On the Saturday August 2, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Jeff Stinco, lead guitar player for Montreal’s own Simple Plan. Known for their pop-punk sound, Simple Plan have enjoyed international success with hits like "I'm Just a Kid", "Welcome to My Life", and "Perfect". They have six studio albums, two live albums, and have sold over 5.1 million albums in the United States alone. Today Jeff and I will talk about the band’s history and their new documentary “Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd” which offers an unprecedented look into the band's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. There’s lots of never-before-seen archival footage, plus new interviews with band members and lots of music. You can watch “Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd” on Prime Video.

Then, we’ll meet Canadian television writer, producer, and showrunner David Shore. He’s known for creating the hit medical dramas “House M.D.” and “The Good Doctor,” which have won him a Humanitas Prize and a Peabody Award.

We’ll discuss his Canadian roots and how he ended up in Hollywood.

In October he’ll receive the lifetime achievement award at the Forest City Film Festival in his hometown of London ON.

On the Saturday August 2, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet Jeff Stinco, lead guitar player for Montreal&rsquo;s own Simple Plan. Known for their pop-punk sound, Simple Plan have enjoyed international success with hits like "I'm Just a Kid", "Welcome to My Life", and "Perfect". They have six studio albums, two live albums, and have sold over 5.1 million albums in the United States alone. Today Jeff and I will talk about the band&rsquo;s history and their new documentary &ldquo;Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd&rdquo; which offers an unprecedented look into the band's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. There&rsquo;s lots of never-before-seen archival footage, plus new interviews with band members and lots of music. You can watch &ldquo;Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd&rdquo; on Prime Video.
Then, we&rsquo;ll meet Canadian television writer, producer, and showrunner David Shore. He&rsquo;s known for creating the hit medical dramas &ldquo;House M.D.&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Good Doctor,&rdquo; which have won him a Humanitas Prize and a Peabody Award.
We&rsquo;ll discuss his Canadian roots and how he ended up in Hollywood.
In October he&rsquo;ll receive the lifetime achievement award at the Forest City Film Festival in his hometown of London ON.

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.

The Richard Crouse Show Podcast

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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.

JEFF STINCO + DAVID SHORE 

On the Saturday December 6, 2025 episode of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know WWE Superstar Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart. In her new book, “The Last Hart Beating,” now available wherever you buy fine books, the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history—invites readers inside her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family home through her more than two decades in wrestling.

In the book she writes about her chaotic childhood in the boom-and-bust world of professional wrestling, including her family’s brush with homelessness, her father’s battles with addiction, and how they shaped her, her front-row seat to the rise of women’s wrestling and the resilience it took to thrive as a female wrestler at a time when what you looked like on screen was more important than how talented you were between the ropes and much more.

Then we meet Josh Levine. His new book,“Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good: The Inside Story of Larry David’s Masterpieces,” is a detailed exploration of Larry David’s comedic legacy, focusing on his groundbreaking work in television. It delves into his creative process, highlighting how his irreverent humor and knack for turning social awkwardness into comedy gold revolutionized sitcoms. It’s a must-read for fans wanting to understand the man who made “nothing” the funniest thing on TV.

On the Saturday December 6, 2025 episode of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know WWE Superstar Natalya&nbsp;&ldquo;Nattie&rdquo;&nbsp;Neidhart. In her new book, &ldquo;The Last Hart Beating,&rdquo; now available wherever you buy fine books, the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history&mdash;invites readers inside her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family home through her more than two decades in wrestling.
In the book she writes about her chaotic childhood in the boom-and-bust world of professional wrestling, including her family&rsquo;s brush with homelessness, her father&rsquo;s battles with addiction, and how they shaped her, her front-row seat to the rise of women&rsquo;s wrestling and the resilience it took to thrive as a female wrestler at a time when what you looked like on screen was more important than how talented you were between the ropes and much more.
Then we meet Josh Levine. His new book,&ldquo;Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good: The Inside Story of Larry David&rsquo;s Masterpieces,&rdquo; is a detailed exploration of Larry David&rsquo;s comedic legacy, focusing on his groundbreaking work in television. It delves into his creative process, highlighting how his irreverent humor and knack for turning social awkwardness into comedy gold revolutionized sitcoms. It&rsquo;s a must-read for fans wanting to understand the man who made &ldquo;nothing&rdquo; the funniest thing on TV.

NATTIE NEIDHART + JOSH LEVINE 

On the Saturday November 29, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet musician, composer, performer, author, professor, and tech innovator Paul Hoffert.

