Some toys entertain — others unlock entire futures. In this holiday edition, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore the magic behind the most unforgettable gifts and how certain toys tap into imagination, ambition, and identity.

Kris shares the story of a toy that blurred the line between play and technology, while Shane recalls the cargo plane that launched his love of flying. The episode also features a moving memory of growing up with less and turning scarcity into a lifelong story of care and creativity. Rediscover how small things create the biggest memories.

GUEST:

Kris Abel
@realkrisabel
realkrisabel.com

Originally aired on 2025-12-18

Some toys entertain &mdash; others unlock entire futures. In this holiday edition, Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore the magic behind the most unforgettable gifts and how certain toys tap into imagination, ambition, and identity.
Kris shares the story of a toy that blurred the line between play and technology, while Shane recalls the cargo plane that launched his love of flying. The episode also features a moving memory of growing up with less and turning scarcity into a lifelong story of care and creativity. Rediscover how small things create the biggest memories.
GUEST:
Kris Abel @realkrisabel realkrisabel.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-18

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 - The Secret Formula Behind Unforgettable Christmas Gifts

Dragging through your days? Snapping at nothing? Feeling like even a nap won’t fix it? Shane and Ryan unpack the sneaky signs of holiday burnout and why it shows up even when everything’s “supposed” to be joyful.


From resentment and brain fog to craving silence over socializing, they get real about how stress quietly builds through the season — and what actually helps. This isn’t about spa days or productivity hacks. It’s about self-awareness, slowing down, and recognizing when you're running on fumes.
A grounded, honest check-in for anyone who feels off but can’t name why.


Originally aired on 2025-12-19

Dragging through your days? Snapping at nothing? Feeling like even a nap won&rsquo;t fix it? Shane and Ryan unpack the sneaky signs of holiday burnout and why it shows up even when everything&rsquo;s &ldquo;supposed&rdquo; to be joyful.
 From resentment and brain fog to craving silence over socializing, they get real about how stress quietly builds through the season &mdash; and what actually helps. This isn&rsquo;t about spa days or productivity hacks. It&rsquo;s about self-awareness, slowing down, and recognizing when you're running on fumes. A grounded, honest check-in for anyone who feels off but can&rsquo;t name why.
 Originally aired on 2025-12-19

Is It Burnout or Just December?

Feeling short-tempered, tired, or checked out — but still pushing through? That’s not just a rough week. Social worker and wellness voice Maria DeRubeis joins Shane to unpack the subtle signs of burnout and why so many people miss them until it’s too late.

In this episode, Maria explains how burnout hides behind people-pleasing, guilt, overcommitment, and even “good stress.” They talk about self-care beyond bubble baths, the power of baby steps, and how small boundary-setting can reclaim your time, energy, and peace. There’s even a trick for going to the gym without going to the gym.

If everything feels heavy, this conversation is the lift you didn’t know you needed.

GUEST:
Maria DeRubeis
http://mariaderubeis.com

Originally aired on 2025-12-19

Feeling short-tempered, tired, or checked out &mdash; but still pushing through? That&rsquo;s not just a rough week. Social worker and wellness voice Maria DeRubeis joins Shane to unpack the subtle signs of burnout and why so many people miss them until it&rsquo;s too late.
In this episode, Maria explains how burnout hides behind people-pleasing, guilt, overcommitment, and even &ldquo;good stress.&rdquo; They talk about self-care beyond bubble baths, the power of baby steps, and how small boundary-setting can reclaim your time, energy, and peace. There&rsquo;s even a trick for going to the gym without going to the gym.
If everything feels heavy, this conversation is the lift you didn&rsquo;t know you needed.
GUEST: Maria DeRubeis <a href="http://mariaderubeis.com">http://mariaderubeis.com</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-19

NEW - Burnout Isn’t Just Exhaustion — It’s Overload Disguised as Normal

Can stealing ever be selfless? Shane Hewitt tackles the “Robin Hood” grocery theft lighting up social media, asking if morality shifts when food is stolen to be donated. From Krampus lore to escaped reindeer, this episode unwraps the stranger side of Christmas with sharp commentary and dry humor.

Also on the docket: AI toys that bond with kids, holiday burnout, and how traditions shift as we grow up. It's a season of sentiment, debate, and unexpected stories — all through the voice of the night shift.

Originally aired on 2025-12-19

Can stealing ever be selfless? Shane Hewitt tackles the &ldquo;Robin Hood&rdquo; grocery theft lighting up social media, asking if morality shifts when food is stolen to be donated. From Krampus lore to escaped reindeer, this episode unwraps the stranger side of Christmas with sharp commentary and dry humor.
Also on the docket: AI toys that bond with kids, holiday burnout, and how traditions shift as we grow up. It's a season of sentiment, debate, and unexpected stories &mdash; all through the voice of the night shift.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-19

NEW - The Secret Formula Behind Unforgettable Christmas Gifts

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