Writer Samantha Kemp-Jackson and social media star Stewart Reynolds join Richard and Beverly Thomson and CTV NewsChannel’s ‘Behind the Headlines’ panel. This week they weigh in on low-cost airfare and a disturbing restaurant ornament.
Watch the whole thing HERE!
JFL42 closes out ComedyCon with an In Conversation with Jay Pharoah hosted by Richard Crouse! Join us at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Saturday afternoon at 5PM for a one-one-one interview with Jay Pharoah, a sneak peak of his new Showtime comedy series White Famous, followed by a Q&A!
Why Jay Pharoah?
Because he kept us laughing for six seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live
Because his impressions of President Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Jay-Z, Kevin Hart, Kanye West and Chris Tucker are uncanny
Because we’re so excited for his television return with the new Showtime series White Famous, executive produced by Jamie Foxx
Richard will host an In Conversation with Tom Segura at 1 p.m., on Sept. 30 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. He performs his standup act later that evening at 7 p.m. at the Sony Centre. Tickets and info at JFL42.com
Why Tom Segura?
Because his specials MOSTLY STORIES (2016) and COMPLETELY NORMAL (2014) are currently streaming on Netflix
Because Tom regularly appears on radio shows like Bennington Show and some of the most downloaded podcasts in the world of comedy i.e. THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE
Because he co-hosts the Your Mom’s House podcast with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, which was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE
Richard will host an In Conversation with Mike Birbiglia takes place at 11 a.m., on Sept. 30 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Why Mike Birbiglia?
Because we loved his critically acclaimed Netflix special, Thank God For Jokes
Because not only is he an amazing comedian and storyteller, he’s also a filmmaker, and actor and an New York Times best-selling author
Because he’s taking home the 2017 Just For Laughs Stand Up-Comedian of the Year for the JFL Awards Show this summer in Montreal!
In Conversation with Mike Birbiglia presented by
Film critic and pop culture historian Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV News Channel’s all-new talk show POP LIFE.
Featuring in-depth discussion and debate on pop culture and modern life, POP LIFE features sit-down interviews with celebrities from across the entertainment world, including superstar jazz musician Diana Krall, legendary rock star Meatloaf, stand-up comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell, actor and best-selling author Chris Colfer, celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower, and many more.
Watch the first episode with rock legend Meat Loaf and panellists comedian Sean Cullen, Jennifer Hollett and “All Our Wrong Todays” author Elan Mastai. What does it take for Meat Loaf to perform? The rock legend himself explains. Plus, what does your online persona say about you? Watch the whole thing HERE!
Welcome to the House of Crouse. It’s a packed show. Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana, Miranda Richardson and Jeff Bauman, the real life inspiration for “Stronger” swing by to talk about their take on the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013. It’s is not the story of a bomb or the radical politics that saw it planted at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. It’s the story of the aftermath and one man’s inspirational recovery. Then “Battle of the Sexes” directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton come by to talk about why Billie Jean King is such an important thread in our cultural fabric. It’s all good stuff, so c’mon in and sit a spell.
What does your online persona say about you? The Pop Life panel, Sean Cullen, Elan Mastai and Jennifer Hollett, share their thoughts on how they use social media. Watch Pop Life every Saturday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm on the CTV NewsChannel, (channel 1501 on Bell Fibe, 62 on Rogers).
Watch the social media panel HERE!
In this uncut Pop Life interview with rock legend Meat Loaf the singer talks about making records for Motown, being left for dead on stage and the perfect place for a baby to sleep while on tour. Watch Pop Life every Saturday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm on the CTV NewsChannel, channel 1501 on Bell Fibe, 62 on Rogers
Watch Part One of the Uncut interview with Meat Loaf HERE!
Watch Part Two of the Uncut interview with Meat Loaf HERE!
On the Saturday September 23 episode of Richard’s new talk show “Pop Life” Richard interviews legendary rock star Meatloaf and convenes a lively panel–Jennifer Hollett, Elan Mastai and Sean Cullen–on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Tune in at 8:30 pm on Saturday or 2:30 pm on Sunday on the CTV NessChannel! (channel 1501 on Bell Fibe, 62 on Rogers)
Here’s a taste!
