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He has been a fixture of our television screens for over two decades now and Mark Critch shows no signs of slowing down. From getting his start in Newfoundland theatre, to his rise to fame on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, to his acclaimed show Son of a Critch, there is much to the story of this Canadian comic legend. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/craigu⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠canadaehx.com (Click Donate)⁠⁠ Support: ⁠⁠patreon.com/canadaehx⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx⁠⁠ Hello Fresh: ⁠⁠HelloFresh.ca/CHEHX⁠⁠ E-mail: ⁠⁠craig@canadaehx.com⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠twitter.com/craigbaird⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx⁠⁠ Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian actor and comedian Mark McKinney (Superstore, The Kids in the Hall) isn't necessarily known for political comedy, but now he's playing Prime Minister Mark Carney on “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” Mark drops by our studio to chat with Tom Power about his portrayal of the Liberal leader and how he landed the role. If you like this conversation, check out Tom's latest interview with “22 Minutes” star Mark Critch on his year-end interview with Justin Trudeau.

 If ever we needed some candid talk from Rick Mercer, we need it now. The CBC Hall of Famer didn't hold back when I spoke with him last summer in St. John's on the set of Son of a Critch. The native son plays Mark Sr.'s new VOCM radio station boss on the CBC sitcom. Catch the episode this Tuesday (also on CBCGem).Mercer was delighted to be back before many familiar faces among the crew. He is, of course, an original alumni of Mark Critch's other series, This Hour Has 22 Minutes. After traveling across Canada last year doing stand up shows with his friend Jann Arden, Mercer questions whether the public broadcaster has lost its way at the worst possible time. He notes how Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's oft-stated goal to cut the CBC appropriation now draws applause breaks even on the East Coast.Hear more frank talk from one of Canada's most popular entertainers as he returns to brioux.tv: the podcast.SPECIAL ALERT: That bearded guy glimpsed in the background Tuesday in the bar scene with Critch and Mercer? The guy trying hard not to act? Yup, guilty as charged. Don't blink. 

2/29/2025 Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed back Vancouver actress Sophia Powers to episode 194! Sophia Powers first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on ConversationsRadio as well. This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take. Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox' alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch'  - airing on CBC and CBCGem in Canada. Her future shines bright and it's exciting to see what she does next. We look forward to learning more about her journey and aspirations. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume' is any indication, it's safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist! It's always a pleasure when Sophia joins us on ConversationsRadio. Sophia recently spent a ​​​Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official Enjoy the Podcast!  

This episode is the second to feature a cast member from Season 4 of Son of a Critch: none other than the son himself, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Ainsworth, of course, plays young Mark Critch, circa 1990, on the CBC sitcom. The episode was recorded last summer on location in St. John's, Nfld. Ainsworth was shooting a scene on a residential street closed off for the production. Also there was Sophia Powers, who plays Mark's girlfriend Fox.The two are trying to navigate high school this season, with scenes shot right in series' co-creator Mark Critch's old high school in St. John's.It is fun to hear Ainsworth speak in his own lilting Liverpudlian tongue during this interview. He and his famous co-star, the great Malcolm McDowell, are often at the Duke of Duckworth, cheering on their favourite football club.Ainsworth also talks about his upcoming feature film "Everything's Going to Be Great" which costars Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney.Special note: at the end of this episode, listen for a tribute to one of my high school pals, Stephen Dudley. I recently learned that this brilliant pianist, whose music can be heard on most of these episodes, passed away late last December. Here, in a cassette recording made exactly 50 years ago, he gifts a folk night crowd with one of his own compositions. Stephen was 67.

On the Saturday January 11, 2025 edition of "The Richard Crouse Show" we meet Mark Critch, star of "Son of a Critch," now entering its fourth season on CBC and CBC Gem. Developed from his 2018 memoir, “Son of a Critch,” which was in turn based on his real-life experiences growing up in Newfoundland, the series is an entertaining look into the life of a kid who is much older than his years. Young Mark is played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin (Mary, Mark's mother), Sophia Powers (friend and love interest Fox), Colton Gobbo (Mike Jr., Mark's older brother), Mark Rivera (best friend Ritche) film legend Malcolm McDowell (Pop) and Mark plays his late father, Mike Critch, a popular local radio host. The first three seasons saw young Mark face awkward crushes, near-death experiences, family tensions and grapple with needing glasses. With comedy, self-depreciation and heartfelt authenticity, the show now enters into its fourth season. Drawing heavily on his own life for inspiration Mark Critich the new season sees young Mark on the bottom rung in Grade 10. There Mark meets a teacher who ignites his love for acting, leading him to start a sketch comedy troupe, Cat Fud. His mom Mary, facing menopause and a mid-life crisis, goes back to school for a fresh start. Brother Mike Jr. embarks on a radio career, joining Magic 97, a new FM radio station, and finds himself competing with his father, Mike Sr. who struggles to feel relevant when a new owner buys the radio station VOCM. I chat with Mark, then go to the vault for an interview with his co-star, the legendary Malcolm McDowell who plays his grandfather on the show.

