Weird news stories pile up in your feed. You scroll past the Italian church where an amateur painter made an angel look exactly like the Prime Minister. Tourists disrupted mass to photograph it. Past the Nebraska school that locked down because a rodeo cow wandered onto campus. Past the company selling a revolutionary phone without social media apps.

The Meloni cherub wasn't intentional. An amateur painter touched up a Basilica fresco and captured Italy's Prime Minister's face so precisely that locals recognized it instantly. People lined up disrupting services. Meanwhile in McCook, Nebraska, the same emergency protocol that protects kids from actual threats got triggered by livestock. And Clicks Communicator is selling phones that just make calls, buttons you can feel, zero apps.

This isn't about strange news. It's about gaps between what we built and what actually happens. The next time your phone autocorrects you into nonsense, remember that 'smartphone without AI' is now innovative. That's progress realizing it ran past the exit.

Topics: weird news stories, viral moments, phone addiction, technology regression, modern absurdity

Originally aired on 2026-02-06

Weird news stories pile up in your feed. You scroll past the Italian church where an amateur painter made an angel look exactly like the Prime Minister. Tourists disrupted mass to photograph it. Past the Nebraska school that locked down because a rodeo cow wandered onto campus. Past the company selling a revolutionary phone without social media apps.
The Meloni cherub wasn't intentional. An amateur painter touched up a Basilica fresco and captured Italy's Prime Minister's face so precisely that locals recognized it instantly. People lined up disrupting services. Meanwhile in McCook, Nebraska, the same emergency protocol that protects kids from actual threats got triggered by livestock. And Clicks Communicator is selling phones that just make calls, buttons you can feel, zero apps.
This isn't about strange news. It's about gaps between what we built and what actually happens. The next time your phone autocorrects you into nonsense, remember that 'smartphone without AI' is now innovative. That's progress realizing it ran past the exit.
Topics: weird news stories, viral moments, phone addiction, technology regression, modern absurdity
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-02-06

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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.