In 1969, Hoffert co-founded Lighthouse with drummer Skip Prokop, creating Canada's first 13-piece rock orchestra blending rock, jazz horns, and strings. Hits like "One Fine Morning" (#24 US, #2 Canada) propelled millions of records sold, three Juno Awards, world tours, and openers for Duke Ellington. Hoffert played keys/vibraphone and arranged until 1974; the band reunited in 1992 and continues today.

Today we’ll talk about the release of “One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition),” which is now available on limited edition three-colour-splatter vinyl, sun/moon vinyl, double CD and digitally. This is the first-ever fully remixed, remastered and expanded edition of the platinum-selling band’s breakthrough 1971 release.

Then, we meet filmmaker Tasha Hubbard. Based on her own documentary Birth of a Family, her movie “Meadowlarks,” in theatres now, stars top Indigenous actors Michael Greyeyes, Carmen Moore, Alex Rice and Michelle Thrush as four Cree siblings, separated since childhood and now in their fifties, who agree to meet for the first time over a holiday weekend in Banff. The siblings were part of the 60s Scoop (1951-1991), seized by the government and placed in non-Indigenous homes.

On the Saturday November 29, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet musician, composer, performer, author, professor, and tech innovator Paul Hoffert.
In 1969, Hoffert co-founded Lighthouse with drummer Skip Prokop, creating Canada's first 13-piece rock orchestra blending rock, jazz horns, and strings. Hits like "One Fine Morning" (#24 US, #2 Canada) propelled millions of records sold, three Juno Awards, world tours, and openers for Duke Ellington. Hoffert played keys/vibraphone and arranged until 1974; the band reunited in 1992 and continues today.
Today we&rsquo;ll talk about the release of &ldquo;One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition),&rdquo; which is now available on limited edition three-colour-splatter vinyl, sun/moon vinyl, double CD and digitally. This is the first-ever fully remixed, remastered and expanded edition of the platinum-selling band&rsquo;s breakthrough 1971 release.
Then, we meet filmmaker Tasha Hubbard. Based on her own documentary Birth of a Family, her movie &ldquo;Meadowlarks,&rdquo; in theatres now, stars top Indigenous actors Michael Greyeyes, Carmen Moore, Alex Rice and Michelle Thrush as four Cree siblings, separated since childhood and now in their fifties, who agree to meet for the first time over a holiday weekend in Banff. The siblings were part of the 60s Scoop (1951-1991), seized by the government and placed in non-Indigenous homes.

PAUL HOFFERT + TASHA HUBBARD

On the Saturday November 22, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Eric Smith, veteran sportscaster and the long-time radio voice of the Toronto Raptors. Known for his insightful commentary and deep connection to the Raptors’ journey, Smith brings a unique perspective to basketball broadcasting. As co-author of “We the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years,” he combines his courtside expertise with storytelling to chronicle the franchise’s history through the voices of its players, capturing the heart of Canada’s only NBA team.

Then we meet Ed Conroy. A Toronto-based cultural historian, writer, producer, archivist and vintage video sleuth, he is the founder of Retrontario.com and his pieces on Canadian pop-culture and history have appeared in The Toronto Star, Toronto Life, blogTO, and many other places.

His latest project is “Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV,” a comprehensive look back at fifty years of children’s television that shaped our young lives. From the beloved — “Polka Dot Door,” and “Today’s Special” — to the bizarre — “Kiddo the Clown” and  “Maniac Mansion,” ImagiNation is a memory-filled trip for anyone who spent their weekdays after school or Saturday mornings staring at the electric babysitter.

On the Saturday November 22, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we&rsquo;ll meet Eric Smith, veteran sportscaster and the long-time radio voice of the Toronto Raptors. Known for his insightful commentary and deep connection to the Raptors&rsquo; journey, Smith brings a unique perspective to basketball broadcasting. As co-author of &ldquo;We the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years,&rdquo; he combines his courtside expertise with storytelling to chronicle the franchise&rsquo;s history through the voices of its players, capturing the heart of Canada&rsquo;s only NBA team.
Then we meet Ed Conroy. A Toronto-based cultural historian, writer, producer, archivist and vintage video sleuth, he is the founder of Retrontario.com and his pieces on Canadian pop-culture and history have appeared in The Toronto Star, Toronto Life, blogTO, and many other places.
His latest project is &ldquo;Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV,&rdquo; a comprehensive look back at fifty years of children&rsquo;s television that shaped our young lives. From the beloved &mdash; &ldquo;Polka Dot Door,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s Special&rdquo; &mdash; to the bizarre &mdash; &ldquo;Kiddo the Clown&rdquo; and &nbsp;&ldquo;Maniac Mansion,&rdquo; ImagiNation is a memory-filled trip for anyone who spent their weekdays after school or Saturday mornings staring at the electric babysitter.

JEFF STINCO + DAVID SHORE

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