It’s the kind of Friday night where the stories get stranger by the minute. Shane and Ryan bounce from elite wing joints in North York to the strange reality of 374 bagpipers blaring ACDC in unison. Then it’s off to Australia, where high schoolers prepped for the wrong Caesar — because yes, even teachers get their emperors mixed up. Add a customer service disaster and some Grey Cup indignation, and you've got an episode that's half news, half comedy, and all real.

Originally aired on 2025-11-14

It&rsquo;s the kind of Friday night where the stories get stranger by the minute. Shane and Ryan bounce from elite wing joints in North York to the strange reality of 374 bagpipers blaring ACDC in unison. Then it&rsquo;s off to Australia, where high schoolers prepped for the wrong Caesar &mdash; because yes, even teachers get their emperors mixed up. Add a customer service disaster and some Grey Cup indignation, and you've got an episode that's half news, half comedy, and all real.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-14

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.

Wings, Pipe Dreams & the Case of the Wrong Caesar

Good News Tuesday exists because some days you need someone to go first. You have been carrying something this week, maybe small, maybe not. You did not wake up this morning expecting anyone to make room for the good stuff. But here it is, and it is yours if you want it.

One host has tentative good news in the form of a crockpot of buffalo mac and cheese that was supposed to be ready 45 minutes ago. In playful news, this week in 1875, the first indoor hockey game ever played in Montreal had Johann Strauss II as the soundtrack between whistles. And tonight we want to know: who is the best coach you ever had? Sports, school, work, or life. Your answer is welcome here.

It does not have to be a big story tonight. A teacher who said the right thing at the right moment counts. So does the mentor who saw something in you before you did. Your good news might be exactly what someone else needed to hear.

Topics: Good News Tuesday, best coach you ever had, finding the good, positive radio, first indoor hockey game 1875

Originally aired on 2026-03-03

Good News Tuesday exists because some days you need someone to go first. You have been carrying something this week, maybe small, maybe not. You did not wake up this morning expecting anyone to make room for the good stuff. But here it is, and it is yours if you want it.
One host has tentative good news in the form of a crockpot of buffalo mac and cheese that was supposed to be ready 45 minutes ago. In playful news, this week in 1875, the first indoor hockey game ever played in Montreal had Johann Strauss II as the soundtrack between whistles. And tonight we want to know: who is the best coach you ever had? Sports, school, work, or life. Your answer is welcome here.
It does not have to be a big story tonight. A teacher who said the right thing at the right moment counts. So does the mentor who saw something in you before you did. Your good news might be exactly what someone else needed to hear.
Topics: Good News Tuesday, best coach you ever had, finding the good, positive radio, first indoor hockey game 1875
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-03

Good News Tuesday: Because Some Days You Need Someone to Go First

Good News Tuesday is not pretending the hard stuff is not there. You feel the weight of 2026 and you are not imagining it. Someone on tonight's show said the comments coming in already feel a lot like 2020, and they are right. This hour is not a distraction from that. It is the thing you do because of it.

 

Tonight a snowplow driver spotted two dogs running loose on a highway, turned his truck sideways to block traffic, and got them safely into the cab. No collars. No microchips. Both home now. Dolly Parton's name is on a children's hospital in East Tennessee after decades of gifting books and funding medical research for kids. Ryan put it simply: someday a child will ask who Dolly Parton was, and they are going to find out about one of the coolest humans. Shane's dad took his car in for an oil change and someone drove into it in the dealer's parking lot, which is 2026 doing exactly what 2026 does.

 

The good sits right next to the hard tonight. That is not a coincidence. That is why we show up every Tuesday.

 

Topics: Good News Tuesday, Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, snowplow dog rescue, finding the good, positive radio


Originally aired on 2026-03-03

Good News Tuesday is not pretending the hard stuff is not there. You feel the weight of 2026 and you are not imagining it. Someone on tonight's show said the comments coming in already feel a lot like 2020, and they are right. This hour is not a distraction from that. It is the thing you do because of it.
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Tonight a snowplow driver spotted two dogs running loose on a highway, turned his truck sideways to block traffic, and got them safely into the cab. No collars. No microchips. Both home now. Dolly Parton's name is on a children's hospital in East Tennessee after decades of gifting books and funding medical research for kids. Ryan put it simply: someday a child will ask who Dolly Parton was, and they are going to find out about one of the coolest humans. Shane's dad took his car in for an oil change and someone drove into it in the dealer's parking lot, which is 2026 doing exactly what 2026 does.
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The good sits right next to the hard tonight. That is not a coincidence. That is why we show up every Tuesday.
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Topics: Good News Tuesday, Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, snowplow dog rescue, finding the good, positive radio
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-03

NEW - Good News Tuesday: The Antidote to the Week You Just Had

The people who inspired you most were probably not in your plan. You did not find them on purpose. They just showed up one day, did something they had no obligation to do, and quietly changed the whole direction of your life before you even knew it was happening.

 

Imagine being four years old, sick, and wondering if your class has forgotten you. Mrs. Peligull had not forgotten. She showed up at the hospital. She came to the house. She made sure the kids made packages so you would know you were still part of something. Carmi Levy is a grown man who still sees lights when he says her name. And then there is the story of a text that went green after the Maui fires, a wrong number answered by a stranger, and what that stranger somehow knew to say next.

 

You have someone like this. Maybe you have not said their name out loud in a while. Tonight feels like the right time.

 

Topics: people who inspired you, unexpected mentors, kindergarten teacher story, Good News Tuesday, Maui fires connection

 

GUEST: Carmi Levy


Originally aired on 2026-03-03

The people who inspired you most were probably not in your plan. You did not find them on purpose. They just showed up one day, did something they had no obligation to do, and quietly changed the whole direction of your life before you even knew it was happening.
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Imagine being four years old, sick, and wondering if your class has forgotten you. Mrs. Peligull had not forgotten. She showed up at the hospital. She came to the house. She made sure the kids made packages so you would know you were still part of something. Carmi Levy is a grown man who still sees lights when he says her name. And then there is the story of a text that went green after the Maui fires, a wrong number answered by a stranger, and what that stranger somehow knew to say next.
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You have someone like this. Maybe you have not said their name out loud in a while. Tonight feels like the right time.
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Topics: people who inspired you, unexpected mentors, kindergarten teacher story, Good News Tuesday, Maui fires connection
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GUEST: Carmi Levy
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-03

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