Best Patrick MacFarlane Podcasts (2025)

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RICK MERCER + JOELLE KIDD 44:00

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On the Saturday September 13, 2023 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Rick Mercer. He needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway. Rick is a comedian, satirist, author and television host who co-created the groundbreaking CBC satire “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” where his “Talking to Americans” segment became a cultural touchstone. As host o…

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NARA GARBER + MELISSA MILLETT 38:41

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On the Saturday September 6, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show documentary filmmaker Nara Garber. Specializing in observational social issue documentaries, her work as a cinematographer has been featured in the Peabody Award winner Best Kept Secret, the Academy Award winner Alex Gibney’s “Finding Fela” and Emmy-nominated “End of the Line: The…

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LAUREN HOLLY + JAMES WEBB 38:38

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On the Saturday August 30, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Lauren Holly. You know her from television shows like “Picket Fences,” “NCIS” and “Motive,” among many others. On the big screen you’ve seen her as Mary Swanson, the wealthy but troubled heiress, in the comedy “Dumb and Dumber,” as trophy wife Cindy Rooney opposite Dennis Qu…

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JOY FIELDING + RON SEXSMITH 39:25

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On the Saturday August 23 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding. With a career spanning over four decades, she has eraned readers with her ability to weave intricate plots, complex characters, and emotional depth. Known for bestsellers like “See Jane Run,” “Don’t Cry Now,” and “Someone Is Watching…

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PATRICK TARR + LIBERTY DEVITTO + BACK TO THE FUTURE 37:03

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On the Saturday August 16, 2025 episode of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Patrick Tarr. He has over a decade of experience in the film and television world in Canada—currently he is the co-executive producer and writer of CBC’s “Saint-Pierre,” and he was the head writer and executive producer on CTV’s “Cardinal.” He’s also written for Saving Hope,…

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'Gang Weed Conservatism' ft. Marcel Dumas Ep. 287 51:54

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Talking with Marcel Dumas about his ‘Gang Weed Conservatism’ series concerning the intertwining of modern conservatism with psychedelics. Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Marcel Dumas, PhD, IWSB 🇩🇴🇭🇹 (@anarchyinblack) / X Another…

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GILES BLUNT + KIESZA 39:17

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On the Saturday August 9, 2025 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Giles Blunt, the author of the John Cardinal novels, which were the inspiration for the popular crime television series “Cardinal” starring Billy Campbell as police detective John Cardinal.Twice nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award, his novels have been co…

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JEFF STINCO + DAVID SHORE 39:00

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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 …

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The Savagery of Man: 'Tender is the Flesh' and 'The Unworthy' Ep. 286 51:07

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Sharing my thoughts on Agustina Bazterrica’s ‘Tender is the Flesh,’ and ‘The Unworthy’ Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Tender is the Flesh The Unworthy Pat's StoryGraph account Patrick MacFarlane (@patmacfarlane_) / X The Libert…

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BRENT BUTT + AURORA STEWART DE PEÑA 38:54

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On the Saturday July 26, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet award-winning comedian, bestselling novelist and actor Brent Butt. He’s been voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers. He also created and starred in two successful sitcoms – “Corner Gas,” which was seen in 60 countries) and “Hiccups.” Add to that, two theatrical comedy…

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Why People Accept Horrible Fates: 'Never Let Me Go' Ep. 285 43:01

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Sharing my thoughts on Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘Never Let Me Go’ Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Never Let Me Go - Affiliate Link Dark Tales - Affiliate Link Pat's StoryGraph account Patrick MacFarlane (@patmacfarlane_) / X The Liberta…

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LOUISE PITRE + ROBERT MACFARLANE 39:15

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On the Saturday July 19, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse we meet 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 F…

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Anti-Natalism and 'Children of Men' Ep. 284 46:28

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Sharing my thoughts on PD James’s ‘The Children of Men’ Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Pat's StoryGraph account Patrick MacFarlane (@patmacfarlane_) / X The Libertarian Institute…

