Best Luke and Crystal Podcasts (2025)

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Disability, Advocacy, and God’s Purpose: A Conversation with Special Needs Parent Roberta Dunn 53:47

6d ago53:47

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Roberta Dunn has been active in the disability community as an advocate and parent leader since the birth of her twins more than 30 years ago. Sharing insights and challenging misperceptions of disability, Roberta has spoken nationally, regionally, locally—and across the coffee table—with thousands of parents, professionals, and individuals experie…

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We Are Kicking Off Season 7 Hosted By Stephanie Daniels! 1:24

7d ago1:24

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Stephanie Daniels, host of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast is kicking off Season 7. Listen in each week to hear from our incredible line up of guests who bring their unique experiences and perspectives to encourage you right where you are. Whether you're interested in learning practical ways your church can welcome and embrace people living w…

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S2E6 Scott Pounder, Prometheus Insights 43:10

8d ago43:10

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This episode features Scott Pounder, Founder and CEO of Prometheus Insights https://prometheus-insights.com/About/ Formerly of the Met Police, Head of Investigations at Crystal Intelligence, then at FTI Consulting as a director, Scott now runs his own operation, providing expert reports for crypto investigations and blockchain analytics, asset reco…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 9: BLACKBERRY SPECIAL 42:55

8d ago42:55

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On this special episode of "Maple Syrup For Your Eyes" I have an in-depth look at the movie "Blackberry," the lessons learned from the film, about what it means to be Canadian, why we don’t celebrate our own stories and much more with the film's stars Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson (who also co-wrote and directed).…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 8: DRAMATIC CANADIANS 35:59

15d ago35:59

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Here's a list of Canadian dramas more flavourful than a bag of ketchup chips. Coming up I have the story of a mystical child on a remote island off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, a journey to justice for Christopher Plummer, the tale of a young women who went from wilderness of Alberta to the wild runways of the fashion world and a young I…

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Bye Bye Miss American Pie...The Godfather of Grunge...Is this Heaven? No It's Iowa in a Mini-Van 59:17

17d ago59:17

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Join Spunky Comstock and Wolfman Mike as they trade city lights for cornfields and hit the Iowa backroads to settle the ultimate 70s vs 80s showdown—Midwestern style! 🏁 00:00 | Welcome to the Roadtrip Spunky and Wolfman rev up the engine in a vintage Mini Van Roadtrip rules: no GPS, all gut instinct, and plenty of ’80s power ballads 🛞 03:30 | Flat …

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 7: CANADIAN ZOMBIES - 2025-04-15, 1.01 PM 18:56

22d ago18:56

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Here's a list of Canadian zombie movies with both gore and Braaaaains. I’ll tell you about a kid friendly zombie flick, heavy metal flesh eaters and a Civil War era zombie story that Variety says merits appreciation for really trying something different.By Richard Crouse

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Balatro 53:20

28d ago53:20

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Alex and Luke Talk Balatro In this episode, Alex and Luke go all-in on Balatro, the breakout roguelike deck-builder that’s equal parts poker, chaos, and obsession. Developed by LocalThunk and released in early 2024, Balatro blends classic card game mechanics with deck-breaking combos, jokers with wild effects, and a vibe that’s one part casino feve…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 6: HOLY MACKINAW! CANADIAN HOCKEY MOVIES 23:34

1M ago23:34

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I present a list of Canadian sports movies guaranteed to light the lamp! From airborne bloody Chiclets and a hockey icon to the story of Saul Indian Horse and an elegy for a man who spent much of his career earning $25 a game, I have a look at Canada’s favourite game on the big screen.By Richard Crouse

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SEAN ONO LENNON + ALEX GARLAND + RAY MENDOZA + D'PHARAOH WOON-A-TAI 38:13

1M ago38:13

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On the Saturday April 12, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet artist and musician Sean Ono Lennon. A new documentary called “One to One: John & Yoko,” is a look at New York City in the early 1970s through the actions of two of its most famous residents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Newly restored footage, with remastered audio overseen …

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Marvel Vs DC, Underoos for Adults & The Name Game Meltdown 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

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In this episode, it’s a battle of the titans as Mean Mark from the Or Is It podcast joins Wolfman Mike and Spunky Comstock to settle the ultimate nerd debate: Marvel vs. DC. Who’s got the better cinematic universe, and which brand rules the small screen? Then, in segment two, we dive deep into the heroic history of Underoos and ask the important qu…

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KENNY ROBINSON + LUKE GORDON FIELD 38:57

1M ago38:57

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On the Saturday May 10, 2025 ediiton of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet a living legend on the Canadian Comedy scene. The Winnipeg born, Chicago bred Kenny Robinson is often called the Godfather of Canadian comedy. His irreverent, socially conscience, intelligent, opinionated and profane style of comedy has made him a fixture and favourite with …

