Bob Addison went back to read the label on a six-foot Canada Day flag at Costco. Made in Canada, imported fabric, pole and bracket from China. Fifty dollars. The irony runs deeper when you consider Canada probably sold them the coal that fired the furnace that made the pole.

That observation opens into something the algorithm has been quietly building for a while. Nostalgia for the sixties, seventies, and eighties is everywhere on social media — Vancouver street footage from sixty years ago, old hockey cards on T-shirts, Jim Morrison at YVR, top-ten song intro lists that disappear the evening. Bob Addison graduated in the late seventies into Supertramp, Genesis, and an inevitable Doors phase. Shane Hewitt graduated into Much Dance 93. Both agree the brain keeps those years in a different place than everything else — warmer, more specific, harder to shake.

The question nobody can quite answer is whether it's nostalgia or just the part of memory that stress never got to.

Topics: Canada Day flag made in China, buying Canadian, sixties nostalgia social media, high school music memories, Much Dance 93

GUEST: Bob Addison | @‌riobobbo

Originally aired on 2026-06-02

Bob Addison went back to read the label on a six-foot Canada Day flag at Costco. Made in Canada, imported fabric, pole and bracket from China. Fifty dollars. The irony runs deeper when you consider Canada probably sold them the coal that fired the furnace that made the pole.
That observation opens into something the algorithm has been quietly building for a while. Nostalgia for the sixties, seventies, and eighties is everywhere on social media &mdash; Vancouver street footage from sixty years ago, old hockey cards on T-shirts, Jim Morrison at YVR, top-ten song intro lists that disappear the evening. Bob Addison graduated in the late seventies into Supertramp, Genesis, and an inevitable Doors phase. Shane Hewitt graduated into Much Dance 93. Both agree the brain keeps those years in a different place than everything else &mdash; warmer, more specific, harder to shake.
The question nobody can quite answer is whether it's nostalgia or just the part of memory that stress never got to.
Topics: Canada Day flag made in China, buying Canadian, sixties nostalgia social media, high school music memories, Much Dance 93
GUEST: Bob Addison | @&zwnj;riobobbo
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-02

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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

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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.