday Eating Without the Food Hangover
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Richard Crouse and the awesomeness of predictable Christmas Movies (and drinks!)
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From EB Games to Ubisoft: A Decade with Rainbow Six Siege
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Shiftheads – The Roswell Myth: What Really Crashed in 1947?
Everyone knows the legend — a UFO crashes in Roswell, the military covers it up, and the rest is conspiracy…
Did the Aliens Want a Refund?
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Smart Speakers Christmas Episode: What We Treasure — and What We Fear
Why Nostalgia Is Today’s Best Holiday GiftForget gadgets and gizmos — some gifts don’t need batteries to bring joy. Lindsay…
Why Confidence Is the Currency of 2026: Tony Chapman on Brands That Got It Right
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What If the Weirdest Places on Earth Are Real?
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SHIFTHEADS: Bitcoin vs. Everything Else: What Makes It Different in 2025
Ethereum, meme coins, XRP — the crypto space is crowded. But Adam O’Brien says Bitcoin is playing a different game.…
NEW- A Fabergé Egg was inside what??
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ICYMI – The Misinformation Trap: Why Social Media Gets Love (and Life) So Wrong
Red flags, “this is your sign” advice, and hot takes on love are everywhere — but are they helping? Dr.…
Shiftheads – Why Is Instagram Just One Big Scam Now?
It used to be social — now it’s just sales. In this Good News Tuesday episode, Shane and Ryan go…
Roomba Is No Longer American. Here’s Why That Matters.
Roomba’s maker iRobot just went bankrupt — and a Chinese robotics giant is taking over. In this episode, Kris Abel…
SHIFTHEADS: Smiling Helps When You’re Gagging (And Other Wisdom from Bob Addison)
Yes, that’s a real tip — and no, this episode isn’t what you think. In this hilarious and weirdly useful…
No One Writes Anymore — And It’s Costing Us More Than We Realize
Writing a letter used to mean something. It still does — if we let it. In this reflective and timely…
What If Your Side Hustle Is Just Time Debt?
It started with good news — a new home, a killer video game win, and a 16-year-old landing a premium…
Good News Tuesday: Can a Creepy Tree Become a Christmas Hero?
Woody was broken. With Christmas approaching, it looked like the most bizarre holiday mascot in Canada might miss the season…
The Side Hustle Is the New Debt — But Gen Z Might Be the Way Out
The job market is shifting — again. With layoffs, unstable wages, and endless side hustles, it’s harder than ever to…
SHIFTHEADS: The New Spy Game: Hidden Agents, AI Influence & Cognitive Warfare
Espionage isn’t in the shadows anymore — it’s everywhere, and we’re often part of it without even knowing. Shane Hewitt…
Why Your Budget Always Fails — And What to Do Instead
Ever wondered why money tips never seem to stick? Jessica Moorhouse has the answer — and it starts with your…
Sock Sock Shoe Shoe: The Christmas Switch, & Rob Reiner’s Legacy
Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell…
Handy Andy’s Last Minute Christmas Guide and Cautions
Handy Holiday Tech IdeasIs it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? That lighthearted debate sets the tone as Shane reconnects with Handy Andy…
Hollywood Goodbye: Richard Crouse on Rob Reiner’s Legacy and Loss
In one of his final interviews, Rob Reiner spoke with Richard Crouse about love, laughter, and a life spent telling…
ICYMI – $500 Lego and a Mortgage, Please: How Millennials Do Christmas
Is it still a gift if it’s 3,600 plastic pieces and costs more than rent? In this millennial Christmas breakdown,…
What Canadians Really Want in a Car (Versus What They Buy)
Ferraris and Porsche 911s top the search lists — but that’s not what people are driving off the lot. Baris…
Driving Scared Isn’t Safe: Canada’s Winter Road Reality
Hazards on. Creeping at 40. Terrified behind the wheel. Lorraine Sommerfeld calls it like it is: being afraid on the…
NEW – Why Special Olympics Is Way More Than Just a Competition
Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event — but they’re missing the real story. CEO Gail…
NEW – What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? Dec 12 Edition
Would You Trust Your Neighbor to Kill a Monster?A child’s imagination or a deadly truth? In Dust Bunny, grief and…
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When did giving one perfect gift become harder than wrapping a dozen? This episode unpacks the shift from childhood Christmas…
NEW – What If the Future Is Already Fixed?
Time travel stories aren’t really about machines — they’re about regret, possibility, and what we’d risk to rewrite our lives.…
How to Be Honest with Kids — Without Ruining the Magic
You don’t have to lie to protect your child’s feelings — but you also don’t have to crush their imagination.…
Time Machines! Happy Friday Round-Up Dec 12
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Is Your Old Social Media Profile Ruining Your Reputation?
What happens to the digital life you forgot about? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the rising risks of…
NEW – Trivial Pursuit Was Born in a Pub?
Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and…
NEW – How to avoid the $830 Food Habit
Food delivery exploded — and now so has the cost. In this episode, Ryan O’Donnell walks through a side-by-side cost…
From Free-Range Kids to Helicopter Parents: What Happened?
Sent to the store alone. Smoked around indoors. Hitchhiked without question. Rob Breakenridge and Shane Hewitt dig into the cultural…
The $20 Billion Scam War You Didn’t See Coming
Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave…
The Year That Secretly Started the ’80s
Care Bears, Dungeons & Dragons, and Strawberry Shortcake all trace back to 1979 — not the ’80s. Ed Conroy reveals…
Would You Let THIS Santa Down Your Chimney?
What Do You Get a Wookiee for Christmas?Yes, that’s a real song. Richard Crouse takes us deep into pop culture…
Riding in Truck Beds, Smoking Indoors & Other Things You Can’t Do Anymore
Some childhood memories age well. Others would get you arrested. In this nostalgic trip back to 1979, Shane Hewitt shares…
NEW – Did Your Parents Do This in 1979?
Smoking in taxis. Kids tethered in the back window of a Barracuda. A Ford Pinto packed like a clown car.…
Would You Buy a Turkey at Dollarama?
Dollarama sells food — but where do we draw the line? Sylvain Charlebois dives into the economics of dollar store…
NEW – Three’s Company – What Happens If Paramount Buys Warner Bros. from under Netflix?
From Game of Thrones to The Last of Us, Warner Bros. owns some of the most iconic entertainment on earth.…
SHIFTHEADS: Is Your Home Camera Really Safe? A Hacker’s Honest Answer
Think your smart camera is locked down? Think again. Hank Fordham, ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, explains how basic oversights—like…
Quitting Smoking, Fighting Fear, and Hypnosis That Actually Works
Ottawa is buried in snow. Calgary turns from sunshine to sub-zero. And in the middle of it, a quiet story…
How Power Moves: From Tracking Workers to Seizing Oil
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What the CIA Tried to Do with Hypnosis (and Failed)
Could hypnosis turn people into spies — or killers? The CIA thought so. Nathan Radke walks through real Cold War…
Inside the AI Music Laundering Scam
What if the worst songs on Spotify weren’t made for people — but for bots? Greg Fish unpacks a rising…
NEW – Can 24 Acts of Kindness Change Christmas?
What if every day in December came with a mission to make the world better — not a chocolate? Tony…
Beads, Snow, and Storytelling: Inside a Modern Indigenous Christmas
What do fishbone earrings, powwow songs, and Christmas markets have in common? According to Ceiran Starlight — everything. In this…
NEW – Elon Faked a Robot. It was Ugly.
Robot scandals are heating up — and Kris Abel is here for all of it. This episode breaks down how…
NEW – They Flew to See the Northern Lights… and Got Clouded Out
Dr. Elaina Hyde returns with fresh cosmic insights: why now is prime time for aurora hunting, what’s behind those solar…
ICYMI – Be Someone’s Taco: Sam Demma on Kindness, Criticism & Creative Living
Can one kind gesture really shift someone’s life? Sam Demma thinks so—and he’s living proof. In this raw, deeply human…
Animal Testing Is Failing — And Science Finally Knows It
For 90 years, animal testing was the gold standard in drug development. But now the data is in: it doesn’t…
Why Vancouverites Shouldn’t Own Umbrellas (And Other Uncle Bob Truths)
Forget the weather app — Uncle Bob’s here with the real forecast: sarcasm, memory lane, and light overcast shade. This…
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Is Canada really using “Warning Yellow Snow” as an official weather term now? On this Good News Tuesday, Shane, Ryan,…
NEW – He Biked the World at 69 — For Love
At 69, one man biked around the world in honor of his late wife — and now he’s chasing a…
SHIFTHEADS: Netflix vs. Paramount: The Streaming War Heats Up
Netflix makes a $72M move to buy Warner Brothers’ streaming division — and then Paramount tries to snatch it with…
Shiftheads – Trust Your Gut. It Knows More Than You Think.
When’s the last time you followed your gut — or ignored it and regretted it? Shane and Ryan get honest…
Charcuterie Boards, Christmas Cravings & Cozy Traditions
It’s three weekends to Christmas — and things are getting delicious.Shaneand Ryan serve up a festive episode filled with cozy…
Is your girlfriend’s book boyfriend ruining your real-life relationship?
It might sound dramatic, but it’s becoming a real issue. When fictional heroes are written to be endlessly patient, impossibly…
Rage Bait, Satire Fails & Christmas Snacks Gone Wild
What do meth smugglers, charcuterie boards, and fake news have in common? Somehow, it all comes together in this episode…
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Happy Friday Panel – Behind the Drapes: Power Plays, Green Betrayals & Political Optics
Should Politicians and Journalists Party Together?What happens when politicians, press, and power meet over dinner and jokes? This episode questions…
The Secret to a Healthy Charcuterie “Bird” (Yes, Bird)
Charcuterie just got a glow-up. Shane and Alyssa B flip the script on the classic party board—renaming it a “charcuterie…
Canada’s Car Theft Crisis: What Insurers Know That Drivers Don’t
It’s not just high-end vehicles anymore—car theft in Canada has become a full-blown crisis, and the most stolen cars might…
NEW – The Advent Calendar That Started a Holiday Movement
Four advent calendars. One hyped-up kid. Endless Christmas joy. Bob Addison returns with tales from Surrey, where his family’s holiday…
NEW – Should Canada Mind Its Own Business?
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge tackle the latest controversy over Canada selling trucks to U.S. immigration enforcement — and ask…
NEW – Why We Can’t Quit Cheesy Christmas Movies and Is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Just a Sequel Setup?
They’re predictable, cozy, and impossible to ignore—cheesy holiday movies have taken over. But why do we keep watching them? Richard…
Memory Isn’t Nostalgia — It’s Identity
Shane Hewitt’s Throwback Thursday monologue is more than a reflection — it’s a philosophy of memory. With no guests and…
NEW – 1980 in Real Life: Memory, Money, and Moments That Shaped Us
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s history made personal. Shane Hewitt opens Throwback Thursday with a solo tour through 1980,…
Why Meat Will Drive Food Inflation in 2026
Get ready to spend more at the grocery store — again. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois returns with the 2026 Food Price…
Shiftheads – The Day Led Zeppelin Died — What If They Hadn’t?
December 4, 1980, marked the end of Led Zeppelin — but what if it didn’t have to? Music publicist and…
What is Woke Fishing in Dating and the Death of Real Chemistry
Dating is weird now. In this special date night segment, Shane Hewitt teams up with Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco…
Rubik’s Cubes, Synths & The Shining: The Future Began in 1980
What do Pac-Man, The Wall, and a VHS copy of The Shining have in common? They all helped define 1980—a…
ICYMI – The Internet Is Lying to You—And Making Money Doing It
Think you’re arguing with a person online? You might be fighting a business model. Greg Fish breaks down how foreign…
NEW- The Car You Drive Is a Lie: How Auto Makers Are Failing Us
From rising costs to bloated tech features no one uses, today’s cars are more frustrating than futuristic. Lorraine Sommerfeld pulls…
Bigfoot, Quiet Quitting & the Myth of Accountability
It’s the season of belief—but not just in Santa. Shane Hewitt kicks off tonight’s show asking the big question: is…
Smart Speakers: Press Gallery Dinner & Workplace Speech Rights
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to talk about the Ottawa press gallery dinner and Alberta’s…
Why the Moon Looks Bigger in Winter—and What’s Next for Artemis II
The final full moon of 2025 isn’t just beautiful—it’s revealing. Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane to break down what’s really…
Shiftheads – Is Bigfoot Real? The Science Might Surprise You
Think Bigfoot is pure fantasy? Think again. Dr. Lee Kuhnle came to debunk Sasquatch—but ended up questioning his own assumptions.…
NEW – Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Problem—Disengagement Is
Quiet quitting isn’t a trend—it’s a symptom. Ajay Pangarkar joins Shane to reveal what’s really driving employee disengagement, and why…
Want Loyalty? Start With Purpose.
Quiet quitting, viral complaints, burnt-out teams—what’s missing? Tony Chapman says the answer is simple: purpose. This episode is a masterclass…
NEW – How a Hotel Photo Can Help Stop a Crime
A simple hotel room photo could help rescue someone from sex trafficking. Tech expert Kris Abel shares the groundbreaking AI…
NEW- Canada’s Drone Problem: Cheap, Chinese, and Dangerous
Over 80% of the RCMP’s drones were made in China — and now they’ve been pulled from sensitive use. Former…
ICYMI – Redefining Aging: How to Live With Purpose at Any Age
Getting older isn’t about slowing down — it’s about waking up. Helen Valleau, founder of Elegant Aging, joins to reframe…
When Politics Becomes Performance: Matt Gurney on the Illusion of Accountability
Matt Gurney doesn’t pull punches — and in this episode, he lays out why much of Canadian political theatre feels…
NEW – Why The Tenors Are Canada’s Soundtrack to Christmas
Four voices, one purpose — to bring harmony, hope, and holiday magic across Canada. Mark Masri of The Tenors joins…
The Power of Giving (and Montreal Bagels)
It’s Giving Tuesday — but is it just post-Black Friday guilt, or does giving back actually pay off? Shane kicks…
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY – Why a $30 Radio Still Matters
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the simplest. On this edition of Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt shares a memory…
SHIFTHEADS: Why Generosity Starts With Kids
As adult giving declines across Canada, a new idea is taking hold: what if the future of philanthropy lies with…
Shiftheads – You’re Not Too Old — You’re Just Getting Started
Getting older doesn’t mean getting boring. On Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt hosts a conversation that challenges everything we assume…
The Rise of ALPR: Crime-Fighting Tech or Surveillance Overreach?
License plate tracking isn’t science fiction — it’s already here. Former police officer and TikTok traffic expert Sean Shapiro joins…
NEW – From Deals to Decency: What Giving Tuesday Means in a Hungry Country
After Black Friday’s frenzy and Cyber Monday’s chaos, Giving Tuesday hits differently — especially when 2.2 million Canadians are turning…
SHIFTHEADS: $1,000 Worth Breaking up the Story We Tell Ourselves
What would it take for you to leave the life you’ve built? In this solo episode, Shane Hewitt dives deep…
Would You Move Cities for $1,000 a Month?
How much money would it take to uproot your life? In this solo segment, Shane Hewitt poses a provocative question:…
NEW – Handy Andy: From Gutter Hacks to AI Ghosts: Can Tech Save Us or Scare Us?
Gutters, Porch Pirates, and $1,000 MovesWhat if all it took to double your future savings was moving cities? Handy Andy…
NEW – Why Gen Z Is the Fittest (and Loneliest?) Generation
We’re healthier than ever — but are we happier? In this thought-provoking episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell unpack the…
Shiftheads – The Movement Crisis in Youth: Mental Health, COVID, and a Path Forward
Physical activity among youth is plummeting—and it’s shaping their future health. Dr. Claire Leblanc, a pediatric rheumatologist at McGill, shares…
ICYMI – Scene+, Expiry Loopholes, and the Truth About Points
Scene+ just dethroned PC Optimum — and it’s not just because of movie tickets. Patric Sojka unpacks the fast-growing power…
Would You Move to Save $1,000 a Month?
What if a thousand dollars a month stood between you and a better life? In this candid conversation, Jessica Moorhouse…
Happy Friday Round Up! the Hidden Politics Nobody Wants to Admit is Happening
Why Canada Post Is Losing Trust — And What It Could Learn From SantaCharities don’t even trust the mail anymore…
NEW – Fighter Jets to Deep Space: Jeremy Hansen’s Mission to the Moon
What does it take to go from Cold Lake, Alberta to orbiting the Moon? Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks about…
Black Friday Deals, Astronaut Dreams, and Santa on Instagram
What do switching phone providers, being followed by Santa, and training for a moon mission have in common? Not much…
Funerals, Lottery Chaos, and the Weirdest Gas Station Heist Ever
When did funerals start feeling more common than weddings? Shane, Ryan, and Noah go on a Friday ride through the…
NEW – What the Hell Should We Watch (this weekend) with Steve Stebbing
Movies: Zootopia 2, Afterlife Dilemmas, and a Canadian Story That Hits HardTalking animals, soulmates, and stolen identities — this week’s…
This isn’t even AI (yet?): Three Years of ChatGPT
It’s only been three years, but it feels like AI has reshaped everything — or has it? Mohit Rajhans joins…
Are License Plate Cameras Watching You?
License plate tracking isn’t science fiction — it’s already here. Former officer and TikTok traffic expert Sean Shapiro joins Shane…
XEQT and Chill: The Easiest Way to Grow Wealth?
Forget chasing hot stocks. Anita Bruinsma explains why “XEQT and chill” might be the smartest — and simplest — investing…
From AM 80s to Dad Rock: What Counts as a Classic Now?
What happens when the music you love gets labeled “grandpa rock”? Shane Hewitt leads a fun, feisty conversation on National…
NEW – From Stairway to Seven Nation Army: The Riffs That Rock Us
Some guitar riffs aren’t just songs — they’re cultural memory. On this throwback-fueled episode, Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt to…
National Guitar Day and the Riff That Moves You
What’s the one guitar riff that still gives you goosebumps? On National Electric Guitar Day, Shane, Ryan, and Noah go…
What’s Really in Your Food? Behind the Grocery Aisle with the Food Professor
From rotisserie chickens to Campbell’s soup scandals, food prices and trust are on the line. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka The…
NEW – Trudeau, Smith, and the Pipeline Plot Twist
When Alberta’s premier and Canada’s PM suddenly stop fighting, something big is happening. Rob Breakenridge joins to unpack the day…
Bif Naked Unfiltered: The Real Life Behind the Rockstar
Behind the tattoos and the anthems, Bif Naked is a storyteller. Her new documentary doesn’t just celebrate a career—it reveals…
Why Career Advice Needs a Rethink — Especially for Parents
Most people don’t end up doing what they first set out to — so why are we still asking kids…
Electric Riffs & Dive Bar Anthems: Canada’s Rock Legacy
From Zeppelin to Nickelback, what makes a guitar riff unforgettable—and why do some songs still start the party decades later?…
Richard Crouse: The $9M Comic and Booze & Reviews of Hamnet
PART 1: The $9M Comic in the Attic: Superman, Nostalgia & Guinness Gravy An attic surprise turns into a $9…
Shiftheads – Seeing Isn’t Believing: How AI Deepfakes Are Breaking Reality
The Deepfake Crisis: Are We Losing Reality?What happens when seeing is no longer believing? Nathan Radke, co-host of The UncoverUp,…
NEW – Who Made This? Who Cares! Trust, AI, and the New Rules of Politics and Content
Part 1 AI Labels, Trust, and the Future of Creative IntegrityShould we label AI-generated content—or is it already too late?…
SHIFTHEADS: Black Friday, Meet AI: How Retailers Are Outsmarting Shoppers (and Saving Them Money)
What if your favourite deal was never meant for you—but created just for your phone? In this eye-opening conversation, retail…
NEW – Seeing Is No Longer Believing: When AI Kills the Magic
That Coca-Cola ad? It was AI. The viral song? Also AI. And now every time something feels magical online, the…
ICYMI – Big Tech’s Internet Takeover: Is the Doom Loop Real?
What if the internet is no longer built for you—but built to trap you? Greg Fish breaks down how social…
Saving Your Relationship – is it Healthy or Just Familiar?
Not all relationships that feel normal are actually healthy. Dr. Betsy Chung breaks down the difference—and reveals why many people…
AI Warning Labels: Do We Deserve to Know?
If AI is behind a song, article, or Instagram photo—should that be disclosed? Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Scanga…
NEW – Read This Before You Talk Pipelines
Alberta’s pipeline promise might sound like progress, but Matt Gurney isn’t buying the headlines — not yet. In this episode,…
NEW- How to Stop Pretending It’s Perfect
Behind every polished Instagram post is a woman wondering if she’s doing it right. In Part 1: The Pressure to…
This Is Your Sign to Slow Down
It wasn’t the show they planned — but it might be the one they needed. After a snowstorm grounded him…
NEW – Santa, a Swinger, and a Stuffie (didn’t walk into a bar)
When was the last time something small hit you big — a scent, a number, a voice — and you…
SHIFTHEADS: Blind Boxes, Big Money: Are We Just Gambling Now?
You don’t pick the toy — you pick the chance. Blind boxes are exploding in popularity, with people spending $60…
Shiftheads – Handy Andy DIY Winter Survival + Black Friday Tech Picks
Part 1: Winter Isn’t the Problem — Poor Prep IsHandy Andy Baryer breaks down the most common mistakes that send…
ICYMI – Can a Wheelchair Climb Stairs? Toyota’s Wild New Bot Says Yes
Toyota has unveiled a game-changing mobility device—and it walks. Literally. Inspired by mountain goats, the “Walk Me” prototype ditches wheels…
Signs from the Universe – Your Grandpa or Your Dad?
When Bob Addison picked his son up from school, he didn’t expect a classmate to ask, “Is that your grandpa?”…
Why Canada’s Fighter Jet Debate Is a Farce
The F-35 decision is made — so why is Saab still lobbying? Richard Shimooka cuts through the noise and explains…
Devine Intervention: Can the New Vine Survive TikTok?
Six seconds of creativity. No AI. No filters. That’s the pitch behind Devine — a revival of the original Vine…
The $16,786 Food Reality & Why Loyalty Isn’t What It Was
To eat well in Canada, a family of four now needs nearly $17,000 a year. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois breaks down…
Wizard of Oz Politics: MPs Hide, Democracy Dies
When MPs are hiding behind curtains to fake a budget abstention, it’s not strategy — it’s cowardice. Rob Breakenridge joins…
Captain Chris Hadfield’s Guide to Limiting Regrets & Finding Joy
Part 1 Earth to Massey Hall: Chris Hadfield’s Night of WonderFrom commanding theInternational Space Stationto staging a one‑night‑only performance atMassey Hall, Chris Hadfield…
$22,000 for a Sunroof? The Hidden Cost of Car “Luxury”
It shattered expectations — and a bank account. Lorraine Sommerfeld returns with a wild case of a $22,250 sunroof replacement…
Speaker’s Corner, 1998 & The Spirit of Pre-Digital Celebrity Hangouts
1998 was more than just another year — it was a cultural turning point. With memories of the Spice Girls’…
Richard Crouse: Bridget Jones statues and Wicked for Good Review
Part 1 | Richard Crouse – Why 4,000 Iconic Interviews Vanished — And What Remains What happens when a generation’s…
The Science of Morning Routines: How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
Start your day with intention and science. In this episode, habit-change expert Katie Faloon-Drew reveals how the first few minutes…
Smart Speakers: Stranger Things in Ottawa: Conspiracies, Confidence & the Cost of Leadership
Part 1: Behind the Curtain: Oz, Optics & Ottawa’s Political TheatreWhat do Conservative MPs hiding from a vote and the…
The Real MKUltra: Stranger Things’ Dark Inspiration
Stranger Things draws from real experiments darker than the show itself. Dr. Lee Kuhnle of The Uncover Up podcast reveals…
Trump’s Speech Without Trump: A Wild Read-Aloud Experiment
What happens when you remove Donald Trump’s voice from a Donald Trump speech? Chaos. Comedy. Confusion. Shane and Ryan test…
Why Gen Z Is Going Back to Church (But on Their Terms)
A surprising shift is happening: Gen Z, the most digitally connected and culturally skeptical generation, is quietly rediscovering faith. But…
Stranger Things and the Real Conspiracies Behind It
Stranger Things might be fiction, but the inspiration behind it is anything but. From government mind control programs to interdimensional…
If AI Can Do Your Job, Do You Still Matter?
