Military expert Richard Shimooka joined Shane Hewitt on the Night Shift to discuss global military events, highlighting the US military's use of B-2 bombers and decoy tactics in Iran and the ongoing development of air defense systems. Shimuka noted the US has been planning for potential conflict with Iran for decades, developing specialized bunker-busting bombs. Originally aired on 2025-06-23
Jun 24, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 219
On Shane Hewitt’s Nightshift Friday Round Up, Andrew Caddell—Kamouraska town councillor, Hill Times columnist, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy—and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, joined to unpack Canada’s evolving political landscape, from bipartisan support for major project legislation to the Governor General’s call for repatriating Indigenous artifacts. The panel also touched on G7 culinary diplomacy, looming counter-tariffs against the U.S., and ...
Jun 21, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Media strategist and author Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to explore how the digital transformation has permanently blurred workday boundaries, emphasizing that productivity in 2025 demands new strategies for managing after-hours demands and asynchronous collaboration. Drawing from his book Reskilling for the Future of Work, Rajhans—founder of ThinkStart.ca . and a leading voice in AI and media innovation—argues that thriving in this new era requires a radical rethink of tim...
Jun 21, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 218
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, the mic is graced by none other than the original disruptor of Canadian media—George Stroumboulopoulos. @Strombo, with his signature blend of insight and intensity, Strombo dives deep into what it means to truly live. From his reflections on community and childhood to his unshakable belief in the power of presence, George reminds us that “the cost of survival is to make the most of it, if you can.” He speaks candidly about the urgency of time...
Jun 21, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 218
This week on What the Heck Are You Watching, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to break down a thrilling lineup of new releases. In theatres, 28 Years Later revisits the rage virus saga as a survivor ventures from a secluded island into a terrifyingly evolved mainland. Elio offers a heartwarming cosmic journey where a young boy accidentally becomes Earth’s ambassador to alien life. Meanwhile, Bride Hard delivers high-octane action and laughs when a secret agent maid of honor turns a hostage wedd...
Jun 21, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Shane Hewitt is joined by The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois — Canada’s leading food policy expert from Dalhousie University — to dig into why fresh summer produce should mean fair prices, and why sometimes… it doesn’t. They unpack how seasonal fruits like strawberries signal the start of summer, how sneaky pricing tricks erode trust, and why consumers now have the power to fight back — one viral post at a time. #FoodProfessor #StrawberrySeason #GroceryScams #CanadianHarvest #SummerProdu...
Jun 20, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 217
This week on Last Call with Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to dive into a wave of retro revival and pop culture oddities, from Paul Williams bringing Phantom of the Paradise to the stage, to the Beatles' kids forming a band—minus Dhani Harrison. They also marvel at the shockingly clunky original Star Wars print and Megan Fox & MGK's jaw-dropping baby name, Saga Blade. #PhantomOfTheParadise #StarWarsOriginal #SagaBlade #CelebrityBabies #BeatlesNextGen #PopCultureThrowback #TheShiftWithShan...
Jun 20, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Trailblazing aviator Cathy Press joins Shane Hewitt to share her incredible journey from flying solo at 16 to becoming Canada’s only dual Transport Canada Pilot Examiner — and the first woman in the country certified to instruct under EASA. She and Shane explore the evolution of Chinook Helicopters under her leadership, her impact on aviation safety and education, and the future of flight training in Canada and beyond. #WomenInAviation #FlightTraining #CanadianInnovation #AviationLeadership #Hel...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Shane Hewitt chats with Ed Conroy, founder of RetrOntario.com and expert in Canadian pop culture nostalgia, to relive the defining moments of 2002 — from MuchMusic mania and cringey fashion trends to political shifts and tech growing pains. Together, they explore how that year shaped Canadian identity in everything from TV and music to how we talked to each other online. #Throwback2002 #CanadianNostalgia #RetrOntario #Y2KCulture #MuchMusic #CanConRewind #ShaneHewittShow #ThrowbackThursday Later,...
Jun 20, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Pat Ferns and Shane Hewitt dive into In The Big Picture, exploring Ferns’ journey from early Canadian TV shoots to defining moments in independent Canadian production — from gritty docudramas to the rise of regional storytelling. They reflect on how Ferns’ personal experiences shaped the industry, highlighting key turning points and behind‑the‑scenes lessons shared in the book. #InTheBigPicture #CanadaTV #IndieProduction #BroadcastHistory #PatFerns #ShaneHewitt #cancon #television Originally air...
