Podcasts about Richard Crouse

On the Saturday June 14, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet meet JUNO Award-winning Indigenous artist Crystal Shawanda. Born and raised on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario, Crystal began her career in country music, signing with RCA Nashville. After parting ways with the label, she launched New Sun Records and shifted her focus to the blues. Her highly anticipated new album “Sing Pretty Blues,” blends blues and Southern country soul with Stax, Chess and Motown influences, is available now via her very own label, New Sun Records on all streaming platforms. Then, Canadian director, playwright, and screenwriter, Celine Song stops by. In 2023 she became a Hollywood darling with her Oscar nominated feature film debut, “Past Lives.” The film, nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, follows two childhood best friends who reunite in adulthood years after one emigrates from South Korea to the United States. She returns to theatres with a new film staring Dakota Johnson. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the Rom Com Capitol of the World®, “Materialists” sees Johnson play Lucy, a matchmaker for the rich and famous. She has arranged nine marriages but personally keeps romance at arm's length after a messy break-up. Things change for the “eternal bachelorette” when she meets wealthy charm-bomb Harry Castillo, played by Pedro Pascal. As romance blossoms, Lucy's life is upended by the return of her broke ex-boyfriend, John, played by Chris Evans, forcing her to choose between a perfect match and her imperfect ex. Then, Eric McCormack, you know him as as Will Truman of the TV series Will & Grace, a role that won him won a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy Award stops by to talk about his new Hollywood Suite show “Hell Motel.” On the creep new show, 10 true crime obsessives are invited to the opening weekend of the newly renovated Cold River Motel, the site of a 30-year-old unsolved Satanic Mass Murder. History repeats itself when the guests get start getting knocked off one by one. Eric plays Hemmingway, a chef with a wickedly sinister flair. In this interview we talk about Hell Motel, and how to play dead on camera.

Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse joined Aaron Rand on CJAD800.

Jerry opens the show by delving into veganism and the question of whether or not vegans live longer than non-vegans. Ontario housing starts are at the lowest level since 2009, the Simple Investor, Todd C Slater, weighs in. Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary leader dies at 82. Jerry and Richard Crouse discuss his life and legacy. Car dealership workers win $20 million lottery prize - Jerry takes your calls.

John Moore - host of Moore in the Morning John Tory- former mayor of Toronto Nik Nanos - Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research Richard Crouse - host of Last Call with Richard Crouse, Maple Syrup for your Eyes and The Richard Crouse Show

How is Doug Ford responding? Plus – it’s finally time for the election debates GUESTS: Edward Birnbaum - director of planning and external relations - Therme Group Canada Amanda Lang - CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Richard Crouse - host of the Richard Crouse Show, Last Call with Richard Crouse and the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Plus, Pierre Poilievre narrows the gap in the election race. Is he back in the picture? Deb speaks with: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Last Call with Richard Crouse

Nick & Roy welcome iHeart Radio’s Richard Crouse to talk about horror movies. What was the first horror movie to feature a working toilet?

This week – Nick & Roy welcome iHeart Radio's Richard Crouse to talk about horror movies. What was the first horror movie to feature a working toilet? Is Kosher salt Kosher? Do chickens dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Film critic Richard Crouse presents a list of Canadian comedies that are more fun than a two four of Moosehead. We'll meet the “Governor of Givin'er,” a bingo caller named Ned, an obsessive film fan, a free-spirited teen whose birthday mushroom trip brings her face-to-face with her 39-year-old self and writer director Cody Lightning and his film Hey Viktor!

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Minister Marc Miller as they discuss Canada’s relationship with the U.S. On todays show: Roland Paris, Director of the graduate school of public and international affairs at the university of Ottawa joins Vassy to discuss how over the weekend Europeans embraced Zelensky after he was vilified by Trump in the Oval office meeting on Friday. Richard Crouse, Film critic, joins Vassy to recap last nights Oscars. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull as he weighs in on Donald Trump’s second presidency so far and his public spat with Zelenskyy.

Richard Crouse, film critic and host of Last Call with Richard Crouse

Kathleen Wynne, Former Premier of Ontario joins guest host Scott Reid to discuss how leaders prepare for debates, what it feels like when you're on the stage and the lights come on, and how they influence the election. On todays show: David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins guest host Scott Reid to discuss the recent surge in the polls for the Liberals, and if it matters. Richard Crouse, Film Critic, joins guest host Scott Reid to discuss SNL's 50th anniversary special. The Daily Debrief Panel with Amanda Galbraith and Tom Mulcair.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: David Fraser, Former Commander of NATO Forces in Southern Afghanistan and CTV Military Analyst joins Amanda to go over the latest on Russia/Ukraine. David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins Amanda to discuss the recent uptick in the polls for the Liberal party. Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins Amanda to tell us the best movies to set the mood for valentines day. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Laryssa Waler, founder of Henley Strategies, former head of communications for Doug Ford, Kim Wright, Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies and Jennifer Madigan, Chief Operating Officer, Syntax Strategic. PANEL TOPICS: Topic 1: Premiers hail 'constructive' meeting as they lobby against tariffs – What now? Have we seen success with the ‘Team Canada’ approach? Is negotiating with Trump possible? Topic 2: Leger and Abacus polling from this week. Leger is showing an upward swings for the Liberals, specifically on dealing with the U.S – is this significant? Topic 3: The return of patriotism - Canadians have been feeling more patriotic since the tariff threats. Do you feel more patriotic after what’s been happening? In light of that, what should we be doing to better embody patriotism? Or is all that matters unity?