What happens when AI use becomes mandatory at work—and you’re punished for not using it enough? Greg Fish joins Shane…
Amazon Haul vs. Your Local Mall: The Holiday Showdown
Amazon has declared war on dollar stores — and your neighborhood shops may be next. Tony Chapman joins to break…
Uncle Bob vs. Christmas, FIFA, and CAPTCHA Codes
One man. Four pairs of broken dollar-store glasses. Zero FIFA tickets. Bob Addison returns with a festive survival story straight…
Why Men Say “I’m Fine” — And Why It’s Killing Us
Most men say “I’m fine” when they’re anything but. In this episode, Todd Minerson of Movember Canada unpacks the silence…
What Does a Good Day Even Look Like?
Waking up should be simple. But for most, it’s not. This solo episode tackles the hidden habits that shape our…
Good News Tuesday: The Power of Small Wins (and Nerdy Card Decks)
It’s not just feel-good fluff—Good News Tuesday is built on the idea that shared wins change mindsets. Shane Hewitt, Ryan…
Why Your Car Wasn’t Stolen—And Why That’s Good News
Good News Tuesday kicks off with an ironic twist: a rundown of the most stolen cars in Canada. But there’s…
Snapchat Steps Up, Russia Falls Flat (Literally)
Snapchat’s new mental health support tool might be one of the most meaningful updates in its history—and it’s only in…
(Literally Hiding) Behind the Curtain: How Canada’s Budget Survived
MPs literally hid behind curtains to avoid voting—yes, that actually happened. In this episode, Matt Gurney joins Shane to explain…
The 10-Minute Morning Hack That Changes Everything
Before you scroll, check email, or get out of bed—what if the first few minutes of your day were the…
Why Your Car Is More Likely to Be Written Off Now
Modern vehicles are more high-tech—and more disposable. With collision repair costs soaring and insurance write-offs becoming the norm, the economics…
The Deer That Time Forgot — And Science Just Found
A forgotten fossil from beneath Toronto reveals a new species of deer — and a missing chapter in North American…
The Passport Power Shift: Why Canada’s Rank Dropped
Canada’s passport used to be in the top 5 — now it’s 9th. Why? Basil Mohr-Elzeki of Henley & Partners…
NEW: Multilingual Minds: The Science Behind Language and Longevity
Is your second language secretly saving your brain? Dr. Samantha Yammine joins to explain new research suggesting multilingualism could be…
Would You Leave Canada Over This Budget?
The federal budget passed — barely — and it’s leaving a lot of Canadians wondering what’s next. In this episode,…
Holiday Spending Traps and Money Myths with Jessica Moorhouse
Jessica Moorhouse http://jessicamoorhouse.comIt’s the most wonderful (and spendy) time of year — but is Black Friday saving you money or…
From Frozen Pipes to AI Pop Stars: How to Outsmart Winter—and the Internet
What Would Handy Andy Do? Winter Renter’s EditionFrozen pipes, drafty windows, sky-high heating bills — winter can be brutal if…
Budget Battles, Exit Strategies & Living Like a King
The federal budget squeaks through — but are Canadians tuning out? Lucas Meyer and Stefan Keyes join Shane to break…
A Very Canadian Friday
What do chicken wings, CFL rivalries, and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald have in common? This Friday episode blends…
Is It Healing or Just Hiding? The Truth Behind Mental Health Myths
Is emotional growth always healing—or could it be a form of hiding? Therapist Hailey Boggess joins Shane Hewitt to unpack…
Change the Plate, Change Your Fate
When food prices rise and time runs out, how do families stay nourished? Holistic nutritionist Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt…
Happy Friday Round-Up: Icons, Identity & the Green of Saskatchewan
Part 1: Gordon Lightfoot, Montreal’s Mayoral Shift, and the Spirit of Canadian IdentityWhat does Gordon Lightfoot mean to the soul…
Wings, Pipe Dreams & the Case of the Wrong Caesar
It’s the kind of Friday night where the stories get stranger by the minute. Shane and Ryan bounce from elite…
From Grey Cup to Gordon Lightfoot: A Very Canadian Friday
What do chicken wings, CFL rivalries, and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald have in common? This Friday episode blends…
Is It Healing or Just Hiding? The Truth Behind Mental Health Myths
Is emotional growth always healing—or could it be a form of hiding? Therapist Hailey Boggess joins Shane Hewitt to unpack…
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? Steve Stebbing’s Picks
Movies:From haunted cabin thrillers to a flawed Running Man reboot, film critic Steve Stebbing returns with his sharpest takes yet.…
Hollywood vs. AI: Can Actors Control Their Digital Selves?
As AI clones celebrity voices and creates digital actors, a legal and creative tug-of-war is heating up. Mohit Rajhans joins…
NEW: Change the Plate, Change Your Fate: Feeding Families on a Budget
When food prices rise and time runs out, how do families stay nourished? Holistic nutritionist Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt…
Reviving the Lost Art of Debate
In an age of instant reactions and viral outrage, real debate has become a lost skill. Shane Hewitt and Frankie…
The Hidden Cost of Ottawa’s Project Priorities
When federal dollars start flowing—but skip your province entirely—it raises more than eyebrows. Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt for a…
Still Got It: Colin Mochrie on Comedy That Lasts
Comedy trends come and go—but Colin Mochrie’s brand of smart, silly improv still hits. This episode throws it back to…
Twilight Turns 20—and We Still Don’t Get It
Love it or hate it, Twilight changed everything. For a generation of teens, it was more than a book—it was…
Twilight Was Bad. That’s What Made It Great
It wasn’t cool. It wasn’t well written. But Twilight still rewired a generation—and Robyn Flynn was one of them. This…
The Meat You Eat Could Come from a Clone—and No One Has to Tell You
Imagine buying meat from a cloned animal—and not knowing it. No label. No warning. No choice. That’s what’s on the…
Brandon Boyd on Creativity, Change, and Not Getting Stuck
What if creativity could help make sense of life’s messiest questions? Brandon Boyd—yes, the voice of Incubus—shows how it does.…
Why 2005 Still Feels Like Yesterday: Twilight, Blockbuster, and the 20-Year Cycle
What does a blockbuster vampire romance, a defunct video store, and biblical symbolism have in common? Ed Conroy connects the…
Now You See It, Now You Stream It: From CGI Tricks to AI Icons
AI Wrote a Hit Country Song. Should We Care?Would you pay to talk to an AI version of your favourite…
SMART SPEAKERS: Conservative Communications in Crisis: What the Floor Crossing Exposed
In the aftermath of a headline-making floor crossing, Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane to assess the state of…
Faking the Moon: What 400,000 People Would Have Had to Hide
Kim Kardashian says the moon landing was staged. Nathan Radke disagrees — and has the science, history, and logic to…
Faking the Moon: What 400,000 People Would Have Had to Hide
Kim Kardashian says the moon landing was staged. Nathan Radke disagrees — and has the science, history, and logic to…
Canada Is Not Ready for AI — And That’s a Problem
Sam Jenkins of Punchcard joins Shane to explain why Canada is falling behind in the AI economy. From infrastructure gaps…
Why Canadians Are Decorating for Christmas Before Remembrance Day
Shane Hewitt describes a family moment where a Christmas movie was paused to observe Remembrance Day. Shane and Ryan discuss…
SMART SPEAKERS: Joy, Deflection, and Disarray: What Canadians Are Really Seeing This Season
How Christmas Trees and Political Strategy Collide in CanadaLindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane to talk festive trees, sentimental…
Why Moon Landing Myths Thrive in the TikTok Era
This episode breaks down why moon‑landing conspiracies continue to explode online and how TikTok’s design supercharges misinformation. From flashy edits…
Why the Tech Bro Apocalypse is a Myth — And What’s Really Coming
Greg Fish returns to argue that the “AI God” narrative—the fantasy of machines rising up—is less credible than the reshaping of…
NEW – Becoming Me Again: Why So Many Are Searching
Tony Chapman joins Shane to reflect on the emotional thread behind “becoming me again.” They unpack how seasons of life,…
The Condo Question, The Car Regret, and When Kids Cost Too Much
Financial planner Anita Bruinsma walks through the hidden costs behind life’s big decisions — from whether to buy a condo…
The Voices We Almost Lost: Veterans, Memories, and the Legacy of War
What happens when a veteran finally shares what war did to them—decades later? Historian Michael Petrou returns with powerful insights…
Why the Poppy Endures: The Forgotten Origins of a Canadian Symbol
Every November, red poppies appear on lapels across Canada — but few remember where the tradition came from or why…
New Ways to Wear a Poppy: How Remembrance Day Is Changing
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever.…
Inside Canada’s Forgotten Tank War
It wasn’t just Britain and the U.S. with tanks that turned the tide. Captain Sheldon Smith reveals how Canadian armor…
The Unknown Soldier and Canada’s Living Memory
Tucked into downtown Ottawa is a quiet tomb that holds powerful meaning — even though no one knows who lies…
Why Canada’s War Stories Still Matter in 2025
What happens when a nation forgets its past? Tim Cook, Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum, argues that remembering…
The Barbershop: Where Men Still Feel Seen
It’s more than grooming — it’s connection. Matty Conrad, founder of Victory Barber and GQ’s beard expert, joins Shane Hewitt…
Barbershops, Brotherhood & the Lost Art of Talking
Barbershops as spaces for connection:In a world of earbuds and echo chambers, the barbershop still holds space for real conversation.…
NEW – Can Your Thermostat Save You Money — or Just Watch You?
Smart Thermostat SavingsSmart home tech promises savings, but at what cost? Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to break down…
Barbershops, Space Junk & What Keeps Men Grounded
What connects a weathered barbershop chair to astronauts stranded in orbit? Perspective. Shane Hewitt threads two seemingly unrelated stories —…
Have Aliens Already Mined the Moon?
Mining robots, moon factories, and self-replicating spacecraft Forget flying saucers — if alien probes have visited our solar system, they’re…
Shiftheads – Budget Blunders, Love Languages & Floor Crossing Fog: The Happy Friday Roundup
Part 1: From classical music and game nights to a budget with no punch — this week’s Roundup blends the…
NEW – From Gothic Monsters to Boxing Legends: What to Watch This Weekend
Movies:An action-packed Predator reboot, a dark boxing biopic with Sydney Sweeney, and a courtroom war drama with Russell Crowe speaking…
ICYMI – The Cameraman Becomes the Story: Kirk Neff’s Fight Against Tremors
Kirk Neff spent his career behind the camera capturing life-changing stories — until his own body became one. Diagnosed with…
Brain Surgery, Breakfast, and the Stuff That Makes Us Feel Loved
After 40 years with tremors, Kirk Neff underwent brain surgery that changed his life — now he can carry a…
NEW – FlavorPhiles: What a Michelin Chef and His Radio Dad Teach Each Other
Can food be a language of love, legacy, and leadership? For Jerry and Tanner Agar, the answer is a sizzling…
SHIFTHEADS: The ROI Illusion: Mohit Rajhans on Why AI Isn’t Saving Your Business (Yet)
Everyone’s chasing ROI from AI — but what if we’re asking the wrong questions? Media strategist Mohit Rajhans breaks down…
NEW – New Ways to Wear a Poppy: How Remembrance Day Is Changing
The poppy isn’t just a pin — it’s a powerful symbol of remembrance, and now it’s more accessible than ever.…
The Unknown, The Remembered: A Look Head at our Remembrance Day Special
This Remembrance Day, step closer to the stories behind the ceremonies. From the mud of cavalry charges to the steel…
When the Music Meets the Movies: Richard Crouse on Remixing Culture
Part 1: From front‑row concerts to film premieres, Richard Crouse brings an insider’s lens to how entertainment evolves. He joins Shane…
How Much Does Happiness Cost in Canada?
What’s the price of happiness — literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada’s happiest cities cross-referenced with…
NEW – Kokomo, Cost of Living, and Canada in 1988
What did happiness cost in 1988? Shane Hewitt takes us back to the era of acid-wash jeans, shoulder pads, and…
SHIFTHEADS: What the 2025 Budget Missed About Food—and Why It Matters
There’s $115 billion for infrastructure—but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada’s 2025…
Shiftheads – Political Floor Crossings, Budget Bluster & Blue Jays Shade
No, we’re not getting an election — but we are getting drama. Shane Hewitt and Rob Breckenridge unpack a week…
ICYMI – Kokomo, Comeback Kings, and the Secret History of the Beach Boys
It’s 1988, and somehow — against all odds — the Beach Boys have the #1 song in America. Eric Alper…
Petro-Canada Swag and Pop Culture Power: Why 1988 Still Hits
Remember your first “Just Do It” ad? Or those gold-rimmed Petro-Canada Winter Olympic glasses? Ed Conroy of Retro Ontario does…
Shiftheads – From Buckets to Billboards: KFC’s Sneaky Marketing Win at the Jays Game
What looked like a fun cameo at a Blue Jays game was actually a million-dollar marketing masterstroke. Tony Chapman reveals…
SHIFTHEADS: Scam Calls and Slave Labor: The Hidden Crime You’ve Already Answered
Think you’re just ignoring a scam call? You might be ignoring a cry for help. Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveals a…
Running Out of Data Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me
What started as a billing disaster turned into a digital wake-up call. After blowing past his shared data limit, Shane…
NEW – The Budget That Didn’t Land: What It Means for the Liberals
It had no flash, no clear story, and no retail wins—so what was this budget for? Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay…
NEW – The Hacker Who Watches the Scammers: Inside Jim Browning’s Digital Justice
What happens when the scammer gets scammed—on camera? In this solo episode, Shane spotlights Jim Browning, the white-hat hacker from…
NEW – Nukes, Duds, and Digital Deterrence: The Truth About Modern Nuclear Testing
Nuclear bombs might not even work—and that’s part of the strategy. Greg Fish joins the show to explain how today’s…
ICYMI – Cannabis Is Legal—So Why Isn’t Canada Cashing In?
Seven years after legalization, cannabis is mainstream—but Canada’s policies still treat it like a liability. David Coletto reveals new polling…
NEW – Only 1 in 10 Cars Bought in Canada Are Made Here. Why?
Canada built 1.3 million vehicles last year—yet only about 10% of the cars Canadians actually bought were made here. Lorraine…
ICYMI: The Joy of Solitude: Reconnecting in an Overconnected World
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness hurts — but solitude can heal. Dr. Robert Coplan joins Shane Hewitt to reframe what it means to be…
SHIFTHEADS: The Budget Canadians Don’t Understand — And Why That Matters
The numbers are big, the language is complex, and the communication? Lacking. Economist Fred O’Riordan joins Shane Hewitt to unpack…
More Than a Meal: Why Supporting Restaurants Supports Everyone
Dining out is about more than food — it’s about community, youth jobs, and economic resilience. Kris Barnier joins Shane…
Good News Tuesday: Cameramen, Cancer Survivors & November Golf
Good News Tuesday goes beyond headlines with two unforgettable personal stories. First, CTV’s Omar Sachedina chronicles Kirk Neff’s fight against…
Solitude, Lego, and Budget Cuts: Finding Quiet in the Noise
In a city where 25,000 public sector jobs could be on the chopping block, Shane Hewitt reflects on how living…
ICYMI – Generational Investment — or Just Another Delay?
What happens when “generational” becomes a punchline? Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to analyze a federal budget loaded with recycled…
NEW – Solitude, Smart Buds & Holograms for Kids
Solitude takes center stage — not loneliness, but the rich, reflective time alone that sparks creativity and memory. Shane Hewitt…
Shiftheads: Vivid Dreams, Brain Zaps, and 900 Tabs: A Week Off Meds with Bob Addison
Stopping your meds without a doctor’s input? Bob Addison did it, and he’s here to tell the tale — side…
Magic Cards & Budget Cuts: Can Good News Tuesday Survive Ottawa’s Budget?
When Good News Tuesday collides with federal Budget Day, optimism gets a reality check. Shane Hewitt opens the mic with…
NEW – The Carney Curse—Losing the World Series
We Started Here…Is it “Worcestershire,” “Warchester,” or “Wash Your Sister Sauce”? Shane Hewitt, Stefan Keyes, and Lucas Meyer kick things…
NEW: $12 for Pink Floyd, $1,100 for Rush: What Happened to Concerts?
Once, live music was magic. Now it’s a luxury… a candid breakdown of what’s gone wrong with concerts—from inflated ticket…
Shiftheads – The True Cost of Buying a Home: What First-Time Buyers Miss
Most people think they know what it takes to buy a home—until the hidden costs hit. Jessica Moorhouse unpacks the…
ICYMI – Situationships and Self-Awareness: Dating in Real Life
It’s never been easier to meet people — yet harder to know where things stand. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco…
From Shoppers to Believers: The Secret to Emotional Brand Loyalty
A great product might earn a sale — but only community builds a lasting bond. Tony Chapman reveals how smart…
NEW: Why No One Can Say “Worcestershire” Right — And Other Language Oddities
Why do Canadians say “kilometers” like it’s a song lyric? And why does “Worcestershire” still haunt us all? In this…
NEW – Cobwebs to Candy Canes: The Fast Flip to Christmas + Your Photos Aren’t Safe in the Cloud
Part 1One day it’s skeletons and cobwebs — the next, it’s reindeer and ribbon. Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer…
SHIFTHEADS: The Pre-Budget Breakdown with Fred O’Riordan: Growth, Taxes & Trade
The upcoming budget holds more than line items—it signals a strategy for Canada’s economy. In this episode, Fred O’Riordan, National Leader…
NEW- Trick or Treat: Baseball, Bills & Canadian Realities
Part 1Is a Blue Jays–Dodgers matchup a national treat — or just a distraction from rising costs? In this edition…
SHIFTHEADS: Ghosts of Victoria & Haunted Headlines: Halloween Gets Real
Victoria isn’t just scenic — it’s seriously haunted. Author Ian Gibbs joins Ryan Price to unpack the eerie true stories…
Shiftheads – From Emma Stone’s Sci-Fi Fantasy to Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Movie Roundup
Emma Stone stars in a surreal sci-fi fantasy from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos — and it’s just the beginning. This…
Can AI Replace Google? Mohit Rajhans on Trust, Context, and the Business of Answers
AI is changing how people search, think, and decide — but can it be trusted? Mohit Rajhans breaks down the…
The Ghost in the Laundry Room: True Hauntings from Home
What do you do when a doorknob rattles, laughter echoes, and no one is there? Shane shares his real-life encounter…
NEW – Living with Mrs. Wallace: A Ghost Story That Warms the Room
What if your houseguest never leaves — and they’re not alive? Steve the Caller introduces Mrs. Wallace, the friendly spirit…
ICYMI – How @MovemberCA Grew Into a $1.5 Billion Men’s Health Movement
Movember didn’t start as a global campaign — it started with facial hair and a question: what if we could…
NEW- 5,000 Days on Earth: Turning Time Into a Family Tradition
What if time was more than just hours and years — what if it was something to celebrate? Bob Addison…
SHIFTHEADS: The Cost of Coffee: Cartels, & Courage @foodprofessor
Coffee may fuel the world, but in Colombia, its cultivation comes at a dangerous price. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brings an…
Shiftheads – Strikes, Power Plays, and Public Trust: Alberta’s Political Crossroads
Alberta’s government is making waves with its use of the notwithstanding clause — and the implications are profound. In this…
Inside the Brain’s Fear Factory: How the Amygdala Shapes Anxiety
Fear isn’t just a feeling — it’s a survival system hardwired into the brain. Neuroscientist Dr. Samantha Yammine explains how…
Shiftheads: The Night 50,000 Baseball Fans Tried to Kill Disco
In 1979, a baseball promotion turned into a cultural reckoning. The Chicago White Sox’s “Disco Demolition Night” invited fans to…
Horror, Hollywood, and “Six Seven”: A Double Feature with Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a genre-hopping double feature — starting with a walk through the “ABCs of Horror”…
Why ‘1979’ Still Hurts So Good: Music, Memory, and Growing Up
Some songs don’t age — they echo. Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” captures the raw ache of adolescence with a sound that…
NEW – You Take the Good, You Take the Bad, You Take Them Both and there you have the…
1979 was a year of seismic shifts — in sports, politics, and pop culture. In this solo “Throwback Thursday” edition,…
The Off-Limits Opera House on the Border: Where Two Nations Meet
Built in 1901, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House sits uniquely on the border between Canada and the United…
Shiftheads: Giant Monsters, Myths, and the Minds That Believe
From the Clearwater Monster to conspiracy theories that never die, Nathan Radke explores how the human mind turns stories into…
Hurricane Melissa
Few people see nature’s raw power up close — but George Kourounis has made it his life’s work. source
NEW – Hearing the Horror: James Deaville on Sound, Silence, and Suspense in Film
What is the scariest sound in a horror movie, anyway? Ever notice how the quietest moments in a movie feel…
NEW – Late Nights and Loud Cheers: Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead on the Blue Jays Effect
PART 1What keeps Canadians glued to the screen — or in the stands — during late-night Blue Jays games? Jamie…
SHIFTHEADS: 6 Survival Tips to Watching a Scary Movie for People Who Hate Scary
Scary movies are dumb (Shane’s words.. No worry). Not everyone loves a good scare — and that’s okay. Ryan O’Donnell…
The Harsh Truth About Space: Deep Space Cannibalism and Life Beyond Earth
Space looks glamorous — until you have to live there. Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to peel back the shiny…
Why We Seek Fear: Natasha Bailey on the Science of Control and Growth
Why do we pay to be scared? Natasha Bailey unpacks why fear fascinates us — from haunted houses to horror…
The Physics Behind Curve Balls: Athi Selvadurai on the Magnus Effect
DESCRIPTION:Why does a curve ball actually curve? Athi Selvadurai breaks down the Magnus effect — the science behind how spin,…
Halloween Candy Deals with Coupon Cutie
Coupon Cutie joins Shane Hewitt to share creative ways to celebrate the spooky season without overspending. source
The End of Easy Assumptions: Canada Faces Itself
What happens when a country built for one era wakes up in another? Journalist Matt Gurney lays out a candid…
ICYMI: The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: Impact Over Definition
Meteorologist Jim Abraham joins Shane Hewitt to explore how weather forecasting is evolving — from storm physics to the psychology…
Good News Tuesday: Canada’s Wake-Up Moment
It’s not all bad news in Canadian politics — awareness is growing, and complacency is finally being challenged. This Good…
SHIFTHEADS: Good News Tuesday: Finding Joy in the Everyday
This Good News Tuesday is packed with stories that prove optimism still thrives — from the energy of a Blue…
NEW- Good News Tuesday: From Critic to Creator — The “Shelby Oaks” Story
On this Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell share an inspiring story from the world of film —…
ICYMI: Inside the Eye: George Kourounis on Hurricane Melissa
Few people see nature’s raw power up close — but George Kourounis has made it his life’s work. In this…
NEW – Halloween Goes High-Tech: Kris Abel on the New October Craze
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore — and it’s getting a serious upgrade. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel unpack how…
NEW – Baseball, Big Paydays, and Border Security
Part 1A conversation that starts like a coffee chat at McDonald’s turns into something deeper. Shane Hewitt sits down with…
NEW – Decoding Gen Alpha Slang: What Does “6-7” Even Mean?
