Film and TV critic Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for a conversation about what the heck you can watch this weekend. 

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Novocaine: a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her. In the Spy flick Black Bag a legendary agent faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. Can I Get A Witness In a not so distant future, there is a reality where in order to save the planet, "death is everyone's job", with 50-year-olds taking the sacrifice, while teenage artists need to document it.

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The Electric State - An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother.  A farm girl in search to recover a cherished family heirloom, O’Dessa! And the final season of The Righteous Gemstones which follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.

See more reviews from Steve Stebbing at https://stevestebbing.ca/

Film and TV critic Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for a conversation about what the heck you can watch this weekend.&nbsp;
In Movies🎬🎥
Novocaine: a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her. In the Spy flick Black Bag a legendary agent faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. Can I Get A Witness In a not so distant future, there is a reality where in order to save the planet, "death is everyone's job", with 50-year-olds taking the sacrifice, while teenage artists need to document it.
Streaming📺 🛜
The Electric State - An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother.&nbsp; A farm girl in search to recover a cherished family heirloom, O&rsquo;Dessa! And the final season of The Righteous Gemstones which follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.
See more reviews from Steve Stebbing at&nbsp;<a href="https://stevestebbing.ca/">https://stevestebbing.ca/</a>

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.

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Part 1 Electric Cars for Canola: The Bingo Card Nobody Had

Nobody predicted this. Canada China canola deal swaps reduced agricultural tariffs for electric vehicle market access. You're planning next year's crops wondering if Chinese trade stabilizes or if this becomes another temporary fix before more disruption.

 

The deal wasn't just canola. Peas, lobster, crab, now beef too. Pork and canola oil still face tariffs. Lesley Kelly anticipated long drawn-out negotiations across multiple industries. The announcement came faster than expected. Her family has significant canola inventory. China primarily purchases seed and meal. Recent cargo ship purchase indicates movement starting. Recovery to previous trade levels expected within twelve months not immediately. Jimmy questions the new world order: partnering with Qatar on AI, China on trade, India previously problematic. Controls and ability to say no become critical. The 50,000 EV cap includes Teslas already entering Canada, BMWs previously blocked by parts sourcing. Blue Monday remedies: Jimmy's brisk Montreal walks to coffee shops seeing neighbors. Lesley's cross-country skiing mood boost, hockey rink poutine rating missions.

 

Discover why opening markets to restricted partners raises sovereignty concerns. Learn what makes good versus terrible hockey rink cheeseburgers essential. Understand the difference between canola seed, meal, and oil markets.

 

Trump's Greenland Threat: When NATO Allies Face Extortion

Your NATO ally just threatened you with tariffs. Greenland annexation becomes the justification. Eight of 32 NATO countries now face economic punishment for supporting Denmark's sovereignty: Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland. You're watching mobster tactics play out on the global stage.

 

Tony's laundromat story illustrates the pattern: create the problem, offer protection, demand investment or violence continues. Trump wants to own Greenland, not lease or invest. Different treatment for owned versus leased property he explained in interviews. He's creating a new peace board requiring one billion dollars to join. Putin offered a seat. Trump manages the funds, becomes overlord of new NATO alternative. Jimmy confirms Trump won't stop, already stated intentions repeatedly. Potential midterms shift unlikely. France preparing 1500 troops. Greenland residents caught in pawn game they never requested. Lesley describes worst case power addiction scenario. There's never enough. Jimmy notes Trump uses media better than anyone despite calling it fake. No more left and right, just Trump versus everybody else.

 

Discover why Trump distinguishes owning territory from leasing bases. Learn what the billion-dollar peace board signals about building personal portfolio. Understand why nobody currently operates near Trump's political level according to Jimmy's analysis.

 

GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris, Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com


Originally aired on 2026-01-19

Part 1 Electric Cars for Canola: The Bingo Card Nobody Had
Nobody predicted this. Canada China canola deal swaps reduced agricultural tariffs for electric vehicle market access. You're planning next year's crops wondering if Chinese trade stabilizes or if this becomes another temporary fix before more disruption.
&nbsp;
The deal wasn't just canola. Peas, lobster, crab, now beef too. Pork and canola oil still face tariffs. Lesley Kelly anticipated long drawn-out negotiations across multiple industries. The announcement came faster than expected. Her family has significant canola inventory. China primarily purchases seed and meal. Recent cargo ship purchase indicates movement starting. Recovery to previous trade levels expected within twelve months not immediately. Jimmy questions the new world order: partnering with Qatar on AI, China on trade, India previously problematic. Controls and ability to say no become critical. The 50,000 EV cap includes Teslas already entering Canada, BMWs previously blocked by parts sourcing. Blue Monday remedies: Jimmy's brisk Montreal walks to coffee shops seeing neighbors. Lesley's cross-country skiing mood boost, hockey rink poutine rating missions.
&nbsp;
Discover why opening markets to restricted partners raises sovereignty concerns. Learn what makes good versus terrible hockey rink cheeseburgers essential. Understand the difference between canola seed, meal, and oil markets.
&nbsp;
Trump's Greenland Threat: When NATO Allies Face Extortion
Your NATO ally just threatened you with tariffs. Greenland annexation becomes the justification. Eight of 32 NATO countries now face economic punishment for supporting Denmark's sovereignty: Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland. You're watching mobster tactics play out on the global stage.
&nbsp;
Tony's laundromat story illustrates the pattern: create the problem, offer protection, demand investment or violence continues. Trump wants to own Greenland, not lease or invest. Different treatment for owned versus leased property he explained in interviews. He's creating a new peace board requiring one billion dollars to join. Putin offered a seat. Trump manages the funds, becomes overlord of new NATO alternative. Jimmy confirms Trump won't stop, already stated intentions repeatedly. Potential midterms shift unlikely. France preparing 1500 troops. Greenland residents caught in pawn game they never requested. Lesley describes worst case power addiction scenario. There's never enough. Jimmy notes Trump uses media better than anyone despite calling it fake. No more left and right, just Trump versus everybody else.
&nbsp;
Discover why Trump distinguishes owning territory from leasing bases. Learn what the billion-dollar peace board signals about building personal portfolio. Understand why nobody currently operates near Trump's political level according to Jimmy's analysis.
&nbsp;
GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris, Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