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CRYSTAL SHAWANDA + SUSAN SERRAO 37:59

1M ago37:59

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On the Saturday April 26, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet JUNO Award-winning Indigenous artist Crystal Shawanda. Born and raised on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario, Crystal began her career in country music, signing with RCA Nashville. After parting ways with the label, she launched New Sun Records and shifted her focus to …

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S2E5 Rachel Wolcott, Compliance Corylated 56:56

1M ago56:56

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This episode features Rachel Wolcott, a founding editor of Compliance Corylated, writing on financial fraud, market abuse, and of course cryptocurrency. This episode covers both (i) the state of industry onboarding, including know-your-client and anti-money laundering checks and well as (ii) fraud repayment initiatives. Matt and Rachel speak about:…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES: CRONENBERG FAMILY VALUES 24:07

1M ago24:07

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From a bloodthirsty brood, to celebrity viruses and a euthanasia program, on this week's edition of "Maple Syrup For Your Eyes" I have a look at two generations of filmmaking Cronenbergs, David, Brandon and Caitlin.By Richard Crouse

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NIKO MOON + KEIRA JANG 37:34

1M ago37:34

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On the Saturday May 3, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet one of country music’s most exciting and dynamic new voices, Niko Moon. He first garnered attention as a co-writer for Zac Brown Band, contributing to hits like “Homegrown” and “Beautiful Drug.” He has also wrote songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Mo…

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JANET MCMORDIE + DAVID CRONENBERG 39:03

2M ago39:03

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On the Saturday April 19, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Dr. Janet McMordie. She is a sports medicine physician who blends her medical expertise with a passion for the arts. During the pandemic, she embarked on a simultaneous journey into storytelling, discovering a revitalized connection to her creativity. She shifted from a tunne…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 4 HORROR: "OUTSIDE THE GATES OF HOLLYWOOD" 11:51

2M ago11:51

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Here's a list of Canadian horror films that are scarier than the Frankenstein Burger King on Clifton Hill. I’ll tell you about a 3D archaeologist, a werewolf movie that reinvents the genre, the first slasher flick, a vocal virus and much more.By Richard Crouse

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Bad News Bears...Little League...George Foreman...Wood Bats Vs Aluminum Bats 52:52

2M ago52:52

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In this episode of The 70s Vs The 80s, we step up to the plate for a wild ride through Little League memories, boxing greatness, and the ultimate baseball bat battle! Segment 1: Bad News Bears vs. Brian & Mike’s Little League Antics The 1976 classic The Bad News Bears set the standard for misfit baseball teams, but how does it compare to Brian and …

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 3 SCI FI 27:22

2M ago27:22

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I present a list of Canadian sci fi and fantasy films that will wrap their robotic arms around you in a warm Canadarm hug. I’ll tell you about a government manhunt to eliminate the rise of the machine consciousness, a war-ravaged totalitarian future, marginalized superheroes, a slimy bipedal creature and an animated, malevolent rock star.…

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Elden Ring 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

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Alex and Luke Talk Elden Ring. In this episode, Alex and Luke finally tackle Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s 2022 open-world epic that took the gaming world by storm. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with worldbuilding contributions from George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring expands the Soulsborne formula into a sprawling, unforgiving landscape—the Lands Between…

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Wrestlemania 40 Years of Depauchery 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Join us this week as Derek from the "Or Is It?" podcast steps into the ring to explore the golden WrestleMania era of professional wrestling! Derek pulls back the curtain on the real-life feuds, backstage drama, and legendary debauchery that defined this iconic period in wrestling history. Then, in our second segment, Derek challenges hosts Mike, a…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 2 DOCUMENTARIES 25:05

2M ago25:05

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I present a list of Canadian documentaries that are more fun than a bucket of Beavertails. I’ll tell you about a major art forgery, the beginnings of a beloved band, a five-year-old orphan on the streets of Chennai, India, who went on to become one of Toronto’s most celebrated chefs and a journey across the 24,000 kilometers of our big, beautiful c…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOL 1 19:05

2M ago19:05

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Film critic Richard Crouse presents a list of Canadian comedies that are more fun than a two four of Moosehead. We’ll meet the “Governor of Givin’er,” a bingo caller named Ned, an obsessive film fan, a free-spirited teen whose birthday mushroom trip brings her face-to-face with her 39-year-old self and writer director Cody Lightning and his film He…

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Seven Smiths Episode 3: Men in Black 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth.By MCU Complete Me

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BEE QUAMMIE + NATASHA BROWN 36:48

