William Shatner is 95, and his Riot Fest rider reads like a dare, entertainment critic Richard Crouse breaks down what he actually got the festival to agree to. Anyone who has ever wondered what a legend can demand backstage will want the full list, and Ryan Gosling's ten year grudge against his own hand is just as good.

A 95 Year Old Rock Star's Rider Reads Like a Dare
One item asks a festival to rename a boat in his honour. Another swaps his golf cart for a time machine, and the list only gets stranger from there. Ryan Gosling also finally fixes a pose he has hated for a decade, and Christopher Nolan bans one everyday item from his sets for a reason worth hearing.

The Outer Threat, Reviewed With Three Cocktails Built for Space
A low budget sci-fi thriller gets the full review treatment, then Richard Crouse pairs it with three cocktails built around outer space, one of them once flown to Apollo 11 astronauts in quarantine.

Topics: William Shatner, Ryan Gosling, Christopher Nolan, The Outer Threat, tiki cocktails

GUEST: Richard Crouse | http://richardcrouse.ca

Originally aired on 2026-07-23

William Shatner is 95, and his Riot Fest rider reads like a dare, entertainment critic Richard Crouse breaks down what he actually got the festival to agree to. Anyone who has ever wondered what a legend can demand backstage will want the full list, and Ryan Gosling's ten year grudge against his own hand is just as good.
A 95 Year Old Rock Star's Rider Reads Like a Dare One item asks a festival to rename a boat in his honour. Another swaps his golf cart for a time machine, and the list only gets stranger from there. Ryan Gosling also finally fixes a pose he has hated for a decade, and Christopher Nolan bans one everyday item from his sets for a reason worth hearing.
The Outer Threat, Reviewed With Three Cocktails Built for Space A low budget sci-fi thriller gets the full review treatment, then Richard Crouse pairs it with three cocktails built around outer space, one of them once flown to Apollo 11 astronauts in quarantine.
Topics: William Shatner, Ryan Gosling, Christopher Nolan, The Outer Threat, tiki cocktails
GUEST: Richard Crouse |<a href="http://richardcrouse.ca"> http://richardcrouse.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-23

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.