Forget the blockbusters — this is the awards show for real film lovers. Shane Hewitt joins film critic Steve Stebbing for the fifth annual Stebbies, where emotion, originality, and craft rule over profit.

They break down the most powerful performances of the year, including Jesse Buckley’s haunting turn in Hamnet and Joel Edgerton’s gritty lead in Train Dreams. From first-time directors to sleeper hits that critics loved but crowds missed, Steve’s picks challenge the mainstream narrative and deliver cinematic gems.

Hear what nearly made the list, what barely missed, and how the moviegoing experience is changing -- for better or worse.

GUEST:
Steve Stebbing
@‌thestevildead
http://stevestebbing.ca

Forget the blockbusters &mdash; this is the awards show for real film lovers. Shane Hewitt joins film critic Steve Stebbing for the fifth annual Stebbies, where emotion, originality, and craft rule over profit.
They break down the most powerful performances of the year, including Jesse Buckley&rsquo;s haunting turn in Hamnet and Joel Edgerton&rsquo;s gritty lead in Train Dreams. From first-time directors to sleeper hits that critics loved but crowds missed, Steve&rsquo;s picks challenge the mainstream narrative and deliver cinematic gems.
Hear what nearly made the list, what barely missed, and how the moviegoing experience is changing -- for better or worse.
GUEST: Steve Stebbing @&zwnj;thestevildead <a href="http://stevestebbing.ca">http://stevestebbing.ca</a>

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.

The Stebbies 2025: Movies That Mattered, Performances That Stuck

Open drug use. street disorder. harm‑reduction policy. enforcement shifts. It was a year in Victoria — and Ryan Price gives Shane a raw, local perspective on one of the biggest, most complex community stories of 2025.
They talk about how the pendulum swung from harm‑reduction experimentation to stronger enforcement, how business owners reacted, and why this isn’t just a Victoria story — it’s playing out across Canadian cities.
Add in federal politics, Vancouver Island’s shifting electoral map, and cross‑border cultural ties, and this episode becomes a thoughtful look at how social issues and politics intersect in communities big and small.

GUEST:
Ryan Price
CFAX 1070am Victoria

Open drug use. street disorder. harm‑reduction policy. enforcement shifts. It was a year in Victoria &mdash; and Ryan Price gives Shane a raw, local perspective on one of the biggest, most complex community stories of 2025. They talk about how the pendulum swung from harm‑reduction experimentation to stronger enforcement, how business owners reacted, and why this isn&rsquo;t just a Victoria story &mdash; it&rsquo;s playing out across Canadian cities. Add in federal politics, Vancouver Island&rsquo;s shifting electoral map, and cross‑border cultural ties, and this episode becomes a thoughtful look at how social issues and politics intersect in communities big and small.
GUEST: Ryan Price CFAX 1070am Victoria

Victoria’s Streets Changed — and So Did the Politics

If kids never learn how to fail, they won’t know how to succeed. Joanna Johnson makes the case for letting students feel the sting of real consequences — before the marks start counting for university.

In this episode, Joanna shares what parents miss about accountability, what makes a good post-break reset, and why the best thing teachers can do is stop rescuing. It’s a powerful reminder that resilience is built in small, uncomfortable moments — and the sooner they come, the better.

GUEST:
Joanna Johnson
http://unlearn16.com

If kids never learn how to fail, they won&rsquo;t know how to succeed. Joanna Johnson makes the case for letting students feel the sting of real consequences &mdash; before the marks start counting for university.
In this episode, Joanna shares what parents miss about accountability, what makes a good post-break reset, and why the best thing teachers can do is stop rescuing. It&rsquo;s a powerful reminder that resilience is built in small, uncomfortable moments &mdash; and the sooner they come, the better.
GUEST: Joanna Johnson <a href="http://unlearn16.com" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">http://unlearn16.com</a>

Don’t Wait Until Grade 12 to Let Them Fail

When a family cookie night produces something called “the bloody cookie,” you know the holiday spirit is alive — and slightly unhinged. Bob Addison brings the stories, and Shane brings the disbelief.

From wearing absurd hats in public to surviving a retirement home concert that barely touched Christmas, this episode captures the awkward joy of seasonal traditions that somehow still matter. Hear how an annual cookie ritual survived into adulthood, why Bob hates wrapping gifts with all his heart, and what it means when your kid insists on keeping the weirdest tradition alive.

A chaotic, cozy, and laugh-out-loud Christmas special.

GUEST:
 Bob Addison
@riobobbo

Originally aired on2025-12-23

 

When a family cookie night produces something called &ldquo;the bloody cookie,&rdquo; you know the holiday spirit is alive &mdash; and slightly unhinged. Bob Addison brings the stories, and Shane brings the disbelief.
From wearing absurd hats in public to surviving a retirement home concert that barely touched Christmas, this episode captures the awkward joy of seasonal traditions that somehow still matter. Hear how an annual cookie ritual survived into adulthood, why Bob hates wrapping gifts with all his heart, and what it means when your kid insists on keeping the weirdest tradition alive.
A chaotic, cozy, and laugh-out-loud Christmas special.
GUEST: Bob Addison @riobobbo
Originally aired on 2025-12-23
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