Mark Critch is a Canadian comedian and actor who spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just a month before he made his announcement to resign as leader of the Liberal Party. Mark speaks with Tom Power about landing the only year-end interview with the prime minister, plus, he looks back on some of his favourite Trudeau-era comedic moments. He also discusses the fourth and latest season of “Son of a Critch” — the hit sitcom based on his life.

It's a new year... and lots of changes are in store for young Mark Critch as he starts high school. With a new season of Son of a Critch launching tonight on CBC, we reached the co-creator, co-writer and a real son of a Critch himself. (Guest-host Todd O'Brien with Mark Critch)

On the Saturday January 11, 2025 edition of "The Richard Crouse Show" we meet Mark Critch, star of "Son of a Critch," now entering its fourth season on CBC and CBC Gem. Developed from his 2018 memoir, “Son of a Critch,” which was in turn based on his real-life experiences growing up in Newfoundland, the series is an entertaining look into the life of a kid who is much older than his years. Young Mark is played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin (Mary, Mark's mother), Sophia Powers (friend and love interest Fox), Colton Gobbo (Mike Jr., Mark's older brother), Mark Rivera (best friend Ritche) film legend Malcolm McDowell (Pop) and Mark plays his late father, Mike Critch, a popular local radio host. The first three seasons saw young Mark face awkward crushes, near-death experiences, family tensions and grapple with needing glasses. With comedy, self-depreciation and heartfelt authenticity, the show now enters into its fourth season. Drawing heavily on his own life for inspiration Mark Critich the new season sees young Mark on the bottom rung in Grade 10. There Mark meets a teacher who ignites his love for acting, leading him to start a sketch comedy troupe, Cat Fud. His mom Mary, facing menopause and a mid-life crisis, goes back to school for a fresh start. Brother Mike Jr. embarks on a radio career, joining Magic 97, a new FM radio station, and finds himself competing with his father, Mike Sr. who struggles to feel relevant when a new owner buys the radio station VOCM. I chat with Mark, then go to the vault for an interview with his co-star, the legendary Malcolm McDowell who plays his grandfather on the show.

Today, we're looking at comments from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who both addressed Canada's struggles with mass migration recently. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Mark Critch, where the government-funded comedian took shots at Donald Trump, Freedom Convoy protesters and border security. And finally, another individual from Canada was charged for planning to travel to join ISIS. We'll look at whether the US is right to be concerned about Canada's border security as terror-related arrests continue to be a regular occurrence.

Comedian Mark Critch has landed a major political exclusive: an interview with Justin Trudeau, recorded shortly before the prime minister cancelled all his other year-end interviews. Critch shares what Trudeau said about his political future; his Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump; and why Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre refused the invite for a chat on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. 

This Hour has, well, not just 22 Minutes but a full hour as I catch up with Mark Critch, this week's guest on brioux.tv: the podcast. The conversation was taped last summer in St. John's, Nfld., during production on the fourth season of Son of a Critch (returning Tuesday, Jan. 7 on CBC and CBC Gem). What a trip that was, including a visit from a guy who was once Critch's snowboard instructor -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Now both men are going downhill this winter!Speaking of which, we also talk about Critch and the 22 Minutes cast tackling an hour-long New Year's Eve special this Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET on CBC. As for Son of a Critch, look for it to be an emotional season. Young Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is off to high school, with scenes shot right in Critch's old alma mater. In fact, so much of Season Four is pulled from Critch's past, he was literally able to show the other actors video he shot in 1990 before certain scenes were shot.All this and the latest Malcolm McDowell stories in a sweet and fun, on-location episode.

