What do James Bond, Stephen King, and Halloween cocktails have in common? According to Richard Crouse, they all reveal how storytelling — whether on screen or in a glass — reflects our culture’s changing tastes. In conversation with Shane Hewitt, Richard unpacks Bond’s evolving identity, why King’s work continues to unsettle readers and censors alike, and how films like Frankenstein endure because they explore what it means to be human. With tales of banned books, brilliant adaptations, and horror-themed drinks, this episode toasts both cinema and creativity.

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Originally aired on2025-10-16