Behind every great athlete is a team of experts keeping them in the game. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith joins Shane Hewitt to reveal what it takes to support elite players like the Toronto Blue Jays. From the precision of Tommy John surgery to the latest in sports science, he shares how medicine and technology have redefined recovery — and extended careers once thought over.
The conversation offers a rare look at the human side of high-performance sports medicine: the emotion, the pressure, and the pursuit of perfection behind every pitch.

GUEST:
Dr. Jason Smith

Originally aired on 2025-10-23

Behind every great athlete is a team of experts keeping them in the game. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith joins Shane Hewitt to reveal what it takes to support elite players like the Toronto Blue Jays. From the precision of Tommy John surgery to the latest in sports science, he shares how medicine and technology have redefined recovery &mdash; and extended careers once thought over. The conversation offers a rare look at the human side of high-performance sports medicine: the emotion, the pressure, and the pursuit of perfection behind every pitch.
GUEST: Dr. Jason Smith
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-10-23

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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UFO orbs are the subject and the newly released US government files go back further than most people realize. The phenomenon predates flying saucers by years.

WWII Allied pilots called them Foo Fighters: strange lights and orbs following aircraft over Europe and the Pacific. The Air Force took the reports seriously and launched investigations that produced no satisfying explanations. That pattern has not changed in eighty years.

The most dramatic recent case is a late 2025 intelligence account of orange orbs near a sensitive military facility, splitting into multiple objects, outrunning a helicopter, and chasing fighter jets. No footage was captured because the officer was assessing whether they were under attack.

Topics: UFO orbs, foo fighters WWII, Project Twinkle, UAP files 2025, conspiracy theories

GUEST: Nathan Radke | https://www.amazon.ca/Uncover-Up-Think-Clearly-Conspiracies/dp/1770418873/ | @‌theuncoverup

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

UFO orbs are the subject and the newly released US government files go back further than most people realize. The phenomenon predates flying saucers by years.
WWII Allied pilots called them Foo Fighters: strange lights and orbs following aircraft over Europe and the Pacific. The Air Force took the reports seriously and launched investigations that produced no satisfying explanations. That pattern has not changed in eighty years.
The most dramatic recent case is a late 2025 intelligence account of orange orbs near a sensitive military facility, splitting into multiple objects, outrunning a helicopter, and chasing fighter jets. No footage was captured because the officer was assessing whether they were under attack.
Topics: UFO orbs, foo fighters WWII, Project Twinkle, UAP files 2025, conspiracy theories
GUEST: Nathan Radke |<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Uncover-Up-Think-Clearly-Conspiracies/dp/1770418873/"> https://www.amazon.ca/Uncover-Up-Think-Clearly-Conspiracies/dp/1770418873/</a> | @&zwnj;theuncoverup
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

An Orange Orb That Split in Two and Outran a Fighter Jet: A 2025 Intelligence Report

Artificial general intelligence is what AI companies say they are building. Engineered super children are Silicon Valley's plan for when that AI takes over. Greg Fish explains why both ideas have the same problem.

CRISPR can edit one gene at a time. Human eyes are controlled by around six hundred genes. The immune system blocks large-scale genome manipulation for good reason. The idea that you can engineer intelligence out of this does not match how biology works.

The deeper problem is resources. Real scientists working on cancer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and environmental cleanup are being pulled toward fantasies held by people who are used to hearing yes and have never been told no.

Topics: AGI, genetic engineering, CRISPR, Silicon Valley, superintelligence

GUEST: Greg Fish | cyberpunksurvivalguide.com

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

Artificial general intelligence is what AI companies say they are building. Engineered super children are Silicon Valley's plan for when that AI takes over. Greg Fish explains why both ideas have the same problem.
CRISPR can edit one gene at a time. Human eyes are controlled by around six hundred genes. The immune system blocks large-scale genome manipulation for good reason. The idea that you can engineer intelligence out of this does not match how biology works.
The deeper problem is resources. Real scientists working on cancer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and environmental cleanup are being pulled toward fantasies held by people who are used to hearing yes and have never been told no.
Topics: AGI, genetic engineering, CRISPR, Silicon Valley, superintelligence
GUEST: Greg Fish | cyberpunksurvivalguide.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

ICYMI: Silicon Valley Is Building a God-Level AI. Its Backup Plan Is Genetically Engineered Children

Canada military procurement made a move this week. Canada is looking to buy a surveillance plane built on a Bombardier airframe with Saab technology. Richard Shimooka says the purchase could be scrapped.

The US asked Canada to stop borrowing American assets for northern defence. But the integrated North American aerospace defence network runs at a classified security level that excludes foreign partners. The US returned the Iron Dome to Israel on security grounds. Saab has the same problem.

A Bombardier partnership with American defence firm L3 is the alternative Richard Shimooka points to. L3 equipped a version of the aircraft for South Korea. Whether the US would approve Canadian use within the shared network is the unresolved question.

Topics: Canada military procurement, Bombardier, Saab, NORAD, airborne early warning

GUEST: Richard Shimooka | McDonald Laurier Institute

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

Canada military procurement made a move this week. Canada is looking to buy a surveillance plane built on a Bombardier airframe with Saab technology. Richard Shimooka says the purchase could be scrapped.
The US asked Canada to stop borrowing American assets for northern defence. But the integrated North American aerospace defence network runs at a classified security level that excludes foreign partners. The US returned the Iron Dome to Israel on security grounds. Saab has the same problem.
A Bombardier partnership with American defence firm L3 is the alternative Richard Shimooka points to. L3 equipped a version of the aircraft for South Korea. Whether the US would approve Canadian use within the shared network is the unresolved question.
Topics: Canada military procurement, Bombardier, Saab, NORAD, airborne early warning
GUEST: Richard Shimooka | McDonald Laurier Institute
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

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