Entertainment Is Broken

Brittlestar
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The world of entertainment through a Canadian lens with your hosts Sarah Hanlon and Richard Crouse.

Episodes

  1. Rob Reiner, Oscars, and More

    DEC 19

    Rob Reiner, Oscars, and More

    This episode of Entertainment Is Broken begins with loss… personal, unexpected, and grounding. Richard Crouse shares an update on recovering from Bell’s palsy and how suddenly losing something you take for granted can shift your perspective on everything that follows. From there, Richard and Sarah Hanlon expand the conversation to legacy, creativity, and what survives when the platforms beneath our culture start to move. They reflect on the lasting power of film and television, the artists who live on through their work, and why legacy still matters even as entertainment fragments and reinvents itself in real time. The discussion moves into the bigger disruption reshaping the industry… the Oscars heading to YouTube, streaming absorbing podcasting, social platforms migrating to TV, and the slow unraveling of what we used to call “old media.” Along the way, they explore aging artists, the physical and emotional toll of touring, the rise of concert films, and whether the future of live entertainment might be more intimate, accessible, and human. Thoughtful, funny, and occasionally heavy, this episode is about change… and what remains when everything else is in flux.

    44 min
  2. Do The Golden Globes Matter? Is Paramount Evil?

    DEC 12

    Do The Golden Globes Matter? Is Paramount Evil?

    In this episode of 'Entertainment is Broken', Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon delve into the complexities of award season, discussing the Golden Globe nominations, notable snubs, and the evolving role of hosts. They explore the significance of the Golden Globes in the current entertainment landscape, the impact of streaming on theatrical releases, and the emotional weight of personal stories in music. The conversation also touches on Quentin Tarantino's controversial remarks about actors and the irreplaceable experience of watching films in theatres. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of shared experiences in cinema and the ongoing dialogue about entertainment.

    55 min
  3. Have Concert Tickets Become Too Expensive?

    DEC 6

    Have Concert Tickets Become Too Expensive?

    How much would you actually pay to see your favourite artist… and how much is too much? In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Richard and Sarah start with a simple question about concert tickets and end up wandering through Bell’s Palsy pirate chic, David Bowie devotion, reality TV divorce drama, and whether Die Hard is officially a Christmas movie now that the Willis family says so (Spoiler: it is).

    55 min
  4. Do We Really Need Another One? Hollywood’s Sequel Addiction

    NOV 28

    Do We Really Need Another One? Hollywood’s Sequel Addiction

    In this week’s episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon head back to Oz to poke at Hollywood’s favourite security blanket... the sequel. Are follow-ups actually good for storytelling, or just very good for spreadsheets? Along the way, Richard also shares something a lot more personal than box office numbers: a major health scare that hit in the middle of recording last week’s episode. From there, Sarah and Richard talk pivots from billion-dollar franchises to the simple fact that none of this matters much if your health falls apart.

    46 min
  5. Headlines, Pop Culture Courtroom & the Stuff You Really Need to Watch

    NOV 22

    Headlines, Pop Culture Courtroom & the Stuff You Really Need to Watch

    This inaugural episode delivers a full run through the entertainment landscape as entertainment insiders Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon break down the latest headlines, rule on cultural controversies in Pop Culture Courtroom, and highlight the movies, shows, music, books, and games you shouldn’t miss. Insightful, entertaining, and very them.

    49 min
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About

The world of entertainment through a Canadian lens with your hosts Sarah Hanlon and Richard Crouse.

Information

  • Creator
    Brittlestar
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stewart JW Reynolds
  • Show Website
    Entertainment Is Broken