War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust.

From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today's conflicts play out in cyberspace, politics, and public perception. Shane and Richard explore the mechanics of hybrid warfare — including why Russia’s failed cyber attack on Ukraine still shaped the battlefield, and how disinformation quietly destabilizes democracies. Discover why the new frontline is psychological, not physical — and what it means when citizens unknowingly become players in a war they can’t see.

GUEST:
Richard Shimooka
Senior Fellow MacDonald Laurier Institute

Originally aired on2025-12-22

War isn&rsquo;t just tanks and troops anymore &mdash; it&rsquo;s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust.
From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today's conflicts play out in cyberspace, politics, and public perception. Shane and Richard explore the mechanics of hybrid warfare &mdash; including why Russia&rsquo;s failed cyber attack on Ukraine still shaped the battlefield, and how disinformation quietly destabilizes democracies. Discover why the new frontline is psychological, not physical &mdash; and what it means when citizens unknowingly become players in a war they can&rsquo;t see.
GUEST: Richard Shimooka Senior Fellow MacDonald Laurier Institute
Originally aired on 2025-12-22

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 War You Can’t See: How Modern Conflict Happens in Plain Sight

Imagine performing in front of your hometown, selling out the venue you dreamed about as a kid—and suspecting it's goodbye. Shawn Hook lived that moment in Nelson, BC, one week before a biopsy confirmed tonsil cancer. For a professional singer, the stakes weren't just survival; they were existential.

What happens when your voice IS your identity and suddenly both are at risk? Shawn walks through the terrifying diagnosis process, the "surrender" moment before robotic surgery (yes, an actual robot performed the procedure), and the silent weeks afterward when he communicated only through pen and paper. Learn why doctors warned him that simply bending to tie his shoes could cause fatal bleeding, how his girlfriend-turned-wife's presence dropped his panic from 120 bpm, and why months later his voice was still unrecognizable—raspy, high-pitched, broken.

The deeper story? Cancer forced a reckoning with work-life balance, identity beyond career, and what "grateful" really means when you're rebuilding from scratch. You'll hear why he calls this the gift he never wanted and what changed when "next song, next hit" stopped being the only thing that mattered.

GUEST: Shawn Hook
http://shawnhook.com

Originally aired on2025-12-23

Imagine performing in front of your hometown, selling out the venue you dreamed about as a kid&mdash;and suspecting it's goodbye. Shawn Hook lived that moment in Nelson, BC, one week before a biopsy confirmed tonsil cancer. For a professional singer, the stakes weren't just survival; they were existential.
What happens when your voice IS your identity and suddenly both are at risk? Shawn walks through the terrifying diagnosis process, the "surrender" moment before robotic surgery (yes, an actual robot performed the procedure), and the silent weeks afterward when he communicated only through pen and paper. Learn why doctors warned him that simply bending to tie his shoes could cause fatal bleeding, how his girlfriend-turned-wife's presence dropped his panic from 120 bpm, and why months later his voice was still unrecognizable&mdash;raspy, high-pitched, broken.
The deeper story? Cancer forced a reckoning with work-life balance, identity beyond career, and what "grateful" really means when you're rebuilding from scratch. You'll hear why he calls this the gift he never wanted and what changed when "next song, next hit" stopped being the only thing that mattered.
GUEST: Shawn Hook <a href="http://shawnhook.com">http://shawnhook.com</a>
Originally aired on 2025-12-23

NEW-  The Show That Might Have Been His Last

Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings.

From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode blends humor and real talk about modern party etiquette. Whether it’s knowing when to leave, skipping money talk, or catching yourself before a venting spiral, Jen and Tony offer sharp, hilarious advice to help anyone survive — and maybe even enjoy — holiday hosting, dating, and family time.

GUEST:
Jen Kirsch
Tony Tedesco

Originally aired on2025-12-01

Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings.
From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode blends humor and real talk about modern party etiquette. Whether it&rsquo;s knowing when to leave, skipping money talk, or catching yourself before a venting spiral, Jen and Tony offer sharp, hilarious advice to help anyone survive &mdash; and maybe even enjoy &mdash; holiday hosting, dating, and family time.
GUEST: Jen Kirsch Tony Tedesco
Originally aired on 2025-12-01

SHIFTHEADS: Holiday Party Survival Guide: What Not to Say

A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It's a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now.
Shane shares how he started something similar but didn't finish, which sparks an honest conversation about the parenting rituals we start with the best intentions and why some stick while others fade. Then it's Good News Tuesday: Jim Hadfield's homemade Saskatchewan fruitcakes have raised over $6,700 for charity, a polar bear in northern Canada adopted another bear's cub (incredibly rare), and a Saskatoon firefighter adopted the dog he rescued from the icy South Saskatchewan River.
This episode is about the small, meaningful acts that connect us—to our kids, our communities, and each other.
Originally aired on 2025-12-01

 

A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year&mdash;sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It's a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now. Shane shares how he started something similar but didn't finish, which sparks an honest conversation about the parenting rituals we start with the best intentions and why some stick while others fade. Then it's Good News Tuesday: Jim Hadfield's homemade Saskatchewan fruitcakes have raised over $6,700 for charity, a polar bear in northern Canada adopted another bear's cub (incredibly rare), and a Saskatoon firefighter adopted the dog he rescued from the icy South Saskatchewan River. This episode is about the small, meaningful acts that connect us&mdash;to our kids, our communities, and each other. Originally aired on 2025-12-01
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