In a lively conversation with Shane Hewitt, film critic and pop culture expert Richard Crouse—known for his long-running role as a movie reviewer on CTV’s Pop Life and as a syndicated radio host—discusses a mix of quirky and compelling entertainment stories. On this week’s Last Call they cover the launch of "SmartLess Mobile" by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes; Hellmann’s chicken tender dip-themed Vegas wedding; IO Interactive’s character-driven James Bond game “007 First Light”; and the casting of Jonathan Davis as Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic directed by Craig Brewer.

On this edition of Booze and Reviews with Richard Crouse, Richard and Shane Hewitt dive into the new rom-com Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson as a matchmaker caught in a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Richard shares his take on the film’s focus on heartfelt romance over laughs, highlighting its message about the importance of authentic human connection. The conversation then shifts to a fascinating look at the history of singles bars, spotlighting iconic venues like T.G.I. Friday’s and Maxwell’s Plum, which helped normalize women drinking in public. They also toast to the era’s signature cocktails, including the Harvey Wallbanger, White Wine Spritzer, and the ever-bold Sex on the Beach.

#BoozeAndReviews #LastCallPodcast #RichardCrouse #MaterialistsMovie #RomComReview #CocktailCulture #SinglesBarHistory #PopCulturePodcast #ShaneHewitt #MovieAndMixology


Originally aired on 2025-06-12

In a lively conversation with Shane Hewitt, film critic and pop culture expert Richard Crouse&mdash;known for his long-running role as a movie reviewer on CTV&rsquo;s Pop Life and as a syndicated radio host&mdash;discusses a mix of quirky and compelling entertainment stories. On this week&rsquo;s Last Call they cover the launch of "SmartLess Mobile" by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes; Hellmann&rsquo;s chicken tender dip-themed Vegas wedding; IO Interactive&rsquo;s character-driven James Bond game &ldquo;007 First Light&rdquo;; and the casting of Jonathan Davis as Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic directed by Craig Brewer.
On this edition of Booze and Reviews with Richard Crouse, Richard and Shane Hewitt dive into the new rom-com Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson as a matchmaker caught in a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Richard shares his take on the film&rsquo;s focus on heartfelt romance over laughs, highlighting its message about the importance of authentic human connection. The conversation then shifts to a fascinating look at the history of singles bars, spotlighting iconic venues like T.G.I. Friday&rsquo;s and Maxwell&rsquo;s Plum, which helped normalize women drinking in public. They also toast to the era&rsquo;s signature cocktails, including the Harvey Wallbanger, White Wine Spritzer, and the ever-bold Sex on the Beach.
#BoozeAndReviews #LastCallPodcast #RichardCrouse #MaterialistsMovie #RomComReview #CocktailCulture #SinglesBarHistory #PopCulturePodcast #ShaneHewitt #MovieAndMixology
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-06-12

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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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.

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