Language keeps moving — and sometimes, it leaves the rest of us behind. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell unpack the…
Sudbury Stories, Old Friends, and Halloween Magic
A heartfelt mix of memory and meaning — Shane shares stories from his trip to Sudbury, reflecting on the pull…
Super Wood, Smart Concrete, and the Future of AI Glasses
Part 1:From skipping the thermostat to saving the planet — Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane to explore the future of…
SHIFTHEADS: Inside the Psychology of Sports Betting with Dr. Andrew Kim
Why do fans bet against their own teams — and why does it feel good when they win either way?…
Navigating Modern Banking: Trust, Advice, and Financial Clarity
DESCRIPTION:Banks used to know your name — now they know your balance. Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how…
ICYMI – Why Groceries Cost So Much: Inside the Power Struggle Between Brands and Retailers
Why are grocery prices still climbing when inflation is cooling? Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to break down…
Halloween on a Budget: Smart Savings That Still Scare
Who says Halloween has to break the bank? Coupon Cutie joins Shane Hewitt to share creative ways to celebrate the…
NEW – What to Watch this Weekend: Bruce, Horror, and Hollywood Legends
Movies:Shane Hewitt and Steve Stebbing serve up this week’s essential watchlist — from rock icons to rising horror hits. Steve…
Fall Vibes, Friendship, and a Dash of Chaos
From Sudbury’s fall air to sports superstitions, Shane and Ryan deliver a mix of warmth, humour, and reflection. They share…
NEW – LEGO’s Next Level: From Bricks to Video Games
Shane Hewitt and Ryan explore LEGO’s evolution from timeless toy to pop-culture powerhouse. With insights from Gene Fong, LEGO Canada’s…
SHIFTHEADS: From Browsers to AI: How Personalization Changed Everything
The internet isn’t what it used to be. Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans unpack the quiet revolution from traditional browsers…
Shiftheads – Trump, Trade, and Baseball: Canada’s Balancing Act
Part1It’s election season and playoff fever all at once. Shane Hewitt sits down with Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell for…
NEW – Inside the Surgery Suite: Dr. Jason Smith on Healing the Toronto Blue Jays
Behind every great athlete is a team of experts keeping them in the game. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith joins…
NEW – Green Comets and Mini Moons: The Wonders Above Us
Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane Hewitt to explore the night sky’s most fascinating guests — glowing green comets and mysterious…
Nine Weekends to Go: The Christmas Creep Begins
Holiday shopping season has started — whether we’re ready or not. Shane Hewitt, Ryan, and Noah share what’s popping up…
NEW – The Game That Made a Fan: Victoria Matiash on Heartbreak, Hope, and Hockey Magic
Every sports fan has a defining moment — and for Victoria Matiash, it started with heartbreak. She shares her number…
SHIFTHEADS: Joe Warmington on the Moment Canada Held Its Breath
When Joe Carter hit that home run, Joe Warmington wasn’t just reporting the story — he was living it. The…
Shiftheads – Oil, Opportunity, and the Prairies: Rob Breakenridge on Canada’s Political Crossroads
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the Prime Minister’s recent speech — and its ripple effects across the Prairies.…
ICYMI – The Real Story Behind Canada’s Meat Price Surge
Beef prices are soaring — and the story behind it reveals a much deeper issue in Canada’s food economy. Dr.…
Why 1993 Still Feels Like Yesterday: Blue Jays, Pop Culture, and Canadian Nostalgia
1993 wasn’t just the year of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series win — it was a cultural moment that…
Hot Ice Cream, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Art of Free Speech
When Tyra Banks invents “hot ice cream” and Jimmy Kimmel takes a stand, there’s more to unpack than celebrity headlines.…
The Accountability Gap: Parenting and AI in the Digital Age
As technology races ahead, accountability struggles to keep up. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans explore how social…
SHIFTHEADS: Housing, Defense, and the Cost of Political Promises
Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Ryan Price break down what government spending really means in practice — from housing affordability…
NEW – How Your Favorite Games Spy on You
That free mobile game might be costing more than you think. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveal how intelligence…
Gaming, Privacy, and the Fear of Being Watched
What if your favorite mobile game was spying on you? Shane Hewitt and Ryan unpack the hidden layers of gaming…
NEW – Canada’s Data Dilemma: The Hidden Cost of AI
AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and…
Shiftheads – When AI Outgrows Us: What AGI Could Really Think
If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore…
ICYMI – The Illusion of Busyness and the Future of Work
Everyone feels busy — but what are we really busy doing? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how technology, social…
NEW – Robots, Toilets, and Tech That Gets Personal
From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore…
NEW- Reinventing Yourself: The Power of Travel in Dating
When dating feels stagnant, sometimes you need to change more than your profile — you need a new place. Shane…
We Deserve Care: Supporting Aging Adults with Down Syndrome
As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, new challenges — and opportunities — are emerging. Shane Hewitt speaks…
The Jerseys We Love and the Teams That Break Us (well, they break Bob…)
When sports meet sentiment, the stories get personal. Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison reflect on what it means to be…
Welcome to Good News Tuesday: The Stories That Lift Us
When the world feels heavy, stories of progress and kindness remind us what’s still possible. This episode of Good News…
NEW – When the Price of Passion Gets Too High
Fandom used to be about love of the game — now it’s about the cost of keeping up. Shane Hewitt…
When the Cloud Goes Down: What the AWS Outage Reveals
A single outage can shut down half the internet — and that’s a problem. Shane Hewitt and Sam Jenkins break…
Shiftheads – How Two Teens Turned Family Game Night into a Business
Board games don’t just bring families together — sometimes, they build something brand new. Teen creators Adam and Kiara Palma…
ICYMI – The New Way to See Live Music: Ticket Packages Changing the Game
Concerts are no longer just a night out — they’re becoming full travel experiences. Shane Hewitt, Eric Alper, and Ryan…
Shiftheads – The Right to Repair and the Rise of Disposable Cars
From skyrocketing insurance rates to cars built for obsolescence, the auto industry is testing the patience — and wallets —…
NEW: The Louvre Heist: How Thieves Stole the Crown Jewels
A daylight robbery at the Louvre stunned the world — priceless Crown Jewels vanished in minutes. Former homicide detective Mark…
Why Money Feels Fast — But Grows Slow
Spending feels thrilling and instant, but real financial growth is slow and deliberate. Shane Hewitt and Jessica Moorhouse unpack the…
Show intro Engagement Stories and Muddy Sneakers
A weekend to remember turns into a reflection on proposals, love, and a pair of nearly ruined sneakers. Ryan shares…
SHIFTHEADS When AWS Falters: Outages, Risk, and Real-World Backups
A massive AWS service failure rippled across the internet, freezing critical tools and exposing how dependent modern life is on…
SHIFTHEADS: Engaged, Posted, and Processing: When Love Goes Online
Ryan O’Donnell opens up about his millennial moment of engagement — how it didn’t fully feel real until he shared…
ICYMI Blue Jays, Stolen Crown Jewels, and Canada Offline
A daylight robbery at the Louvre stunned the world — priceless Crown Jewels vanished in minutes. Former homicide detective Mark…
The Swag Gap: Fashion and Attraction in Modern Dating
When personal style meets romantic chemistry, sparks—and conflicts—can fly. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco join Shane Hewitt to unpack “the…
Shiftheads – Horror, Humor, and Heart: Steve Stebbing Returns from VIFF
Fresh off watching 30 movies in 10 days at the Vancouver International Film Festival, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt and…
ICYMI Baseball, Superstitions, and a Glass of Riesling with Matt Cauz
Shane Hewitt and Matt Cauz mix sports and style in a conversation that celebrates the Toronto Blue Jays’ recent rollercoaster…
ICYMI – The Accountability Gap: Parenting and AI in the Digital Age
As technology races ahead, accountability struggles to keep up. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Mohit Rajhans explore how social…
Navigating Divorce: How the Fresh Start Registry Helps Rebuild Lives
Divorce changes everything—but it can also open the door to growth. Shane Hewitt talks with Olivia Howell, founder of the…
Matching Sweaters and Mixed Strategies: Friday Roundup with Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris
It’s another spirited Friday roundup with Andrew Caddell, Jimmy Zoubris, and Shane Hewitt, where burgundy sweaters and baseball talk meet…
NEW: Canada’s Food Future: What the World Sees That We Don’t
First responders carry invisible burdens, and leadership can make the difference between isolation and healing.Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura Kloosterman,…
New Voices, Nostalgia, and the Future of AI
A new chapter begins on the show as Shane Hewitt welcomes David Hunter to the team while confirming that Noah…
Back to the Future, Teacher Strikes, and Policy Rewinds with Rob Breakenridge
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge mix nostalgia and news in an episode that travels from pop culture to politics. They…
Shiftheads – Raccoons, Roulette, and a ChatGPT Jackpot
In this fun and unpredictable episode,Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore some of the week’s strangest and most entertaining stories.…
From KISS to the Future: Remembering Ace Frehley and Celebrating a Time Travel Classic
Broadcasting from Ottawa with Ryan O’Donnell in Calgary, Shane Hewitt blends reflection and nostalgia in this week’s Throwback Thursday. The…
From Pipelines to Pop Hits: Looking Back at 2015
Rewind to 2015 — a year of politics, scandals, and unforgettable pop culture. The conversation opens with the Keystone XL…
SHIFTHEADS: Canada’s Food Future: What the World Sees That We Don’t
When international audiences look at Canada’s food economy, they see potential — but also untapped opportunity. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known…
NEW Ace Frehley, Back to the Future, and the Soundtrack of Nostalgia
Take a trip through music history and movie magic in this heartfelt, nostalgic episode. They remember the late Ace Frehley,…
The Hidden Weak Link: Third-Party Vendors and Cyber Risk
Canadian companies are facing a wave of data breaches — but many of the vulnerabilities aren’t inside their own systems.…
Back to the Future: How 80s Nostalgia Still Shapes Us
Few films capture the imagination quite like Back to the Future. In this Throwback Thursday special, cultural historian Ed Conroy…
ICYMI – Shaken, Stirred, and Spooked: Richard Crouse on Film and Fear
What do James Bond, Stephen King, and Halloween cocktails have in common? According to Richard Crouse, they all reveal how…
Data in Orbit: The Myth and Reality of Space-Based Servers
Could AI really operate from space? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish take a grounded look at the futuristic dream of…
Shiftheads – Why We Believe: Tesla Ghosts and Timeless Tales
What do viral Tesla “ghost” videos have in common with ancient folklore? Shane Hewitt and Nathan Radke trace the thread…
Haunted Highways and Ghostly Encounters Across Canada
From the foggy roads of Ontario to the eerie corners of historic landmarks, Shane Hewitt takes listeners on a cross-country…
Smart Speakers – Ghosts, Egos, and Halloween Truths
From ghost stories to the masks we wear every day, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead take on Halloween…
SHIFTHEADS: Ghosts in the Machine: When Teslas Detect the Unseen
What happens when cutting-edge technology crosses paths with the supernatural? Shane Hewitt and Ashley Greco unpack the eerie phenomenon of…
NEW Illuminating Nature: The Science of Glow-in-the-Dark Plants
Imagine a world where trees light city streets and plants glow naturally in the dark. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Samantha…
Investment Strategies: Time vs. Timing
When markets get noisy, how do you know what to do with your money? Shane Hewitt and Anita Bruinsma break…
Practice Saying Hello to Make Friends
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell talk about the importance of making connections and practicing the simple art of saying hello.…
NEW – The Metal Revival: Why Gen Z Is Rocking Harder Than Ever
Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to talk about his lifelong love of heavy metal — and why the genre is…
Shiftheads – Pixnapping and the Hidden Dangers on Your Phone
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to unpack a new Android vulnerability that’s raising eyebrows — “pixnapping.” The exploit…
Good News Tuesday: Gratitude, Love, and a Broken Car
Shane Hewitt brings a mix of humor and heart to “Good News Tuesday,” joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Skanga…
Good News Tuesday: Heroes, History, and Hope
Amid constant headlines of negativity, Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Noah Skanga invite listeners to refocus on what’s uplifting. This…
SHIFTHEADS: Smart Homes, Soaring Bills, and Nesting Birds
As energy costs rise and winter creeps closer, Shane Hewitt welcomes Handy Andy Baryer to unpack how small household changes…
Thanksgiving, Family, and the Canada Post Strike
Amid Thanksgiving gratitude and changing family traditions, Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to explore how Canadians are redefining connection —…
NEW – The Bright Side of Tech: Innovation That Connects
Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about how technology continues to shape everyday life — for better and…
Turtle Rescue: A Good News Story from Wasaga Beach
When an endangered turtle turned up in Wasaga Beach, it set off a story of compassion, care, and conservation. Shane…
ICYMI – Superstitions and the Psychology of Baseball Fandom
Bob Addison joins Shane Hewitt to dig into the emotional world of baseball fandom — from deep-rooted team loyalties to…
NEW- Navigating Parenting in the AI Era with Mohit Rajhans
How do parents raise informed, curious, and safe kids in a world driven by algorithms? Shane Hewitt talks with Mohit…
Mindful Eating for the Holidays: How to Enjoy Without Overdoing It
Holiday dinners are meant to be savoured, not survived. Nutrition expert Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt to share practical, science-backed…
NEW – Imagination and Memory: Ed Conroy on Toronto’s Golden Age of Kids TV
Before streaming and smartphones, Canadian kids tuned into something magical. Shane Hewitt talks with Ed Conroy about his new book,…
SHIFTHEADS: From Florida Shenanigans to Fiero Dreams: The Week’s Wildest Stories
It’s a mix of chaos, comedy, and creativity as Shane and Ryan swap stories that prove truth really is stranger…
NEW – Throwback to 1986: Fashion, Film, and Phantom
It’s 1986 all over again. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell take a nostalgic dive into the pop culture, politics, and…
NEW – The Hidden Crisis of Food Insecurity in Canada
One in four Canadians now struggles to afford groceries — and the demand for food banks has never been higher.…
Throwback Thursday – The Magic of “Phantom of the Opera” and the Memories It Made
Live theatre isn’t just entertainment—it’s emotion, nostalgia, and shared experience. In this Throwback Thursday segment, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell…
NEW – Are Smart Glasses the Next Smartphone Revolution?
Innovation is moving from the palm of the hand to the bridge of the nose. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt…
SHIFTHEADS: The Cost of Thanksgiving: Food, Generosity, and Gratitude with Sylvain Charlebois
Turkey, tradition, and tough choices — Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unpack the economics of Thanksgiving…
Shiftheads – Pipelines, Politics, and Power: Canada’s Shifting Landscape
Energy and politics collide in this wide-ranging conversation between Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge. Together they unpack the tangled web…
ICYMI – Phantom, Pop, and the Pulse of 1986
Step back to a year when theater met the mainstream and pop music defined a generation. Shane Hewitt and Eric…
Back to 1986: Culture, Cosmos, and Crocodile Dundee with Ed Conroy
1986 was a year of music, movies, and moments that defined a generation — and Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy…
ICYMI – Movies, Margaritas, and Thanksgiving Memories
When everyone else gathers around the table, Richard Crouse and his wife pack their bags. In this Thanksgiving edition, he…
NEW – The Trouble with Trusting AI: Greg Fish on Artificial Intelligence and Accuracy
AI can write, plan, and predict — but can it think? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish dig into the growing…
NEW – The Poetry of Fear: Superstitions, Sports, and Conspiracy
Why do we cling to rituals that make no logical sense — and why do they feel so powerful? Shane…
Fashion vs. Tradition: Sports Style in Canada
As the seasons shift, so does the look of Canadian sports. Shane Hewitt and the team debate the evolving culture…
NEW – Beyond the Headlines: How Canada Looks, Leads, and Listens
In this dynamic two-part conversation, Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a deep and entertaining…
SHIFTHEADS: Inside the Vancouver International Film Festival with Steve Stebbing
The lights dim, the audience hushes, and the Vancouver International Film Festival begins — a celebration of cinema that brings…
NEW – The Fine Line Between Common Sense and Stupidity with Dr. Lee Kuhnle
Conspiracy theories often walk a blurry line between truth, fear, and misunderstanding — but what happens when they reveal something…
Embrace The Mess
The Myth of Control: Life Transitions, Grief, and Growth Control is comforting—but often an illusion. In this intimate conversation, Shane…
Finding Friends In Your Late 20s
Making Friends Is Hard: Why Effort Still Matters It’s not easy making friends—especially as an adult. Shane Hewitt and Ryan…
Buy vs Rent: Long Term Financial Impact
The Truth About Mortgages and Homeownership. Buying a home isn’t just about qualifying for a mortgage—it’s about knowing what you’re…
ICYMI – Making Friends Is Hard: Why Effort Still Matters
It’s not easy making friends—especially as an adult. Shane Hewitt and Ryan open up about the awkward, funny, and often…
Shiftheads – Healthy, Confident, and Real: Katie Faloon-Drew on Habit Change and Healing
True health isn’t just about what we do—it’s about why we do it. Katie Faloon-Drew joins Shane Hewitt to share…
Good News Tuesday: Blue Skies, Gratitude, and Small Wins
From Alberta’s open skies to the warmth of a home-cooked meal, this episode of Good News Tuesday is all about…
Good News Tuesday: Dogs, Chefs, and Hockey Heroes
It’s another feel-good Good News Tuesday as Shane and Ryan spotlight stories that remind us what’s right with the world.…
SHIFTHEADS: F35 and Budgets
Behind the fighter jets lies a defining test for Canada’s leadership. Shane Hewitt talks with Matt Gurney about how the…
NEW – Bad Habits by Generation: From Boomers to Gen Z
Every generation has its quirks—and Shane Hewitt and Ryan are here to laugh about them. From Boomers keeping expired food…
NEW – Dungeons, Dragons, and Ant Yogurt: Kris Abel on Canada’s Nerdy Future
From fantasy to fine dining, technology is reshaping the way we live—and play. Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt…
Monster Science: Inspiring Kids Through Curiosity and Creativity
Science can be fun, inclusive, and full of imagination—and Victoria Cerdeira is proving it. The scientist and author joins Shane…
The New Age of Love: Intermittent Relationships and Modern Connection
What if relationships didn’t have to last forever to be meaningful? Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco join Shane Hewitt to…
NEW – Why Older Cars Might Be the Smarter Choice
As cars become more high-tech, driving can feel more complicated than ever. Lorraine Sommerfeld joins Shane Hewitt to talk about…
NEW – The Truth About Mortgages and Homeownership
Buying a home isn’t just about qualifying for a mortgage—it’s about knowing what you’re really signing up for. Jessica Moorhouse…
Weather, Change, and the Blue Jays Run
From late-summer heat to late-season hope, Shane Hewitt reflects on how Canada’s shifting weather mirrors the changes in our own…
NEW – AI at Home and Work: Microsoft’s Co-Pilot & Amazon’s Smarter Alexa
The age of everyday AI is here. Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer dive into Microsoft’s latest move—the Co-Pilot button—powered…
The Myth of Control: Life Transitions, Grief, and Growth
Control is comforting—but often an illusion. In this intimate conversation, Shane Hewitt and Gary Direnfeld unpack how people cope with…
Blue Jays Fever: Voices from Coast to Coast
As the Blue Jays chase postseason glory, Canadians from every corner of the country are cheering louder than ever. In…
ICYMI – Fans, Feelings, and Foundations: What Brings Canadians Together
From the roar of the crowd to the quiet of the classroom, connection is at the heart of Canada’s story.…
NEW – Creating More, or Navigating Bureaucracy? The Prime Minister’s Dilemma
Governments aren’t businesses — but sometimes they try to operate like one, with mixed results. Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney…
NEW- What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? Shane & Ryan’s Picks
Filling in for Steve Stebbing, Shane, Ryam and takes over the weekend watchlist with three recommendations that promise drama, comedy,…
The Obesity Conversation: (How Do You) Get Motivated Now!?
Obesity is on the rise in Canada — and it raises important questions about health, self-care, and the daily choices…
NEW – Canada’s Military Procurement Problem: Why a New Agency Might Make It Worse
Canada has announced the creation of a military procurement agency, but will it solve the problem or add another layer…
SHIFTHEADS: The Future of Shopping: AI and E-commerce
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we buy, sell, and interact with businesses. Shane Hewitt and tech analyst Carmi Levi explore…
Shiftheads – Happy Friday Panel: Health Journeys, Trade Battles, and Fiscal Challenges
This Friday Panel brings together Shane Hewitt, Jimmy Zoubris, and Andrew Caddell for a two-part conversation covering both the personal…
ICYMI – From Man Boobs to Mushroom Toilets: Inside Copy with Shane Hewitt
Inside Copy is back with a mix of humor, health, and unexpected innovation. Shane Hewitt opens up about his own…
Rethinking the Phone: From Talking Tool to Consuming Device
Phones are no longer just phones — they’ve become powerful communication hubs that shape how we live, connect, and parent.…
NEW – From Lost Pets to Portable Gaming: The Latest in Tech
Tech is moving fast — and it’s changing how we live, play, and even stay healthy. Shane Hewitt and Kris…
SHIFTHEADS: The Hidden Health Risks Inside Your Makeup Bag
Makeup may look glamorous on the surface, but beneath it can hide serious health risks. Microbiologist Dr. Keith Warriner joins…
Canada Post’s Uncertain Future
Shane Hewitt to break down the union pressures, funding misconceptions, and management failures shaping Canada Post’s uncertain future. source
How the OJ Trial Changed Television Forever
The OJ Simpson trial wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it was a cultural earthquake that reshaped television and media.…
Throwback to 1995: Politics, Pop Culture, and the Internet’s First Steps
1995 was a year of turning points — politically, culturally, and technologically. Shane Hewitt takes a look back at a…
NEW – Alberta’s Education Crisis and the Cost of Government Choices
Alberta’s teachers are on the brink of striking, and it’s a symptom of larger problems in education and public services.…
Shiftheads – The OJ Verdict Through a Canadian Detective’s Eyes
When the OJ Simpson verdict was announced in 1995, the world was divided — and even seasoned homicide detectives were…
ICYMI – Poutine: From Quebec Classic to Canadian Icon
Few foods carry as much cultural weight as poutine. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as the…
1995 Revisited: OJ, Pop Culture, and the Birth of Reality TV
1995 was a year of transformation — for culture, media, and the way we consume stories. Ed Conroy of Retrontario…
NEW – AI Actors, Olympic Snoop, The Simpsons Return — and Orwell with Cocktails
Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the arrival of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actor created by Particle Six Productions.…
NEW – Tony Chapman: Why Small Businesses Shouldn’t Hire Clones
Small business success often comes down to people — but hiring the wrong way can hold you back. Tony Chapman…
Performative Weddings
Shane and Ryan reflect on the evolving meaning of weddings and relationships, unpacking how modern couples are balancing tradition with…
NEW – Aurora Secrets: What the Northern Lights Reveal About Earth and the Sun
The Northern Lights have inspired wonder, myth, and science for centuries. But beyond their beauty, auroras tell us profound truths…
Dons, the Six and Sudsvegas… the Fun of Nicknames
From the glow of an Ottawa sunset to the inside jokes behind renaming favorite restaurants, Noah Scanga, Ryan O’Donnell and…
NEW – Smart Speakers: The Power of Comedy, Culture and Controversy
From the playful to the profound, Canada’s stories are never simple. Shane Hewitt sits down with Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie…
SHIFTHEADS – The Strange Logic: Why Sports Fans Stay Delusional (and Hopeful)
Seasonal traditions, sports heartbreak, and the quirks of friendship — this episode covers it all. Shane and Bob Addison mix…
Shiftheads – Why Conspiracy Theories Survive Even When They Fail
Every failed prediction leaves a trail — but instead of ending belief, conspiracy theories often grow stronger. Why? In this…
ICYMI – AI vs. Superbugs: Engineering Viruses to Save Lives
Antibiotic resistance is rising, and the world is running out of options. Could AI-designed viruses be the next breakthrough in…
ICYMI: What It Takes to Build Homes — and Hope — in First Nations Communities
Candace Bennett from the FNHPA brings clarity and conviction to one of Canada’s most under-recognized roles: the First Nations housing…
The Fight to Save Indigenous Languages with Ronald E. Ignace
Language carries memory, identity, and survival. For Indigenous peoples, each word holds history and ecological wisdom. In this conversation, Commissioner…
NEW – The Study: Authenticity Over Tradition. Love, Leadership, and the Institutions Shaping Us
What makes a wedding meaningful — tradition, or authenticity? In this episode, Shane Hewitt speaks with Stefan Keyes and Lucas…
ICYMI – Canada Post’s Future: Union Pressure and Financial Reality
Canada Post is facing questions about its survival, and the answers aren’t simple. Shane Hewitt speaks with John Gradek about…
Weddings, Love, and the Social Media Shift
Fall is a season of change — and not just in nature. Shane and Ryan reflect on the evolving meaning…
The Future of Comfort: Smarter Homes, Smarter Health
Turning the heat on isn’t just about temperature anymore — it’s about efficiency, comfort, and tech working together. Handy Andy…
Life of the Millenial: Modern Weddings and the New Rules of Love
Weddings and relationships are evolving — and so are the expectations behind them. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell talk through…
NEW – Dating App Burnout and the Rise of Intentional Dating
Modern dating is leaving many drained, and dating apps are at the center of the burnout. This episode unpacks the…
ICYMI – Can AI Really Handle Your Finances?
AI is transforming industries everywhere, but can it truly replace the role of a trusted financial advisor? Anita Bruinsma joins…
Back to You: Embracing Healthy Routines
What does it really mean to “feel good”? Alyssa B shares her perspective on how routines, nutrition, and self-care create…
The Fake Evidence Problem: AI’s Legal Dilemma
Deep fakes don’t just threaten social media — they could shake the foundation of the legal system. Dr. Ebrahim Bagheri…
The Six-Second Kiss That Can Save Your Relationship
What if a six-second kiss could reshape your relationship? Dr. Carrie Cole from the Gottman Institute breaks down the surprising…
Shiftheads: What the Hell Should We Watch?! French Romance, Marvel Mayhem, and Festival Fever
Romance meets the undead in this delightfully oddball episode with Steve Stebbing. From the emotional pull of French films to…
NEW – From Late-Night Truths to Montreal Love Stories
What do Jimmy Kimmel, six-second kisses, and the Montreal Grand Prix have in common? In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation,…
ICYMI – Between Innovation and Inertia: How AI Breaks (and Fixes) Business
AI won’t save your business — but it might break it if you’re not careful. Mohit Rajhans joins to talk…
Let’s Win the Lottery? Here’s What to Do First
Sometimes you just have to put it out there! The fantasy of winning the lottery is irresistible — but what…
Eco-Friendly Fire Dragons; Eco-Friendly Coffins
What happens when sustainability extends all the way to the grave? Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore the mushroom coffin…
Canada Post on Strike AGAIN: Who Breaks First?