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP from Montreal and one of the MP's who joined the growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down earlier in the year joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as leader. On todays show: Eddie Goldenberg, Former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Chretien and now Senior Advisor at Global Public Affairs joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the Prime Ministers decision to step down as Liberal leader. Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give a recap of this years Golden Globes. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. John Wright, Veteran Pollster and Distinguished Fellow, Queens University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how Trudeau stepping down will influence the polling for the Liberals. Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss if Trudeau's decision will further the tensions between Canada and the US.

On the Saturday January 4, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Anna Lambe, an actress and television host from Nunavut. You’ve seen her in the feature film “The Grizzlies,” which earned her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Most recently she appeared in HBO’s highly anticipated fourth season of “True Detective,” starring opposite Jodie Foster. Today we talk about her new project, “North of North.” In the CBC, Netflix and APTN series she plays a young woman who wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won't be easy in her small Arctic town where everybody knows everyone’s business. Then we’ll meet RaMell Ross, artist, writer, documentarian and director of “Nickle Boys,” an intriguing movie that was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the American Film Institute. It has also received several accolades, including a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, and five nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida and it opens in theatres in Canada on January 10. Finally, we’ll meet director Tim Fehlbaum. He’s an award-winning Swiss filmmaker whose previous films, like “Tides” and “Hell,” focused on post-apocalyptic and science fiction stories. He returns to the real world with “September 5,” a new thriller starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, and now playing in select theatres, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Mike Le Couteur, Senior political correspondent with CTV News joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the growing calls from within the Liberal party for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with President-elect Trump's new border czar Tom Homan as they sat down for an exclusive interview on CTV's Power Play. Mark Masters, TSN Reporter joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss Team Canada's current standing in the World Juniors. The Daily Debrief Panel with Andrew Perez and Jason Lietar. Dr. Janine Hubbard, Clinical Psychologist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness. Richard Crouse, Movie Critic joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his best and worst movie picks of 2024.

Rant on shooting at Jewish girls school overnight GUEST: Daniel Held - United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto GUEST: Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto reporter The City of Toronto's "outdoor" workers -- represented by CUPE Local 416 -- have won wage hikes of 3-3.95% year over year for the next four years, in a deal just ratified by council

GUEST: Graham Lloyd - CEO of the College Employer Council speaking on possible Ontario University strike Who is the winner and who is the loser in the Canada Post strike back to work legislation? GUEST: Dan Kelly - CEO of the CFIB BREAKING! It appears that participating in the GST/HST holiday may be optional for businesses in all sectors and at all levels. CFIB is seeking to confirm this with CRA.

- Jim saw a video where Kevin O'Leary talks about not buying coffee to save money. Is Kevin O'Leary missing the point, that young people today feel like there's an insurmountable difficulty to actually make any money? - Toronto pub changes its name from Genius back to Idiot. Atef Girgis - pub owner, explains why he dumbed the place down- City of Vaughan launches an Automated Speed Enforcement program. Do people want this? Or is this overreach?- Robert Zemeckis used artificial intelligence to de-age Tom Hanks in his new movie "Here." He predicts the rise of a "completely digital" AI-assisted category of film, but says the human touch remains essential. Richard Crouse and Carmi Levy weigh in

- Jim rants, raves and takes your calls as to why drivers can't pull over for EMS vehicles in the GTA- Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Jim to break down a story about superhero movies making you a better person. We also explore Boys vs The Boys- What is the etiquette if you spill beer on someone? 

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show, we are pleased to welcome our new co-host David Corey.  Lainey Lui of etalk joins us to recap the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards and Bennifer 3.0?  Film critic Richard Crouse is here to wrap up the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival.  Plus, we get a surprise call from an long time friend of the show, who could be it?

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show, we asked you what was the most ridiculous dress code rule you've ever had to follow?  Film critic Richard Crouse joins us in-studio to talk about the movies he's most excited to see at TIFF this year.

On the Saturday August 31, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Amanda Marshall. You know the name, but could be forgiven if you wondered what happened to her. After hits like her 1996 single, "Birmingham", which reached number 3 in Canada and charted on the US, and diamond and certified 3× platinum albums, she disappeared from the charts and the music scene for more than 20 years. She says the legal battle with her former manager that kept her away from the spotlight for two decades “turned out to be the very best thing that ever happened to me.” We'll find out why in this interview. Then, we'll meet three-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actor Viggo Mortensen. From his film debut in 1985's “Witness” to the “Lord of the Rings” movies that made him a superstar to his more recent work, like the Oscar winning “Green Book,” he has been a constant, welcome presence on screens for 40 years. Joins me today as the writer, director, star, and composer of “The Dead Don't Hurt,” a great new Western now available on all major platforms for Digital Purchase and Digital Rental. Then, we meet Salah Bachir, author of a new memoir, “First to the Leave the Party: My Life with Ordinary People Who Happen to Be Famous,” available now wherever fine books are sold.

