Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event — but they’re missing the real story. CEO Gail Hamamoto and athlete-advocate Callum Denault reveal what actually happens behind the scenes: 40,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, year-round training, and life-changing health programs that go far beyond sport.

Discover how Special Olympics Canada is helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build friendships, access dental care, speak in Parliament, and even find full-time jobs. This episode will completely shift how you think about inclusion, sport — and what it means to belong.

GUEST:
Gail Hamamoto
Callum Denault
http://specialolympics.ca

Originally aired on 2025-12-12

Most people think Special Olympics is just about one big event &mdash; but they&rsquo;re missing the real story. CEO Gail Hamamoto and athlete-advocate Callum Denault reveal what actually happens behind the scenes: 40,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, year-round training, and life-changing health programs that go far beyond sport.
Discover how Special Olympics Canada is helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build friendships, access dental care, speak in Parliament, and even find full-time jobs. This episode will completely shift how you think about inclusion, sport &mdash; and what it means to belong.
GUEST: Gail Hamamoto Callum Denault <a href="http://specialolympics.ca">http://specialolympics.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-12

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 Special Olympics Is Way More Than Just a Competition

Dating your ex sounds easier than starting over. Your phone lights up. It's them. Three years later, and suddenly they're back in your messages. The shared history. The inside jokes. The way they already know your family. It feels like skipping ahead to the comfortable part.

Jen Kirsch: "Just because something feels electric doesn't mean it's meant to be." Tony Tedesco admits he learned problems don't go away. Jen documents relationship issues through journaling specifically because chemistry makes you forget past hurts. Tony's realization: it was the hiking he liked, not necessarily the person. The phrase "it wasn't that bad" gets challenged. When was the last time that standard worked for anything? Both point to triggers that resurface, patterns you thought you'd outgrown.

Discover why familiarity feels like convenience but lands closer to comfort. Learn what Jen means by expectations that come with shared history. Understand why Tony suggests verifying growth takes time, not assumptions. Consider solo dating as the alternative nobody talks about.

GUEST: Tony Tedesco, Jen Kirsch

Originally aired on 2026-01-23

Dating your ex sounds easier than starting over. Your phone lights up. It's them. Three years later, and suddenly they're back in your messages. The shared history. The inside jokes. The way they already know your family. It feels like skipping ahead to the comfortable part.
Jen Kirsch: "Just because something feels electric doesn't mean it's meant to be." Tony Tedesco admits he learned problems don't go away. Jen documents relationship issues through journaling specifically because chemistry makes you forget past hurts. Tony's realization: it was the hiking he liked, not necessarily the person. The phrase "it wasn't that bad" gets challenged. When was the last time that standard worked for anything? Both point to triggers that resurface, patterns you thought you'd outgrown.
Discover why familiarity feels like convenience but lands closer to comfort. Learn what Jen means by expectations that come with shared history. Understand why Tony suggests verifying growth takes time, not assumptions. Consider solo dating as the alternative nobody talks about.
GUEST: Tony Tedesco, Jen Kirsch
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-23

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Movies: 16 Oscar Nominations: What Ryan Coogler's Record Actually Unlocks

January movie releases signal studio confidence levels. You walk into a theater in January expecting leftover projects studios don't know what to do with. Then Sinners breaks the Oscar nomination record with 16 nods. Your assumption about January being a dumping ground just collapsed. Ryan Coogler now has carte blanche to make whatever he wants next.

The next time you dismiss a January release, remember what just happened. Studios still dump projects they don't believe in during this month, but the exceptions now break records. Watch for the pattern: January releases reveal exactly how much confidence exists behind the project.

Topics: January movie releases, Oscar nominations, Sinners record, Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo, Mercy review

Steaming: House of Guinness + Peaky Blinders = Same Creator Pattern

Weekend streaming recommendations start with recognizing patterns. You turn on House of Guinness expecting Peaky Blinders energy but cleaner, less soot and darkness. The vibe feels upper crust Downton Abbey instead. Then you discover Steven Knight created both shows. The pattern explains everything about tone and structure you're experiencing.