Jun 20, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Tech expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift to explore cutting-edge innovations—from AI systems that block smartphone distractions in fleet vehicles, to a robot tattooist capable of replicating legendary ink artists, and Apple’s new F1 movie that makes your iPhone vibrate like a race car. It’s a wild ride through the future of safety, art, and immersive entertainment. More tech news: KrisAbel.com #TechTalk #FutureOfDriving #RobotTattoo #AppleF1 #HapticCinema #KrisAbel #NightshiftPodcast #Innovati...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Pete Bombaci, founder of the GenWell Project, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a troubling StatCan report showing that working-age Canadians are spending significantly less time with friends. Drawing on his expertise in social connection, Bombaci explores the mental health impacts of this trend and offers practical ways to rebuild meaningful relationships in a disconnected world. #LonelinessCrisis #GenWellProject #PeteBombaci #SocialConnection #MentalHealthMatters #CTVNews #ShaneHewitt #PodcastLife...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 216
In this eye-opening interview, Shane Hewitt is joined by Neil Seeman, author of Accelerated Minds, who explores the hidden mental health costs of hustle culture, warning against the dopamine-driven addiction to entrepreneurship and the myth of overnight success. His book, available on Amazon and major retailers, emphasizes creativity, community, and resilience over comparison and burnout. 📘 Accelerated Minds is available now wherever books are sold, including Amazon and major retailers. #SideHu...
Jun 19, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Shane Hewitt is joined by Greg Fish, who dismantles the hype around Apple’s AI, exposing how marketing spins basic tools into futuristic magic. Later Greg debunks a wild claim that chatbots will help us conquer the galaxy by 2030, reminding us that science fiction isn’t a roadmap. Greg Fish is a Los Angeles-based ex-Soviet computer lobotomist. Specializes in, but not limited to, popular science, technology, the web, and conspiracy theories. His work also appeared in Rantt, BusinessWeek, i09, How...
Jun 19, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Marketing Guru Tony Chapman and Shane Hewitt discuss strategies for businesses to create a unique identity ("their thing") to attract customers. Chapman emphasizes the "hook" using "head, heart, and hands" to make a brand relatable, while Hewitt advises focusing on improving the customer's life through each interaction, rather than just making a sale. They agree that entrepreneurs should prioritize being of service and solving problems, with financial success as a secondary outcome. They highlig...
Jun 19, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to explore the delicate balance between preserving the natural beauty of Alberta’s national parks and ensuring they remain accessible and enjoyable for the public. They discuss how overuse and underfunding can both threaten these treasured landscapes, and why finding that “sweet spot” is crucial for future generations. #AlbertaPolitics #PipelineDebate #FederalVsProvincial #EnergyPolicy #CanadianOil #OttawaVsAlberta #ResourceRights #WesternAlienation #EnergyInd...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Marvin Ryder - Assistant Professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University – joins Shane Hewitt to unpack DHL Express’s nationwide shutdown amid a strike-lockout crisis, exploring the ripple effects on supply chains, small businesses, and labour relations in Canada. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of logistics and labour. #DHLStrike #CanadianBusiness #LabourCrisis #SupplyChain #MarvinRyder #ShaneHewitt #PodcastAlert Originally aired ...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Economist Professor Moshe Lander—an expert from Concordia University specializing in financial competition and consumer data access—joins Shane Hewitt to explain that open banking (or "consumer-driven banking") gives Canadians secure, API-driven power to share financial information with trusted third parties (without handing over passwords) to personalize budgeting, credit-building, and more. He highlights how this framework could foster competition, lower costs, improve financial inclusion for ...
Jun 18, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Shane Hewitt welcomes journalist and commentator Matt Gurney from Readtheline.ca to break down the key moments from this week’s G7 summit, including Canada’s role on the world stage, what leaders really talk about behind closed doors, and how global decisions affect everyday Canadians. With his sharp insight and deep experience covering Canadian politics and international affairs, Matt offers a candid look at whether Canada’s voice still carries weight among the world’s power players. #G7Summit ...
Jun 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 215
John Tory Jr.—a seasoned commercial pilot and aviation safety consultant with over 20 years flying experience—explains that while luck played a huge role in the Air India crash survival of seat 11A, crash data actually points to rear‑middle seats as statistically safer and emphasizes that proximity to an exit, plus knowing the brace position, can greatly improve survival odds. He underscores that no seat guarantees safety, but picking a spot within five rows of an exit, buckling up properly, and...
