The 2025 Oscars recap starts somewhere nobody expected: a voice in the background that turned every winner announcement into something funnier and stranger than the broadcast itself. You can find the clips right now. A comedian named Matt Berry delivered the in-house announcements with a very specific commitment that made best picture sound like the most important phrase ever spoken. The earworm is Burger King and it is absolutely not leaving.

What makes a ceremony feel like a celebration is when the surprises earn their moment. One film swept best adapted screenplay, best director, and best picture in a race that stayed tight all night. Michael B. Jordan winning best actor for Sinners was the kind of result that made the room react. Amy Madigan winning for horror placed her in company with fewer than ten people in Academy history. These are the wins worth talking about the next morning.

Next time the Oscars come around, the question worth carrying is not who wins but who in the background is making it interesting. Matt Berry answered that on Sunday, one announcement at a time.

Topics: 2025 Oscars highlights, Matt Berry Oscars announcer, Michael B. Jordan best actor, Amy Madigan horror Oscar win, Conan O'Brien hosting

Originally aired on 2026-03-16

The 2025 Oscars recap starts somewhere nobody expected: a voice in the background that turned every winner announcement into something funnier and stranger than the broadcast itself. You can find the clips right now. A comedian named Matt Berry delivered the in-house announcements with a very specific commitment that made best picture sound like the most important phrase ever spoken. The earworm is Burger King and it is absolutely not leaving.
What makes a ceremony feel like a celebration is when the surprises earn their moment. One film swept best adapted screenplay, best director, and best picture in a race that stayed tight all night. Michael B. Jordan winning best actor for Sinners was the kind of result that made the room react. Amy Madigan winning for horror placed her in company with fewer than ten people in Academy history. These are the wins worth talking about the next morning.
Next time the Oscars come around, the question worth carrying is not who wins but who in the background is making it interesting. Matt Berry answered that on Sunday, one announcement at a time.
Topics: 2025 Oscars highlights, Matt Berry Oscars announcer, Michael B. Jordan best actor, Amy Madigan horror Oscar win, Conan O'Brien hosting
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-16

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.

OSCARS: Conan Hosted. Matt Berry Stole It.

Home DIY repairs arrive whether you are ready for them or not. You notice the droppings. You realize the doorbell has not worked since November. You lose your wallet at the grocery store and spend four minutes retracing every step. None of these are disasters. All of them have a fix and it starts with knowing which one to reach for.

 

Mice Have Preferences. So Do You.

The wooden snap trap is still reliable but the category has moved well past it. A sealed electric chamber kills quietly, signals a green light when it's done, and handles up to a hundred mice on one battery. A bucket trap with a flip-lid collects multiples at once. Each type suits a different situation and a different level of involvement from you.

 

The Cold Did Not Kill Your Doorbell

Lithium-ion batteries do not lose their charge in winter. Cold thickens the electrolytes and makes ion transfer slow and difficult, like a thick milkshake through a narrow straw. Bring the doorbell inside and it charges right back up. The wallet fix is simpler: one Apple Find My card slips in beside your cards and puts your wallet on the same network as your phone.

 

Topics: home DIY mouse traps, video doorbell winter battery fix, Apple Find My wallet tracker, DIY pest control Canada, smart home winter tips

 

GUEST: Andy Baryer | handyandymedia.com | @handyandymedia


Originally aired on 2026-03-16

Home DIY repairs arrive whether you are ready for them or not. You notice the droppings. You realize the doorbell has not worked since November. You lose your wallet at the grocery store and spend four minutes retracing every step. None of these are disasters. All of them have a fix and it starts with knowing which one to reach for.
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Mice Have Preferences. So Do You.
The wooden snap trap is still reliable but the category has moved well past it. A sealed electric chamber kills quietly, signals a green light when it's done, and handles up to a hundred mice on one battery. A bucket trap with a flip-lid collects multiples at once. Each type suits a different situation and a different level of involvement from you.
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The Cold Did Not Kill Your Doorbell
Lithium-ion batteries do not lose their charge in winter. Cold thickens the electrolytes and makes ion transfer slow and difficult, like a thick milkshake through a narrow straw. Bring the doorbell inside and it charges right back up. The wallet fix is simpler: one Apple Find My card slips in beside your cards and puts your wallet on the same network as your phone.
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Topics: home DIY mouse traps, video doorbell winter battery fix, Apple Find My wallet tracker, DIY pest control Canada, smart home winter tips
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GUEST: Andy Baryer | handyandymedia.com | @handyandymedia
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-16

NEW - Spring Home Fixes Start in the Places You Were Hoping to Ignore

Digital sovereignty in Canada is a practical question and your Gmail account is the starting point. You have probably used it for years without thinking about which country's laws govern it, who can access it under a subpoena, or what happens if the relationship between Canada and the US shifts in ways that affect your data. That possibility has started to feel less theoretical.

