Why do Canadians say “kilometers” like it’s a song lyric? And why does “Worcestershire” still haunt us all? In this episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan riff on the everyday mispronunciations that trip us up—and the surprisingly passionate opinions people have about them.

From regional quirks to international oddities, the conversation blends humour, curiosity, and cultural insight. They take on the time change debate, share awkward pronunciation stories, and tease upcoming topics from concerts and sports to the federal budget.

Language quirks take center stage as Shane Hewitt and Ryan joke through regional pronunciation fails, time change drama, and what’s coming up next on The Night Shift.

Originally aired on 2025-11-03

Why do Canadians say &ldquo;kilometers&rdquo; like it&rsquo;s a song lyric? And why does &ldquo;Worcestershire&rdquo; still haunt us all? In this episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan riff on the everyday mispronunciations that trip us up&mdash;and the surprisingly passionate opinions people have about them.
From regional quirks to international oddities, the conversation blends humour, curiosity, and cultural insight. They take on the time change debate, share awkward pronunciation stories, and tease upcoming topics from concerts and sports to the federal budget.
Language quirks take center stage as Shane Hewitt and Ryan joke through regional pronunciation fails, time change drama, and what&rsquo;s coming up next on The Night Shift.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-03

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: Why No One Can Say “Worcestershire” Right — And Other Language Oddities

Salary transparency laws expose the gap between what jobs pay and what you've been accepting. Ontario's new rules require posted salary bands for positions under $200,000, with ranges capped at $50,000. That's a lot of room to leave money on the table if you don't know how to use it.

Shane and Candy Ho track what changes when the numbers are visible. Candy explains how to connect transferable skills to top-of-band pay, why desperation doesn't have to mean settling, and how to reframe being overqualified as a selling point instead of a liability. Shane shares the negotiation tactic that got him hired (complete with Brinks truck references) and why he said yes to a warehouse job that paid minimum wage while searching for his next career move.

Discover how to use posted bands as a professional development tool instead of just a number. Learn why survival jobs can accelerate progression when you're honest about the timeline. Understand the conversation that turns "you're too experienced for this" into "here's why hiring me puts everyone ahead."

Originally aired on 2026-01-09

Salary transparency laws expose the gap between what jobs pay and what you've been accepting. Ontario's new rules require posted salary bands for positions under $200,000, with ranges capped at $50,000. That's a lot of room to leave money on the table if you don't know how to use it.
Shane and Candy Ho track what changes when the numbers are visible. Candy explains how to connect transferable skills to top-of-band pay, why desperation doesn't have to mean settling, and how to reframe being overqualified as a selling point instead of a liability. Shane shares the negotiation tactic that got him hired (complete with Brinks truck references) and why he said yes to a warehouse job that paid minimum wage while searching for his next career move.
Discover how to use posted bands as a professional development tool instead of just a number. Learn why survival jobs can accelerate progression when you're honest about the timeline. Understand the conversation that turns "you're too experienced for this" into "here's why hiring me puts everyone ahead."
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-09

NEW - Why Posted Salaries Kill Underselling Yourself

January breakup season hits because people reassess everything after the holidays. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco explain why Google searches for "divorce" spike the first week of January. You survived family gatherings, exchanged gifts, and held your tongue through passive-aggressive comments. Now you're asking whether you're happy or just performing.

Tony says holiday stress reveals what people didn't want to face during December. You laughed at jokes made at your expense. You watched your partner behave differently around family. You're holding resentments you never voiced. Jen warns against reactive decisions based on charged holiday moments—discuss issues with your partner before planning exits. Tony notes this extends beyond personal relationships: business partnerships dissolve in January too when fiscal numbers come out and people reevaluate everything.

Discover why January forces relationship reckonings after holiday performance anxiety ends. Learn the difference between temporary stress reactions and genuine incompatibility. Understand when choosing yourself means leaving versus setting new boundaries within existing partnerships.

GUEST: Jen Kirsch, Tony Tedesco


Originally aired on 2026-01-09

January breakup season hits because people reassess everything after the holidays. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco explain why Google searches for "divorce" spike the first week of January. You survived family gatherings, exchanged gifts, and held your tongue through passive-aggressive comments. Now you're asking whether you're happy or just performing.
Tony says holiday stress reveals what people didn't want to face during December. You laughed at jokes made at your expense. You watched your partner behave differently around family. You're holding resentments you never voiced. Jen warns against reactive decisions based on charged holiday moments&mdash;discuss issues with your partner before planning exits. Tony notes this extends beyond personal relationships: business partnerships dissolve in January too when fiscal numbers come out and people reevaluate everything.
Discover why January forces relationship reckonings after holiday performance anxiety ends. Learn the difference between temporary stress reactions and genuine incompatibility. Understand when choosing yourself means leaving versus setting new boundaries within existing partnerships.
GUEST:&nbsp;Jen Kirsch, Tony Tedesco
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-09

January Breakup Season: The Data on Divorce Spikes

The 80s nostalgia machine started the second the decade ended. Ed Conroy explains: January 1, 1990, Best of the 80s CDs were in stores. Every other decade waits 20 years for its revival. The 50s became cool in the 70s. But the 80s got instant nostalgia and has kept it for 35 years. Why did this decade break every rule?

Shane and Conroy dissect Stranger Things' 10-year run as a symptom of the larger phenomenon. The show didn't create 80s nostalgia it capitalized on a movement that started in 1990 and never stopped. Conroy, a self-described decadeology specialist, points to the decade's defining trait: optimism. The 80s felt like the future was coming and everything would be okay. Then the 90s arrived with The Simpsons' irony and X-Files conspiracy theories, introducing the cynicism that defines culture today. The 80s, Conroy says, was the last "clean" decade the last time we believed without question.

Learn why Best of the 80s compilations appeared in stores the day the decade ended—and what that instant nostalgia reveals about the decade's unique appeal. Understand how the 80s escaped the normal 20-year waiting period for cultural revival. Discover what Conroy means by "clean": a decade untouched by the irony and darkness that followed. The 80s isn't just another nostalgic era it's the only one that never had to wait for people to miss it.

GUEST: Ed Conroy | retrontario.com, @retrontario

Originally aired on 2026-01-08

The 80s nostalgia machine started the second the decade ended. Ed Conroy explains: January 1, 1990, Best of the 80s CDs were in stores. Every other decade waits 20 years for its revival. The 50s became cool in the 70s. But the 80s got instant nostalgia and has kept it for 35 years. Why did this decade break every rule?
Shane and Conroy dissect Stranger Things' 10-year run as a symptom of the larger phenomenon. The show didn't create 80s nostalgia it capitalized on a movement that started in 1990 and never stopped. Conroy, a self-described decadeology specialist, points to the decade's defining trait: optimism. The 80s felt like the future was coming and everything would be okay. Then the 90s arrived with The Simpsons' irony and X-Files conspiracy theories, introducing the cynicism that defines culture today. The 80s, Conroy says, was the last "clean" decade the last time we believed without question.
Learn why Best of the 80s compilations appeared in stores the day the decade ended&mdash;and what that instant nostalgia reveals about the decade's unique appeal. Understand how the 80s escaped the normal 20-year waiting period for cultural revival. Discover what Conroy means by "clean": a decade untouched by the irony and darkness that followed. The 80s isn't just another nostalgic era it's the only one that never had to wait for people to miss it.
GUEST:&nbsp;Ed Conroy | retrontario.com, @retrontario
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-08

NEW: Why No One Can Say “Worcestershire” Right — And Other Language Oddities

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