The mail isn’t moving — and Adam King helps explain why. This episode examines the Canada Post strike, revealing the…
NEW – Why Solo Dining Is Surging — And What It Says About the Economy
Dining alone is on the rise — but it’s more than just a trend. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as the…
ICYMI – Eco-Friendly Fire Dragons; Eco-Friendly Coffins
What happens when sustainability extends all the way to the grave? Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore the mushroom coffin…
How About a Canada Post Strike for a Throwback Today?
The mail stops moving as Canada Post workers launch an immediate strike, and Shane Hewitt asks whether Canadians have reached…
Throwback 1975: War, Comedy, and Lotto Dreams
What do the end of the Vietnam War, the premiere of Saturday Night Live, and Canada’s first lottery all have…
ICYMI Canada Post on Strike AGAIN: Who Breaks First?
The mail isn’t moving — and Adam King helps explain why. This episode examines the Canada Post strike, revealing the…
NEW – Let’s Win the Lottery? Here’s What to Do First
Sometimes you just have to put it out there! The fantasy of winning the lottery is irresistible — but what…
Canada Post Under Pressure and Trump’s UN Chaos
Rob Breakenridge joins to tackle two pressing stories: the turmoil inside Canada Post and the fallout from Donald Trump’s latest…
Nostalgia for Wintario: A Look Back at 1975
In 1975, Ontario introduced Wintario, and it quickly became more than a lottery — it was a cultural event. Shane…
Booze and Reviews: A Movie and Cocktail Journey Through Baltimore
What happens when indie cinema meets local cocktails? Richard Crouse reviews The Baltimore On’s, a quirky, character-driven film that captures…
Rob Reiner on Spinal Tap, Authenticity, and Friendship
Behind the laughter of Spinal Tap lies a story about authenticity, music, and connection. Rob Reiner explains how the film’s…
NEW – AI, Algorithms, and the Fight for Human Connection
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, what happens to human connection? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how…
ICYMI – The Illusion of Control in Social Media
Social media promises connection — but it’s built for conversion. In this solo episode, Shane Hewitt explores the false sense…
Social Media Feeds Are Just Catalogues Now
When was the last time a friend’s big life update sat at the top of a feed? In this solo…
Smart Speakers: Social Media’s Shift: From Friends to Feeds to Oversight
What happened to social media as a place for connection? In this conversation, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead…
The Algorithm Dilemma: Understanding Its Role in Our Lives
Algorithms shape what we see, share, and even think about — but do we really understand them? In this episode,…
NEW – The Dark Side of Migration: Smuggling and Refugees
Human trafficking is not just a distant problem — it is happening in Canada, often hidden within migration and refugee…
ICYMI – The Joy Smith Foundation: Support, Healing, and Hope for Survivors
Survivors of human trafficking often emerge with nothing — no safety net, no support system, and deep trauma. Shane Hewitt…
ICYMI: Has Social Media Lost Its Social Purpose?
Social media has changed — and most users feel it. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish unpack how…
NEW – Why Canada’s Gun Control Debate Misses the Mark
Canada’s latest gun control proposals are stirring controversy—and not for the reasons you might expect. In this episode, Shane Hewitt…
Umbrella Man
Dr. Lee Kuhnle joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the Umbrella Man, conspiracy theories, and the power of storytelling in shaping…
ICYMI – Unraveling the Umbrella Man: Truth, Protest, and Conspiracy
What does a black umbrella have to do with the JFK assassination? Dr. Lee Kuhnle joins Shane Hewitt to explore…
SH&TNS Cinnamon Buns, Pinky Rings, and Autumn Reflections with Uncle Bob
Birthdays, buns, and big guitars — this one has it all. Bob Addison celebrates another trip around the sun with…
Sharing Positivity: From Disney to Daily Wins on Good News Tuesday
Good news has power—and Shane Hewitt with Ryan bring it forward in ways both personal and cultural. They swap stories…
ICYMI: The Future of Tech: Meta’s Smart Glasses and iPhone 17 Breakthroughs
What happens when wearable tech moves from novelty to necessity? In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore Meta’s…
Good News! From Rapture Rumors to Life-Saving Comedy
Not every headline is doom and gloom—sometimes the best stories emerge from faith, humor, and human connection. Shane Hewitt and…
From Comedy to Crisis: Why First Aid Matters
A night of comedy turned into a life-or-death moment, raising urgent questions about how prepared we are for emergencies. Shane…
NEW – Cautious Spending and the Rise of Canadian Entrepreneurs
Retail is at a turning point. Shane Hewitt and Bruce Winder break down how Canadians are shopping, saving, and rethinking…
SHIFTHEADS – The Wisdom of Generations: Learning in a YouTube Age
What happens when personal experience meets digital knowledge? Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell unpack how generational insights and technology are…
SHIFTHEADS – The Fight to Save Indigenous Languages with Ronald E. Ignace
Language carries memory, identity, and survival. For Indigenous peoples, each word holds history and ecological wisdom. In this conversation, Commissioner…
Who’s ACTUALLY Creating Your Content?
Carmy Levy and Shane Hewitt discuss AI’s influence on content creation, misinformation risks, and the importance of digital literacy. source
Apple’s New Tech, Fall Gardening, and Handy Andy’s Tips
From the buzz around Apple’s latest devices to the quiet joy of fall gardening, this episode bridges tech and nature.…
ICYMI: The Power of Tracking Your Finances
Money can feel overwhelming, but small steps create big change. Jessica Moorhouse shares how financial tracking builds awareness, reduces anxiety,…
Spoiled by Comfort: Sports, AI, and Cultural Conversations
Premium experiences can change how regular ones feel. Once spoiled by luxury, it’s hard to go back. In this episode,…
Apple’s New Tech, Fall Gardening, and Handy Andy’s Tips
From the buzz around Apple’s latest devices to the quiet joy of fall gardening, this episode bridges tech and nature.…
Human vs AI: Who’s ACTUALLY Creating Your Content?
From deepfakes to algorithm-driven posts, it’s getting harder to know what’s human-made and what’s machine-generated. This episode confronts the ethical…
NEW – AI and the Future of Art with Alex MacAskill
Technology is reshaping creativity, raising questions about what art means in the age of AI. Shane Hewitt speaks with graphic…
SHIFTHEADS – Spoiled by Comfort and Confronting Controversy with Stefan Keyes and Lucas Meyer
From champagne in business class to the chaos of misinformation, this conversation blends luxury with hard truths. Shane Hewitt is…
SHIFTHEADS – From Chapman’s to Crime: Stories with Ryan O’Donnell
What do ice cream, scuba gear, and school drug tests have in common? Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to find…
NEW – Are We Tethered to Our Gadgets?
From watches to smart glasses, wearable tech keeps pushing boundaries — but at what cost? Mohit Rajhans discusses how these…
Happy Friday! Wages, Salary or Self-Employed: What works for you?
Self-employment promises freedom — but at what cost? Shane Hewitt, Noah Scanga, and Ryan O’Donnell break down the psychological and…
Understanding Your Paycheck: Gross, Net, and Beyond
What’s really inside a paycheck — and why does it matter? Peter Tzanetakis joins Shane Hewitt to break down the…
NordSpace: Pioneering Canadian Rocketry
The countdown is on for Canada’s next big leap in space. Rahul Goel, CEO of NordSpace, discusses the company’s mission…
What Hell Should I Watch This Weekend: Streaming and Movie Picks
MoviesFrom chilling horror to thoughtful drama, Steve Stebbing lays out the must-watch films for the weekend. The conversation covers Him,…
Wages, Salary, or Self-Employment: Finding the Balance
What’s the best way to work — steady paychecks or building something of your own? Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell…
ICYMI: The Seafood Revolution: Understanding Ocean Conservation
Seafood sustains billions, but overfishing and pollution threaten its future. Lasse Gustavsson, president of Ocean Wise, explains how sustainable fishing…
NEW – From Hipsters to The Social Network: Looking Back at 2010
What defined 2010, and why does it still matter today? Ed Conroy looks back at a year that brought hipster…
Late Night Hosts and Censorship
Free speech debates take on new weight when governments and corporations intersect with media. Rob Breakenridge explores how political narratives…
If You Were A Drink
What’s your signature drink — as in, if I walked up to the bar and ordered a drink named after…
SHIFTHEADS – Beef, Bananas, and the Future of Food Pricing
Food pricing isn’t just about what’s on the shelf — it’s about the systems behind it. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois discusses…
Throwback Thursday: A Sip of Nostalgia
What’s your signature drink — as in, if I walked up to the bar and ordered a drink named after…
Drinks, Music, and 2010 Memories for Throwback Thursday
From cocktails to pop culture, 2010 left its mark. Ryan O’Donnell joins a Throwback Thursday chat about signature drinks and…
Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress: when Clothing Speaks & Celebrity Fashion
From shocking stunts to political protest, celebrity fashion has become a language of its own. Matt Demers joins to discuss…
The Evolution of Scams: From Phone Calls to Phishings
Fraud has gone digital, but the tactics remain familiar. In this episode, Shane and Ryan examine how scams have grown…
US Media Control and Free Speech in a Political Era
Free speech debates take on new weight when governments and corporations intersect with media. Rob Breakenridge explores how political narratives…
ICYMI: Unveiling the Secrets of Costume Design
What makes a costume more than just clothing? Rebecca Toon reveals how storytelling drives her work in theater and film,…
ICYMI – Free Speech, HIM Review and Celebrity Legacy
What’s it like to survive the chaos of TIFF while reflecting on the state of entertainment? Richard Crouse recounts his…
Redefining Success with Tony Chapman
Success isn’t always what it looks like from the outside. Tony Chapman shares why emotional and intellectual rewards bring deeper…
Understanding Extremism: History, Psychology, and Social Media
Why do people embrace extremist ideologies, and what role does social media play in that journey? Dr. Tony Lemieux unpacks…
The New Era of Smart Speakers and Redefining Success: Part 2
Government budgets and leadership choices shape more than headlines — they affect daily life. Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join…
The New Era of Smart Speakers and Redefining Success: Part 1
Technology and human connection meet in unexpected ways. Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt to reflect on the…
SHIFTHEADS – Understanding Extremism: History, Psychology, and Social Media
Why do people embrace extremist ideologies, and what role does social media play in that journey? Dr. Tony Lemieux unpacks…
NEW – The Ethics of Space Exploration: Lessons from History
What does humanity risk carrying into the stars? Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to question whether space exploration could mirror…
ICYMI – Boredom, the Brain, and the Spark of Imagination
Boredom has a bad reputation — but science tells a different story. Dr. Samantha Yammine shares with Shane Hewitt how…
Beyond the Hustle: Redefining Success with Tony Chapman
Success isn’t always what it looks like from the outside. Tony Chapman shares why emotional and intellectual rewards bring deeper…
What Does Success Really Mean?
Is success a destination, or is it something harder to define? Ryan O’Donnell admits success shows up in some areas…
The New Era of Smart Speakers and Redefining Success
Technology and human connection meet in unexpected ways. Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt to reflect on the…
ICYMI: The Queen of Canada: Conspiracies and Cult Dynamics
What happens when conspiracy theories collide with real-life consequences? Nathan Radke joins Shane Hewitt to examine Romana de Dulo, the…
Understanding Youth Exposure to Violence
Teenagers today are growing up with constant exposure to violent content — often without parents even realizing what they’re seeing.…
SHIFTHEADS – Terry Fox’s Niece on Family, Legacy, and Inspiring the Future
Behind the name Terry Fox is a family that has carried his mission forward for decades. This episode highlights how…
NEW – Paddleboarding 1,300 km: Paul Verchere’s Journey of Perseverance
What does it take to paddleboard around Vancouver Island? For Paul Verchere, it was a mix of grit, patience, and…
Everyday Heroes and Unexpected Connections
Good news has the power to shift perspective and create lasting impact. This episode shares stories of human connection, everyday…
Stick a Tooth in Yer Eye! (and a Puzzle with Heart)
Some stories of resilience are stranger than fiction. In this episode, a North Vancouver man’s journey to restore his vision…
ICYMI: Honoring Robert Munsch with Rick Wilks
Robert Munsch’s stories have shaped childhoods and families across generations. With news of his choice for medically assisted death due…
Why Terry Fox Still Inspires Generations
The name Terry Fox continues to spark hope decades after his Marathon of Hope began. This episode revisits why his…
ICYMI – Canadian Political Plays: Cabinet Shuffles and Carney’s Test
Parliament is back — and Canada’s political landscape is already shifting. Cabinet shuffles, leadership signals, and the pace of government…
Remembering Beverly Thompson and Exploring Tech Trends with Kris Abel
This episode begins with memory and meaning. Kris Abel reflects on his late friend, journalist Beverly Thompson, sharing a story…
The Dance of Relationships: Boundaries, Ultimatums, and Connection
What separates a request from an ultimatum — and why does it matter so much in relationships? Explore how boundaries,…
Shiftheads: Dad DIY – Just listen to Your Wife, Will Ya?
What connects the rhythm of sleep, the quirks of rituals, and the messiness of DIY home projects? In this candid…
Breaking Into Today’s Job Market: Adam Froman on Youth, AI, and Opportunity
What does it take for young people to succeed in today’s job market? Shane Hewitt and Adam Froman unpack the…
Side Hustles, AI, and the Youth Job Crisis with Andrew Grantham
Young people are facing an uphill battle in today’s labor market — but why? Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist at CIBC,…
ICYMI – Breaking Into Today’s Job Market: Adam Froman on Youth, AI, and Opportunity
What does it take for young people to succeed in today’s job market? Shane Hewitt and Adam Froman unpack the…
NEW – Side Hustles, AI, and the Youth Job Crisis with Andrew Grantham
Young people are facing an uphill battle in today’s labor market — but why? Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist at CIBC,…
ICYMI – Ben Harrison on TIFF, Oscar Contenders, and Why Movies Still Matter
What makes a film festival unforgettable? Ben Harrison joins Shane Hewitt to break down TIFF, where he saw 20 films…
First Jobs, Lost Opportunities, and Canada’s Political Re-Start with Stefan Keyes & Lucas Meyer
From paper routes to Parliament, Shane Hewitt, Stefan Keyes, and Lucas Meyer weave together stories of early work experiences and…
Unlocking the Secrets of RESPs with Anita Bruinsma
Saving for education doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or complicated. Shane Hewitt and Anita Bruinsma break down the essentials of Registered…
Blue Jays Buzz and First Jobs
Step into the electric energy of a Blue Jays game through Shane Hewitt’s firsthand stories. Hear what it feels like…
Black Market Cable Boxes, DIY Decks, and AI with Handy Andy
Handy Andy joins Shane Hewitt to share stories that blend humor, nostalgia, and practical know-how. He recalls his early days…
ICYMI: Inside Parliament’s Return: Carney vs. Poilievre with Vassy Kapelos
The first day back in Parliament set a new tone—calm, polite, but surprisingly productive. Shane Hewitt and Vassy Kapelos unpack…
SHIFTHEADS – Degrees, Discontent, and the Millennial Work Dilemma
Education promised opportunity—but for many millennials, it delivered disconnection. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell explore the mismatch between what school…
SHIFTHEADS – What the Hell to Watch: From The Long Walk to Downton Abbey
Movie lovers, get ready. Shane Hewitt and Steve Stebbing run through the latest lineup of films and shows making headlines.…
ICYMI – From Star Trek to the NDP: Smart Speakers Take On TV & Politics
Shane Hewitt is joined by Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris for a Smart Speakers episode that blends pop culture and…
Aliens, UAPs & The Greatest Space TV Show Debate
What happens when real-world UFO disclosures collide with our love for sci-fi? This episode takes you from the latest UAP…
NEW UAP Hearings, Whistleblowers & Hidden Tech: What We Learned
Governments may know more about UFOs than they let on. In this episode, Chrissy Newton and Shane Hewitt unpack the…
ICYMI: UFOs in Canada: Sightings, Science & Alien Tourism
Canada has its own deep history with UFOs — and plenty of stories to tell. In this episode, Shane Hewitt…
SHIFTHEADS – Inside Copy: A Pigeon called Kevin
Some stories defy logic, and that’s exactly why they’re worth sharing. On Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, Ryan O’Donnell joins…
AI Is Our Mirror: Mohit Rajhans on the Future of Social Media
AI reflects society’s best and worst impulses, and social media amplifies them. Mohit Rajhans explains how his work bridges technology…
ICYMI – Economic Crisis, Political Drift—Where’s the Leadership?
What kind of leadership does Canada really need right now? Shane Hewitt and political commentator Rob Breakenridge tackle the country’s…
NEW – The Power of Small Changes: Shifting Toward Non-Alcoholic Living
What happens when we rethink our relationship with alcohol? Holistic nutritionist Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt to talk about mindful…
ICYMI: The Economics of Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin spice isn’t just a flavour—it’s a phenomenon. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka @foodprofessor, joins Shane Hewitt to dig into the…
ICYMI From 9/11 to TikTok: The Unravelling of Conspiracies
Why do conspiracy theories take hold—and what do they reveal about us? Shane Hewitt sits down with Nathan Radke, co-host…
NEW – 9/11 and the Day Radio re-Shaped a Generation
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy revisit September 11, 2001, reflecting on its profound impact on media, culture, and daily life.…
Richard Crouse – David Bowie’s Forgotten Project & Amanda Knox on Stage, Spinal Tap and more
From the quirks of name pronunciation to the unexpected corners of pop culture, Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a…
Throwback Thursday Remembering 2001: Stories from 9/11
Shane Hewitt reflects with listeners on a defining moment in history: where were you when 9/11 happened? From personal memories…
2001 in Review: Music, Movies, and a Moment in History
2001 was a year that changed everything—from the tragedy of 9/11 to the cultural milestones that still shape our world…
ICYMI – From Nike to Tim Hortons: How Consumers Take Control
What do Nobel laureates, sneakers, and coffee shops have to do with the future of marketing? Shane Hewitt sits down…
NEW – The Risks of Letting Algorithms Decide Border Status
What happens when AI decides who gets across the border? Shane Hewitt speaks with AI professor Ebrahim Bagheri about the…
When Violence Goes Viral: Teens and the Charlie Kirk Shooting Video
It’s a grounded start to the show with news about the shooting of American Charlie Kirk. The chat focuses on…
NEW Smart Speakers – The Jays Are Hot. Canada’s Economy? Not So Much
Something rare is happening in Toronto—and across Canada: people are getting excited about the Blue Jays again. Shane Hewitt is…
ICYMI: Memories vs. Money: Rethinking How We Travel
Why are fewer Canadians heading south of the border? Personal finance and travel expert Barry Choi joins Shane Hewitt to…
Organized Crime, Gift Cards, and the New Retail Reality
Retail may be alive and well—but it’s also under siege. Shane Hewitt talks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the…
NEW – Navigating the AI Bubble: Insights and Realities
Is today’s AI boom just another bubble? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish about the rise—and possible fall—of generative AI.…
Essential Guide to Balancing Safety and Surveillance at Home
Smart security cameras are everywhere—but are they worth it? Shane Hewitt and tech analyst Carmi Levy dive into the pros…
SHIFTHEADS The Science of Sound: Exploring Music’s Impact
Why does music move us so deeply? Dr. Samantha Yameen, known as Science Sam, joins Shane Hewitt to explore the…
ICYMI – Tinder Dates, Fake Stores & the Scams Behind Them
Romance scams, shady cafes, and fake online stores—Shane and Ryan dig into the tricks scammers use to separate people from…
NEW – The Bright Future of Canadian Aviation: Porter, WestJet & Air Canada
Canada’s skies are shifting, and travelers are seeing the benefits. Aviation expert John Tory Jr. joins The Night Shift to…
Alexa, Please Don’t Blast Metal Music at 3AM
It’s Good News Tuesday on The Night Shift—and things kick off with a laugh at Shane’s expense. A false fire…
Good News Tuesday: LEGO, Lost Toys & a 103-Year-Old Tortoise
Good News Tuesday brings laughter, positivity, and a few quirky surprises to The Night Shift. Shane celebrates Canada’s geography and…
ICYMI: Tolerance – Why Public Confidence in Politicians Keeps Fading
Are Canadians running out of patience with their leaders? Shane Hewitt and journalist Matt Gurney unpack the shifting landscape of…
Spotting Scams: How Fraudsters Fool Canadians Every Day
Scams are everywhere—and they’re getting harder to spot. Cyber fraud expert Claudiu Popa joins The Night Shift to unpack how…
NEW – Protecting Kids from the Hidden Dangers of Gaming
Online games aren’t just games anymore—they’re social spaces where kids can encounter risks adults may not see coming. York University’s…
Kris Abel on Apple’s Big Launch and Cool Vacuum Upgrades
Apple’s newest devices are here, and they’re changing the game. Tech expert Kris Abel joins The Night Shift to break…
Silent Divorces: Breakups in the Age of Social Media
Breakups aren’t always messy—and in the age of social media, some couples are choosing to separate quietly, with respect and…
Shiftheads – The Ultracrepidarian and the hottest new trend!
From bucket hats to overstuffed arms, Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison (aka Bob’s Bits) find humor in the everyday. They…
ICYMI – Why Money & Budgeting Is a Lifelong Project
Money isn’t a finish line—it’s a lifelong project. Financial educator Jessica Moorhouse joins the show to talk about why financial…
NEW – Drones, Defense, and the New Arms Trade: Canada’s Place in a Shifting Defense Market
Military sales are being reshaped in real time, with drones and evolving regulations at the center of the story. Defense…
Join us in the Study. Pancakes, Politics, and Planning for the Future
From media shifts to family responsibilities, Stefan Keyes joins Shane for a conversation that blends personal stories with bigger social…
Shiftheads – Bob’s Bits: When Hockey Gets Real – Defib stories From the Ice
From equipment hiccups to life-or-death moments, this conversation with Robert Addison (aka Bob’s Bits) moves from the funny to the…
A Salute to Doggo Owners
Dogs, cars, and the memories that stick with us. Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane for “A Salute to Doggo Owners,” reflecting…
Coming Soon and Still a Year Late: Future of Apple Tech
From nostalgic station wagons to the future of Apple tech, Handy Andy Media joins Shane for a wide-ranging conversation. They…
SHIFTHEADS: Barn Parties, Luddite Clubs, and Screen Breaks
What does it take to truly unplug? In the Life of the Millennial, Shane and Ryan O’Donnell swap stories about…
Why TIFF Is More Than Just Movies, It’s Vans and Closets too
TIFF is more than just movies—it’s an experience. Shane Hewitt and Ben Harrison dig into the energy of the Toronto…
NEW – Subscriptions, Leasing & What Every Driver Should Know About Used Cars
Car ownership is changing fast—and not always in ways drivers expect. Lorraine Sommerfeld joins the show to dig into subscription-based…
SHIFTHEADS – From Horror to Broadway: Steve Stebbing’s Movie Picks
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Steve Stebbing brings a mix of horror, Broadway, and comedy picks to the…
NEW – Inside Copy – Goats, Kebabs, and Pirate Statues: Finding Humor in the Everyday
The world’s longest kebab and ashes hidden in a statue, this episode is packed with humor and unexpected stories. Ryan…
The Best Band Names, a Memory App, and Online Dangers Parents Should Know
Stories, music, and online safety all collide in this wide-ranging episode. Shane shares how a simple birthday gift—a memory app…
NEW – Dangerous Games: Why Parents Should Worry About Kids in Virtual Worlds
The metaverse may look like fun and games, but a new documentary reveals its darker side. Director Ann Shin joins…
SHIFTHEADS: Why Rainbow Buttmonkeys Had to Change—and Other Band Name Tales
What’s in a band name? Eric Alper and Ryan O’Donnell join to dive into the strange, funny, and sometimes career-defining…
Happy Friday Round-Up – EV Mandate is toast causes disagreement on the panel
With the Canadian government dropping its 2026 EV mandate, what happens next? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris join to unpack…
ICYMI – The Fear of Being Alone—and how do we know if we’re stuck
What happens when we carry old attachments into new relationships? Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco join to unpack the concept…
From Skepticism to Personalization: Rethinking Education with AI
How should parents guide their kids through a world where AI is reshaping education? Mohit Rajhans joins to talk about…
Why women’s chronic pain is often undiagnosed
In this conversation, Dr. Tania Di Renna discusses the complexities of chronic pain, particularly in women, and the systemic issues…
NEW – Richard Crouse on TIFF, Charlie Sheen, and Drinks with Toxic Avengers
Last Call: Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic Richard Crouse for a wide-ranging look at the entertainment world. They…
ICYMI Rob Breakenridge on Hockey Nostalgia, Book Bans, and Canada’s Budget
Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Rob Breakenridge dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends nostalgia with today’s big issues. They…
ICYMI – Balancing Cuts and Investments: What an Austerity Budget Really Means for Canadians
What does an austerity budget really mean for Canadians? Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the government’s proposal, explaining how spending…
NEW- Ed on Throwback Thursday
Step back into 1995 with Shane Hewitt and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy. From the dawn of eBay, Amazon, and…
1995 Rewind: Windows 95, Toy Story, and the Sound of Dance Mix 95
Shane Hewitt takes listeners back to 1995 with Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga in a nostalgic Throwback Thursday edition of…
From Seattle to Ottawa: The NHL’s Jersey Hits and Misses
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dig into the world of NHL third jerseys, exploring how they’ve become symbols of nostalgia,…
NEW – From Crown Royal to Canadian Unity: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on Youth Workers and Politcal Question Marks
Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, to unpack the complexities of Canada’s…
NEW – From Beanie Babies to Broken Gadgets: The Wild Origins of eBay
Shane Hewitt and technology expert Carmi Levy take listeners back to 1995, when eBay and PlayStation reshaped how we shop…
Shiftheads – What ChatGPT Safety, eBay, and Pixel 10 Pro Mean for You
Collectibles meet cutting-edge tech in this conversation with Kris Abel. From a lenticular Back to the Future Part II cap…
NEW – Why Personalization Matters: Tony Chapman on Marketing and Connection
Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman—marketing thought leader and host of Chatter That Matters—to explore what businesses often miss:…
NEW- AI and Happiness at work – What It Reveals About Canadians
Shane Hewitt speaks with Heather Haslam, VP of Marketing at ADP Canada, about what it really means to be happy…
AI, Hallucinations, and the Future of Work
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the growing role of AI in everyday life—from productivity hacks at work to…
NEW – Smart Speakers – Hot Cheetos, Politics, and the Future of Canadian Jobs
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a lively conversation that blends lighthearted stories with serious…
Dynamic Pricing: Are Fans Being Scammed by Ticketing Giants?
