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IHEARTRADIO: JASMEET RAINA + SHAMIER ANDERSON + NICHOLAS BRAUN

On the Saturday May 9, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet YouTuber, actor, screenwriter, comedian, and musician Jasmeet Raina. His series “Late Bloomer,” a dramedy about a millennial Sikh content creator balancing online ambitions, family expectations, community pressures, and personal growth, is in its third season on Crave right now. Critics call it funny, heartfelt, and eye-opening.

He rose to fame in the late 2000s/early 2010s on YouTube with sharp, satirical sketches about growing up in a Punjabi immigrant family in Guelph, Ontario. His irreverent humor on culture, family, and identity earned him millions of views and a loyal following but he stepped back from YouTube around 2018, to created, write, produce, and star in the semi-autobiographical “Late Bloomer.”

Then, we’ll meet actor Shamier Anderson. He’s best known for roles like Deputy Marshal Xavier Dolls in Wynonna Earp, Trevante Cole in Invasion (Apple TV+), and the memorable Mr. Nobody / The Tracker in John Wick: Chapter 4. He’s also involved in initiatives supporting Black Canadian talent, like co-founding awards and events with his brother, actor Stephan James.

Today we’re talking about how he made the switch from law enforcement to acting, studying kung fu and his latest role, playing controversial Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson. “Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story” is a satirical comedy miniseries for Paramount+ and GameTV that focuses on Johnson’s 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m gold medal win (and world record), the subsequent doping scandal that stripped him of it, and a “definitely-not-biased” retelling that explores the legacy, the pressure, and perhaps the bigger picture of athletics in that era.

Finally, we spend some time with Nicholas Braun. You’ve seen him in supporting roles in films like “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” “How to Be Single” and “Zola,” although the  6’7″ actor is best known as the awkward, ambitious Cousin Greg Hirsch on Crave’s “Succession,” a role that earned him three Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Today, we’re talking about his latest project, “The Sheep Detectives,” a new, all-star whodunnit comedy now playing in theatres, about a flock of sheep attempt to solve a murder mystery.

You heard me right. This bizarre but crowd-pleasing murder mystery for the whole family that could have been titled “CSI: Livestock.” Murder, talking sheep and philosophy intertwine to create echoes of “Babe: A Pig in the City” and “Old Yeller.”

Nicolas Braun plays Tim, the only, and rather clumsy, police officer in a small town, who investigates the murder of the local shepherd played by Hugh Jackman, as a flock of crime-solving sheep try to crack the case first.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

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YOUTUBE: ARE THERE ANY REAL SHEEP IN “THE SHEEP DETECTIVES”?

I sit with “The Sheep Detectives” star Nicholas Braun to talk about the family friendly film and whether or not any real sheep were used on the film.

Watch the whole thing HERE!

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Secret concerts. Surprise gigs. Big stars in tiny rooms.

Secret concerts. Surprise gigs. Superstars in tiny rooms.

What happens when artists like The Rolling Stones, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lady Gaga trade arenas for bars, clubs, and hidden venues?

On this episode of “Entertainment Is Broken,” my co-host Sarah Hanlon and I break down the magic of secret shows — from fake band names and pop-up performances to once-in-a-lifetime moments where global stars perform just feet away from the audience.

Why do artists do it? What do fans get that stadium shows can’t deliver? And why do these raw, unpolished performances often feel more powerful than a $400 arena ticket?

Featuring: The legendary El Mocambo show that changed live music history Intimate gigs from global superstars The creative reset that only small rooms can provide Real stories of surreal, up-close encounters Because sometimes the biggest artists… create the smallest, most unforgettable moments.

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Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg
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snaktheshow: quick interview to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!

I join Jorge Molina, Andrea Lyons and Bonnie Anderson’s “SNAK: The Show” podcast for a quick interview to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!

What is “SNAK: The Show”? A bite-sized interview show created by actors and friends Jorge Molina, Andrea Lyons and Bonnie Anderson featuring #CanadianTalent in a spontaneous Zoom chat full of surprises, fun & heart! Why have a meal when what you really want is a SNAK.

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ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Angine de Poitrine and the Anti-Fame Economy

Imagine you’re the hottest new act in the country. You’re trending on TikTok, the critics are obsessed, and the industry is banging on your door. Most people would take that moment to show the world exactly who they are. But what if you did the exact opposite? What if you wore a mask, played instruments no one else could tune, and leaned into the “jankiness” of being real in a world that’s becoming increasingly fake? In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah Hanlon and I look at the Montreal phenomenon Angine de Poitrine—and why their refusal to “play by the rules” is the smartest move any artist can make right now. From the basement tapes of Springsteen’s Nebraska to the fringe of Orville Peck, we’re diving into the “Anti-Fame” economy. Why are we so drawn to the space left by missing information? And why is Quebec the perfect ecosystem for this kind of creative rebellion? We’re pulling back the curtain on the art of staying hidden on Entertainment Is Broken.

Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg

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ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Why Canada’s Biggest Stars Keep Skipping the Junos

The Junos came and went… but where were Canada’s biggest stars?

In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah Hanlon and I dig into the growing debate around Canadian identity in entertainment… and whether artists like Justin Bieber, Drake, and Tate McRae are still “Canadian” when it counts.

Is it about where you’re born… or where your career is built?

They break down:

  • Why so many major artists skipped the Juno Awards
  • Whether success in the U.S. changes an artist’s identity
  • The idea of being “Canadian when convenient”
  • Why artists like Joni Mitchell and Rush still feel deeply connected to Canada
  • And whether Canada needs to rethink how it supports its own talent

It’s a funny, sharp, and surprisingly real conversation about culture, success, and what we actually mean when we say “Canadian.”

If you’ve ever wondered why Canada’s biggest stars don’t always come home… this one’s for you.

Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: So Why Is Hollywood Obsessed With the 90s?

Buffy is cancelled… again.

After years of development, a filmed pilot, and serious creative talent behind it, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is suddenly dead — and the timing couldn’t be worse.

So what happened?

This week, we start with Buffy… and zoom out to the bigger question: why does Hollywood keep going back?

From The X-Files to a growing list of revivals, reboots and “reimaginings,” the industry seems stuck in a loop — mining the past instead of building something new.

Is it nostalgia?

Is it fear?

Or is it just good business?

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Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197