Jun 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Ritesh Kotak—an experienced cybersecurity leader, —joins the Nightshift and warns that 23andMe’s failure to implement basic measures like multi‑factor authentication and compromised-password detection demonstrates a systemic neglect of cyber hygiene, which allowed hackers to use credential-stuffing to expose the genetic profiles of nearly 7 million users. He emphasizes that genetic data is irreplaceable—not like a password—and urges urgent regulatory reform and stronger encryption and authentica...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison discuss news consumption habits, a study revealing that social media and apps have surpassed TV as the primary source of news. They also touch on the challenges of finding local news, the success of the New York Times due to its leisure content, and a report about men experiencing changes "downstairs" from using Ozempic, which is later debunked as simply a reduction of fat around the area. #NewsShrinkage #OzempicOpinions #ClickbaitConfessions #AppOverTV #LocalNewsLos...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 215
On The Nightshift, tech journalist Carmi Levy joined Shane Hewitt to explore Microsoft’s bold move toward a passwordless future, highlighting how biometric logins and passkeys are becoming the new norm for over 200 million users. They also discussed a revealing 2025 survey showing that while many users still cling to outdated password habits, the shift to more secure, user-friendly authentication is accelerating rapidly. #TechNews #Infosec #CyberAwareness #DigitalSecurity #OnlinePrivacy #TechTre...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Just in time for Summer, Shane Hewitt sits down with Certified Cicerone Michelle Tham to explore the perfect pairings of beer and food for every kind of celebration. Whether it’s backyard BBQs, patio burgers, or a sweet finale, Michelle shares pro tips on how to elevate your holiday feast with the right brew. From crisp lagers with smash burgers to bold IPAs with BBQ ribs, find out what to pour to make Dad’s day delicious. #BeerPairing #Cicerone #BBQAndBeer #CraftBeerLove #FoodieDad #BeerLoversU...
Jun 18, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift is joined by Colin Mochrie,a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer and improvisational comedian, best known for his appearances on the British and American versions of the improvisational TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?", discussing improv, comedy, and his views on Canada. He reflects on his career, friendships (particularly with Ryan Stiles), and how he met his wife. Mockery shares insights into the thrill and challenges of improv, emphasizing the imp...
Jun 17, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 214
DIY tech guy Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift to dig into surprising uses for cinnamon in the garden, Etsy's crackdown on 3D-printed product listings, and how insurance companies are using smart tech to monitor homes. Plus, the two unpack Wikipedia’s messy pause on AI-generated summaries after editors revolted. More DIY at HandyAndyMedia.com #DIYTech #HandyAndy #3DPrinting #EtsyBan #SmartHomes #AI #Wikipedia #GardenHacks #TechTalk #TheShiftWithShane #CinnamonHack #MakerC...
Jun 17, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Retail expert and bestselling author Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to unpack Genco International’s acquisition of Kroeger Canada following its bankruptcy, with plans to relaunch as Kroeger Marketing across North America. Plus, they dive into DoorDash’s new partnership with PC Optimum, which lets Canadians earn points on food and grocery orders—with double points and bonus rewards for new users 2. It’s a big week in Canadian retail, and Bruce brings the insights you need. #RetailTrends #BruceWi...
Jun 17, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Lorraine Sommerfeld, veteran automotive journalist and consumer advocate, joins the Nightshift to unpack why Canadian car buyers are stuck with weak lemon laws and how Vaughan’s speed camera pause has residents shouting “bingo!”—but not in celebration. With her signature wit and insight, Lorraine breaks down what’s broken in our auto system and why public trust is hitting the brakes. More automotive news from Driving.ca #LorraineSommerfeld #AutoConsumerRights #SpeedCameras #VaughanNews #LemonLaw...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jessica Moorhouse who discusses money habits, particularly overspending windfalls before they arrive. She suggests documenting spending plans to avoid overspending and extending happiness by researching purchases. They also touch on the World Happiness Report, with a discussion on Canada's ranking. Morehouse advises focusing on financial goals and dreams to stay motivated amidst financial stress, emphasizing that visualizing future rewards can drive responsible money ma...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Dr. Mitch Shulman talks about the dangers of ticks, what issues they can cause as well as what to do if you suspect being bitten. Originally aired on 2025-06-06 Later, Sean Rollo from Orkin joins Shane Hewitt to break down which creepy crawlers are most active this summer and why ticks are a bigger concern than many Canadians realize. From bite prevention tips to the latest bug trends, they cover everything you need to stay itch-free and informed. #BugSeason #TickTalk #OrkinCanada #SummerPests #...
Jun 17, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 214
