When everyone else gathers around the table, Richard Crouse and his wife pack their bags. In this Thanksgiving edition, he joins Shane Hewitt to share why breaking tradition has become their own ritual. The two explore the surprising origins of Canadian Thanksgiving, the influence of the Order of Good Cheer, and how cranberries connect Indigenous and settler histories. The conversation blends humor with history, ending with a playful look at deep-frying turkeys and the infamous Butterball hotline. It’s a refreshing, funny, and thoughtful take on what Thanksgiving really means today.

And on Booze and Reviews:
Thanksgiving isn’t just about food—it’s about feeling, film, and flavor. Shane Hewitt and Richard Crouse bring warmth and wit to a conversation that blends pop culture with the festive spirit. Richard shares his top Thanksgiving movie picks, from Home for the Holidays and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to his all-time favorite, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. The two also mix in a spirited discussion on creative holiday cocktails, including cranberry margaritas, pumpkin spice white Russians, and maple old fashioneds. Equal parts cozy and clever, this episode celebrates the laughter, comfort, and chaos that define Thanksgiving.

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Originally aired on 2025-10-09