(10/24/2024) Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome Actress Sophia Powers to episode 189! Sophia Powers is back with us on ConversationsRadio. She first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on the podcast too. This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take. Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox' alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch'  - (coming in 2025) airing on CBC in Canada and The CW in the U.S. Her future shines bright and it's exciting to see what she does next. We look forward to learning more about her journey and aspirations. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume' is any indication, it's safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist! It's always a pleasure when Sophia joins on ConversationsRadio. Sophia recently spent a couple of weeks in Japan and we can't wait to hear about her trip' ​​​Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official Enjoy the Podcast!  

In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Kristin Picken (AMTA's Advisor, Member Solutions (South)), chat with Katie Marchant, Area Safety Manager with First Student Transportation and Director with ASBCA, and Mark Critch, President of the Alberta School Bus Contractor's Association (ASBCA). With the approach of fall comes the school year and a familiar sight on our roads: school buses. Our conversation discusses school bus safety and seatbelts, recruitment and retention, perceptions of school bus drivers as professional drivers, and more.If you would like to learn more about the ABSCA you can visit their website: https://asbca.ca/, or contact Mark at: markc@sparksman.ca.If you are interested in attending the Town Hall, you can find more information on the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council website: https://astac.ca/town-hall-meeting/  Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our Best Big Rig Movie Ever Bracket. Let us know on social media which of our two films deserves to move on to the next bracket. This is the end of round 1 and we will be moving on to round 2 shortly. Stay tuned on our socials!Listeners, don't forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.   Join the conversation at: Web: amta.ca X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association Thank you for taking the time to listen, we encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

People, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here, and we've got another 'TWO Parter' for your listening pleasure!!! 'Part ONE' has a couple of escape movies from Signature Entertainment, Voltage Pictures takes us to Kalahari, and we're in the Philippines with The Avenue, Volition Media Partners & Broken Open Pictures. We look at smartphones thanks to IFC Films, Elevation Pictures & XYZ Films and explore grief with Open Sky Productions & Turtle Key Arts. PLUS, we're back to Veldt with The Stone Quarry, Grand Electric & Netflix! In 'Part One' we have: BlackBerry Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/0G0fWM3QQNM 73rd Berlin International Film Festival: 17th February 2023 US Theatrical Release Date: 12th March 2023 UK Theatrical Release Date: 6th October 2023 US Digital Release Date: 13th November 2023 UK Digital Release Date: 19th April 2024 Director: Matt Johnson Cast: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Rich Sommer, Michael Ironside, Martin Donovan, Michelle Giroux, SungWon Cho, Mark Critch, Saul Rubinek, Cary Elwes, Ben Petrie Running Time: 121 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/cXL_HDzBQsM?si=7TZii7qq5DxdPcH6 Website: Here. https://www.blackberrymovie.com/ ------------ Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/vsXWxEfKBuk Theatrical Release Date: 12th April 2024 Digital Release Date: 19th April 2024 Director: Zack Snyder Cast: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Anthony Hopkins, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Cary Elwes, Rhian Rees, Sky Yang, Charlotte Maggi, Cleopatra Coleman Running Time: 122 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/UEJuNHOd8Dw?si=mUZVERSTs6jA0bbI Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/rebel-moon-2-release-date-photos ------------ Prey! Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/7ABJTteiKOU US Digital Release Date: 15th March 2024 UK Digital Release Date: 29th April 2024 DVD Release Date: 29th April 2024 Director: Mukunda Michael Dewil Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Mena Suvari, Emile Hirsch, Dylan Flashner, Tristan Thompson, Jeremy Tardy, Michaela Sasner, Alpha Miknas, Theo Bongani Ndyalvane, Mohamed Hakeemshady, Godwin Asamoah Obeng, Matondo Kiantandu Running Time: 86 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/wzkGTR5ikuk ------------ Cold Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/n4_6wOVJFyo Courtyard Hereford, World Premiere: August 2021 Digital Release Date: 26th April 2024 Director: Lisle Turner, Claire Coaché Cast: Janet Etuk, Jacob Meadows, Claire Coache Running Time: 83 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/601985079 Watch 'Cold' via YouTube: Here. https://youtu.be/QGwAbvJhHSE Watch 'Cold' via Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/openskyahead View testimonials on baby loss: Here. www.forestofthelost.com Website: Here. https://openskyahead.co.uk/cold ------------ Land Of Bad Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/OqiA5Np6lIM US Theatrical Release Date: 16th February 2024 US Digital Release Date: 19th March 2024 UK Digital Release Date: 26th April 2024 Director: William Eubank Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, Milo Ventimiglia, Chika Ikogwe, Eric Zivic, Daniel MacPherson, Robert Rabiah, Jack Finsterer, Anna Loren, Manix Butterfield Running Time: 110 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/Fp1ItHMUBew Website: Here. https://theavenue.film/movies/land-of-bad ---------------- *(Music) 'Da Joint' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

