Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings.

From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode blends humor and real talk about modern party etiquette. Whether it’s knowing when to leave, skipping money talk, or catching yourself before a venting spiral, Jen and Tony offer sharp, hilarious advice to help anyone survive — and maybe even enjoy — holiday hosting, dating, and family time.

GUEST:
Jen Kirsch
Tony Tedesco

Originally aired on2025-12-01

Unsolicited parenting tips? Oversharing your Paris trip? Loud health updates? No thanks. Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco return with a holiday reality check on what not to say at seasonal gatherings.
From navigating awkward conversations to managing social batteries and reading the room, this episode blends humor and real talk about modern party etiquette. Whether it&rsquo;s knowing when to leave, skipping money talk, or catching yourself before a venting spiral, Jen and Tony offer sharp, hilarious advice to help anyone survive &mdash; and maybe even enjoy &mdash; holiday hosting, dating, and family time.
GUEST: Jen Kirsch Tony Tedesco
Originally aired on 2025-12-01

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.

SHIFTHEADS: Holiday Party Survival Guide: What Not to Say

A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year—sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It's a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now.
Shane shares how he started something similar but didn't finish, which sparks an honest conversation about the parenting rituals we start with the best intentions and why some stick while others fade. Then it's Good News Tuesday: Jim Hadfield's homemade Saskatchewan fruitcakes have raised over $6,700 for charity, a polar bear in northern Canada adopted another bear's cub (incredibly rare), and a Saskatoon firefighter adopted the dog he rescued from the icy South Saskatchewan River.
This episode is about the small, meaningful acts that connect us—to our kids, our communities, and each other.
Originally aired on 2025-12-01

 

A listener with twin toddlers is writing them handwritten birthday letters every year&mdash;sealed, mailed, and stored in a safety deposit box until they turn 18. It's a tradition built on love, intention, and the hope that words written today will mean something profound years from now. Shane shares how he started something similar but didn't finish, which sparks an honest conversation about the parenting rituals we start with the best intentions and why some stick while others fade. Then it's Good News Tuesday: Jim Hadfield's homemade Saskatchewan fruitcakes have raised over $6,700 for charity, a polar bear in northern Canada adopted another bear's cub (incredibly rare), and a Saskatoon firefighter adopted the dog he rescued from the icy South Saskatchewan River. This episode is about the small, meaningful acts that connect us&mdash;to our kids, our communities, and each other. Originally aired on 2025-12-01
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The Birthday Letter Tradition That Lasts 18 Years

Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok — and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down what happened when a simple snack turned into a social media phenomenon.

They explore what makes content connect, why people love to share niche passions, and how it feels to suddenly be swarmed with comments — kind, curious, and condescending. From fish bones to fan recipes to philosophical questions about attention, this one’s equal parts hilarious and surprisingly deep.

Originally aired on2025-12-22

Ryan just had his first semi-viral TikTok &mdash; and it was about sardines. Shane listens (skeptically) as Ryan breaks down what happened when a simple snack turned into a social media phenomenon.
They explore what makes content connect, why people love to share niche passions, and how it feels to suddenly be swarmed with comments &mdash; kind, curious, and condescending. From fish bones to fan recipes to philosophical questions about attention, this one&rsquo;s equal parts hilarious and surprisingly deep.
Originally aired on 2025-12-22

SHIFTHEADS: What 40,000 Views Taught Me About the Internet

War isn’t just tanks and troops anymore — it’s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust.

From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today's conflicts play out in cyberspace, politics, and public perception. Shane and Richard explore the mechanics of hybrid warfare — including why Russia’s failed cyber attack on Ukraine still shaped the battlefield, and how disinformation quietly destabilizes democracies. Discover why the new frontline is psychological, not physical — and what it means when citizens unknowingly become players in a war they can’t see.

GUEST:
Richard Shimooka
Senior Fellow MacDonald Laurier Institute

Originally aired on2025-12-22

War isn&rsquo;t just tanks and troops anymore &mdash; it&rsquo;s fiber lines, fuel routes, and viral narratives. Richard Shimooka unpacks how invisible influence is redefining modern warfare and threatening global trust.
From Russian interference to infrastructure sabotage, this episode reveals how today's conflicts play out in cyberspace, politics, and public perception. Shane and Richard explore the mechanics of hybrid warfare &mdash; including why Russia&rsquo;s failed cyber attack on Ukraine still shaped the battlefield, and how disinformation quietly destabilizes democracies. Discover why the new frontline is psychological, not physical &mdash; and what it means when citizens unknowingly become players in a war they can&rsquo;t see.
GUEST: Richard Shimooka Senior Fellow MacDonald Laurier Institute
Originally aired on 2025-12-22

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