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the highs and headaches of live music in an era of dynamic pricing.…
SHIFTHEADS: Are We NPCs In A Video Game
Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Greg Fish tackle the troubling ways technology and AI are reshaping how we see each…
Shiftheads – Michel Juneau-Katsuya on China, America, and the Secret War of Economics and Espionage
Shane Hewitt speaks with Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, about the evolving face of…
NEW – Research shows chronic pain is treated differently in women than in men.
Chronic pain affects one in five Canadians, but women often face unique challenges in getting proper care. Shane Hewitt speaks…
Building Canada’s Digital Borders Why Canada Needs Digital Sovereignty Now
Shane Hewitt is joined by technology and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to explore why Canada must urgently prioritize digital sovereignty.…
ICYMI – Mark Carney’s First 100 Days Expectations vs. Reality and a blank political vision board
Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist Matt Gurney to unpack the early days of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership. They…
NEW – Looking Ahead at TIFF 2025 From The Smashing Machine to Knives Out
Shane Hewitt is joined by Ben Harrison and Ryan for a spirited look at film festival season in Canada, with…
Shiftheads Ryan O’Donnell on Millennials, Dating Apps, and Real-Life Connections
Shane Hewitt sits down with Ryan O’Donnell for a candid and funny conversation about dating, relationships, and generational change. Shane…
NEW – Lori Williams Alberta government pauses ban on school library books with sex content
Shane speaks with a political scientist from Mount Royal University about the political fallout of Alberta’s school book ban. The…
SHIFTHEADS Zellers Relaunches in Edmonton Bruce Winder Explains the Stakes
Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane to unpack two big Canadian business stories. First, Zellers makes another attempt at revival…
Uncle Bob on Plastic Straws to Fall Sweaters, and the Autumn Equinox
Shane Hewitt welcomes Robert Howard Addison—better known as Uncle Bob—to reflect on the shift from summer to fall. They trade…
NEW – The Dirty Truth About Airplanes
How clean is the airplane you’re sitting in? Shane Hewitt talks with microbiologist Dr. Keith Warriner about the surprising—and sometimes…
SkyTrain vs. Toronto Subway Tony Tedesco’s Vancouver Debut
Tony Tedesco joins Shane to share stories from his very first trip to Vancouver, including a sharp comparison of the…
7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How Caring for Family Shaped Maha Abouelenein’s Life and Work
What does it mean to live with purpose and no regrets? Maha Abouelenein joins Shane Hewitt for an open and…
Going No Contact with Parents: Practical Tools for Defusing Tension in Families
Why are more people cutting off contact with their parents—and what can families do to prevent it? Shane Hewitt speaks…
Tuning Your Vibes: Michael Losier on the Law of Attraction
In this conversation Michael Losier joins Shane Hewitt and the Nighshift, they explore how the Law of Attraction works through…
Dr. Deep Sea on 100 Days Underwater and the Lessons Learned
What happens to the human body and mind after 100 days spent living underwater? Shane Hewitt catches up with Dr.…
Practical Tools for Confidence and Wellness in Uncertain Times
How do we build resilience in the face of change? Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an award-winning scholar and…
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…
The Art of Deep Love and Friendship: Mindful Love, Respect, and Connection
What makes a truly good friend? Shane Hewitt sits down with Dave Asprey—entrepreneur, Bulletproof Coffee founder, and leader in the…
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…
The Hidden Cost of Processed Foods
Nutrition isn’t just about calories—it’s about fuel, health, and the ripple effect on every part of life. Shane Hewitt talks…
KD, Taco Meat, and the Comfort Foods That Get Us Through
From boxed mac and cheese to late-night taco hacks, Ryan O’Donnell and Shane Hewitt share their guilty-pleasure comfort foods. Ryan…
DIY Tips That Keep Your Home Healthy from Pink Mold and Other Problems
From pink mold to plumbing hacks, Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer dig into the essentials of keeping a healthy,…
TikTok and Social Media Are Changing Dining Culture
Avocado toast isn’t just breakfast—it’s a symbol of how a generation spends, shares, and shapes culture. Shane Hewitt talks with…
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…
Storytelling and the Human Side of Journalism
News isn’t just facts—it’s stories that connect us. Shane Hewitt sits down with Ottawa broadcaster Stefan Keyes to talk about…
How Self-Reflection Can Reduce Financial Stress
As summer fades and back-to-school season ramps up, financial stress often follows. Jessica Moorhouse joins Shane Hewitt to talk about…
Protect Yourself Online: Tips from a White Hat Hacker
Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Shane Hewitt sits down with Hank “the Hacker” Fordham to demystify…
NEW – How to Save More on Groceries, Rewards, and Everyday Shopping
Back-to-school season is here, and that means shopping lists, deals, and—if you’re smart—serious savings. Shane Hewitt reconnects with Nichole, better…
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 – How Police Use Technology to Detect and Prevent Impairment
How is technology changing the fight against impaired driving? Shane Hewitt speaks with Sean Shapiro about the tools, tests, and…
SHIFTHEADS: Inside Copy: Guns, Poop, Bieber, and 40,000 Pounds of Steak
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dig into a string of eyebrow-raising stories that blend the bizarre with the unbelievable. From…
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…
ICYMI – Date Night Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch on Breaking or Building Bonds
On this Date Night, Shane Hewitt is joined by Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch to explore the turning points that…
AI and Parenting: Mohit Rajhans on Culture, Truth, and Technology
Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every part of life—including how we parent. Shane Hewitt speaks with Mohit Rajhans about the…
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…
NEW – The Magic of Consistency in Customer Experience
What does “good customer service” really mean? Shane Hewitt sits down with customer service expert Marc Gordon to unpack the…
From the Jays to Jurassic Park: A 1993 Time Capsule
Shane tried to take the Nightshift outdoors with a hammock-side broadcast on a gorgeous Ottawa evening. For Throwback Thursday, Ryan…
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…
Cracker Barrel’s New Logo – Let’s hope it’s a first draft
When Cracker Barrel updated its logo, the internet noticed—and not in a good way. Shane and Ryan dive into why…
1993 Revisited: From Kim Campbell to the Blue Jays’ Glory
Shane rewinds to 1993 for a Throwback Thursday filled with seismic moments in Canadian politics, sports, and technology. Canada’s first…
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…
Lessons in Reinvention, Legacy, and the Power of Mentorship
Shane Hewitt sits down with Tony Chapman to explore what it takes to reinvent yourself when life shifts direction. From…
NEW – Behind the Scenes of Life at 35,000 Feet: Safety First, Service Second
Flight attendants aren’t just there to serve drinks—they’re the first line of safety in the sky. Shane Hewitt sits down…
ICYMI – Revitalizing Indigenous Languages in Canada and around the World
Language is more than words—it’s culture, land, and identity. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Lorna Williams to explore the…
What Language Do You Want to Learn?
What language would you love to learn? Shane Hewitt welcomes Ryan O’Donnell, Noah Scanga, and Tony Tedesco for a lighthearted…
Safety or Control? The Fight Over Internet Freedom
Is the age of free speech online coming to an end? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish, author of The…
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…
Shiftheads – A Love Letter to Starbucks’ Vanilla Bean Scone (and Kenny G)
What happens when your favorite treat disappears from the menu? Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to share the heartfelt (and…
NEW – Pixel Phones, Pregnancy Robots, and the Future of Tech
From smartphones to science fiction made real, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Kris Abel break down the latest in technology.…
ICYMI – The shocking truth about how much time teens spend online
Shane Hewitt talks with Dino Ambrosi of Project Reboot about the real costs of screen time on youth and families.…
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…
Good News Tuesday: Canada’s Youngest Racer and a Father’s Global Letter Project
It’s a lighter night on Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift as the team swaps personal stories and good news. Noah…
Loyalty Points Under Attack: How to Protect Your Rewards
Shane Hewitt talks with Patrick Sojka from Canada’s Premier Credit Card, Points and Miles Resource | Rewards Canada about the…
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…
Ryan O’Donnell Goes Full Karen Over Starbucks Scones
On Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, Ryan O’Donnell goes full Karen after discovering Starbucks has cancelled the vanilla bean scone.…
NEW – Aging Gracefully: Celebrating Life’s Milestones with Robert Howard Addison
Join Shane Hewitt and Robert Howard Addison as they celebrate the 88th birthday of Robert’s mother and explore the profound…
Shiftheads – The Death Clock: Why Facing Mortality Can Help You Live Longer
Shane Hewitt talks with Brent Franson, founder and CEO of Death Clock, the AI-powered app that estimates life expectancy and…
NEW – Unveiling Wrongful Convictions in Canada
In this conversation, Shane Hewitt speaks with Kelly Lauzon, an adjunct professor at Carleton University, about wrongful convictions in Canada.…
NEW – The Strike Warning Air Canada Couldn’t Ignore
Former NDP MP Bonita Zarillo joins Shane Hewitt to revisit the moment she pressed Air Canada’s CEO about labour unrest—months…
SHIFTHEADS: 🛠️✈️💿 From Wall Hacks to Flight Hacks: Handy Andy’s DIY Tips and Tech Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed
Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer dig into home repairs, music nostalgia, and the future of travel. From the right…
Backlash in the Skies: Flight Attendants, Strikes, and Passenger Rights
Shane Hewitt speaks with air passenger rights advocate Gábor Lukács about the online backlash surrounding Air Canada flight attendants. They…
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…
Back to School: What Parents Are Buying (and Skipping) This Year
Shane Hewitt speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the changing face of back-to-school shopping in Canada. From tighter family…
Back-to-School Budgeting: Smarter Spending for Families
As kids head back to school, many families feel like Labour Day is the start of a new financial year.…
NEW – 82 years Overdue, Overachieving, and Over-the-Top: This Week on Inside Copy
From an 82-year-overdue library book (checked out during WWII!) that finally made its way home, to a dog proudly wearing…
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…
NEW – The Holes in Your Travel Insurance You Need to Know About
Think your flight insurance has you covered? Think again. Will McAleer breaks down the surprising gaps that could leave you…
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 – Bro Date Night – The Power of Gossip in Relationships
In this engaging conversation, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco explore the dynamics of communication in relationships, particularly focusing on…
Your Child’s Digital Footprint: What You’re Really Posting
Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never…
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…
NEW- The Food Professor’s Guide to Smarter Lunches
Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, the “Food Professor,” for a timely conversation about back-to-school lunches in an era of…
Kraft Dinner, Kool-Aid & a RUSH Lunchbox
On this Throwback Thursday, Shane is joined by Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga for a trip down memory lane. Where…
TBT: Windows 98, iMac, and Google’s First Doodle: How 1998 Shaped Tech’s FutureThrowback Thursday
Shane Hewitt and tech journalist Carmi Levy fire up the time machine to 1998—a year that quietly shaped the future…
NEW – Why You Should Never Pop a Pimple in This One Spot
Shane Hewitt teams up with ER doctor Mitch Shulman to talk about one of the internet’s most tempting—and dangerous—habits: pimple…
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 – The Funeral Babe: What Death Taught Me About Life
When death is your day job, what does it teach you about living? Melissa Schmitz—better known online as the Funeral…
SHIFTHEADS: Tony Chapman on Purpose, Youthfulness & AI in a Changing World
What if the secret to staying young isn’t in a bottle—but in your mindset? @tonychapman joins Shane to unpack the…
Magic Cards, Live Music & The Moments That Make Us Feel Alive
What really makes you feel alive? Ryan O’Donnell and Noah Scanga join Shane for a free-flowing conversation about the sparks…
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…
The Zero-Click Web: How AI Is Changing What You See (and Don’t)
Could the internet run without us clicking a thing?Greg Fish, author of the Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane to unpack…
NEW – Billions in Canola vs. Zero in EV Exports: Where’s Canada’s Fight?
Why is Canada letting one of its biggest exports take the hit?@robbreakenridge joins Shane to dig into China’s tariffs on…
Air Canada’s Labour Talks: A Deal Before the Weekend?
Is Air Canada about to dodge a major strike?Aviation expert Robert Kokonis joins Shane to break down the tense negotiations…
SHIFTHEADS – From Kidney Stone Robots to K-Pop Anime: Kris Abel’s Tech Picks
From medical miracles to movie musicals, Kris Abel is back with another tech-and-culture roundup. He and Shane dive into a…
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…
NEW Rupert’s Land & Legacy: The Untold Story of The Bay’s Prince Rupert
Special guest Craig Baird from the Canadian History Ehx podcast as they explore the fascinating history of Canada’s Prince Rupert,…
From Fairy Sightings to Fire Rescues: The Good News You Didn’t Know You Needed
On this uplifting episode of Good News Tuesday, the team shares some heartwarming good news stories. Tony takes us on…
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…
Crunch Time: What’s Happening to Bick’s Pickles in Canada?
Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, explains why Bick’s—Canada’s favourite pickle—is becoming harder to find on…
Uncle Bob’s Bits go Inside Out: Life’s Little Quirks
Shane and Uncle Bob dive into the delightful oddities of everyday life. From the art of managing (too cheap!) summer…
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…
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…
Chasing the Perfect 18°C Day & The Secret World of Shipping Giant Bugs
Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell as they kick off the show with a fun chat about surviving the summer heat—and…
SH&TNS – Navigating the Airbnb Maze: Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
Join Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Media for a lively and insightful conversation starting with practical tips on pressure washing…
Canada’s Auto Industry Is Running Out of Road—Can It Survive Without the Big Three?
Shane Hewitt and automotive expert Lorraine Sommerfeld explore the turbulent state of the Canadian auto industry. Discover how NAFTA reshaped…
SHIFTHEADS: Reason, Season, or Lifetime: The Truth About Reconnecting with Old Friends
In this heartfelt episode of Life of the Millennial, Shane Hewitt sits down with Ryan O’Donnell as Ryan shares his…
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…
SHIFTHEADS – Credit Card Hacks & Vanishing Points: Are You Missing Out or Getting Wiped Out?
Money expert and host of the More Money podcast, Jessica Moorhouse joins The Nightshift to reveal how to unlock the…
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 – 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…
SH&TNS – 60 KM a Day to Heal a Nation—Then a Pomeranian Fights a Bear: Canada’s NightShift
Mental health advocate and long-distance runner Sachin Latti joins The Night Shift to share his coast-to-coast journey—Canada’s longest run for…
SHIFTHEADS – OnlyFans, Real Feelings & Relationship Chaos: What Happens When Fantasy Gets Personal?
On The Night Shift, Shane Hewitt hosts a spicy Date Night with relationship expert Jen Kirsch and Producer Tony, diving…
ID Please: Why Age Verification Could Kill Online Privacy
Tech analyst Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins The Night Shift for Behind the Techlines, diving into the global rollout of…
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…
NEW – Eggflation Explained: How Avian Flu and Supply Chains Broke Breakfast
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Dalhousie Agri-foods Lab, joins Shane Hewitt to break down Canada’s egg and chicken pricing…
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”…
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…
ICYMI – Sober Curious? Here’s What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Health
Alyssa B of Nourished.ca joins Shane Hewitt to explore why more Canadians are going “sober curious” and rethinking their relationship…
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…
SH&TNS – Is Tech the Villain—Or the Symptom? Screens & Teens
Greg Fish returns with a new Cyberpunk Survival Guide to dismantle the popular myth that screen time is making us…
NEW – Bringing Pay Phones Back To Life
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight a Vermont engineer bringing pay phones back to life—with free internet…
SHIFTHEADS – Your Phone Is Watching—And Businesses Are Cashing In
Marketing strategist and Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to break down why OpenAI is being valued…
Brace for Impact: Air Canada Faces Strike Chaos & Claire’s Faces Collapse
Dr. John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator in Supply Chain & Integrated Aviation Management, joins Shane Hewitt to…
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…
NEW – Plant, Protect & Purge: DIY Fixes for Wasps, Harvests & Gross Gadgets
DIY tech expert Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to tackle a buzzing mix of topics—from how to rid your…
SH&TNS – Smacking Mouths, Shower Debates & Rabbit Escapes: Why Young Listeners Are Ditching Podcasts for Live Radio
On “The Night Shift,” host Shane Hewitt, producers Tony and Noah celebrate Good News Tuesday with uplifting stories from the…
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…
NEW – What Really Makes Canada Home? A Cross-Country Reality Check
Communications strategist Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) joins Shane Hewitt to explore what makes Canada truly home—from its vast regional differences…
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…
ICYMI – The Bad Guys Are Back—and They’re Not Alone
Film critic Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight this week’s must-watch movies and streaming picks, from the return of…
SH&TNS – Ding-Dong Ditch Diplomacy: What Canada Can Learn from Childhood Pranks
CTV Ottawa’s Stefan Keyes and policy commentator Andrew Caddell join Shane Hewitt for the Friday Round-Up, covering everything from nostalgic…
NEW – Why That Soccer Dad’s AI Question Matters More Than You Think
Tech analyst and pop culture expert Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why everyday Canadians should care about AI…
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…
ICYMI – Why 80% of AI Projects Are DOOMED — And How a 4-Day Week Can Save Your Job
Joe O’Connor, CEO of Work Time Revolution and global pioneer of the four-day work week, joins Shane Hewitt to expose…
NEW – “I Love Spam”: Why the Food Professor Says We’re Spoiled
Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explores how our relationship with food has changed—from the comfort of canned classics like Spam…
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…
SHIFTHEADS – Has Photo Manipulation Gone Too Far? AI Gone Rogue, Whisky Robots & Bezos’ Wedding Fail
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore the weird and wonderful world of tech—from a towering, app-controlled skeleton…
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…
SHIFTHEADS – Love, Laughter, and Lower Back Pain: Millennials and Boomers Unfiltered
Millennial commentator Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to unpack how weddings—and relationships—are evolving for his generation. From long-term love without…
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…
NEW – From Parksville to Prime Time: Why Lindsay Broadhead Says Canada Needs to Reconnect
Strategic Communications Leader Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt from her “work-cation” in Parksville, B.C., reflecting on the joy of travel,…
Alzheimer’s Starts Before You Think—Dr. Michael Borrie on the Silent Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Michael Borrie is a Geriatrician and Professor in the Department of Medicine at Western University. He joins Shane Hewitt…
“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”…
SHIFTHEADS – Ditch the Monthly Budget? Why Bi-Weekly May Be the Key to Financial Sanity
Jessica Moorhouse, Accredited Financial Counsellor and host of the More Money Podcast, joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift for a…
ICYMI – What’s Really in Your Food?
Alyssa B, Nutrition Expert from Nourish.ca, joins Shane Hewitt to break down the real risks of ultra-processed foods. She explains…
SH&TNS – DIY Meets Deepfakes: Tech-Savvy Fixes & High-Tech Scams You Need to Know
Handy Andy Baryer, DIY Tech Guy, joins Shane Hewitt to share expert tips on keeping critters out of your garden…
NEW – Loblaw Profits Soar, Simons Hits Toronto, and Saks Stores Flip: Canada’s Retail Shake-Up!
Bruce Winder, recognized Canadian retail analyst and former executive, joins Shane Hewitt to decode a week of major headlines in…
Why Are Cars Getting Pricier and Easier to Steal? The Hidden Costs You Need to Know
Lorraine Sommerfeld, Automotive Expert at Driving.ca, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the nostalgia for older cars amid rising new car…
Canada’s Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program Under Fire
Immigration lawyer Max Chaudhary joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the challenges faced by families in Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship…
SHIFTHEADS – From Galactus to Golf Swings: What to Watch This Weekend with Steve Stebbing
Steve Stebbing returns to The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt for a fresh edition of What the Heck Should I Watch?…
ICYMI – Messy Love, Public Kisses & Career Crashes: Why 2025 Is the Year of Unfiltered Romance
Dating expert and columnist Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt for Date Night on The Nightshift—just as a new nationwide study…
SH&TNS – Thinking of Quitting… Temporarily? How to Take a Sabbatical Without Going Broke
Candy Ho, Assistant Professor and Researcher at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and Board Member of CERIC, joins Shane Hewitt &…
NEW – Canada, Consent, and Hulk Hogan: The Friday Panel Takes On What Really Stinks
This week’s Friday Round Up dives into the headlines and hot topics shaping the nation and beyond, hosted by Shane…
Gen Z Is Selling Their Data—While AI Is Stealing Hollywood’s Soul
Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to unpack two jaw-dropping stories at the intersection of youth,…
The Pain of Glass, Penny Farthing and Lego
Spanning the entire world, Inside Copy, Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell share humorous anecdotes and quirky news stories. They discuss…
ICYMI – Flying with Purpose… and Knowing Your Passenger Power
Flight cancelled or delayed? Gabor Lukacs from AirPassengerRights.ca joins Shane Hewitt to unpack your real rights when airlines leave you…
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 – Pepsi vs. Coke: Costco Just Took a Side—and It Matters
When Costco ditches Pepsi for Coke, it’s more than just bubbles and branding. Food professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt…
SHIFTHEADS – Popcorn, Presidents & Pascal: Richard Crouse’s Wild Ride from Minecraft to Marvel
On Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Shane Hewitt to dive into the quirkiest corners of pop culture, from Minecraft…
Brother, He’s Gone: Remembering Hulk Hogan’s Wrestling Legacy
Legendary wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, leaving behind a colossal legacy that helped define…
ICYMI – Scam Alert: Why Amazon Just Issued a Global Warning AND AI Hype vs. Reality
Greg Fish from Cyberpunk Survival Guide joins Shane to tackle a tough question: Are most AI tools actually useful—or just…
The Ugly Truth Behind Beauty Marketing
In this eye-opening episode of Chatter That Matters, Shane Hewitt and marketing expert Tony Chapman unpack the seismic shifts in…
NEW – Robots, Snakes, and Cybertruck Popcorn: Welcome to the Weird Future
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore Tesla’s bold leap into the diner business—complete with…
SHIFTHEADS – Premiers vs. Trump? Plus Poilievre’s Ballot Bombshell Explained
Straight from the Prairies, commentator Rob Breakenridge joins Shane to dig into the drama at the Premiers’ meetings—where Ontario’s Doug…
SH&TNS – “What’s Lurking in Your Hotel Ice Machine?”
