About this episode
The episode features interviews with comedian Eric Johnston discussing his book and Sonya Singh talking about her new rom-com.
On the Saturday May 23, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet award-winning comedian, actor, and author Eric Johnston. His book “Run with the Bull: Three Generations of Sports and Entertainment” chronicled his journey as he broke away from his family’s legacy of professional wrestling to pursue stand-up comedy and acting. The book draws inspiration from the challenging lives and untimely deaths of his father Bullwhip Johnson and grandfather Bull Johnson, Johnson navigates the shadows of mental health and addiction that plagued his predecessors. The book inspired a docuseries, also called “Run with the Bull,” which you can watch on Bell Fibe TV, that chronicles his mission to get healthy for the sake of his newborn son. Then, we get to know Sonya Singh. Following the success of her debut, Sonya returns with “The Fake Matchmaker,” a delightful, trope-rich rom-com with real heart. With sharp humour and irresistible chemistry, the novel delivers a smart, modern take on dating, expectations, and the beautiful messiness of falling for someone at the wrong time. Told through a fun, fizzy rom-com lens, Manisha’s story is also steeped in Indian culture, exploring family dynamics…
People in this episode
Host: Richard Crouse
Guests: Eric Johnston, Sonya Singh
Topics covered
- comedy
- mental health
- romantic comedy
- family dynamics
- addiction
- sports
- entertainment
Keywords
- Eric Johnston
- Sonya Singh
- Run with the Bull
- The Fake Matchmaker
- mental health
- addiction
- comedy
- romantic comedy
- family dynamics
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Run with the Bull: Three Generations of Sports and Entertainment, Run with the Bull, The Fake Matchmaker
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