Canadian veterans’ homecoming photographs capture a moment, not everything that follows. With historians Andrew Burtch and Michael Petrou, discover what those pictures leave outside the frame: the relationships, memories and identities shaped long after a uniform comes off.

At a family dinner, an Afghanistan veteran begins crying when someone mentions a fallen comrade. His grandfather, a Second World War veteran, finds him in the hallway. What passes between them reaches across decades of different wars.

And what about the stories a family has never heard? The interviews behind Ripples of War sometimes brought relatives into unfamiliar parts of a loved one’s past. Hear what becomes possible when someone sits down to ask about the life that continued after military service.

Topics: Canadian veterans, Ripples of War, homecoming, family memory, oral history

GUEST: Andrew Burtch and Michael Petrou | http://warmuseum.ca | https://www.amazon.ca/Ripples-War-Canadian-Veteran-Experience/dp/0774873868

Originally aired on 2026-11-11

Canadian veterans&rsquo; homecoming photographs capture a moment, not everything that follows. With historians Andrew Burtch and Michael Petrou, discover what those pictures leave outside the frame: the relationships, memories and identities shaped long after a uniform comes off.
At a family dinner, an Afghanistan veteran begins crying when someone mentions a fallen comrade. His grandfather, a Second World War veteran, finds him in the hallway. What passes between them reaches across decades of different wars.
And what about the stories a family has never heard? The interviews behind Ripples of War sometimes brought relatives into unfamiliar parts of a loved one&rsquo;s past. Hear what becomes possible when someone sits down to ask about the life that continued after military service.
Topics: Canadian veterans, Ripples of War, homecoming, family memory, oral history
GUEST: Andrew Burtch and Michael Petrou | <a href="http://warmuseum.ca" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">http://warmuseum.ca</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Ripples-War-Canadian-Veteran-Experience/dp/0774873868" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://www.amazon.ca/Ripples-War-Canadian-Veteran-Experience/dp/0774873868</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-11-11

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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.