(2/15/24) Mike and cohost, actress Mia Bella welcomed Canadian/American actress Sophia Powers to ConversationsRadio Ep.163. Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox' on Canada's hit comedy series  'Son of a Critch'  -  alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and airs on CBC in Canada and The CW in the U.S. Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe, the series is filmed on location in St. John's, New Foundland, Canada - a huge opportunity for Sophia. You can catch Sophia in the Hallmark movies - playing ‘Kira Allen' ‘Fourth Down and Love' and ‘Toni' in ‘Unexpected Grace.'  Such a joy to have Sophia Powers join us on ConversationsRadio. Her future shines bright and it's going to be exciting to see what she does next. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume' is any indication, it's safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist! Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official Enjoy the Podcast!

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #AsSeenOnTV as John chats with Mark Critch - Son Of A Critch on the CWLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "Double Cross" star Jeff Logan, "Son Of A Critch" star Mark Critch, and Sonata Arctica singer Tony Kakko. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir from Mark Critch ("This Hour Has 22 Minutes"), SON OF A CRITCH is the hilarious and very real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The series is a heartfelt window in the life of a child-who is much older inside than his 14 years-using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world. The comedy stars Mark Critch as his father, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Pinocchio) as young Mark. Claire Rankin (Molly's Game) stars as Mark's mother, Mary, alongside newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera, who play classmates of young Mark. Colton Gobbo ("Ginny & Georgia") plays Mark's older brother, Mike Jr., and Golden Globe® and SAG nominee Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Bombshell) also stars as Patrick "Pop" Critch. Mark has always been a late bloomer and in season 3, we see him finally start to bloom. As the season begins, we find that Mark has anxiously made his first awkward steps into junior high. Yes indeed. He's now in ninth grade and should be king of the castle. One year on top before the cycle starts anew in high school where he'll find himself once again at the bottom rung. Until then, ninth grade brings the promise of being the Big Man On Campus. But is Mark ready for junior high? When we first met Mark back in season 1, he had no idea how to navigate the school yard. But now, after three long years - he still has no idea how to navigate the school yard. He hasn't learned to fit in, but he has accepted the reasons why he stands out. While Fox (Sophia Powers) grows into a part-time parent role at home to fill in the gap left by her father and Ritche (Mark Rivera) grows ever more comfortable in his skin, Mark seems more than happy to cling onto the last few moments of childhood. But as our season grows, so does Mark. Pushed by his peers, he casts off the last vestiges of boyhood. It all culminates in the final episode when Mark, Fox and Ritche wander the school at night as they say goodbye to their old alma mater as they contemplate what the next school year in a bigger building holds in store for them.

