What if the best concert you’ll ever see… only has 50 people in the room?

This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard and Sarah explore the phenomenon of massive artists going small — from secret shows and fake band names to surprise appearances in tiny venues.

Inspired by stories like The Rolling Stones at the El Mocambo and recent pop-up gigs from Olivia Rodrigo, they unpack why these intimate performances often feel more powerful than arena spectacles.

Along the way, they share personal experiences, unforgettable moments with artists like Dr. John, and discuss what these small shows reveal about creativity, connection, and the true nature of performance.

Because sometimes… stripping it all back is what makes it unforgettable.

A new Michael Jackson biopic raises a familiar question… do audiences actually want the truth, or just a great show?

This week, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon unpack the new film Michael and the growing trend of biopics that trade accuracy for spectacle. When a story as complex as Michael Jackson’s gets streamlined into a crowd-pleasing concert experience, what gets lost… and does it even matter?

They explore the art vs. artist debate, the power of nostalgia, and why some cultural icons remain untouchable—no matter how complicated their legacy becomes.

It’s a conversation about storytelling, memory, and the uncomfortable space where fact and entertainment collide.

This week, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon explore the thrill—and fragility—of live performance.

From Broadway productions like Rocky Horror and Chicago to the high-wire act of Saturday Night Live, they ask: what makes live entertainment feel so different… and why does it matter now more than ever?

Richard shares a surreal night inside SNL during its 90s heyday—featuring Paul McCartney, Chris Farley, and an after-party encounter with Allen Ginsberg—while the hosts unpack the legacy of Lorne Michaels, the Canadian roots of SNL, and the challenge of staying relevant across generations.

They also debate the rise of SNL UK, the evolution of sketch comedy, and why audiences are often hardest on the shows that take the biggest risks.

A conversation about comedy, culture, and the irreplaceable magic of being there when anything can happen.

What is Angine de Poitrine… and why is everyone suddenly talking about them?

This week on Entertainment Is Broken, we break down the viral Quebec band turning heads by doing the exact opposite of what modern fame demands: staying anonymous.

With triangle masks, a made-up language, and music that feels intentionally raw and unpredictable, Angine de Poitrine has become an online obsession—racking up millions of views and sparking debates about the future of music.

So what’s really going on here?

Is this:

• A rebellion against AI-generated perfection?
• A return to messy, human creativity?
• Or just the smartest branding move in years?

We connect Angine de Poitrine to a bigger trend: From David Bowie to KISS to modern masked artists… why audiences are drawn to mystery, imperfection, and identity that isn’t fully revealed.

Because in a world where everything is visible… maybe the most powerful move is to hide.

The Junos came and went… but where were Canada’s biggest stars?

In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon dig into the growing debate around Canadian identity in entertainment… and whether artists like Justin Bieber, Drake, and Tate McRae are still “Canadian” when it counts.

Is it about where you’re born… or where your career is built?

They break down:

• Why so many major artists skipped the Juno Awards
• Whether success in the U.S. changes an artist’s identity
• The idea of being “Canadian when convenient”
• Why artists like Joni Mitchell and Rush still feel deeply connected to Canada
• And whether Canada needs to rethink how it supports its own talent

It’s a funny, sharp, and surprisingly real conversation about culture, success, and what we actually mean when we say “Canadian.”

If you’ve ever wondered why Canada’s biggest stars don’t always come home… this one’s for you.

Buffy is cancelled… again.

After years of development, a filmed pilot, and serious creative talent behind it, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is suddenly dead — and the timing couldn’t be worse.

So what happened?

This week, we start with Buffy… and zoom out to the bigger question: why does Hollywood keep going back?

From The X-Files to a growing list of revivals, reboots and “reimaginings,” the industry seems stuck in a loop — mining the past instead of building something new.

Is it nostalgia? Is it fear? Or is it just good business?

Remember when red carpets were about journalism… and not vertical video, viral moments, and whether someone got free cake? This week on Entertainment Is Broken, hosts Richard Crouse and Sarah dive into the growing clash between influencers and traditional entertainment journalism — and ask the uncomfortable question: who actually belongs on the red carpet anymore? From the Oscars red carpet controversy to the backlash surrounding TikTok influencer Jake Shane at the Vanity Fair party, we break down what happens when viral culture meets legacy media… and whether the result is evolution or erosion. Along the way, we explore:

• How red carpet interviews have changed from journalism to content creation
• The rise of TikTok influencers in Hollywood spaces
• Whether viral moments are replacing meaningful conversations
• Behind-the-scenes stories from TIFF, press junkets, and old-school Hollywood access
• Why authenticity still matters — whether you have millions of followers or none
• Plus: BTS Army shows up in a big way, Richard shares wild junket stories (including Rome and the Vatican…), and Sarah defends the idea that maybe disruption isn’t the enemy — maybe it’s the point.

Are influencers ruining the red carpet… or just revealing what it’s become?

BTS is back from military service — and their comeback show in Seoul is expected to draw 260,000 fans.

Yes. A quarter of a million.

Meanwhile, most bands can’t afford gas for the tour van.

In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon dive into the bizarre economics of live music:

• Why mega-concerts are getting bigger than ever
• Why the middle of the music industry is disappearing
• Why touring now costs so much artists sometimes lose money on the road
• And whether the future of music is stadium spectacles… or livestreams from someone’s living room

The music industry isn’t dead.

But it might be… broken.