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Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
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Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.
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Can You Really Add a Third Person Into a Relationship?
4d ago00:09:38Tap to summarizeBefore diving into open relationships, the question on the table is simpler: if two people already struggle to make time for each other, how does adding a third person make anything easier? Anyone who has wondered how non-monogamy actually works in practice, logistically and emotionally, gets a candid, unfiltered take here. One theory floated is that a primary partner offers stability while a secondary partner fills in what's missing, though skepticism runs deep about whether that setup actually holds up long term. The conversation opens with a simpler question first, what one thing each person would change about their own relationship, before circling into the harder territory of open marriages and where the boundaries actually sit. Topics: open relationships, relationship expectations, non-monogamy, time management, relationship dynamics Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →NEW - It's Technically Illegal to Ship Wine Between Provinces
5d ago00:09:30Tap to summarizeProvinces claim they're united against tariff threats, but columnist Andrew Caddell points out one premier who can't even agree to loosen alcohol shipping rules without approval from an assembly that won't sit until after the next election. Anyone who assumed Canada's internal trade was straightforward will find the reality far messier here. Andrew Caddell also breaks down why the new Gordie Howe Bridge matters more than its price tag suggests, replacing a rickety, truck-heavy crossing with a four-lane route that skips downtown Windsor entirely. The billions lost to interprovincial trade barriers, and the protectionism hiding behind promises of cooperation, round out a sharp look at how much friction still exists between provinces that claim to be on the same team. Topics: interprovincial trade barriers, Gordie Howe Bridge, alcohol trade rules, premiers meeting, Quebec SAQ GUEST: Andrew Caddell Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →ICYMI - Inside Copy: When an MLS Seems to Read His AI Prompt Out Loud in a Real Speech
5d ago00:09:08Tap to summarizeA New Brunswick MLA delivered a speech that still had the AI's own commentary baked into it, proof that the copy button grabs everything, whether you meant to include it or not. Anyone who has ever pasted something without double-checking what came along with it will feel personally attacked by this one. From there it's straight into the strange corners of the internet, including Jimothy, a raccoon whose rare condition gave him the shape of a stuffed toy, and a sign repair worker rescued after getting stuck nearly 130 feet above a highway. A quick AI trick for fixing a misbehaving air conditioner opens things up before the stories get weird. Topics: AI copy paste mistake, Jimothy raccoon, Buc-ee's sign, odd news, AI home tips Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →SHIFTHEADS: King of the Hill's Best Season Might Be Its Fifteenth
5d ago00:18:45Tap to summarizeSteve Stebbing makes the case that King of the Hill's fifteenth season is not just a nostalgic return but genuinely one of the show's best, thanks to real character growth rarely seen in animated sitcoms. Anyone deciding what to watch this weekend gets a full slate of picks, from streaming standouts to under-the-radar theatrical releases. New in Theatres While the Blockbuster Takes a Breather A visually striking but narratively loose neon thriller and a strange, low-budget sci-fi character piece starring Kelsey Grammer both get a spotlight this week. Steve Stebbing also breaks down why a 70mm or IMAX screening might be worth travelling for. Streaming Standouts: Wrestling, Pickleball and an Animated Comeback WWE Unreal's third season captures the emotional final stretch of a legendary wrestler's career, while a pickleball comedy leans on cameos from real tennis and pickleball figures for laughs. King of the Hill rounds out the lineup as a rare reboot that actually earns its return. Topics: Steve Stebbing, King of the Hill season 15, WWE Unreal, 70mm screening, weekend streaming picks GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebbing.ca Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →NEW - The Open Marriage That Fell Apart the Moment It Started
5d ago00:17:51Tap to summarizeA husband spent years pressuring his wife into an open marriage, and the moment she finally agreed and found a boyfriend, he couldn't cope, a real case clinical psychologist Dr. Laurie uses to explain why opening a relationship never solves an existing problem. Anyone weighing whether non-monogamy could work for them gets an honest, research-backed breakdown here. The Real Numbers and Types Behind Open Relationships Dr. Laurie unpacks the actual statistics behind consensual non-monogamy, clarifies the differences between swinging, open marriages and polyamory, and explains a concept called sociosexual orientation that may mean some people are simply wired differently. Compersion, Negotiation, and What Healthy Monogamy Requires Dr. Laurie introduces compersion, the experience of genuine happiness watching a partner connect with someone else, and lays out exactly what needs to be negotiated before opening a relationship, along with what makes monogamy work just as well when it's the right fit. Topics: Dr. Laurie, compersion, non-monogamy, healthy monogamy, relationship negotiation GUEST: Dr. Laurie | drlaurie.com Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →Shiftheads - Nobody Can Actually Define AI Adoption
