Dune Part 3 pre-sale tickets crashed a website today, and the reason will feel familiar to anyone who has fought for concert seats before. One Good News Tuesday story ended in a full crash, an hour on hold, and a ticket secured for opening week.

 

The other half of the segment came from a very different kind of obsession, a week spent letting Christmas movies run in the background of an ordinary Tuesday. Certain streaming platforms apparently run holiday content year round, and one very specific village setting keeps showing up whether it is October or not.

 

There's also the matter of exactly how far in advance a person needs to plan to guarantee a seat for one of the biggest Canadian film exports of the year, and what film format is worth crashing a website for in the first place.

 

Topics: Dune Part 3, Denis Villeneuve, IMAX Odyssey format, Cineplex ticket crash, Christmas movie marathon

 

Originally aired on 2026-08-18

Dune Part 3 pre-sale tickets crashed a website today, and the reason will feel familiar to anyone who has fought for concert seats before. One Good News Tuesday story ended in a full crash, an hour on hold, and a ticket secured for opening week.
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The other half of the segment came from a very different kind of obsession, a week spent letting Christmas movies run in the background of an ordinary Tuesday. Certain streaming platforms apparently run holiday content year round, and one very specific village setting keeps showing up whether it is October or not.
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There's also the matter of exactly how far in advance a person needs to plan to guarantee a seat for one of the biggest Canadian film exports of the year, and what film format is worth crashing a website for in the first place.
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Topics: Dune Part 3, Denis Villeneuve, IMAX Odyssey format, Cineplex ticket crash, Christmas movie marathon
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Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-18

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.

Shane Hewitt &amp; 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&mdash;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&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;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.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Good News? The Ticket Site Crashed. The movie Must be Good!

A postcard arrived years late this week, and the timeline behind it is the part that lands hardest. It's one of three stories on this Good News Tuesday, sitting alongside a small town entering a centuries old international competition and a running debate over which old fashioned job would actually hold up today.

 

A small East Coast town is entering that centuries old tradition on the international stage, and the specific event has never come up on this show before. The whole idea started as a joke about what modern day news delivery already looks like.

 

There's also a back and forth about which old fashioned job would actually be worth having, and a national spotlight moment for one of the country's most photographed lake regions, courtesy of a very famous late night TV host.

 

Topics: postcard delivered years late, town crier international competition, old fashioned jobs, Muskoka spotlight, Good News Tuesday

 

Originally aired on 2026-08-18

A postcard arrived years late this week, and the timeline behind it is the part that lands hardest. It's one of three stories on this Good News Tuesday, sitting alongside a small town entering a centuries old international competition and a running debate over which old fashioned job would actually hold up today.
&nbsp;
A small East Coast town is entering that centuries old tradition on the international stage, and the specific event has never come up on this show before. The whole idea started as a joke about what modern day news delivery already looks like.
&nbsp;
There's also a back and forth about which old fashioned job would actually be worth having, and a national spotlight moment for one of the country's most photographed lake regions, courtesy of a very famous late night TV host.
&nbsp;
Topics: postcard delivered years late, town crier international competition, old fashioned jobs, Muskoka spotlight, Good News Tuesday
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Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-18

NEW - Good News Tuesday: The Postcard Arrived Years Late.

Journalist Matt Gurney lays out why an ally with one of the strongest militaries in its region still got sidelined without warning, and what that means for how Canada should be thinking about its own position right now.

 

Not every criticism of Canada's trade posture is wrong, and the conversation draws a clear line between fair critique and the excuses some people reach for instead. What separates the two ends up being the real point.

 

There's also a genuinely unconventional idea on the table about how influence actually gets won in rooms like this one, floated only half-jokingly but grounded in a very real read of how these relationships tend to work.

 

Topics: Matt Gurney trade analysis, South Korea alliance decision, Canada US relationship, negotiating tactics, unconventional diplomacy proposal

 

GUEST: Matt Gurney | readtheline.ca | @mattgurney

 

Originally aired on 2026-08-18

Journalist Matt Gurney lays out why an ally with one of the strongest militaries in its region still got sidelined without warning, and what that means for how Canada should be thinking about its own position right now.
&nbsp;
Not every criticism of Canada's trade posture is wrong, and the conversation draws a clear line between fair critique and the excuses some people reach for instead. What separates the two ends up being the real point.
&nbsp;
There's also a genuinely unconventional idea on the table about how influence actually gets won in rooms like this one, floated only half-jokingly but grounded in a very real read of how these relationships tend to work.
&nbsp;
Topics: Matt Gurney trade analysis, South Korea alliance decision, Canada US relationship, negotiating tactics, unconventional diplomacy proposal
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GUEST: Matt Gurney | readtheline.ca | @mattgurney
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Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-18

SHIFTHEADS: The Case for Bribing Your Way Into a Trade Deal

Burnout is why Toronto radio host John Moore almost quit entirely, not just cut back, this time. Instead of walking away, he negotiated something most people never think to ask their boss for, and it changed how much of his life actually belongs to him now.

John says this round of burnout was not the same as the one that sidelined him years ago. This time it came down to getting older, and being honest about how much of his remaining time he was still willing to give away.

What he actually asked for, and what his boss said yes to, is not what you would expect from someone who nearly handed in his notice. John talks about the exact moment on day one when the shift finally felt different, and why it has him rethinking what the rest of this career even looks like.

Topics: burnout, getting older, career reinvention, News Talk 1010, work life balance

GUEST: John Moore | http://newstalk1010.com

Originally aired on 2026-08-18

Burnout is why Toronto radio host John Moore almost quit entirely, not just cut back, this time. Instead of walking away, he negotiated something most people never think to ask their boss for, and it changed how much of his life actually belongs to him now.
John says this round of burnout was not the same as the one that sidelined him years ago. This time it came down to getting older, and being honest about how much of his remaining time he was still willing to give away.
What he actually asked for, and what his boss said yes to, is not what you would expect from someone who nearly handed in his notice. John talks about the exact moment on day one when the shift finally felt different, and why it has him rethinking what the rest of this career even looks like.
Topics: burnout, getting older, career reinvention, News Talk 1010, work life balance
GUEST: John Moore |<a href="http://newstalk1010.com"> http://newstalk1010.com</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-18

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