Microbiologist and food safety expert Dr. Keith Warriner joins Shane Hewitt to uncover the hidden dangers lurking in hotel ice…
Earth’s Days Are Getting Shorter—Here’s Why It Matters
York University astronomy professor Paul Delaney joins Shane Hewitt to explain why Earth’s rotation is speeding up, causing days to…
ICYMI – Adirondack Chairs & Canadian Chaos: Matt Gurney Gets Real
Hooked by summer vibes and political urgency, Shane Hewitt sits down with Matt Gurney for a candid conversation that swings…
ICYMI – Sugar, Energy & Weight Loss Drugs: The Shocking Truths Your Body Isn’t Telling You
Nutritionist Alyssa B from nourish.ca breaks down the real science behind sugar and energy—how sugar fuels your body and when…
Inside the Hunt for Justice: How Detectives Solve Decades‑Old Mysteries
Crime specialist and former homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Shane Hewitt to unravel the mysteries behind cold cases and reveal…
SH&TNS – From Bats to Ballads: Remembering the Unstoppable Ozzy Osbourne
With the world mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift brings together a powerhouse panel—music correspondent…
NEW – Privacy, Poilievre & Personal Wins Smart Speakers Panel Unpacks Pop Culture & Politics
On this week’s Tuesday Smart Speakers Panel, Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the headlines—from Ozzy Osbourne’s death to…
SHIFTHEADS – Your Phone May Die This July—The 3G Shutdown Exposed!
Tech expert Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to explain why hundreds of phones—especially older or certain Android models—will go dark on Rogers…
Inside the Tesla Diner: No Booze, All Buzz
What do early mornings, a shocking family incident, and Elon Musk’s latest culinary tech venture have in common? Shane Hewitt…
ICYMI – Would You Let AI Raise Your Kids? The Rise of AI Companionship: Parenting, Ethics & the Death of Real Talk!
Shane Hewitt and media & culture analyst Mohit Rajhans dive into how AI is changing parenting, companionship, and the way…
The Economy’s Shifting, and So Are Your Shopping Habits
Economist Moshe Lander joins Shane Hewitt to break down why millions of Canadians could face major mortgage payment hikes by…
SH&TNS – 71 Days at Sea—Inside the Solo Kayak Journey That Defies Human Limits
Ever wondered what it takes to paddle solo across an entire ocean? Adventure athlete Cyril Derreumaux survives 71 days, 14 hours,…
NEW – Handy Andy’s Ant Hacks, Water Meter Myths & AI Music Mayhem
Handy Andy the DIY Tech Guy, joins Shane Hewitt for a jam-packed chat on everything from whether water meters can…
SHIFTHEADS – It’s Not a Cold—It’s a Chronic Condition Your Doctor Might Be Missing
Think it’s just allergies or a never-ending cold? It might be something far more serious—and far more common. Dr. Yvonne…
ICYMI – Colbert’s Exit & a Kiss Cam Disaster – But Wait Until You Hear About the Frat House Explosion!
TV critic Bill Brioux joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the big news: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will wrap…
SH&TNS – Alpha Males Are a Lie—Here’s What Animals Can Teach Us About Leadership
#SupermanMovie sparked a 500% surge in dog adoption interest?! 🐶🦸♂️ @iamshanehewitt & #theNightshift crew dive into the big debate: which…
NEW – 🎬 Murder, Music & Mayhem! What to Watch This Week from Slasher Shocks to Pop Opera & Billy Joel’s Untold Story
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt for What the Heck Am I Watching to break down three new films: the slasher…
SHIFTHEADS – Real Talk: Bro Dates, Vulnerability & the Power of Connection
Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco crack open a cold one and dive into the underrated art of the bro…
Dog Adoptions, Bro Dates & Kiss Cam Scandals — The Friday Round Up You Can’t Miss
On the Friday Round Up, Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift with guests Lucas Meyer and Andrew Caddell dive into the…
ICYMI – The Weight of the Matter: Dr. Sean Wharton on Obesity & Canadian Leadership in Health
In this enlightening episode of The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt welcomes Dr. Sean Wharton, a leading voice in obesity medicine and…
SH&TNS – Ink, Icons & 1985: Tattoos, MuchMusic & Nostalgia
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, kicks off “Throwback Thursday” with a lighthearted look at 1985, sparking a fun generational clash…
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…
SHIFTHEADS – Sketch Comedy, Slasher Drinks, and the Return of a ’90s Horror Icon
On this week’s “LAST CALL,” film critic Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift to unpack the wildest entertainment…
Are You Paying for Air?”: Shocking Allegations Rock Loblaw Over Meat Pricing Scandal 🥩💰
A whistleblower in Manitoba is taking on one of Canada’s biggest grocery chains, claiming shoppers have been paying more than…
ICYMI – AI Just Threatened to Kill Someone—And It Wasn’t a Joke
When a leading AI model starts issuing threats of blackmail and murder, even its creators at Anthropic are sounding the…
ICYMI – Steel, Seats & Sovereignty: Is Canada Ready for a Grand Deal with the U.S.?
Shane Hewitt is joined by Rob Breakenridge to unpack Canada’s bold new trade and steel policies amid global tensions, the…
SH&TNS – Hot Dogs, Hot Weather, and Even Hotter Takes!
From scorching Ottawa sidewalks to sizzling grills on National Hot Dog Day, Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift crew tackle Canada’s…
NEW – Are Corporations Quietly Taking Over the World?
What happens when corporations hold the keys to our most essential resources? In this provocative interview, Shane Hewitt and Tony…
SHIFTHEADS – Can Reading Really Make You Happier? Experts Say Yes
Can a book change your life—or even heal you? Shane Hewitt sits down with Professor James Carney to explore the…
Want to Be A Dentist For A Shark with Cavities?! Plus Smart Glasses and A Robo-Walt! Tech Gets Wild This Week!
Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore futuristic autofocus glasses that adapt to your vision in real time, Disney’s eerily…
AI in the Garage: The Future of Auto Repair Is Here
As cars get smarter, fixing them gets trickier. Lorraine Sommerfeld joins Shane Hewitt to explore how AI is transforming auto…
ICYMI – Understanding Our Emotional Spending: Mindful Budgeting for Better Financial Health
Shane Hewitt and Jessica Morehouse unpack the emotions behind spending, the impact of environment on money habits, and why mindful…
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,…
SH&TNS – What’s Your Life Motto? Good News, Great Vibes, and a Dash of Nostalgia
Welcome to “The NightShift”, host Shane Hewitt leads Good News Tuesday, a segment dedicated to uplifting stories and positive perspectives.…
NEW – Home Hacks Galore: Platform Makeovers, HVAC Lifesavers & Weed Eats!
The always-curious Shane Hewitt is joined by the DIY Tech Guy,Handy Andy Baryer, they dive into a sleek redesign by…
SHIFTHEADS – Privacy, Politics and A Pricey Mistake: What Every Canadian Should Hear
Communications expert Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift for a wide-ranging and thoughtful Smart Speakers segment. They dig…
Tech’s Not Magic: Why Hustle Still Matters in a High-Tech World
Shane Hewitt and mediologist Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca dive into the cultural “vibes” of modern tech—from AI buzz and e-commerce…
Pancakes and Politics: A Cultural Exploration
Shane Hewitt and political commentator and journalist Matt Gurney explore the politics behind pancakes at the Stampede, Conservative Party challenges,…
ICYMI – 100 Days Underwater: Dr. Deepsea’s Journey of Isolation, Introspection, and Inner Strength
Dr. Joseph Dituri, aka Dr. Deepsea, joins Shane Hewitt and talks about his 100 days underwater, using the isolation to…
SHIFTHEADS – From ‘Eh’ to Economic Mayhem: Trump’s New Threat to Canada
On this episode of The Nightshift, we welcome back our Friday Round Up Panel with Jimmy Zoubris, former Deputy Chief…
SH&TNS – What Do Superman, Zombie Fires, and Martian Toes Have in Common?
It’s Friday on the Nightshift! From Superman’s modern makeover to the sweet side of summer, Shane Hewiit, producers Tony and…
NEW – Superman Reborn, Dream Lovers, and London Romances: What to Watch This Weekend!
In this week’s What The Heck Should I Watch segment with Steve Stebbing on Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, the…
ICYMI – F1’s New Era: From Brain Drain to Bottas – What You Need to Know!
In a no-holds-barred conversation, Shane Hewitt and F1 insider Tim Hauraney dive into the turbo-charged rise of Formula 1, fueled…
The Ick Is Real: What One Tiny Habit Can Reveal About Your Relationship
In this episode of Date Night on The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt, Jen Kirsch opens up about a new romantic…
SHIFTHEADS – Matcha Mania: Spilling The Tea Before Your Next Sip
Is your matcha habit about to get a lot more expensive? Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, explains why your…
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…
NEW – Can We Prevent PTSD Before It Starts? A New Generation of Firefighters Thinks So
In a powerful conversation with Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, Scott Maxwell, CEO of Wounded Warriors Canada, and firefighting student…
ICYMI – From Box Office Queen to Kryptonite Cocktails—Richard Crouse Spills All!
On Last Call, film critic Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, and dives into Scarlett Johansson’s historic rise…
Drones Over Ukraine: A New Era of Warfare Unfolds
Military expert and senior fellow at MacDonald Laurier Institute, Richard Shimooka, joins Shane Hewitt for what starts as a nostalgic…
ICYMI – AI Phones, $500K Apple Relics & Robot Cowboys: This Week in Wild Tech!
Tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to dive into the latest summer tech buzz, starting with nostalgic summer job…
SHIFTHEADS – Summer Hunger Crisis: Why 700,000 Canadian Kids Are Going Without
Shane Hewitt in conversation with Kirsten Beardsley from Food Banks Canada highlights the urgent issue of child hunger during the…
SH&TNS – The Best Summer Jobs for Kids—And Why They Matter More Than Ever!
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift crew explore the theme of “best summer jobs for kids,” sparked by research suggesting youth…
NEW – From Terry Fox to Formula 1: Tony Chapman Reveals the Secrets Behind Marketing That Moves Millions!
In a dynamic interview with Shane Hewitt, Tony Chapman dives into the art of emotional storytelling in marketing, spotlighting Adidas’s…
ICYMI – Inside the Sky-High World of Pilots: Passion, Power, and the Planes They Love!
Strap in and take off with Shane Hewitt and pilot John Tory as they soar through the skies of aviation…
Canada on the Brink: Fast-Tracked Projects, Budget Axes & Trump’s Trade War 2.0
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge unpack the sweeping implications of Bill C-5, now law, which grants Ottawa unprecedented power to…
Nissan Pulls the Plug on U.S. Production—But Only for Canada?
Greg Layson is digital and mobile editor at Automotive News Canada and he joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why Nissan…
AI Is Lying to You: Greg Fish Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind Fake News in L.A.
When AI rewrites reality, who controls the truth? Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to expose how synthetic news is warping…
ICYMI – 🚨 Alien Fish Invade Nova Scotia: They Can Breathe Air and Reproduce Alone! 🐟🌍
Ken Donnelly of the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the alarming discovery of the pond…
SHIFTHEADS – Alien Visitor? What This Interstellar Comet Reveals About Life Beyond Our Solar System!
Astrophysicist Paul Delaney joins Shane Hewitt to unravel the mysteries of Comet 3I ATLAS, a rare interstellar visitor blazing through…
SH&TNS – Good News, Grandmas & The Amazing Race
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift crew celebrate “Good News Tuesday,” with producer Tony Tedesco and Noah, focusing on sharing positive…
NEW – AI vs. Human Creativity, Heritage Journeys & Tariff Shockwaves: What You Missed on The Nightshift!
On Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, “Smart Speakers” Stefan Keyes (CTV Ottawa) and Lucas Meyer (Enterprise Canada) shared heartwarming personal…
ICYMI – AI Rock Bands & Phishing Bots: Is Tech Taking Over Music and Your Passwords?
Shane Hewitt and music correspondent Eric Alper dive into the explosive rise of AI in music, spotlighting Velvet Sundown—a fully…
Why Canada Shuts Down Every Summer — And What It’s Costing Us
Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the phenomenon of Canada’s “summer of distraction,” where governmental and business activities slow…
ICYMI – Did Humans Descend From Aliens?
In a mind-bending conversation, planetary scientist Dr. Tanya Harrison joins Shane Hewitt to explore the provocative idea that humans might…
AI Promised Us Jobs—So Why Are We Getting Laid Off?”
Tonight on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, we dive into the growing divide between AI hype and workplace reality. Media…
Online Health Myths Are Harming Canadians—Doctors Speak Out!
Nurse practitioner Jessie Bawden joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the results of a new survey commissioned by ChangeMakers Health, which…
SHIFTHEADS – Amazon’s Big Bet on Canada: What It Means for You
Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to break down Amazon’s aggressive push into Canadian content and deeper discounts for…
NEW – Mortgage Interest EXPLAINED: What You’re Really Paying For!
Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to demystify mortgage interest, offering practical insights on…
NEW – She’s Fighting Plastic One Wave at a Time – What This Environmentalist Revealed Will Change How You See Your Trash!
Shane Hewitt sits down with Lilly Woodbury from Surfrider Foundation Canada to explore the urgent issue of marine plastic pollution…
SH&TNS – From AI Love Matches to DIY Mastery: Handy Andy & Shane Hewitt Tackle the Future of Tech, Tools, and Tinder!
In this lively radio chat, Handy Andy, the DIY Tech Guy and Shane Hewitt explore everything from summer DIY hacks…
ICYMI – No Sex, Stronger Love? Reaction To The Shocking New Marriage Trend!
Relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco on The Nightshift to dive into a provocative New…
NEW – Friday Round Up – Who’s Cool Now? Americans Head North, Canada Opens Doors, and the 4-Day Workweek Gains Steam!
On the Friday Round Up Panel, a Kamouraska town councillor and Hill Times columnist, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to…
SH&TNS – How Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Changed Music Forever — And Why Andy Kim Still Can’t Stay Away!
On the Nightshift, music correspondent Eric Alper discusses how American Top 40 with Casey Kasem transforms the music industry by…
SHIFTHEADS – 🔥 Dinosaurs, Daggers & Dream Lords: This Week’s Must-Watch Picks from Shane Hewitt & Steve Stebbing! 🎬
On this week’s What The Hell Should I Watch, Shane Hewitt and Steve Stebbing dive into a thrilling lineup—from the…
The Shocking POS Refund Scam
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joined The Nightshift to discuss a shocking case of point-of-sale (POS) fraud in Toronto, where several…
ICYMI – Is Your Free Time Really Yours? The Silent Trap Stealing Your Evenings
Career specialist Dr. Candy Ho joined Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to explore how our evenings are quietly being hijacked…
ICYMI – Is Your Bacon Hiding a Genetic Secret? What You’re Not Being Told About CRISPR Pork
Gene-edited pigs created with CRISPR to resist disease are set to enter the U.S. market—and possibly Canadian grocery stores—without any…
NEW – 🎬Richard Crouse Breaks Down Dinosaurs, Rock Legends, Spacewalks & a Boozy Tribute to ScarJo!
On Last Call with Richard Crouse, featured on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, the discussion highlighted Netflix’s new partnership with…
SH&TNS – From 24 Sussex to Sourdough: How Nicolas Mulroney Is Quietly Building a Bakery Empire
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, we sit down with Nicolas Mulroney, CEO of Bond Bakery Brands,…
NEW – Dupes on Trial: How Lululemon’s Lawsuit Against Costco Could End the Knockoff Craze!
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift welcomes Francesca Witzburg explains how Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco underscores the growing legal tension between…
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,…
ICYMI – Are We All Just Pawns in the Marketing Game?
Is marketing running the world—and are we too distracted to notice? 🤯 Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt for a no-holds-barred…
NEW – MIT Says Chatbots Are Making You Stupid — But Greg Fish Says That’s Not the Real Problem
Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to unpack the internet’s latest AI panic: Are chatbots really turning us…
SH&TNS – Audi Turns Your Car Into a Game Console, Robot Bartenders Crack Jokes, and Google Dresses You with AI!
In this episode, tech expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore the latest in futuristic fun and automation: Audi…
NEW – Diddy Denied Bail: Legal Expert Reveals What Could Land Him Behind Bars for Years!
Joining Shane Hewit & the Nightshift, Criminal defense lawyer Jeff Hershberg breaks down the legal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs,…
SHIFTHEADS – Ottawa’s Axe & Alberta’s Badge: Who’s Really in Control?
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the Carney government’s controversial public service cuts and what they signal about federal…
ICYMI – BlackBerry’s Shocking Fall, FUBAR’s Wild Ride & Netflix’s Hidden Arctic Gem – CANADIAN edition of What The Heck Are You Watching!
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight a mix of Canadian cinematic gems and streaming hits. From the gripping downfall…
NEW – Lobster, Legends & Rock Stars: Chef Grant MacPherson’s Canadian Culinary Crusade
From roadside lobster in St. Catharines to Michelin-starred kitchens across five continents, legendary chef Grant MacPherson shares how Canadian lobster—and…
SH&TNS – Fred Fox on Terry’s Shoes: A Legacy Reborn
In a heartfelt interview on Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, Fred Fox shared how the re-release of Terry Fox’s iconic…
NEW – Toronto’s Tech Reboot: How TOTechWeek Is Filling the Collision Void With Civic Power
Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight TOTechWeek as a bold new blueprint for civic tech culture, showing how decentralized,…
SHIFTHEADS – DateNight: Unlocking Deeper Love: How Radical Transparency Is Transforming Modern Relationships
Relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco to share how couples are building stronger, more fulfilling…
You Won’t Believe These Canadian Superfoods! Nutritionist Reveals Delicious Secrets to a Healthier You 🍁
In this insightful conversation, Shane Hewitt sits down with Alyssa B from Nourished.ca to explore how Canadians can embrace local…
Scientists Just Found the OLDEST Rocks on Earth — And They’re Right Here in Canada!
In this episode, Shane sits down with Dr. Jonathan O’Neil, Earth sciences professor at the University of Ottawa, to discuss…
ICYMI – From Ice Queen to Game Changer: Catriona Le May Doan on Pressure, Parenting, and the Power of Sport
Catriona Le May Doan joins Shane Hewitt to share surprising stories from her journey to gold, her unexpected path into…
NEW – Canada vs. Brazil: The Truth About Food Prices, Dairy Drama & BBQ Secrets Revealed
The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, currently in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, joins the Nightshift to discuss food inflation and supply management.…
SH&TNS – Maple, Music & Mayhem: Ghosts, Gears, and Caesars with Richard Crouse
Last Call On The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt, Richard Crouse dives into Anne Murray’s surprise 80th birthday album Here You…
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…
ICYMI – Canada Strikes Back: New Social Network, Beach-Cleaning Robots & AI-Powered Oakleys Set to Shake Up Summer 2025!
Technology expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore the launch of Gander, a Canadian-made social network aiming to rival…
NEW – Outrage for Clicks: How Social Media Turned Your Anger Into a Business Model!
Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to explore how social media platforms have weaponized outrage to drive engagement, tracing the roots…
SH&TNS – Disconnected: How Screens Are Rewiring Our Relationships and Childhoods
Kevin Greene, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Health & Happiness: Counselling and Wellness, joined Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift…
NEW – Walking in Their Shoes: Empathy, Inspiration, and the Power of Perspective
Tony Chapman joined The Nightshift to share a moving story about an immigrant who rebuilt their career with help from…
SHIFTHEADS – Alberta at a Crossroads: Autonomy or Distraction?
Alberta journalist and commentator Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to unpack Alberta’s evolving political climate, focusing on…
Is Canada Ready for a Sky-High Shakeup? Expert Says Foreign Airlines Could Revolutionize Your Travel Experience!
Robert Kokonis, President of AirTrav Inc., emphasized that allowing greater foreign investment in Canadian airlines could enhance competition and improve…
ICYMI – Smart Speakers with Lindsay Broadhead: From Laughing Gas to Global Diplomacy
Communications expert Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt for a jam-packed episode of Smart Speakers, kicking off with “Good News Tuesday”…
NEW – They Sound Just Like Mom” Deepfake Scams Are Going Viral
With deep expertise at the crossroads of cyber security and digital trust, Daniel Tsai joins the Nightshift to break down…
SH&TNS – From Layoff to Glow-Up: How Alexandra Gater Designed Her Dream Life
Alexandra Gater joins Shane Hewitt to share how losing her dream job sparked a creative renaissance, leading her to become…
NEW – Widowed, Heartbroken… and Hilarious? How One Man Turned Grief Into Laughs
Brent Bowlin opens up about losing his wife and how comedy—alongside a mischievous dog and elusive cat—helped him rediscover purpose.…
SHIFTHEADS – Why These Canadians Might Flee the Snow—But Never the Country
Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist and commentator Matt Gurney to celebrate Canada Day, and dive into what makes Canada…
From Mr. Boombastic to Middle School Magic—Bob’s Bit of Summer Nostalgia
Shane Hewitt is joined by Bob Addison who reflects on the summer solstice, musical memories, and a Grade 7 dance…
ICYMI – Sleepless in Canada: Why Financial Stress Is Wrecking Our Rest
As nearly half of Canadians lose sleep over money worries, psychiatrist and sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak joins Shane Hewitt…
Shiftheads – You’re Paying More Than You Think: The Credit Card Trap No One Talks About
Anita Bruinsma joins Shane to unravel the often-overlooked truths about credit card interest. From how it’s calculated to why it…
SH&TNS – Gerry Dee Says Bingo Is the New Comedy Club—And He Might Go Pro!
On this segment of Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, comedian Gerry Dee joins to talk about the unexpected comeback of…
NEW – DIY Hacks, Bunny Drama & Fence Feuds: Handy Andy’s Wild Ride
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift is joined by Handy Andy Baryer who shares clever DIY tips for building custom bed…
Retail Revolution: HBC Cashes In, SportChek Goes Big, and WoolAid Heals Green!
Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to unpack three major stories shaking up Canadian retail: HBC’s strategic leaseback deal…
CRTC’s Internet Labels: Game-Changer or Just More Empty Promises?
Technology journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the CRTC’s proposed “internet nutrition labels,” a move that could finally…
Sweet Lies? The Truth Behind Canada’s Sugar Tax Repeal
Dr. Scott Harding of Memorial University joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the surprising results of Canada’s first sugary drink tax—revealing…
Secret Missions & Missile Mayhem: A Military Expert Reveals What’s Really Happening in Iran
Military expert Richard Shimooka joined Shane Hewitt on the Night Shift to discuss global military events, highlighting the US military’s…
ICYMI – Tariffs, Treaties & Tasty Treats: What Carney, Trump & a Calgary Chef Have in Common!
On Shane Hewitt’s Nightshift Friday Round Up, Andrew Caddell—Kamouraska town councillor, Hill Times columnist, and President of the Task Force…
Shiftheads – The 9-to-5 is Dead: Mohit Rajhans Reveals Why Your Workday Will Never Be the Same Again
Media strategist and author Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to explore how the digital transformation has permanently…
SH&TNS – ‘I’m Profoundly Alive’: George Stroumboulopoulos on Living Loud, Loving Deep, and Letting Go
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, the mic is graced by none other than the original disruptor…
NEW – Zombies, Space Kids & Secret Agents?! This Week’s Must-Watch Movies & Streaming Picks Will Blow Your Mind!
This week on What the Heck Are You Watching, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to break down a thrilling lineup…
ICYMI – Strawberry Scams and $17 Surprise Tags: Are We Being Gouged at the Grocery Store This Summer?
Shane Hewitt is joined by The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois — Canada’s leading food policy expert from Dalhousie…
Shiftheads – Saga Blade, Space Tape & Tabletop Tales: Richard Crouse’s Wild Ride Through Retro & Reviews
This week on Last Call with Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to dive into a wave of retro revival and…
SH&TNS – Flying High: How Cathy Press Broke Barriers and Built an Aviation Empire
Trailblazing aviator Cathy Press joins Shane Hewitt to share her incredible journey from flying solo at 16 to becoming Canada’s…
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…
Framing Canada’s TV Evolution: Chatting with Pat Ferns
Pat Ferns and Shane Hewitt dive into In The Big Picture, exploring Ferns’ journey from early Canadian TV shoots to…
Cool Canadians: Cathy Press’ Aviation Empire
Flying High: How Cathy Press Broke Barriers and Built an Aviation Empire
ICYMI – Robot Tattoos, Racing Phones & Cars That Block Your Texts!
