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  ...