2M ago36:48

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On the Saturday April 5, 2025 edition of The Riuchard Crouse Show we’ll meet writer, radio host, television personality, and public speaker Bee Quammie. She was the co-host of the Kultur’D podcast on Global News Radio and is a regular guest on The Social. Her writing has been featured in publications including The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, Chatela…

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EMILY DIEBERT + DR PETER STOTLAND 35:34

2M ago35:34

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On the Saturday March 22, 2025 episode of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Emily Diebert. She is a Science Fellow at the Gemini South Observatory in Chile, where she writes children’s books by day and works as an astronomer by night. Her debut novel is “Bea Mullins Takes a Shot,” a novel about a 7th grader who, after being forced to join her school'…

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AMANDA SEYFRIED + ATOM EGOYAN + SONEQUA MARTIN-GREEN + KEIRA JANG 39:24

2M ago39:24

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On the March 15, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Atom Egoyan and Amanda Seyfried of the new film “Seven Veils.” In this a new psychological thriller, now playing in theatres, Seyfried is Jeanine, a director dealing with repressed trauma as she mounts a production of her mentor’s most famous work, the opera “Salome.” Rich with metaph…

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PAUL SUN-HYUNG LEE + LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT 38:04

2M ago38:04

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On the Saturday March 8, 2025 edition of “The Richard Crouse Show” we’ll meet Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. You know the Canadian Screen Award winner as family patriarch Appa on “Kim’s Convenience,” and as Inspector Albert Choi, the new head of Station House No 4, on “Murdoch Mysteries” and as Captain Captain Carson Teva on the Star War series “The Mandalori…

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RIK EMMETT + HILL KOURKOUTIS 38:56

2M ago38:56

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On the Saturday March 29, 2025 episode of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll spend some time with Rik Emmett.He is a solo artist, a guitarist, a poet, a song writer, a teacher, a Canadian Music Industry Hall of Famer who is probably best known as the co-singer and guitar player of Triumph, the gold and nine platinum selling rock trio who lit up radios i…

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1975 & 1985 TV Shows--Watch, Tape,Or Skip List... & Moon Boot Memory Minute...& The Gene Hackman--Michael Caine Game 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Watch…Tape…or skip television shows from 1975 & 1985.(Spunky Comstock & Wolfman bring the controversy .) “Mike’s Moon Boot Memories Minute.” (Mike explains how he “still hears the screams at night sometimes” of this hilarious moon boot story.) Wait Brian had a Mini Fenway Park Green Monster in his basement? KISS solo albums. (How bad were they?…did…

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Super Mario Bros Turns 40! & Garfield Phone Mystery Solved 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Nintendo Nostalgia & Beach Mysteries" Get ready for a totally radical episode as we dive deep into gaming history and solve a decades-old mystery that would make even Scooby-Doo jealous! SEGMENT 1: SUPER MARIO TURNS 40 Special guest Matt Munzen, retro gaming expert extraordinaire, joins us to celebrate four decades of everyone's favorite plumber! J…

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DR. CHIKA ORIUWA + SASH SIMPSON 36:58

3M ago36:58

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On the Saturday March 1, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a trailblazing physician recognized by the TIME magazine as a Next Generation Leader and an advocate for equity in healthcare. In her new book, “Unlike the Rest,” she shares her inspirational journey, from her childhood dream of wearing the white coa…

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The First Hail Mary Ever & Electric Football Vs Electronic Football 54:25

3M ago54:25

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In this episode of “The 70s Vs The 80s,” hosts Spunky Comstock and Wolfman Mike delve into the iconic moments and memorabilia that defined football in the 1970s and 1980s. They revisit the legendary 1975 “Hail Mary” game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings—a moment that still resonates deeply with them. The discussion also explores…

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Seven Smiths Episode 2: Hancock 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

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Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.By MCU Complete Me

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ALI ABBASI + NICK NEWMAN 39:12

4M ago39:12

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On the Saturday February 22, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet director Ali Abbasi. His film “The Apprentice,” which was recently nominated for two Oscars, is a controversial coming-of-age look at Donald Trump’s early years under the mentorship of lawyer Roy Cohn. It paints a picture of the future president of the United States as …

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Box Office Showdown 1975 Vs 1985 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

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Get ready for a cinematic clash of the titans! This week, we dive into the top 10 box office movies from 1975 and 1985, ranking each film on a scale from the highest honor of “Miracle on Ice Gold Medal” to the unfortunate “Elvis Dying on the Toilet.” Which year’s films will reign supreme, and which will leave us scratching our heads? Plus, we take …

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HOLLY BRICKLEY + HALEY MLOTEK 39:02

