Podcasts about Richard Crouse

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show, Friend of the Show and Film Critic, Richard Crouse, joins us to talk about the Summer blockbusters coming to theatres. Plus, fake tour guides, gourmet gas stations, grandmother shower, and much more.

Deb talks with the Ontario NDP leader. Colbert signs off for the last time. GUESTS: Nolan Quinn - Ontario Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Deb takes your calls. Long weekend recommendations for grilling and smoking. GUESTS: Brooke Rea - Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner & Director of Childhood Apraxia & Speech Therapy Centre Ted Reader - Award-winning chef and author Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Richard Crouse, film critic and host of Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Aaron Rand to talk about new film releases including The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Deb talks to the team president about the upcoming expansion draft. Do you hate themed parties like Deb?GUESTS: Teresa Resch - president of the Toronto Tempo John Wright - Veteran Pollster, CEO of Canada Pulse insights Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

Jerry opens the show reacting to Doug Ford congratulating a man who shot an alleged home invader. Plus, Doug Ford wants to outlaw resale tickets that cost more than the original price. Jerry takes your calls on the question: How do you actually prevent tickets from being resold? Chuck Norris has died. Jerry speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about Norris’ legacy, his cultural impact, and why he became a pop‑culture icon. Jerry discusses city councillor, Jon Burnside's motion to ban flying foreign flags on city property. Jerry weighs in on why he believes Burnside missed the mark.

The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War. On today's show: U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operation in Iran shows no sign of ending. Vassy speaks with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar about the Carney government's record on deporting members of the IRGC living in Canada. Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Iran includes American tech giants on their list of new targets. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. CTV film critic Richard Crouse joins us with a recap of the 2026 Oscars. Pedro Antunes from the Conference Board of Canada dissects today's inflation report, and what it potentially means for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show we asked you to tell us about a time you took a great big fall and your thoughts on a open concept office. We shared funny stories with you as we told you about our thoughts about Chappell Roans interaction with paparazzi. Friend of the show, and Canadian film critic Richard Crouse joined us today to discuss the upcoming Oscars!

What industries could be impacted?Plus – Canada plays for gold this weekend GUESTS: David Polansky - contributor to The Hub David McNaughton - served as the Canadian ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019 Jim Tatti - Host at TSN 1050 Richard Crouse - cohost of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

Super Bowl weekend is here! Deb asks listeners about their food traditions and game‑day must‑haves.Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow is pushing a motion for the city to receive a share of the HST.Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announces his retirement.Plus, the latest entertainment stories with Richard Crouse. GUESTS: Josh Matlow – Toronto City CouncillorMatt Cauz – TSN 1050 HostRichard Crouse – Movie Critic and Host of Entertainment Is Broken

Patrick Déry, freelance columnist and public policy analyst. Annie Boilard, President of “Reseau Annie RH” an HR specialist firm Greg Kelley, MNA from the West Island’s Jacques-Cartier riding Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, is now in police custody after being arrested in Mexico. We gather instant reaction from CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis, who is also a former OPP Commissioner. Prime Minister Carney addressed the world in Davos earlier this week. Some liked what he said. Canada's next-door neighbour did not. Joining us to discuss further is Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada Bureau Chief for the New York Times. Movie critic Richard Crouse offers his take on this year's Oscar nominations, and also talks a little bit of Heated Rivalry. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Canada Shield Institute managing director Vass Bednar and former Justin Trudeau senior advisor Supriya Dwivedi. Topic 1: Reaction to Prime Minister Carney’s address in Davos this week. Was it a hit or miss? Topic 2: The Canadian government is reportedly considering a ban on social media for kids under the age of 14. Good idea or bad idea? Topic 3: The House of Commons returns next week, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre braces for a party leadership review. Topic 4: Do you plan to embrace the Polar Vortex, or will you hibernate straight through it? Topic 5: The Beckham family drama captivates the Entertainment news cycle.