 

What does it feel like to care about something you never had to protect before? Most people woke up the morning Cloudflare went down with no idea that company existed, or that it was running most of their daily internet. Eleven million people in the UAE had a more serious version of that moment when Iran drone-attacked three data centers. The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has confirmed Canada is on that same target list.

 

The cloud turned twenty years old this month and the Canadian conversation about owning a piece of it is just getting started. A hyperscaler with a maple leaf on it does not exist yet. The distance between now and that goal is the most interesting technology story this country has going right now.

 

Topics: digital sovereignty Canada, cloud data security, Canadian internet infrastructure, Iranian cyber threats Canada, data backup plan

 

GUEST: Carmi Levy


Originally aired on 2026-03-16

Digital sovereignty in Canada is a practical question and your Gmail account is the starting point. You have probably used it for years without thinking about which country's laws govern it, who can access it under a subpoena, or what happens if the relationship between Canada and the US shifts in ways that affect your data. That possibility has started to feel less theoretical.
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What does it feel like to care about something you never had to protect before? Most people woke up the morning Cloudflare went down with no idea that company existed, or that it was running most of their daily internet. Eleven million people in the UAE had a more serious version of that moment when Iran drone-attacked three data centers. The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has confirmed Canada is on that same target list.
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The cloud turned twenty years old this month and the Canadian conversation about owning a piece of it is just getting started. A hyperscaler with a maple leaf on it does not exist yet. The distance between now and that goal is the most interesting technology story this country has going right now.
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Topics: digital sovereignty Canada, cloud data security, Canadian internet infrastructure, Iranian cyber threats Canada, data backup plan
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GUEST: Carmi Levy
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-16

ICYMI - What Would It Take for Canada to Own Its Own Internet?

Canadian retirement abroad is probably not what you think it costs. It is a form, a deposit, and in some cases a monthly income you may already be collecting. Costa Rica asks for sixty thousand US dollars in a local bank account, money that stays yours. Panama gives Canadians a lower real estate threshold because Canada is on the friendly nations list. Mexico grants residency to anyone who can show seventy-five thousand US dollars in savings over the past year. Uruguay asks for a thousand a month. You have probably been pricing out a retirement that costs more than any of these.

When was the last time you felt like the rules were written with you in mind? The real estate threshold in Panama is lower for Canadians because Canada is on the friendly nations list. The passive income floor in Uruguay fits retirement-level cash flow. Four countries made room for people in your situation. That is not a small thing.

Next time you price out retirement, ask one more question: compared to where? The answer comes with palm trees, a colonial capital, or a city between Argentina and Brazil. The math from there is yours to run.

Topics: Canadian retirement abroad, Costa Rica residency Canadians, Panama friendly nations real estate, Uruguay passive income residency, Latin America expat options

GUEST: Basil Mohr-Elzeki and Michel Soler | http://henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking

Originally aired on 2026-03-16

Canadian retirement abroad is probably not what you think it costs. It is a form, a deposit, and in some cases a monthly income you may already be collecting. Costa Rica asks for sixty thousand US dollars in a local bank account, money that stays yours. Panama gives Canadians a lower real estate threshold because Canada is on the friendly nations list. Mexico grants residency to anyone who can show seventy-five thousand US dollars in savings over the past year. Uruguay asks for a thousand a month. You have probably been pricing out a retirement that costs more than any of these.
When was the last time you felt like the rules were written with you in mind? The real estate threshold in Panama is lower for Canadians because Canada is on the friendly nations list. The passive income floor in Uruguay fits retirement-level cash flow. Four countries made room for people in your situation. That is not a small thing.
Next time you price out retirement, ask one more question: compared to where? The answer comes with palm trees, a colonial capital, or a city between Argentina and Brazil. The math from there is yours to run.
Topics: Canadian retirement abroad, Costa Rica residency Canadians, Panama friendly nations real estate, Uruguay passive income residency, Latin America expat options
GUEST: Basil Mohr-Elzeki and Michel Soler |<a href="http://henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking"> http://henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-16

OSCARS: Conan Hosted. Matt Berry Stole It.

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