Since the Hollywood strikes slowed production, much of what normally would've made up the fall television season has slowly been debuting since the start of the near year. The list of returning shows includes favorites like "Grey's Anatomy," "The Good Doctor," "Young Sheldon" and "Blue Bloods." "Masters of the Air," which recently debuted on AppleTV+, is from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who were the producers of "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific." And the latest season of "True Detective" is about halfway through its run on HBO. "True Detective: Night Country" stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss those programs and more, including the Candian comedy "Son of a Critch" that has made its way to American audiences via The CW. Miller has an interview with star and creator Mark Critch.  Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir from Mark Critch ("This Hour Has 22 Minutes"), SON OF A CRITCH is the hilarious and very real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The series is a heartfelt window in the life of a child-who is much older inside than his 14 years-using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world. The comedy stars Mark Critch as his father, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Pinocchio) as young Mark. Claire Rankin (Molly's Game) stars as Mark's mother, Mary, alongside newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera, who play classmates of young Mark. Colton Gobbo ("Ginny & Georgia") plays Mark's older brother, Mike Jr., and Golden Globe® and SAG nominee Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Bombshell) also stars as Patrick "Pop" Critch. Mark has always been a late bloomer and in season 3, we see him finally start to bloom. As the season begins, we find that Mark has anxiously made his first awkward steps into junior high. Yes indeed. He's now in ninth grade and should be king of the castle. One year on top before the cycle starts anew in high school where he'll find himself once again at the bottom rung. Until then, ninth grade brings the promise of being the Big Man On Campus. But is Mark ready for junior high? When we first met Mark back in season 1, he had no idea how to navigate the school yard. But now, after three long years - he still has no idea how to navigate the school yard. He hasn't learned to fit in, but he has accepted the reasons why he stands out. While Fox (Sophia Powers) grows into a part-time parent role at home to fill in the gap left by her father and Ritche (Mark Rivera) grows ever more comfortable in his skin, Mark seems more than happy to cling onto the last few moments of childhood. But as our season grows, so does Mark. Pushed by his peers, he casts off the last vestiges of boyhood. It all culminates in the final episode when Mark, Fox and Ritche wander the school at night as they say goodbye to their old alma mater as they contemplate what the next school year in a bigger building holds in store for them. SON OF A CRITCH is created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe ("The Office," "Last Man on Earth") and produced by Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning producer Andrew Barnsley ("Schitt's Creek"). The series is a co-production between Barnsley's Project 10 Productions Inc. and Take the Shot Productions in association with CBC and Lionsgate Television, which handles worldwide distribution rights. SON OF A CRITCH is executive produced by Critch, McAuliffe, Andrew Barnsley, and Allan Hawco. Renuka Jeyapalan, Perry Chafe, Anita Kapila and Amanda Joy serve as co-executive producers. Here's a promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRXLowHHMzw

Is Newfoundland and Labrador English dying? No b'y, but it is changing! From dropping an 'h' to adding an 's', Newfoundland and Labrador accents are among the most recognizable regional accents in Canada. But while some features of those accents may be in decline, linguist Paul De Decker says younger generations are finding creative ways to keep them alive. On this week's Storylines, Caroline Hillier sets out on a talking tour of Newfoundland and Labrador to find out how the accent is changing linguistically, how it's kept alive in humour (with CBC's Mark Critch!), and how it's making a comeback with newcomers.

Series creator and star Mark Critch needed to replicate the bridge of the original Star Trek Enterprise for a fantasy sequence on his St. John's-based sitcom Son of a Critch. The episode airs this Tuesday, January 16 on CBC. Who did Critch beam aboard to do the job? None other that my guest this week on brioux.tv: the podcast, Mark Steel. True, that name sounds more like a Marvel superhero than a  production designer. Steel, however, has been crafting the look of everything from phasers to flight decks as the production designer on the Toronto-based Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery.Emmy nominated for his TV work, he was also the production designer of The Umbrella Academy and an Art Director on What We Do in the Shadows as well as Heroes Reborn and Beauty and the Beast. Raised in Ottawa, Steel got his start back in the '90s as a set decorator on the original Kids in the Hall series, which he says was pretty much a great party every live taping.Set phasers for stun as he talks about how he got into the business and  how he brought the Enterprise to Newfoundland, one retro scene at a time. As Spock would say, "Fascinating."

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth of the show “Son of a Critch,” now in its third season on CBC. Based on Mark's best-selling memoir of the same name, Mark plays his own father, Mike Critch, a reporter for a Newfoundland radio station called VOCM. Benjamin plays a fictionalized younger version of Mark Critch, a preteen, who is much older on the inside than his years. The show also stars Malcolm McDowell as Pop Critch, Mark Critch's grandfather and Claire Rankin as Mark's mother. In Son of A Critch Season 3, Mark faces a near-death experience, business ventures, and explores stand-up, culminating in a reflective night with friends before saying goodbye to middle school. Then, we'll get to know Adam Garcia. You'll remember him as Kevin O'Donnell the Australian heartthrob in Coyote Ugly, who, after one striptease scene at the bar, becomes the boyfriend of Violet, played by Piper Perabo. He is also an Olivier Award nominated stage star, and television actor who is best known for lead roles in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever and Kiss Me, Kate. We talk about how being an anatomical model gave him a sense of being on stage, how The Rocky Horror Picture Show changed the direction of his life and his starring role in 42nd Street, now playing on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth of the show “Son of a Critch,” now in its third season on CBC. Based on Mark's best-selling memoir of the same name, Mark plays his own father, Mike Critch, a reporter for a Newfoundland radio station called VOCM. Benjamin plays a fictionalized younger version of Mark Critch, a preteen, who is much older on the inside than his years. The show also stars Malcolm McDowell as Pop Critch, Mark Critch's grandfather and Claire Rankin as Mark's mother. In Son of A Critch Season 3, Mark faces a near-death experience, business ventures, and explores stand-up, culminating in a reflective night with friends before saying goodbye to middle school. Then, we'll get to know Adam Garcia. You'll remember him as Kevin O'Donnell the Australian heartthrob in Coyote Ugly, who, after one striptease scene at the bar, becomes the boyfriend of Violet, played by Piper Perabo. He is also an Olivier Award nominated stage star, and television actor who is best known for lead roles in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever and Kiss Me, Kate. We talk about how being an anatomical model gave him a sense of being on stage, how The Rocky Horror Picture Show changed the direction of his life and his starring role in 42nd Street, now playing on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.

