 Concerts are no longer just a night out — they’re becoming full travel experiences. Shane Hewitt, Eric Alper, and Ryan O’Donnell explore how Live Nation’s new concert-and-travel packages could reshape fan culture, letting people book flights, hotels, and tickets all at once.

The trio shares personal concert memories and discusses how the business of live music is evolving in the face of high demand, limited access, and rising costs. From Taylor Swift’s economic impact in Toronto to bucket-list venues across the world, this episode looks at how technology and travel are rewriting what it means to be a fan.

GUEST:
 Eric Alper
@thatericalper
thatericalper.com

Originally aired on 2025-10-21

&nbsp;Concerts are no longer just a night out &mdash; they&rsquo;re becoming full travel experiences. Shane Hewitt, Eric Alper, and Ryan O&rsquo;Donnell explore how Live Nation&rsquo;s new concert-and-travel packages could reshape fan culture, letting people book flights, hotels, and tickets all at once.
The trio shares personal concert memories and discusses how the business of live music is evolving in the face of high demand, limited access, and rising costs. From Taylor Swift&rsquo;s economic impact in Toronto to bucket-list venues across the world, this episode looks at how technology and travel are rewriting what it means to be a fan.
GUEST: Eric Alper @thatericalper thatericalper.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-10-21

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.