Deja vu happens 5-6 times yearly for Ryan O'Donnell, but Shane Hewitt experienced something stranger: a recurring dream about breathing underwater that repeated for years until one scuba diving lesson made it stop forever. He dreamed it so often he believed drowning would kill him—then the exact moment played out in a pool with scuba gear, and the dream never returned.

 

Ryan describes deja vu as an overwhelming feeling that hijacks concentration completely. Noah admits he's never experienced one. Shane shares moments of walking into unfamiliar places and knowing exactly what's around corners he's never seen before. The science explanation: your brain's two halves process information independently, creating timing gaps where visual perception arrives before conscious awareness catches up. But there's a conspiracy angle too.

 

Understand why simulation theorists claim deja vu proves we live in a computer program, how brain processing delays create false familiarity with places you've never been, and why one recurring dream disappeared the moment it became real life.

 

KEY TOPICS:

- Deja vu frequency and how it overtakes concentration

- Recurring dreams that stop after manifesting in real life

- Brain hemisphere processing delays causing timing gaps

- Simulation theory claims about deja vu as matrix glitches

- Knowing unfamiliar locations through deja vu experiences


Originally aired on 2026-01-07

Deja vu happens 5-6 times yearly for Ryan O'Donnell, but Shane Hewitt experienced something stranger: a recurring dream about breathing underwater that repeated for years until one scuba diving lesson made it stop forever. He dreamed it so often he believed drowning would kill him&mdash;then the exact moment played out in a pool with scuba gear, and the dream never returned.
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Ryan describes deja vu as an overwhelming feeling that hijacks concentration completely. Noah admits he's never experienced one. Shane shares moments of walking into unfamiliar places and knowing exactly what's around corners he's never seen before. The science explanation: your brain's two halves process information independently, creating timing gaps where visual perception arrives before conscious awareness catches up. But there's a conspiracy angle too.
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Understand why simulation theorists claim deja vu proves we live in a computer program, how brain processing delays create false familiarity with places you've never been, and why one recurring dream disappeared the moment it became real life.
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KEY TOPICS:
- Deja vu frequency and how it overtakes concentration
- Recurring dreams that stop after manifesting in real life
- Brain hemisphere processing delays causing timing gaps
- Simulation theory claims about deja vu as matrix glitches
- Knowing unfamiliar locations through deja vu experiences
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-07

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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