Hot Ice Cream, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Art of Free Speech

When Tyra Banks invents “hot ice cream” and Jimmy Kimmel takes a stand, there’s more to unpack than celebrity headlines. Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation that blends pop culture, innovation, and the tension between free speech and censorship. From the strange sweetness of Banks’ culinary tribute to her mom, to what Kimmel’s return means for television and corporate risk-taking, this episode digs into how culture, creativity, and controversy collide.
A thoughtful, funny, and sharp look at the ways entertainment still shapes how we talk about truth and expression.

Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to break down Richard Linklater’s latest film, Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke as legendary composer Lorenz Hart. Set entirely inside Manhattan’s historic Sardis bar on the night Oklahoma! opens, the film captures a single, transformative evening steeped in Broadway lore. Crouse highlights Hawke’s remarkable performance, Linklater’s theatrical direction, and the layered nostalgia that fills every scene.
The conversation moves from cinema to cocktails, revisiting Sardis’ iconic caricatures, famous clientele, and even its classic Chita Rivera Margarita — a nod to the spirit of New York theatre itself.

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Originally aired on 2025-10-23