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PAUL SUN-HYUNG LEE + GABRIELLE DROLET 40:43

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On the Saturday July 12, 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 Carson Teva on the Star War series “The Mandalorian,” “The …

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CANADIAN MUSIC SPECIAL 40:28

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On the Saturday July 5, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we celebrate Canadian music and the people who make it.We meet Kevan Staples, co-founder of the legendary Rough Trade. In this interview from 2021 Staples, who passed away earlier this year, talks about his legendary band and their best-known song, “High School Confidential.”Household …

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RT THORNE + JON MONTGOMERY 38:36

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On the Saturday June 28, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet acclaimed Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne. Known for his work on television series like The Porter and Utopia Falls, he brings a unique perspective shaped by his Trinidadian and Chinese heritage, as well as his roots in Calgary and Toronto.Today we’ll talk about “40 Acres,” …

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COLIN JAMES + STEWART REYNOLDS a.k.a. BRITTLESTAR 38:01

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On the Saturday June 21, 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. He released the first of his eighteen albums in 1988. He’s had international hit singles like “Five Long Years,” he’s worked with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Po…

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PODCAST THE RICHARD CROUSE SHOW CRYSTAL SHAWANDA CELINE SONG ERIC MCCORMACK UNFINISHED - 2025-06-12, 12.51 PM - 2025-06-12, 1.11 PM 39:49

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On the Saturday June 14, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet 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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DAVID KWONG + MATTHEW LILLARD + ALLI WALKER 39:46

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On the Saturday June 7, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet magician and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong. A Harvard graduate with a passion for the history of magic, he created “The Enigmatist,” an acclaimed theatrical show combining immersive puzzles and illusions that the Chicago Reader said, has one a-ha moment af…

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NIKO MOON + PETE CRIGHTON 38:24

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On the Saturday May 31, 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 M…

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FARREN TIMOTEO + CHRISTOPHE LEBOLT 38:07

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On the Saturday May 24, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Farren Timoteo, star, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of “Made in Italy,” a tour-de-force solo show packed with disco, fantastic singing and a host of hilarious character, which plays at the CAA Theatre in Toronto until June 8, 2025.Based on his Italian family, in parti…

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KEITH ELLIOT GREENBERG + BRUCE DAVID KLEIN 37:31

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On the Saturday May 17, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Keith Elliot Greenberg. Before obtaining a college degree at Queens College in Communication in journalism, this longtime pro wrestling fan began writing pro wrestling stories professionally at age 19. Since then, Keith Elliot Greenberg has become a noted pro wrestling historia…

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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KENNY ROBINSON + LUKE GORDON FIELD 38:57

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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

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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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NIKO MOON + KEIRA JANG 37:34

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

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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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‘Dracula’ & the Technocratic Nightmare Ep. 283 1:01:19

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Sharing my thoughts on Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Vital Dissent - Blood Meridian episode Unhallowed Podcast Ex Machina (2014) - IMDb Amazon - The Passage: A Novel Amazon - Dracula Deluxe Hardbound Ed…

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JANET MCMORDIE + DAVID CRONENBERG 39:03

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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

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

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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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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 2 DOCUMENTARIES 25:05

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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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'The Giver' & the Loss of Innocence Ep. 282 57:19

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Sharing my thoughts on Lois Lowry’s ‘The Giver’. Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Support Today | The Libertarian Institute The Giver Quartet Box Set Early Liberty Weekly articles and podcasts Stoned Apes & Brave New World Ep. 29…

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MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOL 1 19:05

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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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BEE QUAMMIE + NATASHA BROWN 36:48

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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

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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

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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

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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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Blood Meridian: War Is God? Ep. 281 53:49

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Sharing my thoughts on Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian. Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes: Support Today | The Libertarian Institute The Greatest, Terrible Book Ever Made - The Story too Disturbing to be a Movie: Blood Meridian Ju…