On the Saturday August 31, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Amanda Marshall. You know the name, but could be forgiven if you wondered what happened to her. After hits like her 1996 single, "Birmingham", which reached number 3 in Canada and charted on the US, and diamond and certified 3× platinum albums, she disappeared from the charts and the music scene for more than 20 years. She says the legal battle with her former manager that kept her away from the spotlight for two decades “turned out to be the very best thing that ever happened to me.” We'll find out why in this interview. Then, we'll meet three-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actor Viggo Mortensen. From his film debut in 1985's “Witness” to the “Lord of the Rings” movies that made him a superstar to his more recent work, like the Oscar winning “Green Book,” he has been a constant, welcome presence on screens for 40 years. Joins me today as the writer, director, star, and composer of “The Dead Don't Hurt,” a great new Western now available on all major platforms for Digital Purchase and Digital Rental. Then, we meet Salah Bachir, author of a new memoir, “First to the Leave the Party: My Life with Ordinary People Who Happen to Be Famous,” available now wherever fine books are sold.

On the Saturday July 27, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Natalie Shaw who stars as Cady Heron in the touring, musical production of the show that touches down in Toronto at The Royal Alexandra Theatre from July 30 - August 25, 2024. You remember the story… Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Then, we'll meet three-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actor Viggo Mortensen. From his film debut in 1985's “Witness” to the “Lord of the Rings” movies that made him a superstar to his more recent work, like the Oscar winning “Green Book,” he has been a constant, welcome presence on screens for 40 years. Joins me today as the writer, director, star, and composer of “The Dead Don't Hurt,” a great new Western now available on all major platforms for Digital Purchase and Digital Rental. Then, we'll meet Willie Poll. She is the director of education for the Moose Hide Campaign, an organization focused on ending violence against women and children. But today we're here to talk about her new book for children, “My Little Ogichidaa: An Indigenous Lullaby.”

Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.  

Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.

White House correspondent Brian Karem joins the show to discuss last night's presidential debate. Canadians will soon be able to fix their own Apple products and tech expert Carmi Levy tells us how. What's podcasts are hot? We ask Captain Ron of Great Pods! Finally does Richard Crouse likes these movies?

Richard Crouse is in for Jim, and on The Rundown we have Stephen Murdoch and Jon Liedtke. 

Richard Crouse is in for Jim. He starts the show with a recap of the day's big stories.On the Rundown panel Mark Mendelson and Kalvin Reid discuss influencers, carjacking and more.

Richard Crouse is in for Jim Richards this week!We have a by-election we are watching… but first, the Rundown with Laura Babcock and Andrew Caddell!

Time for the Draft. Bill King and Eric Alper compete with their picks for best summer song! Actor Kevin Spacey starts crying during an interview with Piers Morgan, says he owes millions of dollars in legal fees – we ask movie critic Richard Crouse if Spacey can make a comeback. And another edition. Wright or Wrong with John Wright Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion and one of Canada's leading pollsters.

Guest Host: Richard CrouseWe explore Vulcan, Alberta with Chris Gaultier, and Richard talks with Michael Rubanoff and Chilina Kennedy about their latest project The Last Timbit. 

We learn why the courts are turning down injunctions, Richard Crouse gives us his take on Tarintino's comments about modern movies and Play Attention!

We talk the Mark Warner off the top of the show because Jim Has Issues.Later the rundown panl and find out what Richard Crouse thinks of this weekends' movies.

On the Saturday May 11, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse we meet General Roméo Dallaire. A celebrated global human rights advocate, he is also a highly respected author, public speaker, political advisor, and former Canadian senator. Throughout his distinguished military career, General Dallaire served most notably as Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. He continues to work ceaselessly to bring international attention to situations too often ignored, whether the prevention of mass atrocities, ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on veterans and their families, or strategic solutions for lasting peace. In his latest book “The Peace: A Warrior's Journey,” general Dallaire shows us the past, present and future of war through the prism of his own life. Then, we'll meet Rose Sutherland, author of “A Sweet Sting of Salt.” Based on the classic folktale The Selkie Wife, it is a piece of historical fiction that sees a young woman uncover a dark secret about her neighbor and his mysterious new wife… and she'll have to fight to keep herself—and the woman she loves—safe.

Jim Interviews a student from University of Toronto encampment, foreign interference discussed on the Rundown panel and Richard Crouse rates this week's weekend blockbusters.

Welcome to Nick & Roy's Totally Useless Christmas Party. Special guests include Richard Crouse of "Pop Life" and Last Call with Richard Crouse Podcasts", He shares useless pop life information and also reveals the origins of some Christmas drinks. Lianne Phillipson of "Eat This" Podcast shares useless food traditions from years past. IHeart radio's Science Correspondent, Dan Riskin offers useless information about reindeer and why their noses are cold. Listen, laugh and be merry.  Merry Christmas from Nick & Roy.