🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙

Shane starts a happy Friday by sharing personal anecdotes about camping and his own dog, Harlow, a Great Dane, leading to a discussion about the human-animal bond and the potential for pet ownership to lead to social isolation. We play you some audio we have found from across the interwebs that are good examples of canine communication, and dogs' ability to understand human language.

Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right. New study on soundboard-trained dogs offers insights on their word comprehension levels. Federico Rossano, an associate professor in the department of cognitive sciences at the University of California, San Diego, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss his research findings suggesting that dogs in the study were able to understand certain words, contributing to the possibility of an enhanced bond between dogs and their owners. Lots more research to do on this topic, but for now, assume that Rover knows your secrets.

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt &amp; the Nightshift 🎙
Shane starts a happy Friday by sharing personal anecdotes about camping and his own dog, Harlow, a Great Dane, leading to a discussion about the human-animal bond and the potential for pet ownership to lead to social isolation. We play you some audio we have found from across the interwebs that are good examples of canine communication, and dogs' ability to understand human language.
Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right. New study on soundboard-trained dogs offers insights on their word comprehension levels.&nbsp;Federico Rossano, an associate professor in the department of cognitive sciences at the University of California, San Diego, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss his research findings suggesting that dogs in the study were able to understand certain words, contributing to the possibility of an enhanced bond between dogs and their owners. Lots more research to do on this topic, but for now, assume that Rover knows your secrets.

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.