The 2016 nostalgia trend hit your feed this week. Instagram prompted you to post a photo from 10 years ago. You scrolled through old albums, found pictures of yourself at summer camp or working retail or figuring out college. Maybe you posted it. Maybe you just looked and remembered how different life felt then. The question nobody's asking: why 2016 specifically when nostalgia usually runs on a 20-year cycle?

The hosts note Happy Days in 1974 looked back to the 1950s. That 70s Show premiered in the late 90s. The pattern holds at roughly 20 years, yet here we are celebrating 10. One theory: social media needs content. People aren't posting like they used to. Everyone reposts Reels that disappear. AI generates half the feed. The platforms are running out of updates, so they prompt you to mine your archive. Pokemon Go gets mentioned as the last time the internet felt genuinely calm and unified.

Discover why this nostalgia cycle broke its own pattern. Learn what changed between 2016 and now that makes 10 years feel like a lifetime. Consider what you did regularly in 2016 that you wish you still did.

Originally aired on 2026-01-16

The 2016 nostalgia trend hit your feed this week. Instagram prompted you to post a photo from 10 years ago. You scrolled through old albums, found pictures of yourself at summer camp or working retail or figuring out college. Maybe you posted it. Maybe you just looked and remembered how different life felt then. The question nobody's asking: why 2016 specifically when nostalgia usually runs on a 20-year cycle?
The hosts note Happy Days in 1974 looked back to the 1950s. That 70s Show premiered in the late 90s. The pattern holds at roughly 20 years, yet here we are celebrating 10. One theory: social media needs content. People aren't posting like they used to. Everyone reposts Reels that disappear. AI generates half the feed. The platforms are running out of updates, so they prompt you to mine your archive. Pokemon Go gets mentioned as the last time the internet felt genuinely calm and unified.
Discover why this nostalgia cycle broke its own pattern. Learn what changed between 2016 and now that makes 10 years feel like a lifetime. Consider what you did regularly in 2016 that you wish you still did.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-16

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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.

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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.