Elvis Presley concert film EPIC starts with a question you've never thought to ask: what happened to 68 boxes of footage locked in a Kansas salt mine? You already know the Vegas Elvis, the jumpsuits, the karate kicks, the cape with the eagle on the back. What you haven't seen is what the camera caught when the audience was screaming and nobody was thinking about the archive.

After 1965, Elvis had almost nothing on the Billboard charts, except In the Ghetto. Then he stepped into a Las Vegas residency and did 1,100 shows, sometimes two or three a day. Baz Luhrmann's production team found this footage while researching the biopic, synced surviving concert audio to film that had no original sound, and what they got was an artist so locked into his craft that the technical seam is invisible.

The cocktail menu for this one comes from Elvis's actual tastes: peanut butter whiskey, banana liqueur, Irish cream, garnished with a banana or a bacon strip. He avoided alcohol almost entirely, so the drinks named in his honor are built around the sandwich. Watching it on IMAX is probably the right call. The sound alone is worth the upgrade.

Topics: Elvis Presley concert film, EPIC Elvis movie, Las Vegas residency, peanut butter whiskey cocktail, Baz Luhrmann biopic

GUEST: Richard Crouse | http://richardcrouse.ca

Originally aired on 2026-02-19

Elvis Presley concert film EPIC starts with a question you've never thought to ask: what happened to 68 boxes of footage locked in a Kansas salt mine? You already know the Vegas Elvis, the jumpsuits, the karate kicks, the cape with the eagle on the back. What you haven't seen is what the camera caught when the audience was screaming and nobody was thinking about the archive.
After 1965, Elvis had almost nothing on the Billboard charts, except In the Ghetto. Then he stepped into a Las Vegas residency and did 1,100 shows, sometimes two or three a day. Baz Luhrmann's production team found this footage while researching the biopic, synced surviving concert audio to film that had no original sound, and what they got was an artist so locked into his craft that the technical seam is invisible.
The cocktail menu for this one comes from Elvis's actual tastes: peanut butter whiskey, banana liqueur, Irish cream, garnished with a banana or a bacon strip. He avoided alcohol almost entirely, so the drinks named in his honor are built around the sandwich. Watching it on IMAX is probably the right call. The sound alone is worth the upgrade.
Topics: Elvis Presley concert film, EPIC Elvis movie, Las Vegas residency, peanut butter whiskey cocktail, Baz Luhrmann biopic
GUEST: Richard Crouse |<a href="http://richardcrouse.ca"> http://richardcrouse.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-02-19

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.