5d ago00:09:47Tap to summarizeA government target aims for 60% AI adoption by 2030, and Mohit Rajhans admits the phrase itself is what keeps him up at night, because nobody has actually defined what counts. Anyone who has spent hours testing AI tools without knowing whether that counts as progress or just experimentation will find some clarity here. The conversation includes a maddening chatbot customer service story that never actually answers the question asked, alongside a sharper way to use AI: not to do the work, but to teach the steps so you still do the thinking. Mohit Rajhans also flags the pressure building on teachers heading into the school year, caught between national messaging to embrace the technology and real uncertainty about how safe or ready it actually is. Topics: AI adoption, AI literacy, customer service automation, AI in education, government AI targets GUEST: Mohit Rajhans | http://thinkstart.ca Originally aired on 2026-07-24
Transcribe →ICYMI - Why Online Debates Are Rarely Actual Debates
5d ago00:20:06Tap to summarizeProfessor Timothy Caulfield argues that most viral online debates aren't built to uncover truth at all, they're built to produce a winner, a loser, and maximum shares. This one is for anyone who has watched a debate clip online and sensed something was off about the exchange without being able to name why. Timothy Caulfield names the specific techniques behind that feeling, from the information overload of the Gish gallop to the bait-and-switch of the Motte and Bailey fallacy, and explains how state actors use these same tools to manufacture distrust in institutions. The conversation wraps with a simple framework for recognising when a debate is designed to inform versus designed to polarize. Topics: Timothy Caulfield, Gish gallop, misinformation tactics, polarization, debate manipulation GUEST: Timothy Caulfield | @caulfieldtim
Transcribe →Canada’s Sweet Treats - Saskatoon Berry Pie vs. Nanaimo Bar: The Debate
5d ago00:09:40Tap to summarizeA look back at how BeaverTails turned into one of Canada's most recognisable food exports since its 1980 debut in Ottawa's Byward Market kicks off a wider question: what actually is the best Canadian sweet treat? The seven-ten-ten call-in pulls in votes for Saskatoon berry pie, Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, Smarties and coffee crisp, with no clear winner in sight. Maple fudge and Canadian-bean iced coffee both make late pushes for honorary status, proving the definition of a Canadian treat is looser than expected. It's a fast-moving, opinionated round of nostalgia and dessert rankings built entirely from listener texts. Topics: BeaverTails, Nanaimo bar, Saskatoon berry pie, Canadian dessert, coffee crisp Originally aired on 2026-07-23
Transcribe →NEW - Grocery Stores: Selling Food or Convenience?
6d ago00:09:39Tap to summarizeGrocery stores sell the idea of fresh food, but Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois makes the case that most of what shoppers pay for is convenience dressed up as necessity. Anyone who has ever wondered why the bill keeps climbing gets a clearer picture of what's really being priced, from faux hardwood floors in the produce section to the shift away from home cooking. Dr. Charlebois also breaks down the looming threat to Canada's dairy supply management system as US tariffs put pressure on the industry, and explains why waiting on decisions out of Washington might be the wrong strategy entirely. The conversation moves from how grocery shopping evolved over the last century to what actually makes Canadian dairy vulnerable right now. Topics: grocery store, convenience, dairy tariffs, supply management, food pricing GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | @‌foodprofessor Originally aired on 2026-07-23
Transcribe →SHIFTHEADS: The Weight Loss Pill Won't Fix How You Eat
6d ago00:09:35Tap to summarizeGLP-1 drugs suppress appetite and the weight comes off, but registered dietitian Abby Sharp explains why the pill alone leaves people right back where they started the moment they stop taking it. Anyone who has ever white-knuckled a restrictive diet and ended up thinking about food constantly will recognise exactly what she describes as food noise. Abby Sharp lays out a different approach built on adding rather than cutting, and explains why restriction almost always ends in a binge no matter how much willpower is involved. The conversation also covers why fast weight loss costs you muscle, and why slow, steady change protects the results long term. Topics: GLP-1, food noise, sustainable weight loss, hunger crushing compound, dietitian advice GUEST: Abbey Sharp | http://abbeyskitchen.com Originally aired on 2026-07-23
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