Trivial Pursuit wasn’t designed in a corporate boardroom — it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist and historian Taylor C. Noakes joins Shane Hewitt to reveal the wild, unlikely backstory of one of the world’s best-selling board games.

Discover how a simple idea turned into a cultural juggernaut, why the game's design was a game-changer itself, and what makes Trivial Pursuit timeless. Plus: a trivia question about Trivial Pursuit itself. Can Shane get it right?

GUEST:
 Taylor C. Noakes
taylornoakes.com

Originally aired on 2025-12-11

Trivial Pursuit wasn&rsquo;t designed in a corporate boardroom &mdash; it was dreamed up by two Canadian journalists over beers and a Scrabble game. Journalist and historian Taylor C. Noakes joins Shane Hewitt to reveal the wild, unlikely backstory of one of the world&rsquo;s best-selling board games.
Discover how a simple idea turned into a cultural juggernaut, why the game's design was a game-changer itself, and what makes Trivial Pursuit timeless. Plus: a trivia question about Trivial Pursuit itself. Can Shane get it right?
GUEST: Taylor C. Noakes taylornoakes.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-11

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 - Trivial Pursuit Was Born in a Pub?

Espionage isn’t in the shadows anymore — it’s everywhere, and we’re often part of it without even knowing. Shane Hewitt is joined by former CSIS Asia Pacific chief Michel Juneau-Katsuya to unpack a world where spies operate in plain sight, AI manipulates thought, and “cognitive warfare” becomes a recognized tool of state control.

From Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong to Canada's stalled foreign registry, this episode lays out the five major threats of modern espionage — from corporate sabotage to insider betrayal — and how social media, fake news, and emotional manipulation are weaponized against us. It’s not paranoia. It’s policy.

GUEST:
Michel Juneau-Katsuya

Originally aired on 2025-12-15

Espionage isn&rsquo;t in the shadows anymore &mdash; it&rsquo;s everywhere, and we&rsquo;re often part of it without even knowing. Shane Hewitt is joined by former CSIS Asia Pacific chief Michel Juneau-Katsuya to unpack a world where spies operate in plain sight, AI manipulates thought, and &ldquo;cognitive warfare&rdquo; becomes a recognized tool of state control.
From Jimmy Lai&rsquo;s conviction in Hong Kong to Canada's stalled foreign registry, this episode lays out the five major threats of modern espionage &mdash; from corporate sabotage to insider betrayal &mdash; and how social media, fake news, and emotional manipulation are weaponized against us. It&rsquo;s not paranoia. It&rsquo;s policy.
GUEST: Michel Juneau-Katsuya
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-15

SHIFTHEADS: The New Spy Game: Hidden Agents, AI Influence & Cognitive Warfare

Ever wondered why money tips never seem to stick? Jessica Moorhouse has the answer — and it starts with your childhood. In this episode, the bestselling author of Everything About Money explains how financial patterns get wired deep, long before your first credit card. Learn why smart people still overspend, how emotional triggers sabotage good habits, and why most money books totally miss the point. Moorhouse shares simple ways to rewrite your money story, build goals that actually motivate you, and stop repeating the same mistakes every year.

GUEST:
Jessica Moorhouse
@‌jessicamoorhouse
http://jessicamoorhouse.com

Originally aired on 2025-12-15

Ever wondered why money tips never seem to stick? Jessica Moorhouse has the answer &mdash; and it starts with your childhood. In this episode, the bestselling author of Everything About Money explains how financial patterns get wired deep, long before your first credit card. Learn why smart people still overspend, how emotional triggers sabotage good habits, and why most money books totally miss the point. Moorhouse shares simple ways to rewrite your money story, build goals that actually motivate you, and stop repeating the same mistakes every year.
GUEST: Jessica Moorhouse @&zwnj;jessicamoorhouse <a href="http://jessicamoorhouse.com">http://jessicamoorhouse.com</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-15

Why Your Budget Always Fails — And What to Do Instead

Christmas mode has officially flipped — but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic death of Rob Reiner. With misinformation swirling and Trump’s inflammatory post stealing attention, the episode cuts through the noise to honour Reiner’s creative genius — from All in the Family to When Harry Met Sally.

Also: what started as a sitcom scene resurfaces as a hilarious cultural flashpoint — sock-sock-shoe-shoe, or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? The team weighs in on the foot order war that just won’t die.

Originally aired on 2025-12-15

Christmas mode has officially flipped &mdash; but not without a strange twist in the headlines. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O'Donnell share a moment of festive reflection, from holiday mall runs to movie nights, before diving into the shocking and tragic death of Rob Reiner. With misinformation swirling and Trump&rsquo;s inflammatory post stealing attention, the episode cuts through the noise to honour Reiner&rsquo;s creative genius &mdash; from All in the Family to When Harry Met Sally.
Also: what started as a sitcom scene resurfaces as a hilarious cultural flashpoint &mdash; sock-sock-shoe-shoe, or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? The team weighs in on the foot order war that just won&rsquo;t die.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-15

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