On the Saturday January 17, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse we’ll meet author Joe Hill. His bestselling novels & short stories have inspired hit adaptations like “Locke & Key,” “Horns,” and “The Black Phone,” as well as “In the Tall Grass” (which he adapted for film and co-wrote the novella of with his father Stephen King.) Today we’ll talk about “King Sorrow,” a genre-bending horror epic that spans 25 years. It follows six college friends who summon a dragon using a book bound in human skin. Each year, they must choose a sacrifice—or become one. Then we spend time with Louise Pitre. Often hailed as Canada’s first lady of musical theatre, she is a Tony-nominated actress renowned for her powerful performances on Broadway and across North America and Europe. Best known for originating the role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!,” she has also played Fantine in “Les Misérables” and Edith Piaf in “The Angel & the Sparrow” among many others. Today we talk about herb latest work, “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony Award-winning musical about a bright but physically aging teenage girl with a rare genetic condition, similar to progeria, who navigates a dysfunctional family, first love, and the challenges of finding happiness and connection despite her unique circumstances and limited time.

On the Saturday January 17, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse we'll meet author Joe Hill. His bestselling novels & short stories have inspired hit adaptations like “Locke & Key,” “Horns,” and “The Black Phone,” as well as “In the Tall Grass” (which he adapted for film and co-wrote the novella of with his father Stephen King.) Today we'll talk about “King Sorrow,” a genre-bending horror epic that spans 25 years. It follows six college friends who summon a dragon using a book bound in human skin. Each year, they must choose a sacrifice—or become one. Then we spend time with Louise Pitre. Often hailed as Canada's first lady of musical theatre, she is a Tony-nominated actress renowned for her powerful performances on Broadway and across North America and Europe. Best known for originating the role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!,” she has also played Fantine in “Les Misérables” and Edith Piaf in “The Angel & the Sparrow” among many others. Today we talk about herb latest work, “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony Award-winning musical about a bright but physically aging teenage girl with a rare genetic condition, similar to progeria, who navigates a dysfunctional family, first love, and the challenges of finding happiness and connection despite her unique circumstances and limited time.

Prime Minister Carney reaches a landmark EV deal with China. What will this mean for the Canadian auto sector?Bo Bichette reportedly agrees to a 3-year deal with the Mets. Richard Crouse shares the top entertainment stories of the week. GUESTS:Lana Payne - National president of UNIFOR Matt Cauz - Host on TSN 1050 Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes and newly formed podcast Entertainment is Broken

This week, Mark Carney will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a Canadian Prime Minister makes his first official journey to China since Justin Trudeau in 2016. Tariffs, oil, and human rights are all on the agenda for Canada's leader. On today's show: UOttawa Professor of Public and International Affairs Thomas Juneau dissects the situation in Iran, as nationwide protests ignite in that country. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why Canada is not considering a ban on X over a deepfake controversy. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Scott Reid, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers. CTV film critic Richard Crouse recaps the 2026 Golden Globes.

Guest: Madelaine Drohan, author of the book: He Did Not Conquer: Benjamin Franklin's Failure to Annex Canada. Guest: Jay Pitter author of Black Public Joy. Our Prime Minister has gone British and people are not happy.

Guest: Julie Richardson, a professor in the school of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University Guest: Chris Bailey author of Intentional.

Guest: Matt Cauz, TSN 1050 Host & Co-Host: 'macko & Cauz' Guest: Angela Champ, Human Resources Executive, author and speaker

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today. On today's show: Is a resolution between Russia and Ukraine as close as America's President thinks it is? CTV's Mike LeCouteur analyzes a crazy year in news. Then, Scott opens the phone lines and gathers your thoughts. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam and Jeff Rutledge. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Did you know that Canadians are one of OnlyFans' top customers? Movie critic Richard Crouse sifts through the best (and worst) flicks that 2025 had to offer. A snapshot of this year's World Juniors, and what's at stake for Canada, with technical producer Stephen Ellsworth.

On the Richard Crouse show, Richard talks to Dr.Mitch Shulman on what Bell's Palsy is. He sit down with Oriane Couchoux to discuss Christmas dreams coming true and Richard finds out your grocery code of conduct for 2026.

