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.

<p>On the Saturday January 17, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse we&rsquo;ll meet author Joe Hill. His bestselling novels &amp; short stories have inspired hit adaptations like &ldquo;Locke &amp; Key,&rdquo; &ldquo;Horns,&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Black Phone,&rdquo; as well as &ldquo;In the Tall Grass&rdquo; (which he adapted for film and co-wrote the novella of with his father Stephen King.) Today we&rsquo;ll talk about &ldquo;King Sorrow,&rdquo; 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&mdash;or become one.</p>
<p>Then we spend time with Louise Pitre. Often hailed as Canada&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Mamma Mia!,&rdquo; she has also played Fantine in &ldquo;Les Mis&eacute;rables&rdquo; and Edith Piaf in &ldquo;The Angel &amp; the Sparrow&rdquo; among many others. Today we talk about herb latest work, &ldquo;Kimberly Akimbo,&rdquo; 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.</p>

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

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.