Nicole Byer has made a living talking to people and being funny. She's so good at it that she's got multiple podcasts and TV shows, and she's now up for an Emmy nomination for hosting the amateur bake-off show “Nailed It!” Nicole tells Tom about growing up as a hyperactive kid, how she initially wanted to be a dramatic actor and how having ADHD has helped her comedy career. Plus, Season 3 of “Son of Critch” premieres this week. Mark Critch, the show's creator and namesake, stops by to share the real-life story from his past that inspired a pivotal scene in the new season.

'Son of a Critch' is not your average sitcom. It's a blend of nostalgia, family dynamics, and the quirky charm that is Newfoundland and Labrador. Critch brings his childhood to the screen with an authenticity that resonates with audiences across the country. From the casting of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as young Mark to the inclusion of real-life artifacts from Critch's family home, the show is a lovingly crafted time capsule that invites viewers to partake in the universal experiences of growing up.

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On this podcast I speak with Production Designer Liz Bischof who's work on the period series “Son of a Critch '' is based on the award-winning bestselling memoir from Mark Critch. The coming of age story is set in Newfoundland in the 1980's and they shot the series there for the authentic look and feel of his story. Liz started her career in prop making and costume design in theater and transitioned to production design. We chat about loving a good challenge in designing, how one goes about finding a life size moose, and always having “safety couches”. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a film buff, a design enthusiast, or just love hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, the Decorating Pages podcast is a must-listen. So why wait? Subscribe now and get ready to take a deep dive into the world of TV and film production! #DecoratingPagesPodcast #TVProduction #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #SetDecorator #ProductionDesigner #PropMaster #DesignEnthusiast #FilmBuff #PodcastLove #SubscribeNow Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com

Rebecca and Tara review their 2023 Reading Goals at the halfway point in the year.   Rebecca: The Boxer by Kat Fink Aesop's Fables Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer A Promised Land by Barack Obama Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel The Strangers by Katherena Vermette A Quality of Light; Keeper'n Me by Richard Wagamese The Bingo Hall Detectives; The Village Hall Vendetta by Jonathan Whitelaw Vancouver Noir published by Akashic Books Tara: Echo Man by Sam Holland We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie Son of a Critch by Mark Critch (memoir and tv series) Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (August 1, 2023) Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Author Emily Henry Rebecca's Instagram: @canadareadsamericanstyle Tara's Instagram: @onabranchreads   Canada Reads American Style is now an affiliate of Bookshop.org, where your purchases support local independent bookstores.  Our curated shop includes books discussed on the podcast.  When you purchase a book through our virtual bookshop, a portion of the sales benefits a local bookstore, as well as the podcast, which helps offset the costs of the show. 

Actor Mark Critch remembers his friend Gordon Pinsent, the Canadian actor and national treasure who died this weekend at the age of 92.

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch. He is an actor, comedian and author, who, since 2003 has starred on the political parody show This Hour Has 22 Minutes. He's photo-bombed Justin Trudeau, offered Pamela Anderson a million dollars to stop acting, and poked fun at characters like Rex Murphy, Don Cherry and Donald Trump. The show turns thirty years old this season, making it the longest running comedy show on Canadian television. As if that wasn't enough to keep Mark busy, his other show, the hit CBC sitcom “Son of a Critch,” is now on its second season. The show is a biographical look at growing up in Newfoundland and Labrador, and in a fun twist, he plays his own father on the show. Then, we get to know Raymond Knowles, and he is the world's number one Avatar fan. To prove it, he has tattooed 95% of his body with Avatar related tats, named his Edmonton Alberta based carpentry company Mr. Avatar, and has seen the movies more times than you can count.