Trump's Greenland Threat: When Allies Face Extortion

Blue Monday hits hard. Writing for mental health sounds abstract until you're sitting alone feeling funky and realize you need something tangible. You're not depressed. The vibe just went stinky. Ottawa never gets warm, just stays below zero and breezy. Calgary had sunshine bumps. You notice the difference this time of year.

 

Catherine Black started at nine years old with tons of feelings and a notebook. Decades later, nothing changed. Pen and paper mean she's never alone. Coffee shop, airplane, beach. Writing becomes companionship. She tells students: spelling doesn't matter, authenticity does. Use your senses, sink into the moment. Let associations happen messy and imperfect. Give yourself permission to rage or have fun. School taught sentence structure rules. Throw that away. Quiet the critical voices. No room at your desk for dissent. Good writing makes you forget you're reading. You want to read it again.

 

Discover why Catherine considers writing inherently life-affirming. Learn how to use sensory detail when you don't know where to start. Understand why it's okay to abandon books that don't grab you.

 

GUEST: Catherine Black | @writercatblack


Originally aired on 2026-01-19

Blue Monday hits hard. Writing for mental health sounds abstract until you're sitting alone feeling funky and realize you need something tangible. You're not depressed. The vibe just went stinky. Ottawa never gets warm, just stays below zero and breezy. Calgary had sunshine bumps. You notice the difference this time of year.
&nbsp;
Catherine Black started at nine years old with tons of feelings and a notebook. Decades later, nothing changed. Pen and paper mean she's never alone. Coffee shop, airplane, beach. Writing becomes companionship. She tells students: spelling doesn't matter, authenticity does. Use your senses, sink into the moment. Let associations happen messy and imperfect. Give yourself permission to rage or have fun. School taught sentence structure rules. Throw that away. Quiet the critical voices. No room at your desk for dissent. Good writing makes you forget you're reading. You want to read it again.
&nbsp;
Discover why Catherine considers writing inherently life-affirming. Learn how to use sensory detail when you don't know where to start. Understand why it's okay to abandon books that don't grab you.
&nbsp;
GUEST: Catherine Black | @writercatblack
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

NEW-  Writing for Mental Health: The Companion Nobody Talks About

You need to cheer yourself up but Blue Monday makes everything feel harder. Your usual tricks aren't working. Music helps sometimes but today you need something different. What pulls you back when quick fixes fail?

 

Creative activities emerge as the unexpected solution: dumping Lego buckets and building something. Logging into Minecraft to construct towers. Watching colorful content to let the right brain take over while the left brain rests. The idea: different mood levels require different strategies. Quick pick-me-ups versus full immersion activities. Social connection tops the list when possible. Community matters: friends, wine, charcuterie boards. Talking to grandchildren. Getting nails done, facials, massages. One listener admits the shut up stop complaining and dance playlist as primary defense.

 

Learn why some activities work for light mood dips while others handle deeper struggles. Discover the protein powder mini wheats combination that becomes a new treat ritual. Understand the Bell Let's Talk connection and why Blue Monday conversations matter.


Originally aired on 2026-01-19

You need to cheer yourself up but Blue Monday makes everything feel harder. Your usual tricks aren't working. Music helps sometimes but today you need something different. What pulls you back when quick fixes fail?
&nbsp;
Creative activities emerge as the unexpected solution: dumping Lego buckets and building something. Logging into Minecraft to construct towers. Watching colorful content to let the right brain take over while the left brain rests. The idea: different mood levels require different strategies. Quick pick-me-ups versus full immersion activities. Social connection tops the list when possible. Community matters: friends, wine, charcuterie boards. Talking to grandchildren. Getting nails done, facials, massages. One listener admits the shut up stop complaining and dance playlist as primary defense.
&nbsp;
Learn why some activities work for light mood dips while others handle deeper struggles. Discover the protein powder mini wheats combination that becomes a new treat ritual. Understand the Bell Let's Talk connection and why Blue Monday conversations matter.
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-19

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