Tech expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift to explore cutting-edge innovations—from AI systems that block smartphone distractions in fleet vehicles,…
NEW – Why We’re Losing Touch: Pete Bombaci on the Loneliness Epidemic in Working-Age Canadians
Pete Bombaci, founder of the GenWell Project, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a troubling StatCan report showing that working-age Canadians…
SH&TNS – 🚨 Why Your Side Hustle Might Be Hurting You More Than Helping 🚨
In this eye-opening interview, Shane Hewitt is joined by Neil Seeman, author of Accelerated Minds, who explores the hidden mental…
Shiftheads – AI Won’t Save the World or Colonize the Stars—But It Might Sell You a New iPhone
Shane Hewitt is joined by Greg Fish, who dismantles the hype around Apple’s AI, exposing how marketing spins basic tools…
BE OF SERVICE: The Business of Purpose
Marketing Guru Tony Chapman and Shane Hewitt discuss strategies for businesses to create a unique identity (“their thing”) to attract…
Pipelines and Power Plays: Alberta’s Tug-of-War with Ottawa
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to explore the delicate balance between preserving the natural beauty of Alberta’s national parks and…
DHL Shutdown Shocker: What It Means for Canadian Business
Marvin Ryder – Assistant Professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University – joins Shane…
ICYMI – Banking Unlocked: How Open Banking Can Put YOU in Control
Economist Professor Moshe Lander—an expert from Concordia University specializing in financial competition and consumer data access—joins Shane Hewitt to explain that open…
NEW – G7, Eh? What Canada Really Brings to the Global Table
Shane Hewitt welcomes journalist and commentator Matt Gurney from Readtheline.ca to break down the key moments from this week’s G7…
SH&TNS – “Seat 11A Saved My Life?” Airline Pilot Reveals the REAL Safest Spot!
John Tory Jr.—a seasoned commercial pilot and aviation safety consultant with over 20 years flying experience—explains that while luck played a…
Shiftheads – DNA Disaster: 23andMe’s Genetic Leak Equals Your Genes in Hacker Hands!
Ritesh Kotak—an experienced cybersecurity leader, —joins the Nightshift and warns that 23andMe’s failure to implement basic measures like multi‑factor authentication…
From Headlines to Waistlines: What Ozempic and News Apps Have in Common
Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison discuss news consumption habits, a study revealing that social media and apps have surpassed TV…
🔐 Microsoft Kills the Password?! Tech Expert Reveals What’s Next for Your Online Security!
On The Nightshift, tech journalist Carmi Levy joined Shane Hewitt to explore Microsoft’s bold move toward a passwordless future, highlighting…
ICYMI – Stop Wasting Good Beer: Cicerone Michelle Tham Reveals the Perfect Summer Pairings!
Just in time for Summer, Shane Hewitt sits down with Certified Cicerone Michelle Tham to explore the perfect pairings of…
SH&TNS – Yes, And… Canada: Colin Mochrie on Improv, Identity & Friendship
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift is joined by Colin Mochrie,a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer and improvisational comedian, best known…
NEW – Cinnamon, Copyrights & AI Chaos: Handy Andy’s Tech Take
DIY tech guy Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift to dig into surprising uses for cinnamon in…
ICYMI – Retail Shakeups & Loyalty Perks: Bruce Winder Breaks It Down
Retail expert and bestselling author Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to unpack Genco International’s acquisition of Kroeger Canada following its…
Shiftheads – Speed Traps & Lemon Laws: Bingo, Anyone?
Lorraine Sommerfeld, veteran automotive journalist and consumer advocate, joins the Nightshift to unpack why Canadian car buyers are stuck with…
Spend Smart, Dream Big: Mastering Money Habits with Jessica Moorhouse
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jessica Moorhouse who discusses money habits, particularly overspending windfalls before they arrive. She suggests documenting…
Ticked Off: Summer Bugs You Need to Know About
Dr. Mitch Shulman talks about the dangers of ticks, what issues they can cause as well as what to do…
ICYMI – Dad’s Day, G7 Stakes & Canada’s Economy: The Friday Round Up
On The Friday Round Up, Shane Hewitt is joined by Andrew Caddell, journalist and former diplomat, and Jimmy Zoubris, political…
NEW – Dragons, Kings & CIA Chaos: What the Heck Should I Watch with Steve Stebbing
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift for another edition of What the Heck Should I Watch with a…
SH&TNS – Dad Jokes, Wisdom & Being Canada’s Dad – A Chat with Brittlestar
Shane Hewitt catches up with Stewart Reynolds, better known as @Brittlestar, Canada’s favourite internet dad and social media satirist, to…
Shiftheads – Dads, Truth, and Tenderness: Holding Space for Love
In this heartfelt and deeply personal segment of DateNight on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane is joined by Jen…
The Communications Breakdown: Tech’s Crisis of Connection with Mohit Rajhans
Mohit Rajhans, media and culture analyst and co-founder of ThinkStart.ca , joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the growing communications crisis…
ICYMI – Food Fight: DoorDash Lawsuit, Drip Pricing, and the Ozempic Effect on Consumer Habits
In a sharp exchange, Sylvain Charlebois, the Food Professor, breaks down why the Competition Bureau’s lawsuit against DoorDash could…
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 – Teaching the Future: Joanna Johnson on Embracing Change in the Classroom
In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with Joanna Johnson, a renowned teaching expert and…
Shiftheads – Brick by Brick: Creativity, Play & Passion with Lego Masters Alex & Tone
Unlock your inner builder with stories, laughs, and Lego love from two of Season 5’s most imaginative minds! Alex and…
🎙 Matchmaking & Mixology: Rom-Coms, Retro Bars, and Real Connection with Richard Crouse
In a lively conversation with Shane Hewitt, film critic and pop culture expert Richard Crouse—known for his long-running role as…
ICYMI – Rethinking Fatherhood: A Historical and Philosophical Lens
Marga Vicedo, professor at the Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science & Technology at the University of Toronto,…
NEW – Beach Days & Bacteria: What’s Lurking in the Water?
Dr. Keith Warriner, food safety expert and professor at the University of Guelph, joins Shane Hewitt to dive into the…
SH&TNS – Bill King Remembers Brian Wilson: A Harmonic Legacy
Joining Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift, acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and broadcaster Bill King—a three-time Juno nominee with a five-decade…
Shiftheads – AI, War Games & the Pentagon: A Geopolitical Shift?
Greg Fish, science and tech journalist and founder of Cyberpunk Survival Guide, joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to explore…
The Dairy Dilemma: Why Supply Management Gets Sidelined
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why Canada’s supply management system—especially in dairy and poultry—remains politically untouchable, even as…
Liquid Glass, Loud Calls & LEGO Queens
Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore Apple’s unveiling of iOS 26, spotlighting the futuristic “Liquid Glass” interface…
Cherry Coke, CRTC & Courage
Marketing guru Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to share the inspiring story of Alok, who left Shopify to care for…
ICYMI – Extra! Extra! Nobody’s Left to Report It: Matt Gurney on the Newsroom Crunch
Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney discuss the challenges facing the news industry, including reduced staffing and resources, leading to a…
NEW – Good News, Goats & Global Headlines: Smart Speakers with Jamie Ellerton & Lindsay Broadhead
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, “Smart Speakers” segment features Conaptus PR Founder Jamie Ellerton and communications expert Lindsay Broadhead sharing…
SH&TNS – Beyond the Stats: Why Are Canadian Men Dying Too Soon?
In a compelling discussion, Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. John Oliffe, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion…
Shiftheads – Tuning Your Vibes: Michael Losier on the Law of Attraction
In this conversation Michael Losier joins Shane Hewitt and the Nighshift, they explore how the Law of Attraction works through…
Jerky & Jokes with Bob Addison
Bob Addison joins Shane Hewitt to chat about everything from the quirks of life and—of course—the finer points of beef…
Goats, Jets, and Geopolitics: A Defence Deep Dive with Richard Shimooka
Military expert Richard Shimooka joins Shane Hewitt to unpack Canada’s accelerated defence spending plan, which now meets NATO’s 2% GDP…
ICYMI – Carmi Levy Breaks Down Apple’s Apple’s 2025 Smarter Playbook
Tech journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to unpack Apple’s #WWDC2025 keynote, highlighting the company’s more grounded approach this year.…
NEW – Robots, Repairs & Rapid Charging: Tech Talk with Handy Andy
Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to break down the latest in tech and innovation. From Amazon’s humanoid delivery robots…
SH&TNS – The Science of the Dad Bod: Fatherhood and the Male Mind
Dr. Rob Whitley, Professor of Psychiatry at McGill University and researcher at the Douglas Research Centre, joins Shane Hewitt to…
Shiftheads – Drip Pricing, Dry Shelves, and Retail Realities with Bruce Winder
Retail analyst, author, and advisor Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the rising concern over drip pricing, as seen…
Banking Fees Uncovered: Anita Bruinsma’s Guide to Keeping More of Your Money
Financial coach Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to demystify banking fees and explain how Canadians can avoid unnecessary charges. She…
Starting Over: How Divorce Registries Are Changing the Conversation
Divorce lawyer Chris Yu, from Shulman.ca joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the growing trend of divorce registries, which help normalize…
“I Want to Take You Higher” – Remembering Sly Stone
Music Journalist Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about the legacy of Funk pioneer Sly Stone,…
ICYMI – The Price of Love: Why Vet Bills Are Breaking Canadian Pet Owners
The cost of veterinary care in Canada is a significant burden on pet owners, with fees varying widely and often…
NEW – AI, Nukes & Deepfakes: The Hidden Costs of a Smarter Future
Technology Journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss why tech companies like Facebook are buying nuclear…
SH&TNS – Love at First Bite: What Your Doughnut Says About Your Dating Style
On this sweet and insightful edition of Date Night on The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco welcome back…
Shiftheads – Killers, Comebacks & Chaos: What The Heck Should I Watch with Steve Stebbing
Film critic Steve Stebbing is on the Nightshift and dives into three intense new releases. Ballerina follows a deadly assassin…
Paws, Politics & Pastries: The Real Cost of Pets and the Power of Doughnuts
In this lively edition of The Friday Roundup, Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor…
ICYMI – Hollywood Headlines: Sydney Sweeney’s Soap, Miley’s Tattoo Regrets, Gaga on Wednesday & Ballerina’s Bloody Ballet with Richard Crouse!
Movie and entertainment critic Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for Last Call to talk about what’s happening in the entertainment…
NEW – June Space Blast and Struggling with OCD
Young author Léa Taranto joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss her debut novel, A Drop in the Ocean,…
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…
NEW – Where’s the Guitar, Where’s the Beef?
Technology journalist Kris Abel joins the Nightshift to talk about some of the tech stories trending online. Michael J.…
ICYMI – The Godfather of Grilling
Ted Reader is a Canadian celebrity chef, author, and BBQ expert, known for his innovative and over-the-top approach to grilling…
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…
SH&TNS – Greg Fish’s Cyberpunk Survival Guide
The new Greg Fish is on the Nightshift, to discuss the emergence of a cyberpunk future, characterized by advanced technology…
NEW – Venture Capital, Wildfires & Air Quality
Shane Hewitt welcomes to the show David Clough, assistant professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, discussed venture capital, clarifying…
ICYMI – Smart Speakers – Hot Dogs, Hospital Boards & Premiers’ Power Plays
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead, who kick off “Good News Tuesday” celebrating Blue Jays wins,…
NEW – Voices of the Land: Saving Indigenous Languages in a Digital Age
Shane Hewitt’s conversation with Frank Horn and Phil Steinhauer explores the vital role of Indigenous languages in Canada—highlighting new AI-powered…
SH&TNS – Conversations on Fandom, AI’s Impact, and the Urgency of Political Reform in Canada
Shane Hewitt catches up with “Uncle Bob” Addison for a chat about beard mishaps, Vancouver Whitecaps heartbreak, and the joys…
ICYMI – Drones, Destinations & Deepfakes: War Tactics, Travel Trends & the Rise of Realistic AI
Shane Hewitt is joined by military expert and senior fellow at MLI, Richard Shimooka, who explains that Ukraine’s surprise drone…
NEW – Handy Andy: Tech Turbulence: Solar Breakthroughs, iPad Repairs & Satellite Survival
In this episode of The Nightshift, Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to delve into cutting-edge tech developments, including Apple’s…
SH&TNS – Health Hacks, Money Mindsets, and What Your Car Says About You
Nutritionist Alyssa B, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift, to emphasize that dads should prioritize their health by choosing whole,…
ICYMI – From Digital Legacies to AI Supermodels: Handy Andy Hacks the Future of Tech
Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer – they DIY Tech Guy, dive into the future of tech—from planning your digital…
NEW – Parliament, Power Plays & Postal Drama — Royal Visits and Real Talk from Ottawa
Shane Hewitt hosts a lively Smart Speakers panel with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to break down the political theatre…
SH&TNS – Life-Altering Pivots & Financial Advisor Secrets
What major life event do you attribute to a big shift or change in your career. Shane Hewitt and the…
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,…
ICYMI – Spies, Stitch, and Slasher Queens: What The Heck Are We Watching with Steve Stebbing!
What the Heck Are We Watching? Film and streaming expert Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift to break down the latest…
NEW – Spacey Returns, Sesame Reboots & Mai Tais with Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse, joins Shane Hewitt for another edition of Last Call, to unpack three major entertainment stories making waves. He…
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…
NEW – Money, Tech and Relationships
Jessica Moorhouse explains what financial limiting beliefs are, and how to break past them. Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to…
ICYMI – Pipelines, Profits, and the Perfect Canadian Tire
Shane Hewitt has a conversation with Rob Breakenridge, who discusses the new Canadian Identity Minister, Steven Guilbeault, being criticized for…
NEW – IBD’s Rising Tide, Photo Radar’s New Era & AI’s Incredible Future
The Nightshift’s Medical Correspondent. Dr. Mitch Shulman joins the show to talk about a new worldwide study that predicts that…
SH&TNS – Self-Help Reading to Hockey Heartbreak! Wellness Wins and Woes!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by psychologist Joanna Pozzulo who talks about the booming wellness industry and the…
ICYMI – Big Apple Crumble, Political Trust, and Fighter Jet Parts
Smart Speakers: Founding partner at Conaptus and advisor to political and business leaders Jamie Ellerton joins Shane Hewitt and the…
NEW – Cheap Thrills & Tech Scams
Shane Hewitt spoke with Handy Andy Baryer, the DIY Tech Guy, about practical tips for everyday life. The conversation covered…
SH&TNS – Nightshift’s Good News Tuesday: Travel Tales, Bob’s Keycapers, and George Wendt Remembered
It’s a Good News Tuesday on the Nightshift and the crew talks about the good news they’re bringing in from…
ICYMI – Level Up Your Life! From Healthy Habits to Career Hacking: Experts Dish on Wellness, Work-Life Balance, and Canada’s AI Strategy
Holistic nutritionist Alyssa B joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about the importance of prioritizing self-care, including healthy eating, incorporating…
NEW – Nightmares, Mystery & Wrexham Wins! Steve Stebbing Reveals This Week’s Must-See Movies & Streaming Gems!
“What the Hell Should We Watch?” Steve Stebbing provides a rundown of new movies and streaming content. This week’s movie…
SH&TNS – The Nightshift’s All-In-One: Leafs, Relationships, and Impulse Shopping!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew discuss the week’s events, including the Toronto Maple Leafs game with GM (aka producer)…
NEW – To Deliver or Not to Deliver? The Friday Round-Up
Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift features a Happy Friday Roundup with Jimmy Zoubris – special advisor to the Mayor…
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…
NEW – Madonna, Metallica, a Pope’s Movie & “Friendship” with Richard Crouse
On “Last Call,” movie critic Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Madonna’s new limited series with…
SH&TNS – From Shy to Shameless Elle
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift welcomes social media darling, and video doer, Shameless Elle. In a candid conversation Elle tells…
NEW – Don’t Get Taxed! Retail’s New Game & Filing Hacks
In a discussion on “The NightShift,” retail analyst Bruce Winder shared insights on the evolving retail landscape, including the power…
ICYMI – From Smelly Ads to Soothing Souls: The Nightshift Explores the Unconventional World of Marketing & Mourning
“Chatter That Matters” podcast, host Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt and dives into creative marketing tactics, including a discussion of…
NEW – Is AI a Scam? Plus, Your Phone’s Spying, Niagara Falls’ New Thrill, and Apple’s Coolest Tricks
Greg Fish from World of Weird Things joins the Nightshift to discuss the overhyping of AI, highlighting the chasm between…
SH&TNS – Trump, Menendez & Mayhem: Nightshift’s Deep Dive into Scandal & Ethics!
Rob Breckenridge joins the Nightshift discusses the ethical concerns surrounding Donald Trump’s financial dealings, including the use of a meme…
ICYMI – Road Trip Through History & Political Predictions
Author and historian Craig Baird discusses his new book, “Canada’s Main Street, The Epic Story of the TransCanada Highway,” revealing…
NEW – “Beyond the Buzzwords: A Reality Check on Energy and the Future with Mr. Global”
In a candid conversation, Shane Hewitt joined by oil and gas expert Matt Randolph (aka Mr. Global), dissect the complexities…
SH&TNS – Good News Tuesday: Murder Dreams, Truffles the Pig, and Uncle Bob’s Concert Adventures!
It’s Good News Tuesday! Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show on various topics, including hockey updates and…
Shiftheads – Smart Speakers: Ditching Vague Chat, Building a Better Canada
Communications expert Lindsey Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the importance of specific questions in conversations, emphasizing how they shape…
NEW – Your Phone Number can be stolen! Here’s what you need to know
Facebook Ads are targeting children. Technology expert Carmi Levy joins the Nightshift and talks about a video in which Sarah-Lynn…
NEW – Gardening, and Real-Time Translation Gadgets
Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift, and discusses the fascinating intersection of technology, mental well-being, and innovation.…
SH&TNS – Slapshots, Canadian Road Trips and Tire Troubles!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew, talk about some of the exciting hockey playoffs, and later turn the conversation to…
ICYMI – Marshalling Mendelson, Money, and Mothers
Shane Hewitt interviews Mark Mendelson, a former homicide detective, discussing his career path from professional musician to a 30-year career…
ICYMI – Friday Round Up: Carney’s Cabinet Chaos! Recounts, Rebellions, and Trump Talks!
On the Friday Round Up, Shane Hewitt invites panelists Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal and Andrew…
NEW – Clowns, Cooking, & the AI Apocalypse?
From killer clowns to culinary grandmas, this week’s “What The Heck Are We Watching” with Steve Stebbing, dives deep into…
SH&TNS – Mother’s Day, Memories & Mayhem: Navigating Family, Grief & Boundaries
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show with a pre-Mother’s Day tribute to moms, featuring a humorous segment…
NEW – Sober Curious? Unlock a Happier, Healthier You with Dr. Janet McMordie’s Secrets! (Extended Conversation)
Is your relationship with alcohol more ‘automatic’ than enjoyable? Dr. Janet McMordie shares her ‘sober curious’ journey, revealing how small…
ICYMI – Water Woes, Retail Revelations, & Food Feelings
Shane Hewitt is joined by Professor Keith Warner, a food microbiology expert from University of Guelph, to discuss the increasing…
NEW – The Eyes Have It: Decoding the Science of a Glance
Can a glance speak louder than words? McGill psychology professor Jelena Ristic and lead Florence Mayrand joins Shane Hewitt to…
NEW – Wellington’s Weeping Eagles, and Did Someone Spike the Plinko Chips?!
Last Call Movie Critic Richard Crouse is on Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift and talks about the departure of giant…
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…
NEW – India vs. Pakistan: Dogfight Erupts, Fears of War Soar
Richard Shimooka is a Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He joins the Nightshift to talk about…
ICYMI – Alberta’s Revolt, Healthcare Crisis, & Hollywood’s Tariff Terror! A Canadian Nightmare?
Journalist and broadcaster Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Alberta’s post-election political landscape, highlighting the growing…
NEW – AI, Elections, & Exploits: Disney’s Robot Walt, Netflix’s AI, & a HUGE School Data Breach!
With some very consequential global elections over the past few weeks, and developments in Europe, Greg Fish, from World of…
SH&TNS – Playoffs, Gorilla Battles, and Bee Heists
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew, kicks off with a lively discussion about the exciting playoff hockey season, featuring Canadian…
NEW – Guilt-Free Beer? This Low-Calorie Brew Will Blow Your Mind!
Marketing expert and host of the Chatter That Matters podcast, Tony Chapman is on with Shane Hewitt to discuss the…
ICYMI – Airbnb Warnings and Frost Warnings – with Handy Andy Baryer
Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the latest on Airbnb licensing rules and what they could mean for…
SH&TNS – Good News, Good Vibes and Weird Pillow Talk
It’s Good News Tuesday with Shane Hewitt and Tony Tedesco! From reconnecting with old friends to stories that restore your…
NEW – Carney Meets Trump: Lip Service or Leadership?
Smart speakers Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a sharp conversation on Canadian politics, leadership, and the…
Jessica Moorhouse – Can You Actually Afford a Home in Canada?
Is owning a home in Canada still within reach? Financial educator and podcast host Jessica Moorhouse joins Shane Hewitt to…
ICYMI – Friday Round Up – Canada’s Wild Week: Elections, Hockey, & a Royal Surprise!
Time for Shane Hewitt to welcome the Friday Round Up conversation with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist…
NEW – Beyond the Call: The Weight of the Badge, Trauma & Healing (Uncensored)
Retired firefighter Steve Farina and Diversified Rehabilitation Group CEO Derek Scienko discuss the profound impact of trauma on first responders,…
SH&TNS – NHL Playoffs, Age Gaps, & Election Aftermath
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew, look back at the NHL playoff round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the…
NEW – Antiheroes, Italy, and Vietnam: What the Heck Are We Watching This Week in Film and Streaming with Steve Stebbing
Movie and Television critic Steve Stebbing discusses a diverse range of films you can watch this weekend, including Thunderbolts, where…
ICYMI – From Mindful Bites to Marathon Minds: Nourishing Body & Soul
Shane Hewitt has a conversation with nutrition expert Alyssa B, who guides us on making small, positive changes to improve…
NEW – Lessons in Humility: From House Movers to Million-Dollar Mistakes
Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters, joins Shane Hewitt and discusses two compelling stories, a man who rescues and…
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 –…
NEW – Lennon’s Legacy & Limoncello: Cocktails, Conversation, & Culture
Shane Hewitt shares an exclusive excerpt from Richard Crouse’’s interview with Sean Ono Lennon, discussing the reevaluation of Yoko Ono’s…
ICYMI – Things Get Fishy on Social Media
Rob Breakenridge, a journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Canada’s 2025 federal election. The Conservatives…
NEW – Tech, Tomatoes & Trolls: A Wild Ride Through Gadgets, Gardens, and Gender Bending VR
The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Baryer is on the Nightshift to talk about gardening, spring planting, and what the…
SH&TNS – From Playoffs to Paychecks: Hockey, Heartwarming Tales, & Higher Education!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with a celebratory or perhaps brooding tone—it’s NHL playoff season…
NEW – Combat Veterans Allegedly Offered Medically-Assisted Suicide
Mark Meincke is an Award Winning Author, Host of the podcast Operation Tango Romeo, Military Vet. He joins Shane Hewitt…
ICYMI – Ever felt like the world wasn’t built for your brain? Bridget’s story of making change.
It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month, and this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift offers powerful insights for anyone navigating ADHD,…
NEW – Smart Speakers: Success or Failure?
Tuesday Smart Speakers, Jamie Ellerton, founder of Conaptus PR and Lindsay Broadhead, a communications expert Broadhead Communications, join Shane Hewitt…
SH&TNS – Shepherd’s Pie, FireBalls and Open Houses
It’s a Good News Tuesday, and the Nightshift crew start the show with some good news. We find out that…
NEW – Election: Did The Right Team Win, or Does the World Need A Culling?
CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a recap on the federal election. You…
ICYMI – Cosmic Discoveries & Digital Disruptions:
The Hubble Space Telescope launched in April 1990. Elaina Hyde, a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in…
NEW – What the Heck Are We Watching with Steve Stebbing
Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift as he does every week with his thoughts about what movies and streams you can…
SH&TNS – The Perfect Date is April 25th
The Nightshift Crew start the show by exploring the definition of a perfect date. They discuss various date ideas, from…
NEW – The Weight of Expectations: Career Stress & Childhood Obesity
Candy Ho, is a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic and member of the Board of CERIC – a national charitable…
The Friday Round Up: Bill 96, “Go Habs Go,” & the Carleton Ballot Bonanza
It’s time for the Friday Round Up panel: Joining the Nightshift: Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for…
Election Generational Dynamics, Retail’s Future, & Boeing’s China Challenge
Journalist and broadcaster Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion and says this election reveals a deep generational divide…
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…
Richard Crouse: From Celluloid to Seltzers
Last Call Movie Critic Richard Crouse joins the Nightshift and reveals surprising insights into the movie industry’s profit margins, focusing…
Mr Global Unfiltered: Canada’s Oil Ambitions & Global Trade Realities
Matt Randolph—known as Mr. Global—brings 34 years of oil and gas expertise to Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to cut…
ICYMI – Ice & Fire: Hockey’s Boom & Canada’s Future
Canada’s future: A bleak forecast or a call to action? Host of Chatter that Matters, Tony Chapman, is on the…
NEW Mr Global Unfiltered: Canada’s Oil Ambitions & Global Trade Realities
Matt Randolph—known as Mr. Global—brings 34 years of oil and gas expertise to Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to cut…
How Much Does Your Family Know About Your Voting Habits
Shane Hewitt is back after a short holiday and the Nightshift Crew discuss the value in voting, and the conversation…
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…
ICYMI Game On: Switch 2 Invites, Facial Recognition Tech & Robot Marathons
Tech Expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss the hottest tech news: Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders…
ICYMI – Smart Speakers, Costed Platforms and Does It Feel Different This Year?
