MARK CRITCH + ERIC MCCORMACK + MAGGIE LACASSE

MARK CRITCH + ERIC MCCORMACK + MAGGIE LACASSE

Author: Richard Crouse December 14, 2025 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 his first book, “Son of a Critch,” into a hit TV series, co-staring movie legend Malcolm McDowell, and airing on the CBC in Canada and Netflix in the United States. Today we talk about his latest book, “Sorry, Not Sorry.” In the book, which is available now wherever fine books are sold, Mark delves into the heart of what it means to be Canadian at a time when national pride is on the rise. He examines everything from the historical decision of Newfoundland to join Canada, to the modern-day implications of the Freedom Convoy, the evolving symbolism of the Canadian flag, and of the many reasons Canada is worth fighting for. Then: Eric McCormack, you know him as Will Truman of the TV series Will & Grace, a role that won him won a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy Award stops by to talk about his new Hollywood Suite show “Hell Motel.” On the creep new show, 10 true crime obsessives are invited to the opening weekend of the newly renovated Cold River Motel, the site of a 30-year-old unsolved Satanic Mass Murder. History repeats itself when the guests get start getting knocked off one by one. Eric plays Hemmingway, a chef with a wickedly sinister flair. In this interview we talk about Hell Motel, and how to play dead on camera. Finally, we’ll meet singer and actor Maggie Lacasse who is bring a brand new, edgier interpretation of the character Killer Queen to the new Mirvish production of “We Will Rock You.”

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

House of Crouse
Podcast Episodes
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
On the Saturday January 24, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet musician, songwriter, and director Gerald Casale. Best known as a co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and bassist of band DEVO. He was a key creative…
JOE HILL + LOUISE PITRE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
THE ROADHAMMERS + TERRY FALLIS + DR. JENNIFER INGRAM + JAY PITTER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:37
On the Saturday January 10, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Jason McCoy and Clayton Bellamy of the Juno Award winning band The Roadhammers. They're gearing up for the "Till The Wheels Fall Off" coast-to-c…
CHRIS BAILEY + JULIE DANILUK + VICTORIA HETHERINGTON  + JDM STEWART [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
On the January 3, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Canadian author, speaker, and productivity consultant Chris Bailey. Over the past decade, he’s built a devoted international following through his newslet…
ELIZABETH TAYLOR REBEL SUPERSTAR + KIERA JANG + AMANDA SEYFRIED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:32
On the December 27, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet firector James House and producer Caroline Sciama of “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,” a compelling three-part docuseries that reexamines Taylor’s li…
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…
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…