Friday night news that earns its place at the table: a truck driver hauled a trailer from Embrun to Ottawa missing ten of its twelve wheels, with no brakes and an unsecured fastener on the two that remained. He was headed to a scrapyard. Police found him first.

Elsewhere, a man launched a speedboat off a thirty-foot waterfall in a Guinness record attempt that Guinness does not actually track. The boat now has a dent. So does the record. And the US Pentagon is handing out White House UFC tickets only to service members who clear a waist-to-height ratio check. Fat troops, per the Defence Secretary, are not invited.

Topics: weird news Friday, Ottawa unsafe trailer, UFC White House, waterfall speedboat, fitness pacer test

Originally aired on 2026-05-29

Friday night news that earns its place at the table: a truck driver hauled a trailer from Embrun to Ottawa missing ten of its twelve wheels, with no brakes and an unsecured fastener on the two that remained. He was headed to a scrapyard. Police found him first.
Elsewhere, a man launched a speedboat off a thirty-foot waterfall in a Guinness record attempt that Guinness does not actually track. The boat now has a dent. So does the record. And the US Pentagon is handing out White House UFC tickets only to service members who clear a waist-to-height ratio check. Fat troops, per the Defence Secretary, are not invited.
Topics: weird news Friday, Ottawa unsafe trailer, UFC White House, waterfall speedboat, fitness pacer test
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-29

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.

ICYMI: No Wheels, No Brakes, No Problem: Friday's Wildest Stories

Thrift store summer is not a trend. It is a rational response to the cost of everything right now. Eighty-three percent of Albertans say thrifting makes economic sense given current conditions, and Habitat for Humanity Restore locations in Calgary are seeing ten percent more foot traffic than last year.

The secondhand orbit has expanded well past Value Village. Marketplace, Kijiji, buy-nothing groups, garage sales in the right neighbourhoods, and a microphone bought from a guy in an alley are all part of the same equation. The hosts compare notes on what they own that is actually new. The answer is not much.

Fast fashion gets donated. Thrifted pieces stay. The math on that is starting to land for a lot of Canadians.

Topics: thrift store summer, secondhand shopping, cost of living Canada, vintage clothing, Habitat for Humanity Restore

Originally aired on 2026-05-29

Thrift store summer is not a trend. It is a rational response to the cost of everything right now. Eighty-three percent of Albertans say thrifting makes economic sense given current conditions, and Habitat for Humanity Restore locations in Calgary are seeing ten percent more foot traffic than last year.
The secondhand orbit has expanded well past Value Village. Marketplace, Kijiji, buy-nothing groups, garage sales in the right neighbourhoods, and a microphone bought from a guy in an alley are all part of the same equation. The hosts compare notes on what they own that is actually new. The answer is not much.
Fast fashion gets donated. Thrifted pieces stay. The math on that is starting to land for a lot of Canadians.
Topics: thrift store summer, secondhand shopping, cost of living Canada, vintage clothing, Habitat for Humanity Restore
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-29

The Thrift Store Summer Nobody Planned but Everyone Needed

Claude Lemieux death hit Quebec like a loss in the family. Because for francophones across the province, that is exactly what it was.

Andrew Caddell was in Kamaraska when the news landed. He describes watching Lemieux carry the torch into the rink during game three, the cheer that followed, and what it meant to see a proud Canadien come home one last time. Then the hockey conversation shifts: can this team survive Carolina, and what does it actually need to do differently?

From there, the conversation moves to Ottawa. Mark Carney is selling Canada strong to the world while the message landing at home feels like something else entirely. Andrew Caddell calls it a pincer movement. The question is whether Canadians are buying it.

Topics: Claude Lemieux, Canadiens playoffs, Canada US trade policy, Mark Carney messaging, hockey legacy

GUEST: Andrew Caddell

Originally aired on 2026-05-29

Claude Lemieux death hit Quebec like a loss in the family. Because for francophones across the province, that is exactly what it was.
Andrew Caddell was in Kamaraska when the news landed. He describes watching Lemieux carry the torch into the rink during game three, the cheer that followed, and what it meant to see a proud Canadien come home one last time. Then the hockey conversation shifts: can this team survive Carolina, and what does it actually need to do differently?
From there, the conversation moves to Ottawa. Mark Carney is selling Canada strong to the world while the message landing at home feels like something else entirely. Andrew Caddell calls it a pincer movement. The question is whether Canadians are buying it.
Topics: Claude Lemieux, Canadiens playoffs, Canada US trade policy, Mark Carney messaging, hockey legacy
GUEST: Andrew Caddell
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-29

NEW: Claude Lemieux, the Playoffs, and the Canada That Can't Pick a Lane

What to watch this weekend starts with a nineteen-year-old YouTuber who turned an internet horror phenomenon into a feature film for A24. Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, drops a furniture store owner into an infinite maze of yellow rooms and builds from there. Then Tuner makes the case for one of the year's best performances, with Leo Woodall as a piano tuner turned safecracker trying to cover his mentor's medical bills, and Dustin Hoffman reminding everyone exactly why he matters.

The Films: Three Picks, One Clear Favourite
Steve Stebbing adds The Furious to the list for anyone who wants relentless martial arts action on par with The Raid, then turns to the weekend's two shows. Jack Ryan Ghost War brings John Krasinski back but lands closer to El Camino than a true return. Tom Green's Farm on Crave, though, earns its place, with Dan Aykroyd, Jay Baruchel, and a host who was podcasting from his house before anyone else thought to try it.

Spider-Noir and the Case for the Fedora
Nicolas Cage's black-and-white Spider-Man spin-off on Prime is the week's most surprising recommendation, a noir private investigator story built inside the Spider-Verse world that works even for people who have never cared about superhero content.

Topics: what to watch this weekend, Backrooms A24, Tuner film, Spider-Noir, Jack Ryan Ghost War, Tom Green Farm

GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebbing.ca

Originally aired on 2026-05-29

What to watch this weekend starts with a nineteen-year-old YouTuber who turned an internet horror phenomenon into a feature film for A24. Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, drops a furniture store owner into an infinite maze of yellow rooms and builds from there. Then Tuner makes the case for one of the year's best performances, with Leo Woodall as a piano tuner turned safecracker trying to cover his mentor's medical bills, and Dustin Hoffman reminding everyone exactly why he matters.
The Films: Three Picks, One Clear Favourite Steve Stebbing adds The Furious to the list for anyone who wants relentless martial arts action on par with The Raid, then turns to the weekend's two shows. Jack Ryan Ghost War brings John Krasinski back but lands closer to El Camino than a true return. Tom Green's Farm on Crave, though, earns its place, with Dan Aykroyd, Jay Baruchel, and a host who was podcasting from his house before anyone else thought to try it.
Spider-Noir and the Case for the Fedora Nicolas Cage's black-and-white Spider-Man spin-off on Prime is the week's most surprising recommendation, a noir private investigator story built inside the Spider-Verse world that works even for people who have never cared about superhero content.
Topics: what to watch this weekend, Backrooms A24, Tuner film, Spider-Noir, Jack Ryan Ghost War, Tom Green Farm
GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebbing.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-29

ICYMI: No Wheels, No Brakes, No Problem: Friday's Wildest Stories

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