The Sears catalog is having a moment online and it opened up something bigger. The difference between what shopping used to feel like and what it has become.

Physical department stores had escalators and sandwich bars and crowds and something to discover. The catalog let you circle what you wanted, dog-ear the page, and hand it to your parents. Nobody was telling you how to be. The product was the product.

Social media is the vertical catalog now. It sells products, ideas, lifestyles, and relationship advice in an endless scroll. The hosts make the case that the format changed and the manipulation did not.

Topics: Sears catalog, department store nostalgia, social media, retail history, Canada Post

Originally aired on 2026-05-25

The Sears catalog is having a moment online and it opened up something bigger. The difference between what shopping used to feel like and what it has become.
Physical department stores had escalators and sandwich bars and crowds and something to discover. The catalog let you circle what you wanted, dog-ear the page, and hand it to your parents. Nobody was telling you how to be. The product was the product.
Social media is the vertical catalog now. It sells products, ideas, lifestyles, and relationship advice in an endless scroll. The hosts make the case that the format changed and the manipulation did not.
Topics: Sears catalog, department store nostalgia, social media, retail history, Canada Post
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-25

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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.

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