4M ago39:02

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On the Saturday February 15, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Holly Brickley, her debut novel “Deep Cuts” is earning rave reviews. “Booklist” called it a “dazzling debut,” “Publisher’s Weekly” called it “a banger” and author Claire Dederer, national bestselling author of “Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma,” said, “I wish I’d written that,…

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COLIN JAMES + TIM FEHLBAUM 38:14

4M ago38:14

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On the Saturday February 8, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we spend some time with 8x JUNO Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling blues-rock artist Colin James who recently kicked off his “Chasing The Sun” Canadian tour which will make stops across the country including additional shows in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Bri…

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TYRONE SAVAGE + BRUCE DAVID KLEIN 37:52

4M ago37:52

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Actor Tyrone Savage talks about being a child actor and his new show "15 Dogs."By Richard Crouse

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REBECCAH LOVE + "SAINT-PIERRE'S" ALLAN HAWKO + JOSEPHINE JOBERT 38:11

4M ago38:11

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On the Saturday January 18, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know filmmaker, writer, visual artist and community organizer Rebeccah Love. Rebeccah is an advocate for people with mental and physical disabilities as she personally experiences both. Rebeccah has a history of psychosis and experienced institutional violence as a psychi…

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Air Jordan's Turn 40 (Spotify Game Phil Collins vs Kenny Loggins) 48:34

4M ago48:34

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Episode 60: Sneaker Legacy & 80s Music Royalty Lace up for a deep dive into one of the most revolutionary moments in footwear history! As Air Jordans celebrate their 40th anniversary, Brian and Mike explore how a rookie's signature shoe changed not just basketball, but global fashion forever. From banned colorways to Mars Blackmon, we trace the DNA…

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GIACOMO GIANNIOTTI + TIMOTHY CAULFIELD 38:33

4M ago38:33

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On the Saturday February 1, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Giacomo Gianniotti. He starred for seven seasons as “Dr. Andrew DeLuca” on ABC’s hit drama Grey’s Anatomy and has worked with everyone from Shelley Winters and Susan Sarandon to Zoe Saldana and Dustin Hoffman. Born in Rome, but raised in Canada, he works in both Italian …

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MARK CRITCH + MALCOLM MCDOWELL 37:30

4M ago37:30

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On the Saturday January 11, 2025 edition of "The Richard Crouse Show" we meet Mark Critch, star of "Son of a Critch," now entering its fourth season on CBC and CBC Gem. Developed from his 2018 memoir, “Son of a Critch,” which was in turn based on his real-life experiences growing up in Newfoundland, the series is an entertaining look into the life …

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Yacht Rock Doc & RIP Ricky Henderson 46:16

4M ago46:16

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In this episode, we set sail on smooth waters with a deep dive into HBO Max’s yacht rock documentary. We ask the hard-hitting question: Did MTV kill yacht rock? While we didn’t settle on a definitive Mount Rushmore of yacht rock legends, we discuss some major contenders like Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross. …

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Seven Smiths Episode 1: Hitch 1:16:44

4M ago1:16:44

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A smooth-talking man falls for a hardened columnist while helping a shy accountant woo a beautiful heiress.By MCU Complete Me

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THE BEST MOVIES YOU MISSED IN 2024 38:51

5M ago38:51

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As you may or may not know, when I’m not here talking to you on my show, I can be seen on the CTVNewsChannel and loads of other places talking about movies. I saw almost three hundred movies this year, wrote reviews for two hundred of those and there were high highs and the very lowest of lows.I rate my movies on a scale of 10 to 5 stars. I never a…

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Season Six Finale: Saying Goodbye to Host Crystal Keating 39:56

5M ago39:56

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Crystal Keating has been part of Joni and Friends for over ten years helping the ministry answer thousands of calls, letters, and messages about disability, sharing resources, and holding fast to hope in Jesus through life’s greatest hardships. Her prayer for the Ministry Podcast is that each conversation will help listeners and their loved ones “b…

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BETTE REYNOLDS + JOSHUA MILLICAN + ROBBIE WILLIAMS 38:47

5M ago38:47

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On the Saturday December 21, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Bette Reynolds. She’s Everyone's Favourite Granny and if you’ve been on line in the last few months—and who hasn’t?—you probably saw her performance on The Voice UK.Earlier this year she became the show’s oldest contestant ever when she did her rendition of The Sugarhil…

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Finding The Spirit of the Season: A Christmas Special with Joni Eareckson Tada 28:19

5M ago28:19

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Do you find yourself feeling nostalgic, wistful, or drained going into Christmas? Perhaps frustrated, frantic, or lonely? Joni knows well that Christmas time doesn’t automatically induce joy, especially as you grapple with the challenges of disability, grief, or other hardships. This is why she invites you to think deeply about Christ’s coming, and…

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