Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday, marking 25 years since Apple introduced the iBook G3—the first mainstream computer with built-in Wi-Fi. They revisit the Macworld NY 1999 launch, Steve Jobs’ flair for spectacle, and the big tech buzzwords of the era: BlackBerry, Y2K, and the dawn of wireless freedom.

Ed Conroy, founder of Retrontario, joins Shane Hewitt to explore the chaotic brilliance of 1999, from Y2K dread and Woodstock ’99 meltdowns to the birth of digital piracy and pop culture legends like SpongeBob, Family Guy, and The Matrix. It’s a nostalgic look at a year that fused technological anxiety with creative explosion—leaving a cultural legacy that still echoes today.

Originally aired on 2025-07-24

Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt for Throwback Thursday, marking 25 years since Apple introduced the iBook G3&mdash;the first mainstream computer with built-in Wi-Fi. They revisit the Macworld NY 1999 launch, Steve Jobs&rsquo; flair for spectacle, and the big tech buzzwords of the era: BlackBerry, Y2K, and the dawn of wireless freedom.
Ed Conroy, founder of Retrontario, joins Shane Hewitt to explore the chaotic brilliance of 1999, from Y2K dread and Woodstock &rsquo;99 meltdowns to the birth of digital piracy and pop culture legends like SpongeBob, Family Guy, and The Matrix. It&rsquo;s a nostalgic look at a year that fused technological anxiety with creative explosion&mdash;leaving a cultural legacy that still echoes today.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-07-24

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.

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