Fall is barely a feeling yet and Christmas is already on the shelves. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell open the show arguing over whether Costco stocking a Grinch tree and advent calendar ads in late August counts as festive or ridiculous.

 

The evidence keeps piling up. Lego advent calendars are already being advertised, wrapping paper is out, and one of them admits to buying Christmas gifts twelve months ahead just to avoid the whole debate. Halloween, somehow, is the thing getting skipped over in the rush.

 

If you've already caught yourself eyeing the Christmas aisle before Halloween decorations are even up, you'll want to hear which host calls that smart and which one calls it a problem. The cold rink air and the back to school chaos are only making the pull stronger this year.

 

Topics: Christmas creep, seasonal retail, fall vibes, back to school, Halloween

 

Originally aired on 2026-08-31

Fall is barely a feeling yet and Christmas is already on the shelves. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell open the show arguing over whether Costco stocking a Grinch tree and advent calendar ads in late August counts as festive or ridiculous.
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The evidence keeps piling up. Lego advent calendars are already being advertised, wrapping paper is out, and one of them admits to buying Christmas gifts twelve months ahead just to avoid the whole debate. Halloween, somehow, is the thing getting skipped over in the rush.
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If you've already caught yourself eyeing the Christmas aisle before Halloween decorations are even up, you'll want to hear which host calls that smart and which one calls it a problem. The cold rink air and the back to school chaos are only making the pull stronger this year.
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Topics: Christmas creep, seasonal retail, fall vibes, back to school, Halloween
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Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-31

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.