The satanic panic of the 1980s turned rock music, Dungeons and Dragons, and Ouija boards into instruments of the devil. Tonight the target is He-Man, and the claim that a cartoon prince with a magic sword was secretly recruiting children into devil worship through action figures.

It sounds absurd. It was also believed by a lot of people. And the more interesting question is how much of that fear quietly shaped the way an entire generation still sees the world, hidden in the background of what feels like ordinary judgment.

The show also gets into what makes a gift actually memorable, the difference between something sentimental and something that changes how you live every day, and why a Japanese knife and a wooden cutting board might be the most honest answers to that question.

Topics: satanic panic, 1980s moral panic, He-Man movie, conspiracy theories, gifts that change your life

Originally aired on 2026-06-17

The satanic panic of the 1980s turned rock music, Dungeons and Dragons, and Ouija boards into instruments of the devil. Tonight the target is He-Man, and the claim that a cartoon prince with a magic sword was secretly recruiting children into devil worship through action figures.
It sounds absurd. It was also believed by a lot of people. And the more interesting question is how much of that fear quietly shaped the way an entire generation still sees the world, hidden in the background of what feels like ordinary judgment.
The show also gets into what makes a gift actually memorable, the difference between something sentimental and something that changes how you live every day, and why a Japanese knife and a wooden cutting board might be the most honest answers to that question.
Topics: satanic panic, 1980s moral panic, He-Man movie, conspiracy theories, gifts that change your life
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-17

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 - Tonight: He-Man Was Recruiting Kids for Satan. Apparently

Strategic communications veterans Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join to sort through the agreement to sign an agreement that may eventually become a peace deal in the Strait of Hormuz, and what any of it actually means for global energy markets, Canadian foreign policy, and the geopolitical leverage Iran just quietly secured for itself.

The ceasefire may be good news for oil markets in the short term. But closing the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be the most powerful card Iran held, and the world just watched them play it successfully. Jamie and Lindsay dig into what the American position actually accomplished, why G7 leaders are cheering for a deal they can't fully explain, and where Israel fits into the aftermath.

The conversation opens with something lighter: what makes a gift genuinely memorable. A hand-forged Japanese knife, a wooden cutting board, a power drill. The things nobody would call flashy that end up changing how you live.

Topics: Strait of Hormuz deal, Iran ceasefire, global energy markets, Canada foreign policy, meaningful gifts

GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | canaptus.com / Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2026-06-17

Strategic communications veterans Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join to sort through the agreement to sign an agreement that may eventually become a peace deal in the Strait of Hormuz, and what any of it actually means for global energy markets, Canadian foreign policy, and the geopolitical leverage Iran just quietly secured for itself.
The ceasefire may be good news for oil markets in the short term. But closing the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be the most powerful card Iran held, and the world just watched them play it successfully. Jamie and Lindsay dig into what the American position actually accomplished, why G7 leaders are cheering for a deal they can't fully explain, and where Israel fits into the aftermath.
The conversation opens with something lighter: what makes a gift genuinely memorable. A hand-forged Japanese knife, a wooden cutting board, a power drill. The things nobody would call flashy that end up changing how you live.
Topics: Strait of Hormuz deal, Iran ceasefire, global energy markets, Canada foreign policy, meaningful gifts
GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | canaptus.com / Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-17

ICYMI - A Deal to Sign a Deal to Maybe Make a Deal About Iran

Gas rewards expert Patrick Sojka of http://RewardsCanada.ca joins to map out which loyalty program and credit card combinations are actually worth the effort this summer, and why the system has gotten a lot more complicated than it used to be.

Stacking Scene Plus with Shell, linking CAA to Scotiabank, converting Petro Points to car washes instead of fuel: the savings are real, but only if you know where to look. Patrick breaks down the per-litre math on the combinations that deliver the most value, and names the ones where the effort outweighs the return.

There is also a reason these programs keep adding merchandise redemption options and ecosystem partnerships. Patrick explains why points sitting in your account are a liability on a company's books, and what that means for how these programs are actually designed.

Topics: gas rewards Canada, loyalty programs, fuel savings, credit card points, Petro-Canada rewards

GUEST: Patrick Sojka | http://rewardscanada.ca

Originally aired on 2026-06-17

Gas rewards expert Patrick Sojka of<a href="http://rewardscanada.ca"> http://RewardsCanada.ca</a> joins to map out which loyalty program and credit card combinations are actually worth the effort this summer, and why the system has gotten a lot more complicated than it used to be.
Stacking Scene Plus with Shell, linking CAA to Scotiabank, converting Petro Points to car washes instead of fuel: the savings are real, but only if you know where to look. Patrick breaks down the per-litre math on the combinations that deliver the most value, and names the ones where the effort outweighs the return.
There is also a reason these programs keep adding merchandise redemption options and ecosystem partnerships. Patrick explains why points sitting in your account are a liability on a company's books, and what that means for how these programs are actually designed.
Topics: gas rewards Canada, loyalty programs, fuel savings, credit card points, Petro-Canada rewards
GUEST: Patrick Sojka |<a href="http://rewardscanada.ca"> http://rewardscanada.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-17

SHIFTHEADS: Getting More Value Out of Every Gas Station Stop

The phrase old wives tale goes back to a play written in 1595. By 1611 the King James Bible was using it to dismiss the knowledge of older women. The irony is hard to miss, because the women being dismissed were often the ones carrying the most practical knowledge about health, childbirth, and community care.

Tonight runs through the greatest hits: junk food and appendicitis, gum stuck in your stomach for seven years, sitting too close to the TV, carrots fixing your eyesight. Most are false. Almost all of them are built on fear, which is what made them spread and what kept them alive long after anyone could remember where they started.

The conversation also separates old wives tales from superstitions, two categories that get lumped together but operate on completely different logic. One gives advice. The other issues a transaction: do this, and that happens to you.

Topics: old wives tales origin, folk health myths, superstitions, fear and misinformation, health advice history

Originally aired on 2026-06-17

The phrase old wives tale goes back to a play written in 1595. By 1611 the King James Bible was using it to dismiss the knowledge of older women. The irony is hard to miss, because the women being dismissed were often the ones carrying the most practical knowledge about health, childbirth, and community care.
Tonight runs through the greatest hits: junk food and appendicitis, gum stuck in your stomach for seven years, sitting too close to the TV, carrots fixing your eyesight. Most are false. Almost all of them are built on fear, which is what made them spread and what kept them alive long after anyone could remember where they started.
The conversation also separates old wives tales from superstitions, two categories that get lumped together but operate on completely different logic. One gives advice. The other issues a transaction: do this, and that happens to you.
Topics: old wives tales origin, folk health myths, superstitions, fear and misinformation, health advice history
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-17

NEW - Tonight: He-Man Was Recruiting Kids for Satan. Apparently

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