Cycling's biggest race has seen doping scandals before, but this year's cheating concern is different entirely, riders being checked for padded clothing designed to shave time through aerodynamics. It is one of three stories in this week's roundup built for maximum disbelief.

The lineup also includes a Montana hiker who chose to walk sixteen kilometers impaled on his own hiking pole rather than pay for an air ambulance, and a New Jersey deli theft that somehow connects back to a certain HBO mob classic through the shop owner's name alone.

None of it is essential news. All of it is worth two minutes.

Topics: Tour de France padding scandal, viral hiking story, strange news roundup, weird headlines this week, Inside Copies

Originally aired on 2026-08-14

Cycling's biggest race has seen doping scandals before, but this year's cheating concern is different entirely, riders being checked for padded clothing designed to shave time through aerodynamics. It is one of three stories in this week's roundup built for maximum disbelief.
The lineup also includes a Montana hiker who chose to walk sixteen kilometers impaled on his own hiking pole rather than pay for an air ambulance, and a New Jersey deli theft that somehow connects back to a certain HBO mob classic through the shop owner's name alone.
None of it is essential news. All of it is worth two minutes.
Topics: Tour de France padding scandal, viral hiking story, strange news roundup, weird headlines this week, Inside Copies
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-14

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: Inside Copy: The Tour de France Is Now Inspecting Padded Bras

A funeral is not supposed to be the best thing you attend all year, and yet that is exactly how Shane describes this one, for a 92 year old great uncle, capped off by two of the most remarkable speeches he has ever sat through in his life.

The same weekend brought a phone call about an old friend's mother nearing the end of her own life, and a story about a young woman who planned every detail before she passed, writing letters and making scarves for everyone she loved, so the people left behind wouldn't have to figure it out alone.

By the end, there is a punchline nobody sees coming from the newly widowed 92 year old's own wife, and it says more about living well than almost anything else in this conversation.

Topics: end of life reflections, funeral stories, aging with vitality, planning ahead for loved ones, mortality and legacy

Originally aired on 2026-08-24

A funeral is not supposed to be the best thing you attend all year, and yet that is exactly how Shane describes this one, for a 92 year old great uncle, capped off by two of the most remarkable speeches he has ever sat through in his life.
The same weekend brought a phone call about an old friend's mother nearing the end of her own life, and a story about a young woman who planned every detail before she passed, writing letters and making scarves for everyone she loved, so the people left behind wouldn't have to figure it out alone.
By the end, there is a punchline nobody sees coming from the newly widowed 92 year old's own wife, and it says more about living well than almost anything else in this conversation.
Topics: end of life reflections, funeral stories, aging with vitality, planning ahead for loved ones, mortality and legacy
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-24

The Best Funeral I’ve Ever Been To (Can I Even Say That?)

A milk carton, some string, and a plan borrowed straight from a cartoon coyote. That's how Andy tried to trap a squirrel that wouldn't leave his yard alone, and the outcome says a lot about exactly how far these animals will go not to lose.

A Squirrel That Wouldn't Quit and a Lawn That Won't Grow

Grass seed alone almost never fixes a dead patch of lawn, and Andy explains what's really happening underground when nothing seems to work no matter how many bags you buy. He also runs through the list of everyday habits, including one involving your own shower, that can put you at risk during a thunderstorm even while you're sitting safely inside.

The Trillion Dollar Question About Why You Can't Stop Scrolling

A California courtroom is asking whether Meta built features specifically designed to hook teenagers, and the number attached to the lawsuit is staggering enough to change how every major platform designs its apps going forward. Andy traces it back to a feature Instagram had to kill years ago, once it became clear what it was doing to people.

Topics: Meta lawsuit social media addiction, patchy lawn fix, thunderstorm safety indoors, squirrel pest control, AI generated content

GUEST: Handy Andy | handyandymedia.com | @handyandymedia

Originally aired on 2026-08-24

A milk carton, some string, and a plan borrowed straight from a cartoon coyote. That's how Andy tried to trap a squirrel that wouldn't leave his yard alone, and the outcome says a lot about exactly how far these animals will go not to lose.
A Squirrel That Wouldn't Quit and a Lawn That Won't Grow
Grass seed alone almost never fixes a dead patch of lawn, and Andy explains what's really happening underground when nothing seems to work no matter how many bags you buy. He also runs through the list of everyday habits, including one involving your own shower, that can put you at risk during a thunderstorm even while you're sitting safely inside.
The Trillion Dollar Question About Why You Can't Stop Scrolling
A California courtroom is asking whether Meta built features specifically designed to hook teenagers, and the number attached to the lawsuit is staggering enough to change how every major platform designs its apps going forward. Andy traces it back to a feature Instagram had to kill years ago, once it became clear what it was doing to people.
Topics: Meta lawsuit social media addiction, patchy lawn fix, thunderstorm safety indoors, squirrel pest control, AI generated content
GUEST: Handy Andy | handyandymedia.com | @handyandymedia
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-24

NEW - The Squirrel Outsmarted Handy Andy's Jail

A country with million dollar missiles is getting hit back by drones that cost a fraction of that, and Richard Shimooka explains why that gap is reshaping what modern warfare actually looks like. The math used to make sense. It doesn't anymore.

Some of the footage coming out of recent conflicts freezes on a target's face in the second before a drone strikes, and Shimooka breaks down exactly what that kind of imagery is designed to do, tracing the tactic back further than most people would expect.

Whether raw firepower still decides a war comes down to something less obvious than tank counts or missile stockpiles, according to Shimooka, and his answer reframes what actually wins a modern conflict.

Topics: future of warfare, drone warfare Ukraine, military propaganda social media, Iran drone strikes, modern military strategy

GUEST: Richard Shimooka

Originally aired on 2026-08-24

A country with million dollar missiles is getting hit back by drones that cost a fraction of that, and Richard Shimooka explains why that gap is reshaping what modern warfare actually looks like. The math used to make sense. It doesn't anymore.
Some of the footage coming out of recent conflicts freezes on a target's face in the second before a drone strikes, and Shimooka breaks down exactly what that kind of imagery is designed to do, tracing the tactic back further than most people would expect.
Whether raw firepower still decides a war comes down to something less obvious than tank counts or missile stockpiles, according to Shimooka, and his answer reframes what actually wins a modern conflict.
Topics: future of warfare, drone warfare Ukraine, military propaganda social media, Iran drone strikes, modern military strategy
GUEST: Richard Shimooka
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-24

SHIFTHEADS: Inside Copy: The Tour de France Is Now Inspecting Padded Bras

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