On the Saturday August 1, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet award-winning documentary filmmaker, director, producer, and editor Alison Elwood. Her standout music documentaries include the Emmy-nominated "Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time," the Critics’ Choice Award-winning "The Go-Go’s," "Let the Canary Sing" about Cyndi Lauper, and the acclaimed History of the Eagles. Her latest film is "Boy George & Culture Club."

Then, we’ll meet writer, screenwriter, and copywriter Edward Chisholm. His new book, “Murder in Paris ’68,” is a work of narrative non-fiction that dives into the unsolved murder of Stevan Markovic, the Serbian bodyguard and associate of French film star Alain Delon. It was an immense scandal at the time, and Edward’s book captures the whole story.

On the Saturday August 1, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet award-winning documentary filmmaker, director, producer, and editor Alison Elwood. Her standout music documentaries include the Emmy-nominated "Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time," the Critics&rsquo; Choice Award-winning "The Go-Go&rsquo;s," "Let the Canary Sing" about Cyndi Lauper, and the acclaimed History of the Eagles. Her latest film is "Boy George &amp; Culture Club."
Then, we&rsquo;ll meet writer, screenwriter, and copywriter Edward Chisholm. His new book, &ldquo;Murder in Paris &rsquo;68,&rdquo; is a work of narrative non-fiction that dives into the unsolved murder of Stevan Markovic, the Serbian bodyguard and associate of French film star Alain Delon. It was an immense scandal at the time, and Edward&rsquo;s book captures the whole story.

Every week THE RICHARD CROUSE SHOW features in depth conversations with the actors, writers and movers-and-shakers who are not only part of pop culture but helping create the pop culture we enjoy. Recent guests include Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park, comedian Greg Proops, Toy Story 4 star Tony Hale, Muppet master Brian Henson, Emily Mortimer, Woman Enough: How a Boy Became a Woman and Changed the World of Sport author Kristen Worley, superstar English novelist Ian McEwan, best-selling Black Leopard, Red Wolf author Marlon James and many others.

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Every week THE RICHARD CROUSE SHOW features in depth conversations with the actors, writers and movers-and-shakers who create the pop culture we enjoy. Recently Fresh Off the Boat's Randall Park talked about working as a barista while starring on a TV show. Best-selling Black Leopard, Red Wolf author Marlon James described why Miles Davis is an integral part of his writing process and  Woman Enough: How a Boy Became a Woman and Changed the World of Sport author Kristen Worley detailed how she blazed a trail for gender diversity in sport. Join Richard and his guests for relaxed,  revealing and in-depth conversations.

ALISON ELWOOD + EDWARD CHISHOLM 

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet stand-up comedian Andrew Barr. A recovering addict who turned his struggles into powerful, hilarious material, Barr has built a reputation for fearlessly tackling tough topics like addiction, sobriety, and everyday absurdities in a way that connects with audiences.

Today we talk about his comedy special ”Andrew Barr Goes Nowhere,” streaming globally on YouTube in partnership with ComedyBarMAX.

The premise of the special is unusual: Barr ran continuously on a treadmill for 12 hours straight—covering exactly 104 kilometers (the equivalent of two and a half back-to-back marathons) and burning over 7,000 calories—before immediately stepping off the machine to deliver a live, hour-long stand-up comedy performance. Beyond the grueling physical challenge, the 12-hour feat carried profound personal significance and we’ll talk about that in this interview.

Then, we meet Don Levers, a Vancouver-born author who dives deep into one of Canada’s most audacious and mysterious crimes inn his new book "The (Almost) Perfect Heist: The Incredible True Story of the Vancouver Safety Deposit Robbery.”   What began as research for a novel became a years-long investigation into a bold caper involving seasoned criminals, an impenetrable vault, and millions in unrecovered loot. Part true-crime thriller, part investigative memoir, this book explores how close the thieves came to pulling off the perfect crime — and why so many questions still remain decades later.

 

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet stand-up comedian Andrew Barr. A recovering addict who turned his struggles into powerful, hilarious material, Barr has built a reputation for fearlessly tackling tough topics like addiction, sobriety, and everyday absurdities in a way that connects with audiences.
Today we talk about his comedy special &rdquo;Andrew Barr Goes Nowhere,&rdquo; streaming globally on YouTube in partnership with ComedyBarMAX.
The premise of the special is unusual: Barr ran continuously on a treadmill for 12 hours straight&mdash;covering exactly 104 kilometers (the equivalent of two and a half back-to-back marathons) and burning over 7,000 calories&mdash;before immediately stepping off the machine to deliver a live, hour-long stand-up comedy performance. Beyond the grueling physical challenge, the 12-hour feat carried profound personal significance and we&rsquo;ll talk about that in this interview.
Then, we meet Don Levers, a Vancouver-born author who dives deep into one of Canada&rsquo;s most audacious and mysterious crimes inn his new book "The (Almost) Perfect Heist: The Incredible True Story of the Vancouver Safety Deposit Robbery.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; What began as research for a novel became a years-long investigation into a bold caper involving seasoned criminals, an impenetrable vault, and millions in unrecovered loot. Part true-crime thriller, part investigative memoir, this book explores how close the thieves came to pulling off the perfect crime &mdash; and why so many questions still remain decades later.
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ANDREW BARR + DON LEVERS 

