NEW - Wellington's Weeping Eagles, and Did Someone Spike the Plinko Chips?!

NEW - Wellington's Weeping Eagles, and Did Someone Spike the Plinko Chips?!

Last Call

Movie Critic Richard Crouse is on Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift and talks about the departure of giant Lord of the Rings eagles from Wellington Airport, highlighting the emotional response of travelers to the eagles' removal, highlighting their cultural significance. Later the conversation segues to William Shatner's humorous take on Trump's annexation plan and Bella Ramsey's thoughtful perspective on gender-neutral awards categories.

Booze And Reviews

Paul Walter Hauser stars in "The Luckiest Man in America," a film exploring the true story of Michael Larson's "Press Your Luck" exploits. Hauser's nuanced portrayal of Larson, capturing both his desperation and delusional optimism. Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt and delves into the often-unseen side of game show production, revealing anecdotes about alcohol consumption among panelists and contestants, with Drew Carey sharing insights into "The Price is Right." And yes, there are cocktails named after game shows, such as the sophisticated Wheel of Fortune cocktail, or the tropical Free Spin cocktail.

More reviews from Richard Crouse: https://richardcrouse.ca

Originally aired on 2025-05-08

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