Our favourite Smart Speakers Jamie Ellerton of Conaptus and Lindsay Broadhead of Broadhead Communications are getting together with the Nightshift…
Shiftheads – Cousins Relationships | Slow News Day
Jim Richards is in for Shane Hewitt on the Nightshift and starts the show by talking about whether cousin relationships…
NEW – Canadian Politics and Canadien Politics
TSN’s Matt Cauz joins the Nightshift with Jim Richards hosting, to discuss whether the Cinderella Habs are catching Caps at…
ICYMI – The Decline of Friending | Market Turmoil | Lorraine Explains
We keep some of our favourites even when Shane is away and Jim Richards is hosting! That’s right, Handy Andy…
Shiftheads – Dyngus Day | Slow News Day
Jim Richards is hosting the Nightshift while Shane takes a few days. We start the show observing Dyngus day but…
ICYMI Cannabis, Psychosis & the Dopamine Link
In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes Jess Ahrens to explore new research connecting cannabis use…
Shiftheads – The Fountain of Youth – Can You Bribe the Grim Reaper?
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes tech journalist Greg Fish from World of Weird Things…
NEW – Spying Through Your VPN? The Hidden Danger of ‘Free’ Privacy
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane teams up with cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to dig into the shady world of…
NEW – China to Americans: Stop Wasting Money on U.S. Brands
In this eye-opening episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with Tony Chapman to unpack the growing…
Listen: Who won the French-language leaders’ debate?
Broadcaster and Journalist Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift with an early look at the French language leaders’…
ICYMI Smart Speakers: Debate Night & Are Canadians Tempted by U.S. Travel Deals
In this Smart Speakers segment on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, political strategist Jamie Ellerton joins Shane to dig into…
Uncle Bob’s Bits: The Last Supper (and snacks)
Another day, another medical procedure—this time, it’s a gastroscopy (because Bob’s body is basically a medical subscription service at this…
NEW – Twin Flames Exposed – Avery Haines Investigates Love, Control & Cult Tactics
Award-winning journalist Avery Haines joins Shane Hewitt to unpack her latest Avery Haines Investigates episode on Twin Flames Universe, a…
ICYMI – Canadian voters: Politics Isn’t a Game – with Matt Gurney
In this candid episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, journalist Matt Gurney joins Shane to cut through the noise…
Good News Tuesday! Uncle Bob’s Last Supper: Cake, Chicken Parm
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Noah’s dodging family time like a ninja, Tony’s living the spa…
SH&TNS – Pucks, Politics, and the Open Sea
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs,…
ICYMI – Mindful Money and Shifting Gears
Financial advisor Anita Bruinsma joins Shane Hewitt to discuss strategies for overcoming debt. She highlights the common feeling of paralysis…
Shiftheads – Conquering Screen Addiction & Protecting Your Privacy
Shane Hewitt is joined by Handy Andy Baryer joins the Nightshift, and discuss the pervasive issue of screen addiction and…
NEW – Unity, Defence, and the Path Forward
Shane Hewitt and Lori Williams (an associate professor at Mount Royal University), agree that significant differences exist between the eastern…
SH&TNS – So You Think Dogs Can Understand Your Words?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane starts a happy Friday by sharing personal anecdotes about camping…
ICYMI – Birthdays, Layoffs & Ballots: The Friday Round Up
The Friday Round Up begins with a birthday celebration for two panelists, Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell, who share the…
What The Heck Are We Watching? Road Trips, Revenge, and Retrospection
Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for another edition of What The Heck Are We Watching? At the…
NEW Vinyl Vibes & Camper Drives: Celebrating Record Store Day & Rediscovering Canada
Music journalist Eric Alper joins the Nightshift to celebrate Record Store Day, celebrated annually on the second Saturday of April,…
Shiftheads – Is Micro-Cheating A Deal Breaker?
Dating and relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for Date Night to discuss “micro-cheating,” the subtle…
Press 1 for Frustration: Rethinking Customer Service in the Age of AI
Mohit Rajhans from Thinkstart.ca joins the Nightshift and discusses the current state of customer service, focusing on the frustrations of…
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…
ICYMI – Last Call, Booze And Reviews with Richard Crouse
Last Call with Richard Crouse covers several topics. First, the enthusiastic audience reaction to the new Minecraft movie is discussed,…
NEW – Retail vs AI | Addressing Food Insecurity | Carney’s Gun Buyback Promise
Retail Analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the current state of retail and explores several key themes. A…
From Burnout to Breakthrough – with Dr. Janet McMordie
Dr. Janet McMordie joins Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift to share her powerful story of burnout, reinvention, and rediscovering joy…
SH&TNS – Celebrating Canada’s Sports
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew, celebrate some sports developments in…
ICYMI – Bias AI and Robot Horses!
Joining Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift, Greg Fish of “The World of Weird Things” discusses the paradoxical pursuit of AI.…
NEW – Is Mark Carney Too Wordy? More About No-Name Cops
Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist and columnist Rob Breakenridge for a discussion about the Canadian federal election, focusing on…
Shiftheads – From Burnout to Breakthrough – with Dr. Janet McMordie
What happens when a sports medicine physician hits a wall—and finds healing not in medicine, but in improv? Dr. Janet…
Canadian Entrepreneurs and their American Business Names
Host of Chatter that Matters podcast, branding guru Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about his interview with…
SH&TNS – Good News Tuesday and the Lessons Around Us
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster Matt Gurney…
ICYMI – Smart Speakers – One Word
The Nightshift Smart Speakers, Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton join Shane Hewitt for a conversation about all things happening in…
NEW – Torpedo Bats, Concerts and Wedding Blah
Torpedo Bats Following a successful weekend debut in Major League Baseball, where the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs…
Shiftheads – Prenups and No Name Cops
52% Of Gen-Z Want Their Partner To Sign A Prenup Shane Hewitt interviews Laura Paris, a family lawyer and team…
SH&TNS – The Big Comeback! Samurai Pizza Cats
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew start the show talking about…
ICYMI – Growing Canadian
One of our favourite regulars, Handy Andy Baryer joins The Nightshift to talk about his indoor vertical garden. And speaking…
NEW – Don’t Panic Unless You’re Panicked
Jessica Moorhouse, Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast, and joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to…
Shiftheads – “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop!”
Summer Patio Beers with no Tariffs: Ian Lee is a long-time faculty member of the Sprott School of Business, teaching…
AI Generated Content is No Joke!
In this conversation on the Nightshift Mohit Rajhans of Thinkstart.ca joins to talk about how AI, specifically Google’s Gemini, has…
SH&TNS – How Far Do You Plan Ahead?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about…
ICYMI – That Just Happened! Friday Round Up!
The Nightshift is excited to be joined by CTV’s Chief Political Correspondent, Vassy Kapelos. Now there’s a busy broadcaster/journalist, so…
NEW – What The Heck Are We Watching? Date Night
Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for his weekly chat about what you can be watching at the movies and on…
Shiftheads – Canada’s Defense Spending | Border Crossing with Your Phone
The Trump administration requested that Canada and other NATO allies significantly increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP. Richard…
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…
ICYMI – Is your province first or last for being “Happy at Work”?
Is your job bringing you joy—or just a paycheque? In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Heather Haslam,…
NEW – Val Kilmer, Kermit the Frog, Wrestling and Slammers
Last Call: Movie critic Richard Crouse is on the Nightshift for a couple segments: First let’s talk about the legacy…
Shiftheads – Food Prices, Tariffs & the Dairy Dilemma – with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Shane welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—Canada’s go-to expert on food policy—for a straight-talking look at what’s really driving food prices. They…
Whispers, Roars & a Mic: Truth, Branding & Canada’s Political Drift
Nam vitae sapien dapibus, condimentum ipsum non, porttitor purus. Cras et diam ac – nunc urna magna, porttitor eu laoreet…
SH&TNS – Libation Day!
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Wednesday, and the Shifties start the show talking about what we…
ICYMI – Axe The Beer Tax and Pure Evil
Greg Fish from World of Weird Things joins Shane Hewitt for a chat about the common perception of evil as…
NEW – Cows Are Hacking Robots🐄🤖, Switch 2🕹 and Folk Music 🎶
Technology expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift for his weekly conversation on all things tech. This week, he talks about…
NEW – Whispers, Roars & a Mic: Truth, Branding & Canada’s Political Drift
One conversation that can change the future of a country – Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane is joined by…
SH&TNS – It’s A Good News Tuesday!
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Tuesday, and the Shifties share their Good News Tuesday stories! TSN’s…
ICYMI – Be Scared and Smart Speakers
Shane Hewitt has a provocative conversation with Matt Gurney, journalist, broadcaster and writer/Editor of The Line. They discuss how tragedy…
NEW – Green Shirt Day and Unlearn Bullying
Green Shirt Day is observed on April 7 to honor the memory of Logan Boulet, a victim of a tragic…
Uncle Bob’s Adventure to Norway
Bob Addison did some travelling and recently visited Norway! Shane caught up with Uncle Bob while on his vacation and…
SH&TNS – Brews and Snacks
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 It’s Monday! And the Shifties are back from the weekend to…
Where Are You Getting Your News From? And Apple Might Be Facing A Lawsuit
Technology Expert Carmi Levy joins the Nightshift to discuss the news desert in social media, thanks to Meta’s decision to…
What Is the Middle Class? Rent vs. Buy in Canada
Moshe Lander is a senior lecturer in the economics department at Concordia University in Montreal, and he joins Shane for…
Why We Game: A Deep Dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows with Ryan O’Donnell
Ryan O’Donnell flew to Quebec to witness the launch of one of Canada’s biggest exports—video games! From behind-the-scenes access to…
SH&TNS – Brews and Snacks
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 The weather outside is frightful, so what will be your go-to…
Are Relationships Built to Last? 💔
Shane Hewitt & relationship expert Jen Kirsch dive into the terminal death of relationships—why do so many fizzle out after…
🔥 Friday Night Roundup 🔥
Shane Hewitt, Andrew Cadell, and Jimmy Zoubris are breaking down the biggest political stories of the week! 👀 🔹 Does…
🎬 What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? 🎬
Shane Hewitt and movie expert Steve Stebbing break down what’s worth watching (and what’s not) this weekend! 🍿 🔹 Death…
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprised Canadian Gamer
In the final part of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan takes a closer look at Ubisoft…
SH&TNS – The Big Words
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the esteemed Nightshift ensemble commence the broadcast by…
Punk Goes Playground 🎸👶
Richard Crouse shares time with Shane Hewitt to unpack the unexpected: Joey Ramone’s new projects… for kids. Yes, that Joey…
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…
Food Prices Are Wild! What’s Going Up, What’s Dropping, and How to Save Big
Shane Hewitt sits down with Canada’s “Food Professor,” Sylvain Charlebois, to break down how tariffs are hitting Canadian food producers,…
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprise Canadian Gamer
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan explores Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the mind-blowing tech…
SH&TNS – What Do You Take Vacation From?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show asking…
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with…
Shiftheads – Are Scientists Lying to You?
It’s the World of Weird Things, Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to talk about the challenges of communicating complex scientific…
Shiftheads – The Ice Cream Love Story And Clean Your Dirty Water Bottle!
The CEO of Chapman’s Ice Cream, Ashley Chapman, tells us the love story which lead to the beginning of the…
ICYMI – Should Traffic Tickets Be Tied To Your Income?
In Finland, speeding fines are calculated based on a driver’s income. The more a driver earns, the higher the fine…
SH&TNS – The Best Feature on Facebook
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with…
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with…
Press Play and Level Up Your Knowledge
A group chat scandal at the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Defense? Yeah, it’s as wild as it…
SH&TNS – What do you want to know (in the federal election)?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show asking you…
NEW – Handy Andy – Protecting Personal Information
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by Handy Andy Baryer for his weekly chat about all things tech and…
ICYMI – More Money Monday
Jessica Moorehouse is a Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast, and she joins Shane Hewitt for…
Shiftheads – Cars and Cams!
Lorraine Sommerfeld is a car enthusiast and writer for Driving.ca. She joins Shane to discuss how stolen cars are moving…
SH&TNS – Throwback Thursday – Defining Time
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about…
NEW – Booze | Reviews and Last Call 🎬🥂🎥🍹🎞
🎬🎥🎞Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about everything movie news. Today on Last Call, Richard tells us that…
ICYMI – Canada Flags and Agri Politics
From homes to businesses, and even cars, the red and white is everywhere. As the ongoing trade battle with the…
Shiftheads – Spring Equinox | World Down Syndrome Day
It’s the first day of spring so The Nightshift speaks with Ilana MacDonald from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy &…
Toronto plane crash report details what went wrong with Delta aircraft
Jeremy Laliberté Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University is on the Nightshift to discuss the preliminary…
SH&TNS – If You Were Prime Minister
Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show off by talking about…
NEW – Grow The Country, Pay Down The Debt and Look Inside Yourself
Tony Chapman is host of Chatter That Matters podcast and he joins the Nightshift for a conversation about the deeply…
ICYMI – Disinformation and Fighter Planes
On the Nightshift’s chat with World of Weird Things, Greg Fish talks about a completely different way to view disinformation…
Shiftheads – Space Sailors, Ninjas, Assassins, and Music Theives
Paul Delaney is a professor of Professor of Physics & Astronomy, at York University. He joins Shane Hewitt to talk…
SH&TNS – Good News Tuesday, Captain Canuck And The Trews
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift start the show off by talking…
NEW – Feeling Icky and Bob’s Bits
Shane has his weekly conversation with Matt Gurney, for a discussion about the new Prime Minister Mark Carney, what Canadians…
Shiftheads – Smart Speakers Tuesday!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by our Smart Speakers, Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton, who will bring their…
What Is ASMR?
Shane Hewitt is joined by professor of physiology and ASMR researcher Craig Richard, who explains that #ASMR stands for autonomous…
SH&TNS – Do You Believe in Luck?
🍀🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙🍀 🍀Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew talk about luck. Find out…
NEW – Atari🎮, Pokemon🃏 and Shopping Canadian🍁
The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Bayrer joins the show as he does every week and after a short discussion…
ICYMI – How Satellite Images Become Maps🛰🗺
The world generates over 100 terabytes of satellite imagery daily, offering valuable insights across various sectors. Don Murray, a data…
Shiftheads – Death And Taxes💵💲💰
Anita Bruinsma, is a Financial Planner and Investment Coach joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about filing taxes.…
SH&TNS – Are We Getting Old
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about…
NEW – Protecting Canada’s Arctic❄️🥶
Michel Juneau-Katsuya, the former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about why…
ICYMI – What The Heck Should We Watch?🎬🎥🎞️🍿📺
Film and TV critic Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for a conversation about what the heck you can watch this…
Shiftheads – The Round Up Panel – Carney Is Now Prime Minister
Jimmy Zoubris is special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for…
Inside The Techlines: Social Media Bubbles
Technology and Media Consultant Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt for his weekly conversation about all things Tech. This week we…
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…
NEW – The Irish In Canada🍀
Why were the Leafs originally called the St. Pats? The luck of the Irish continues as Shane Hewitt and the…
ICYMI – Empty Grocery Shelves and Making Maple Syrup🍁
Historically, maple syrup harvesters relied on unreliable natural indicators to avoid producing “buddy” syrup—a late-season syrup with unpleasant taste and…
Shiftheads – Severed Dogs, Black Bag and Spy Drinks
Severance Is Apparently Driving Dogs Crazy Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for his regular entertainment hit. A Reddit thread and…
Doctors’ Orders🩺😷
Canada is seeing one of the largest measles outbreaks in years.🦟 Dr. Isaac Bogoch is an infectious disease expert and…
A total lunar eclipse blood moon will fill the sky 🌑🌚🌙
The Astronomy professor Sarah Rugheimer joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon,…
SH&TNS – Weird Wednesday: Does A Celebrity Owe Fans A Selfie?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start a conversation about celebrities…
Donated hockey🏒 equipment being sent to kids in Manitoba First Nations
Their Opportunity, an Ontario-based organization, is sending 32 pallets of hockey equipment donated from the Greater Toronto Area and the…
Shiftheads – Politics, Tariffs Wars, and Interest Rates 🏛💲💰
Moshe Lander is an economist and professor at Concordia University and he joins the Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to…
ICYMI – Recycle Your Old Television but Newer TV’s Are Watching👁 You
Technology Expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a conversation about all things Tech! A television recycling…
Carleton’s Groundbreaking Course Prepares Journalists for Trauma Reporting and Self-Care
Matthew Pearson, a Carleton University journalism professor, joins Shane Hewitt to talk about how he is pioneering a trauma-informed journalism…
SH&TNS – Good News and Trump Free Tuesday 🙌
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew come up with a plan…
NEW – Cyril Derreumaux Finishes Kayaking Across the Atlantic Ocean🛶🌊
Cyril Derreumaux completed a solo kayak🛶 journey across the Atlantic Ocean🌊, becoming the first person to kayak alone across both…
Shiftheads – Will there be a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Richard Shimooka is a military expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and discusses recent events in the…
ICYMI – Our first try at Trump Free Tuesday (& Canada’s political vacuum)
Canada’s got a leadership problem—no real federal power, premiers punching above their weight, and a political landscape that feels more…
Smart Speakers Tuesday – Did The Liberal Party Get It Right?
Some of the smartest people on the planet join Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift for a discussion about what’s happening…
NEW – Freedom After Serving 30 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit
Gordon Cordeiro was convicted in 1994 for murder, for a crime he didn’t commit. 30 years later, he’s finally free.…
Shiftheads – Taking a Deeper Look into Text Scams and Using AI as Your Wingman
Andy Baryer aka Handy Andy the DIY Tech Guy joins Shane to discuss the long list of text scams you…
ICYMI – Protecting Your money, Right Now is The Time to Buy and it’s Time to Spring Clean Up Your Diet
Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC® Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast joins Shane Hewitt to share her thoughts…
ICYMI That Wasn’t a Speech, It Was an Infomercial
Shane and Rob Breakenridge break down Trump’s latest address—if you can even call it a speech. As one Shifthead texter…
Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour
Last year, Comedian Dusty Slay debuted his 1 hour Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special, “Working Man.”At one point following it’s premiere,…
Paul Perrier’s Wild Ride Across Canada 🚴♂️🍁
What happens when you take one bike, one determined Canadian, and 7,000 km of open road? You get Paul Perrier’s…
Canada on the World Stage: NATO, Elections & Global Shifts
Canada, NATO & a Missing U.S.—What’s Trump’s Play? Canada sat down with NATO allies… but where was the U.S.? 🤔…
Who pays the price for Big Tech’s Dark Side & Canada’s Deportation Dilemma?
The murky world of big tech and personal data. As Meta and other tech giants continue to collect and share…
Mindful Tech to Flipping Profits 💰🔨💵
Handy Andy and Shane Hewitt dive into automation that helps—not nags. From smart homes to AI tools, they explore tech…
SH&TNS – Why can’t cars be made solely in Canada? 🚗🔧
Guest Dr Peter Frise: From supply chains to economics, they break down the reality of auto manufacturing and why full-scale…
SH&TNS – 3 things Canada can do to change our economy right now!
Real solutions for a country that deserves better from marketing guru Tony Chapman takes a hard look at government spending…
Why National anthems stir such strong emotions
Why do national anthems matter? Shane Hewitt unpacks the 4 Nations Face-off boos with Robin Elliott (University of Toronto) to…
Shiftheads 💖 Unscripted & Unheard: A Deep Conversation on Love with Chaz Ebert
Warm, thoughtful, and deeply human—this is love, unfiltered. ❤️ In this intimate and heartfelt extended conversation, Chaz Ebert and Shane…
The Conversation Every Couple Needs to Hear – The Gottmans Reveal the “Secrets to Love & Conflict” ❤️🔥💡
Love: it’s magical, messy, and sometimes maddening. In this insightful and heartwarming episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane…
The Gottmans Reveal the “Secrets to Love & Conflict” ❤️🔥💡
Drawing from their viral TED Talk and groundbreaking new book Fight Right, the Gottmans share science-backed strategies for building stronger…
Feature: AI Thinking Rocks – Is it broken? Or is it our mirror?
In this thought-provoking episode of Shane Hewitt &The Nightshift, Shane takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence—not as a sci-fi…
Feature: Tony Chapman Turns the Microphone on Shane Hewitt
Tony Chapman flips the script and puts Shane Hewitt in the hot seat, asking him, “Who are you?” Shane opens…
Feature: Some Good Clean Fun
Sarah Kate – Non-Alcoholic drinks expert and founder of somegoodcleanfun.com
Feature: Forced Labour and Greenwashing in Fast Fashion
Shane Hewitt and sustainability expert John Pabon discuss the fast fashion industry, including SHEIN’s recent testimony, how Canadian clothing companies…
Feature: Phone, Text and Credit Card Scams
David Coffee – A Detective in the Financial Crimes Unit for Toronto Police Services
Feature: Remembering David Lynch And His Work Twin Peaks with Andy Burns
Andy Burns – Author of Wrapped In Plastic Twin Peaks and Editor in Chief of BiffBamPop.com
Feature: The Law of Attraction and Relationships
Michael Losier – Author, Trainer and Speaker
Feature: Self Esteem and Change with Dr. Robyne
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning scholar and international speaker focused on stress, resiliency, performance, and wellness.
Feature: Stebbie Awards 2024
Steve Stebbing highlights his favourite movies and shows from 2024
Feature: Exploring What is Resiliency with Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe
Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe – Award Winning Author, Speaker, Scholar,Resiliency & Wellness Expert
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with David Asprey and Christina Weber (Explicit)
Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, is an entrepreneur, health advocate and leader in the biohacking community and Christina…
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Stephen and Sarah Cole
Stephen and Sara Cole fell in love with France after visiting several times, but they always looked at the idea…
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Matty Conrad (Explicit)
Matty Conrad is the founder and creative director of Victory Barber & Brand. He is an multi-award winning Barber, educator,…
Feature: What Makes A Good Friend with Brandon Alexander (Explicit)
Brandon Alexander is the founder of New Age Gents, a social platform for men and conversation.
Feature: Build A Satellite Internet Constellation or Buy It?
Guests: Tony Chapman – Host of Chatter that Matters Podcast Paul Delaney – Professor of Astronomy York University Daniel Tsai …
Feature: We’re going back to Woodstock in 1969
Guest: Linda Goldman went to the first Woodstock, 55 years ago on August 15-18 1969
Feature: OverPower the Card Game Returns, and so Does a Long Lost Beverage
Joseph Gagnepain – CEO Lazarus Rising Games and Lead Designer on the OverPower card game Ronald Pozzi – President of…
Halloween Feature: Riveted – The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe
Jim Davies is an American/Canadian cognitive scientist, playwright, artist, and author and he joins the show to discuss why we…
Feature: Riveted by Jim Davies
Jim Davies is a full professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University, and author of the book…
Feature: Talking Gratitude with Joe Dituri – Extended and Uncensored Version
Joe Dituri aka Dr. Deep Sea – Biomedical researcher, and former Naval Commander spent 100 days living underwater at the…
Feature: Looking into the night sky for shooting stars and UFOs
Sarah Rugheimer – Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University, author of “Searching for…
Feature: Maha Abouelenein – 7 Rules of Self-Reliance
In her thirties, Maha took on the responsibility of taking care of her terminally ill parents. It’s a tragic story,…
Feature: Thanksgiving Traditions or Good Marketing? And Snack Tax!
Tony Chapman – Host of Chatter That Matters Podcast chats with us about food traditions and marketing for good Sylvain…
Feature: Forgiveness – Making the decision to let go
Ben share’s his story about forgiveness. Gary Direnfeld – Social worker at yoursocialworker.com – Shares his thoughts on forgiveness and…
Feature: Inspiration – Donate your brain & Swimming where we shouldn’t (for charity)
Neil Lumsden, MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and former CFL player and General Manager will be donating his brain brains…