In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025. On today's show: Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026. Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025. A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes. Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals, leaving the Red Team one MP shy of a majority government. CTV political analyst Scott Reid takes it all in. The federal government says construction on a high-speed rail between Ottawa and Montreal will begin in 2029. Amanda goes 1-on-1 with Martin Imbleau, the CEO of Alto. A potential Netflix merger with Warner Brothers is poised to shakeup the entire Entertainment industry, with real-life impacts to TV fans and film connoisseurs. And we are in for an epic plot twist if another streaming service enters this war. Movie critic Richard Crouse chimes in with his two cents. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Selvam Public Relations president Saeed Selvam and McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge. Topic 1: Breaking down the implications of a second Conservative floor-crossing. Topic 2: The House of Commons has risen for 2025. What did the Carney government accomplish? Topic 3: Is high-speed rail between Ontario and Quebec a national priority? Topic 4: Marco Rubio makes a stand on font types. Topic 5: Has corporate jargon gone too far?

Is there anywhere in the GTA this is possible? Plus – Who’s got a big sign?GUEST: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Is this ok?Plus – How are this week’s new movies?GUESTS: Michael Gilmore - Executive Director of the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

RICHARD LINKLATER + NATALIE MACMASTER + LINDEN MACINTYRE by Richard Crouse

Do you skip your lunch break? Alicia Vianga joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to discuss this and other top stories of the day. The city of Vaughan cancels automated speed enforcement. Vaughan City Councilor Gila Martow weighs in on this decision. It's Telescopic Tuesday! Dan Riskin is here with his top science stories of the week. Richard Crouse speaks with Jerry about the death of Robert Redford.

Brian Lilley joins Jerry for party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Dr. Christine Korol talks about the 7 signs that your job isn't going to get better. Plus - a Canadian Whisky tasting with Tim Hudak, John Moore, and Richard Crouse!

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Just don't ask her how she feels about the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay. On today's show: The United States has imposed new tariffs on imported shipments under $800, threatening some Canadian small businesses. The Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada says major changes are needed to protect today's athletes. Movie critic Richard Crouse joins us from the Toronto International Film Festival, with his latest movie reviews in hand. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Laryssa Waler, a former Director of Communications to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Bob Richardson, a political commentator and former pollster. Topic 1: Ahead of Parliament's return next month, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is taking aim at the Carney government’s weaknesses. Topic 2: Breaking down the Commission on the Future of Sport’s preliminary report. Topic 3: How does the modern labour movement intersect with Canadian politics in 2025? Topic 4: Some of your favourite back-to-school memories. Topic 5: Should there be a minimum age requirement for social media?

What’s the cause?Plus – Which director is auctioning off some of his memorabilia? GUESTS: Brian Sauvé - president of the National Police Federation Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime analyst and former homicide detective Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Last Call with Richard Crouse

On the Saturday July 19, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse we meet Louise Pitre. Often hailed as Canada's first lady of musical theatre, she is a Tony-nominated actress renowned for her powerful performances on Broadway and across North America and Europe. Best known for originating the role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!,” she has also played Fantine in “Les Misérables” and Edith Piaf in “The Angel & the Sparrow” among many others. Today we talk about “Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812,” an innovative musical from Mirvish that follows Natasha's scandalous affair and Pierre's existential crisis amidst the backdrop of 19th-century Moscow, drawn from Tolstoy's “War and Peace.” Then, we'll meet British author, academic, and adventurer Robert Macfarlane. A Cambridge University fellow, Macfarlane's work often reflects his deep engagement with wild places, from ancient pathways to subterranean realms, earning him acclaim for his evocative prose and environmental advocacy. Today we talk about his new book “Is a River Alive?” a book that suggests rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings, who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law.

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.

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!

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.

- 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? 

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.

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. 

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.  

In the wake of 'Barbenheimer', there is perhaps more excitement surrounding the moviegoing experience than there has been in many years. But why does it feel like the film industry has been a bit lacklustre for the past while? Has the divide been film critics and audience grown, as critically acclaimed movies seem to get less attention than blockbuster Marvel-type films? And ultimately, what actually makes for a solid movie? Enjoyment, emotion, something thought-provoking, or all of the above? Renowned film critic Richard Crouse joins the podcast. Check out Richard Crouse's Latest Podcast - 'Last Call Podcast' https://rss.com/podcasts/lastcallwithrichardcrouse/Richard Crouse's Websitehttps://richardcrouse.caThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5432816/advertisement