Song Kang-ho, the first Korean actor to win the best actor award at Cannes, sits down with Tom Power to talk about his approach to acting. Mark Critch, the star and creator behind the hit comedy series Son of a Critch, talks shooting the second season in Newfoundland and the joy of seeing all his castmates fall in love with his home province. Rosie Perez talks about her starring role in the Apple TV+ series Now & Then, plus, her journey from dancer to Oscar-nominated actor.

Song Kang-ho, the first Korean actor to win the best actor award at Cannes, sits down with Tom Power to talk about his approach to acting. Mark Critch, the star and creator behind the hit comedy series Son of a Critch, talks shooting the second season in Newfoundland and the joy of seeing all his castmates fall in love with his home province. Rosie Perez talks about her starring role in the Apple TV+ series Now & Then, plus, her journey from dancer to Oscar-nominated actor.

Mark Critch is a comedian, executive producer, writer and lead actor on Son of a Critch.

CBC's original comedy show "Son of a Critch" is back with a brand new season. We discuss the show with the actor who plays the young Mark Critch.

On today's show: why gas prices in Calgary went up, even after the provincial gas tax went down; the last pint has been poured at the Rose and Crown. We hear about the people ... and the ghosts ... who were regulars at the bar; season two of the CBC original comedy "Son of a Critch" premiers tonight. We chat with co-creator Mark Critch about what to expect.

Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractors' Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, MPs took Facebook to task about legislation that would force the social media giant to pay media outlets whenever stories are shared on their platform. We speak with Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mount Royal. Plus, there is a desperate need for school bus drivers in Alberta. We find out more from Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractors' Association. And what's going on with Canada's military defence? The federal government always seems to promise to do more to bolster it, but rarely brings it up to standard with the rest of the world. We chat with Matt Gurney, columnist and co-founder of The Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Richard Crouse Show we'll meet actor and JUNO nominated, jazz singer and songwriter Alex Bird. The subject line of the email from his publicist really caught my eye. “Move over Bublé,” it read, “JUNO-nominated artist Alex Bird has released Canada's FIRST Thanksgiving song.” That's right, Thanksgiving finally has its own anthem courtesy of Alex Bird. In this interview we talk about the inspiration behind “The Sweetest Moments” and why Canada deserved a Thanksgiving song of its very own. We'll also meet Mark Critch, star of the hit CBC sitcom “Son of a Critch” and “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” which celebrates its 30th season this year. We talk about his time spent on the political satire, and some of his antics, like photo-bombing Justin Trudeau, interviewing Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle (while impersonating Alan Doyle), offering Pamela Anderson a million dollars to stop acting, and crashing a White House briefing. Then, since publishing his first novel in 1968 John Irving has been a literary force. He is the Academy Award winning author of The World According to Garp, The Cider House Rules, A Prayer for Owen Meany and many others which have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Today we talk about his latest novel The Last Chairlift, the epic story of a slalom skier with an eventful past, that displays his trademarked imagination, storytelling gifts, and intelligence.

The long-running comedy show has been satirizing politics and dishing up newsy commentaries since 1993. We speak with comedian, actor, writer and 22 Minutes regular cast member Mark Critch about commemorating this milestone.

This week we talk about the Catholic Pope touring around and Seth MacFarlane's fantastic science fiction series, The Orville. Then we discuss some of the darker history of the Catholic Church with commentary from the writings of comedian/author Mark Critch. Recorded August 5, 2022.Thank you so much for listening,Brendan and RichardOur theme music is: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePlease Support Middle Aged Man Talk on Patreon If you enjoyed our show Please Support Middle Aged Man Talk on Patreon!Support the show

Season two of Son of a Critch is on its way! We hear from Mark Critch and Malcolm McDowell, as the stars wrap up the filming of season 2.

