JOE HILL + LOUISE PITRE

JOE HILL + LOUISE PITRE

Author: Richard Crouse January 18, 2026 Duration: 38:43
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.

The address for House of Crouse is a flexible one, existing more as a state of mind curated by host Richard Crouse than a physical location. This podcast builds a welcoming, conversational space where compelling figures from the worlds of television and film feel comfortable enough to settle in and share stories you might not hear elsewhere. The tone is less of a formal interview and more like an engaging chat between friends, where the focus is on the person behind the public profile. Each Monday, a new episode arrives, featuring a relaxed and in-depth dialogue with guests like Amy Schumer, Josh Gad, or Daniel Radcliffe, among many others. Listening feels like pulling up a chair in a room where the conversation is always genuine, often surprising, and deeply connected to the craft and culture of screen storytelling. It’s an opportunity to hear familiar voices in an unfamiliar way, exploring the experiences and ideas that shape the entertainment we watch. Richard Crouse facilitates these discussions with a knowledgeable ease, ensuring every visit to this particular house is time well spent for anyone curious about the people who make our favorite shows and movies. The result is a consistently interesting audio experience that prioritizes substance and personality, making it a standout listen in the vast landscape of film and TV podcasts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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MARK CRITCH + SIMON FRANGLEN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:26
On the Saturday January 31, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Mark Critch. For twenty-three years he has starred on CBC’s popular political satire show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” He adapted his first book,…
GERLD CASALE + AIYANA LEE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:03
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THE ROADHAMMERS + TERRY FALLIS + DR. JENNIFER INGRAM + JAY PITTER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:37
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CHRIS BAILEY + JULIE DANILUK + VICTORIA HETHERINGTON  + JDM STEWART [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR REBEL SUPERSTAR + KIERA JANG + AMANDA SEYFRIED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:32
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JOE HILL + JEN VIENS + WILL ARNETT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:09
On the Saturday December 20, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet author Joe Hill. His bestselling novels & short stories have inspired hit adaptations like “Locke & Key,” “Horns,” and “The Black Phone,” as…
MARK CRITCH + ERIC MCCORMACK + MAGGIE LACASSE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:08
On the Saturday December 13, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show spend some time with Mark Critch. For twenty-three years he has starred on CBC’s popular political satire show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” He adapted h…
NATTIE NEIDHART + JOSH LEVINE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:37
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…
PAUL HOFFERT + TASHA HUBBARD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:23
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…
ERIC SMITH + ED CONROY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:41
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 connecti…