Stranger Things started in 2016. You were dating someone different, living somewhere else, chasing completely different dreams.

Ryan reflects on watching the Stranger Things finale in a sold-out theatre next to people he hadn't even met when the show first dropped—his fiancée and one of his best friends. The conversation moves through how much life changed between seasons: from evil exes to true love, from figuring out college to building a career, from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic life. Hear about the realization that hit during the final moments with Purple Rain playing and a D&D table monologue—not just that the show was ending, but that the person watching it had fundamentally changed while somehow staying the same nerdy kid who fell in love with 80s nostalgia and Stephen King horror.

Discover what it means to truly grow up with a show past age 18, why the finale didn't have to be perfect to matter, and how core memories get built around the media that accompanies your twenties.

Originally aired on 2026-01-05

Stranger Things started in 2016. You were dating someone different, living somewhere else, chasing completely different dreams.
Ryan reflects on watching the Stranger Things finale in a sold-out theatre next to people he hadn't even met when the show first dropped&mdash;his fianc&eacute;e and one of his best friends. The conversation moves through how much life changed between seasons: from evil exes to true love, from figuring out college to building a career, from pre-pandemic to post-pandemic life. Hear about the realization that hit during the final moments with Purple Rain playing and a D&amp;D table monologue&mdash;not just that the show was ending, but that the person watching it had fundamentally changed while somehow staying the same nerdy kid who fell in love with 80s nostalgia and Stephen King horror.
Discover what it means to truly grow up with a show past age 18, why the finale didn't have to be perfect to matter, and how core memories get built around the media that accompanies your twenties.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-05

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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