1983 brought Mario, the chicken nugget, and the Swatch Watch. A trivia game on air reveals all of them and gets one answer spectacularly wrong.

The clues come one at a time: shoulder pads as the worst fashion trend, Ford Escort as the best-selling car, the chicken nugget as the food debut of the year. The video game clue is the one that stings. Pac-Man was the guess. Mario was the answer.

The Swatch Watch launched in 1983 as the new wave in Swiss watches. Decades later, the question on the table is about auction sites: the same pocket watch, working and in good condition, sells for $50 or $1,000. What is actually different?

Topics: 1983, Swatch Watch, Mario debut, throwback Thursday, pocket watch

Originally aired on 2026-05-21

1983 brought Mario, the chicken nugget, and the Swatch Watch. A trivia game on air reveals all of them and gets one answer spectacularly wrong.
The clues come one at a time: shoulder pads as the worst fashion trend, Ford Escort as the best-selling car, the chicken nugget as the food debut of the year. The video game clue is the one that stings. Pac-Man was the guess. Mario was the answer.
The Swatch Watch launched in 1983 as the new wave in Swiss watches. Decades later, the question on the table is about auction sites: the same pocket watch, working and in good condition, sells for $50 or $1,000. What is actually different?
Topics: 1983, Swatch Watch, Mario debut, throwback Thursday, pocket watch
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-21

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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.