On The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt, producer Tony Tedesco and Noah kick things off with a playful take on a Frosted Flakes–Nutella merger before diving into childhood favorites—Tony proudly reps Superman (cape and all), while Noah champions Lego for its endless creativity. The show then soars into a tribute to the 1978 Superman film, with Tony praising Christopher Reeve’s iconic performance and Shane admitting he's not deep into superhero lore. 

#SupermanReturns #NostalgiaVibes #TheNightshift #LegoLove #CerealMashup #ChristopherReeve #ComicBookTalk #CoffeeEconomics #PopCultureChat

On Throwback Thursday, Scott Reid opens up about how comic books shaped his lonely childhood and reignited his passion during a tough time. He dives into why Superman should be a symbol of hope—not darkness—and shares his favorite moments from the 1978 classic. Plus, his take on the new Superman reboot might surprise you.

#SupermanLegacy #ComicBookLife #TheNightshift #HopeNotGrit #ThrowbackThursday #PhantomZoneFeels #ScottReidUnplugged

The Nightshift is joined by historian Ed Conroy from RetrOntario.com dives into the cultural explosion of 1978, a year that birthed genre-defining films like Superman, Halloween, Animal House, and Dawn of the Dead. He and Shane explore the musical landscape, where punk flared out with the Sex Pistols' breakup while disco dominated the charts, even influencing The Rolling Stones. They also reflect on the quirky Canadian TV show Parlez Moi and the 20-year cycle of cultural revival that keeps the past alive in surprising ways.

Originally aired on 2025-07-10

On The Nightshift, Shane Hewitt, producer Tony Tedesco and Noah kick things off with a playful take on a Frosted Flakes&ndash;Nutella merger before diving into childhood favorites&mdash;Tony proudly reps Superman (cape and all), while Noah champions Lego for its endless creativity. The show then soars into a tribute to the 1978 Superman film, with Tony praising Christopher Reeve&rsquo;s iconic performance and Shane admitting he's not deep into superhero lore.&nbsp;
#SupermanReturns #NostalgiaVibes #TheNightshift #LegoLove #CerealMashup #ChristopherReeve #ComicBookTalk #CoffeeEconomics #PopCultureChat
On Throwback Thursday, Scott Reid opens up about how comic books shaped his lonely childhood and reignited his passion during a tough time. He dives into why Superman should be a symbol of hope&mdash;not darkness&mdash;and shares his favorite moments from the 1978 classic. Plus, his take on the new Superman reboot might surprise you.
#SupermanLegacy #ComicBookLife #TheNightshift #HopeNotGrit #ThrowbackThursday #PhantomZoneFeels #ScottReidUnplugged
The Nightshift is joined by historian Ed Conroy from <a href="http://retrontario.com">RetrOntario.com</a> dives into the cultural explosion of 1978, a year that birthed genre-defining films like Superman, Halloween, Animal House, and Dawn of the Dead. He and Shane explore the musical landscape, where punk flared out with the Sex Pistols' breakup while disco dominated the charts, even influencing The Rolling Stones. They also reflect on the quirky Canadian TV show Parlez Moi and the 20-year cycle of cultural revival that keeps the past alive in surprising ways.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-07-10

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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