Today Ali and Asif discuss the Canadian comedy series This Hour has 22 minutes,  which is celebrating it's 30th season this year. They discuss the origins of the show and the original cast, including Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey, and Mary Walsh. They then discuss some of the other people who have appeared on the show in the past including Shaun Majumder, Colin Mochrie, Nathan Fielder, Gavin Crawford and Mark Critch. Then the guys bring up the groundbreaking nature of the show and how it influenced shows such as The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and Last Week Tonight. They talk about the classic bits from the show including Rick Mercer's Rants, Talking to Americans and Raj Binder and how they seemed to always have intimate access to Canadian politicians. They then talk about some of the more controversial moments including Rob Ford calling 911 on Mary Walsh and Carolyn Parrish being forced out of the Liberal party after performing voodoo on a George Bush doll on ‘This Hour'.    The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.    Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay   Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com   Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram: doctorvcomedian   Show Notes: This Hour has 22 minutes: https://cmf-fmc.ca/news/this-hour-has-22-minutes/ 22 Minutes at 22 Years: I Had No Idea I Shouldn't Have Done That: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2633201490 22 Minutes at 22 Years: Seize the Doris Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXAu9PFNP5E Mayor Rob Ford calls police after ambush by 22 Minutes actress Mary Walsh: https://nationalpost.com/posted-toronto/mayor-rob-ford-calls-police-after-ambush-by-22-minutes-actress SNL's Prophet Muhammad sketch is a lot like old 22 Minutes joke: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/snl-s-prophet-muhammad-sketch-is-a-lot-like-old-22-minutes-joke-1.3069201 22 Minutes at 22 Years: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFRV3a5X_m8

After two seasons of conversations about our increasingly risky world, @Risk is taking a break. But before that, we want to look back on some of our favourite conversations through this series. In this episode of @Risk, we're looking at risk in the world of art. Join Jodi for a look back at conversations with the brains behind all sorts of creative work: journalist and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker; painter, sculptor, and educator, Eric Fischl; poet and author (and lawyer!) Michelle Good; self-styled “dirty nature writer” David Huebert; novelist Emily St. John Mandel; and one of Canada's favourite comedians, Mark Critch.

On this week's episode, Steve and Diana chat with the star of the new hit CBC comedy Son Of a Critch - Newfoundland's own, Mark Critch! Mark explains how weird it was to play his own father while doing voice over for a character based on his own childhood, what it felt like to recreate his family's living room, and the surreal comedy advice he got from Dan Aykroyd in the 90s.Mark introduces us to fellow East Coast comedian, Vicky Mullaley! Also from Newfoundland, Vicky has a hellova hell gig story, how support from fellow comedians like Mark has helped her career, and why doing funny song parodies and videos during the pandemic kept her sane.You can follow Mark on twitter @markcritch or on Insta @critchmark.You can check out more of Vicky's video on her website: www.vickeymullaley.com or follow her on Twitter @VickyMullaleyHOST: Steve Patterson (Twitter: @patterballs)PRODUCER & CO-HOST: Diana Frances (Twitter @dianafrancesvan)TECHNICAL PRODUCER: Donovan Deschner from Fracture A Femur Productions (www.fractureafemur.com)MUSIC BY: Imagine Sound Studios (www.imaginesoundstudios.com)This show is brought to you by The Apostrophe Podcast Network and is powered by Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of @Risk, Jodi Butts is joined by comedian, best-selling author and television star, Mark Critch, to discuss political comedy and comedic politics.

Mark Critch, from Son Of A Critch and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and I bond over moist towelettes and deep deep personal insecurities. 

This week on the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet the cast of a new CBC Television show called “Son of a Critch.” If you are a fan of the political commentary and social satire of “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” you already know Mark Critch. Since 2003 he has starred on the political parody show. He's photo-bombed Justin Trudeau, offered Pamela Anderson a million dollars to stop acting, and poked fun at characters like Rex Murphy, Don Cherry and Donald Trump. His latest project is much more personal. A couple years ago Mark wrote a warm and funny look back at his formative years, growing up in St. John's, Newfoundland in the 80s called “Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir”. That bestseller is now the basis of Son of a Critch, which airs on CBC television and CBC Gem on Tuesday nights. Later in the show we'll meet Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays the eleven year old Mark on the show, and we'll spend some time with the legendary actor Malcolm McDowell, the star of “A Clockwork Orange” and so many other films, and who plays Mark's grandfather. McDowell talks about his new found love of Newfoundland and offers advice to young actors.

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