Children laughter and play turn out to be building something permanent. The Saturday morning forts, the trunk full of random props that turned into a pirate ship, the Roadrunner that never got caught. None of it was wasted time.

 

Tony has an Oscar the Grouch tattoo and a theory about reply-all emails. He still calls it the tickle trunk. Shane shares he once moved the actual tickle trunk on a college shoot with Ernie Coombs and never forgot it.

 

Good news lands first. A daughter is visiting. A little old philosopher filled a theatre in Ottawa for two hours and sounded exactly like his podcasts. Then the texts started coming in.

 

Topics: children laughter brain development, Mr. Dressup tickle trunk, Saturday morning cartoons Canada, Sesame Street, kids play resilience


Originally aired on 2026-06-02

Children laughter and play turn out to be building something permanent. The Saturday morning forts, the trunk full of random props that turned into a pirate ship, the Roadrunner that never got caught. None of it was wasted time.
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Tony has an Oscar the Grouch tattoo and a theory about reply-all emails. He still calls it the tickle trunk. Shane shares he once moved the actual tickle trunk on a college shoot with Ernie Coombs and never forgot it.
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Good news lands first. A daughter is visiting. A little old philosopher filled a theatre in Ottawa for two hours and sounded exactly like his podcasts. Then the texts started coming in.
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Topics: children laughter brain development, Mr. Dressup tickle trunk, Saturday morning cartoons Canada, Sesame Street, kids play resilience
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-02

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.

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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.