When you recognize creator patterns, streaming choices become strategic. Steven Knight's fingerprints appear across multiple successful shows with distinct tonal approaches. Next weekend, track who created what you're watching.

Topics: weekend streaming recommendations, House of Guinness, Steven Knight, Mel Brooks documentary, Game of Thrones spinoffs

GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebing.ca | @thestevildead

Originally aired on 2026-01-23

Movies: 16 Oscar Nominations: What Ryan Coogler's Record Actually Unlocks
January movie releases signal studio confidence levels. You walk into a theater in January expecting leftover projects studios don't know what to do with. Then Sinners breaks the Oscar nomination record with 16 nods. Your assumption about January being a dumping ground just collapsed. Ryan Coogler now has carte blanche to make whatever he wants next.
The next time you dismiss a January release, remember what just happened. Studios still dump projects they don't believe in during this month, but the exceptions now break records. Watch for the pattern: January releases reveal exactly how much confidence exists behind the project.
Topics: January movie releases, Oscar nominations, Sinners record, Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo, Mercy review
Steaming: House of Guinness + Peaky Blinders = Same Creator Pattern
Weekend streaming recommendations start with recognizing patterns. You turn on House of Guinness expecting Peaky Blinders energy but cleaner, less soot and darkness. The vibe feels upper crust Downton Abbey instead. Then you discover Steven Knight created both shows. The pattern explains everything about tone and structure you're experiencing.
When you recognize creator patterns, streaming choices become strategic. Steven Knight's fingerprints appear across multiple successful shows with distinct tonal approaches. Next weekend, track who created what you're watching.
Topics: weekend streaming recommendations, House of Guinness, Steven Knight, Mel Brooks documentary, Game of Thrones spinoffs
GUEST:&nbsp;Steve Stebbing | stevestebing.ca | @thestevildead
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-23

January Releases + Streaming Picks = What the Hell Should We Watch

Shorzy Classic tour tickets sell out in your city. You're watching a TV comedy character play actual hockey against NHL alumni at a sold-out arena. Nine thousand people paid to see this. The team raises tens of thousands for charity while running shirtless laps after giving up ten goals. This isn't a promotional stunt—it's becoming legitimate hockey culture.

The Calgary Saddledome sold nearly 9,000 tickets for a comedy show's hockey team to play Flames alumni. When the alumni scored ten goals, the Shorzy team ran shirtless laps on NHL ice per the rules. The event raised $30,000 for local charities while Season 6 got greenlit for production.

A TV show is selling out NHL arenas to play actual hockey. The fundraising isn't a side benefit—it's built into the game itself. What started as small-town hockey comedy is reshaping what hockey culture can be.

Topics: Shorzy Classic tour, hockey charity events, Shorzy season 6, Canadian comedy, NHL alumni games

@cravecanada

Originally aired on 2026-01-23

Shorzy Classic tour tickets sell out in your city. You're watching a TV comedy character play actual hockey against NHL alumni at a sold-out arena. Nine thousand people paid to see this. The team raises tens of thousands for charity while running shirtless laps after giving up ten goals. This isn't a promotional stunt&mdash;it's becoming legitimate hockey culture.
The Calgary Saddledome sold nearly 9,000 tickets for a comedy show's hockey team to play Flames alumni. When the alumni scored ten goals, the Shorzy team ran shirtless laps on NHL ice per the rules. The event raised $30,000 for local charities while Season 6 got greenlit for production.
A TV show is selling out NHL arenas to play actual hockey. The fundraising isn't a side benefit&mdash;it's built into the game itself. What started as small-town hockey comedy is reshaping what hockey culture can be.
Topics: Shorzy Classic tour, hockey charity events, Shorzy season 6, Canadian comedy, NHL alumni games
@cravecanada
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-23

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