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet filmmaker, director, producer, and podcast host Pete Ferriero. Pete gained recognition for his documentaries The Price of Fame (about wrestling legend Ted DiBiase) and Her Name Is Chef (streaming on Hulu), which was praised by Padma Lakshmi for spotlighting women in the culinary world. He’s also the creator and host of the popular Beverly Hills, 90210 Show podcast, where he dives deep into the iconic series alongside its original producers and cast. His latest project, the feature documentary The Best Pizza is in LA, makes the bold case that Los Angeles is home to the world’s best pizza — complete with celebrity chefs and unforgettable pie tours.

Then we meet Jake David Smith, a Broadway and national-tour musical theatre veteran. who made his Broadway debut in Disney’s Frozen, starred as Marius on the national tour of Les Misérables, and originated Prince Oliver in the Off-Broadway (and Amazon Prime) production of Between the Lines.

Today we talk about his career and playing Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, a extravaganza that Entertainment Weekly said explodes with life and energy. It’s playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until August 23.

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet filmmaker, director, producer, and podcast host Pete Ferriero. Pete gained recognition for his documentaries The Price of Fame (about wrestling legend Ted DiBiase) and Her Name Is Chef (streaming on Hulu), which was praised by Padma Lakshmi for spotlighting women in the culinary world. He&rsquo;s also the creator and host of the popular Beverly Hills, 90210 Show podcast, where he dives deep into the iconic series alongside its original producers and cast. His latest project, the feature documentary The Best Pizza is in LA, makes the bold case that Los Angeles is home to the world&rsquo;s best pizza &mdash; complete with celebrity chefs and unforgettable pie tours.
Then we meet Jake David Smith, a Broadway and national-tour musical theatre veteran. who made his Broadway debut in Disney&rsquo;s Frozen, starred as Marius on the national tour of Les Mis&eacute;rables, and originated Prince Oliver in the Off-Broadway (and Amazon Prime) production of Between the Lines.
Today we talk about his career and playing Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, a extravaganza that Entertainment Weekly said explodes with life and energy. It&rsquo;s playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until August 23.

PETE FERRIERO + JAKE DAVID SMITH 

On the Saturday August 1, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Jess Gibson. She is a Canadian-born writer (daughter of Margaret Atwood and the late Graeme Gibson), art historian with a Yale PhD, who has lived all over the world. Her first book “The Good Eye” is already generating buzz as a sharp, original, and “bewitching” debut. The stories explore themes like perception vs. reality, the limits of what we “see,” betrayal, revenge, and everyday life tilting into the strange or magical.

Then, we meet Juno Award-winning R&B/soul singer, actress Divine Brown. She broke through in 2005 with the hit single "Old Skool Love", which topped Canadian radio charts and earned a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award. Her self-titled debut album followed as an underground success, and her second album, The Love Chronicles (2008), won the Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year. She has toured with the Backstreet Boys, contributed vocals to Drake’s Take Care, and can now be seen in staged concert The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, playing at the CAA Theatre on Yonge Street in Toronto until August 16, 2026.

On the Saturday August 1, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet Jess Gibson. She is a Canadian-born writer (daughter of Margaret Atwood and the late Graeme Gibson), art historian with a Yale PhD, who has lived all over the world. Her first book &ldquo;The Good Eye&rdquo; is already generating buzz as a sharp, original, and &ldquo;bewitching&rdquo; debut. The stories explore themes like perception vs. reality, the limits of what we &ldquo;see,&rdquo; betrayal, revenge, and everyday life tilting into the strange or magical.
Then, we meet Juno Award-winning R&amp;B/soul singer, actress Divine Brown. She broke through in 2005 with the hit single "Old Skool Love", which topped Canadian radio charts and earned a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award. Her self-titled debut album followed as an underground success, and her second album, The Love Chronicles (2008), won the Juno Award for Best R&amp;B/Soul Album of the Year. She has toured with the Backstreet Boys, contributed vocals to Drake&rsquo;s Take Care, and can now be seen in staged concert The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, playing at the CAA Theatre on Yonge Street in Toronto until August 16, 2026.

ALISON ELWOOD + EDWARD CHISHOLM

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