Before streaming and smartphones, Canadian kids tuned into something magical. Shane Hewitt talks with Ed Conroy about his new book, Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids TV, a deep dive into five decades of children’s programming that shaped generations. From the 1950s to the early 2000s, Ed chronicles the creativity, community, and homegrown talent that made Canadian TV a cultural cornerstone. They discuss the challenges of preserving this history — much of it unarchived — and the nostalgia that drives fans to reconnect with the shows that raised them. A heartfelt conversation about memory, media, and the importance of protecting our shared cultural story.

GUEST:
Ed Conroy
@‌retrontario
retrontario.com

Originally aired on2025-10-10

Before streaming and smartphones, Canadian kids tuned into something magical. Shane Hewitt talks with Ed Conroy about his new book, Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids TV, a deep dive into five decades of children&rsquo;s programming that shaped generations. From the 1950s to the early 2000s, Ed chronicles the creativity, community, and homegrown talent that made Canadian TV a cultural cornerstone. They discuss the challenges of preserving this history &mdash; much of it unarchived &mdash; and the nostalgia that drives fans to reconnect with the shows that raised them. A heartfelt conversation about memory, media, and the importance of protecting our shared cultural story.
GUEST: Ed Conroy @&zwnj;retrontario <a href="http://retrontario.com/">retrontario.com</a>
Originally aired on 2025-10-10

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.

NEW - Imagination and Memory: Ed Conroy on Toronto’s Golden Age of Kids TV

It’s more than grooming — it’s connection. Matty Conrad, founder of Victory Barber and GQ’s beard expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why the barbershop still matters in 2025. In an age of isolation and digital noise, these intimate, real-world spaces give men something they rarely admit they need: trust, conversation, and presence.

Matty shares how a haircut can lift confidence, how a simple beard trim becomes an act of care, and why the barbershop is one of the last remaining “third spaces” for men to feel heard without judgment. This isn’t just about style — it’s about humanity, healing, and what changes when men show up for themselves and each other.

GUEST:
 Matty Conrad
mattyconrad.com

Originally aired on2025-11-10

It&rsquo;s more than grooming &mdash; it&rsquo;s connection. Matty Conrad, founder of Victory Barber and GQ&rsquo;s beard expert, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack why the barbershop still matters in 2025. In an age of isolation and digital noise, these intimate, real-world spaces give men something they rarely admit they need: trust, conversation, and presence.
Matty shares how a haircut can lift confidence, how a simple beard trim becomes an act of care, and why the barbershop is one of the last remaining &ldquo;third spaces&rdquo; for men to feel heard without judgment. This isn&rsquo;t just about style &mdash; it&rsquo;s about humanity, healing, and what changes when men show up for themselves and each other.
GUEST: Matty Conrad mattyconrad.com
Originally aired on 2025-11-10

The Barbershop: Where Men Still Feel Seen

Barbershops as spaces for connection:
In a world of earbuds and echo chambers, the barbershop still holds space for real conversation. Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Ryan Price for a candid episode of The Study — reflecting on men’s mental health, social connection, and why the simple ritual of a haircut still matters.

From hot shaves and casual debates to silence and shared space, the conversation explores how barbershops serve as rare “third places” for men to show up as they are. It’s not therapy — but it’s not nothing either. Add some laughs, a few memories, and a nod to the loneliness men don’t always name, and this becomes more than small talk. It’s a quiet case for connection.

Remembrance Day & The Cost of Forgetting
What happens when we stop remembering? Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Ryan Price to reflect on Remembrance Day — not just as a date, but as a moment to pause, connect, and remember the cost of conflict.

With reflections on ceremonies in Montreal and memories of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, the conversation turns to the power of ritual, the fading voices of veterans, and the lessons we risk losing in a distracted, divided world.

GUEST:
 Jimmy Zoubris
Ryan Price

Originally aired on2025-11-10

Barbershops as spaces for connection: In a world of earbuds and echo chambers, the barbershop still holds space for real conversation. Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Ryan Price for a candid episode of The Study &mdash; reflecting on men&rsquo;s mental health, social connection, and why the simple ritual of a haircut still matters.
From hot shaves and casual debates to silence and shared space, the conversation explores how barbershops serve as rare &ldquo;third places&rdquo; for men to show up as they are. It&rsquo;s not therapy &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not nothing either. Add some laughs, a few memories, and a nod to the loneliness men don&rsquo;t always name, and this becomes more than small talk. It&rsquo;s a quiet case for connection.
Remembrance Day &amp; The Cost of Forgetting What happens when we stop remembering? Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Ryan Price to reflect on Remembrance Day &mdash; not just as a date, but as a moment to pause, connect, and remember the cost of conflict.
With reflections on ceremonies in Montreal and memories of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, the conversation turns to the power of ritual, the fading voices of veterans, and the lessons we risk losing in a distracted, divided world.
GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris Ryan Price
Originally aired on 2025-11-10

Barbershops, Brotherhood & the Lost Art of Talking

Smart Thermostat Savings
Smart home tech promises savings, but at what cost? Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to break down how programs like BC Hydro’s Peak Saver work — using smart thermostats to reduce electricity usage during peak times by preheating homes and throttling energy consumption quietly in the background.

The upside: lower bills and incentive cash. The catch? Utilities can trigger subtle changes in your home’s heating. Andy explains how it works, what data is shared, and why it’s sparking concern. From DIY retrofits to smart privacy, this episode asks: how much control are you giving up to save a few bucks?

How Bad is Your Password
It’s 2025, and the most-used password is still “123456.” Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what leaked data from 2 billion accounts reveals about our digital habits — and the staggering number of people still using dangerously simple passwords.

The conversation covers the top 100 most-used passwords of the year, the growing risks of weak security, and why two-factor authentication (2FA) is no longer optional. But 2FA isn’t perfect — from stranded devices to expired codes, even digital safeguards have pitfalls. Shane and Andy share real-world stories, tech fails, and why we're inching toward a passwordless, biometric future. This is cybersecurity at street level — practical, flawed, and deeply human.

GUEST:
 Handy Andy Baryer
@handyandymedia
handyandymedia.com

Originally aired on 2025-11-10

Smart Thermostat Savings Smart home tech promises savings, but at what cost? Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to break down how programs like BC Hydro&rsquo;s Peak Saver work &mdash; using smart thermostats to reduce electricity usage during peak times by preheating homes and throttling energy consumption quietly in the background.
The upside: lower bills and incentive cash. The catch? Utilities can trigger subtle changes in your home&rsquo;s heating. Andy explains how it works, what data is shared, and why it&rsquo;s sparking concern. From DIY retrofits to smart privacy, this episode asks: how much control are you giving up to save a few bucks?
How Bad is Your Password It&rsquo;s 2025, and the most-used password is still &ldquo;123456.&rdquo; Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what leaked data from 2 billion accounts reveals about our digital habits &mdash; and the staggering number of people still using dangerously simple passwords.
The conversation covers the top 100 most-used passwords of the year, the growing risks of weak security, and why two-factor authentication (2FA) is no longer optional. But 2FA isn&rsquo;t perfect &mdash; from stranded devices to expired codes, even digital safeguards have pitfalls. Shane and Andy share real-world stories, tech fails, and why we're inching toward a passwordless, biometric future. This is cybersecurity at street level &mdash; practical, flawed, and deeply human.
GUEST: Handy Andy Baryer @handyandymedia handyandymedia.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-10

NEW - Imagination and Memory: Ed Conroy on Toronto’s Golden Age of Kids TV

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