Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1607 - Beyond Comfort Zones: Space, Performance, and Human Potential

What drives us to explore — and what does it take to step into the unknown? On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian explores those questions through two very different worlds: space exploration and live performance. In the first conversation, Brian is joined by Eric Brouillet to discuss Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, an immersive experience in Mississauga created in collaboration with NASA. The experience allows participants to step inside the International Space Station, experience life in orbit, and view Earth from a perspective few ever get to see. As humanity prepares for the upcoming Artemis II mission, the conversation reflects on a powerful theme shared by astronauts: Seeing Earth from space changes how you think about everything. In the second conversation, Brian speaks with Lizette Mynhardt, currently starring in Venus in Fur at Canadian Stage. The discussion explores the discipline, emotional range, and vulnerability required for a demanding two-person, 90-minute performance — and what it means to fully inhabit a character on stage. Across both conversations, a shared idea emerges: growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Whether in space exploration or live theatre, both worlds demand courage, presence, and a willingness to take risks in unfamiliar territory. At its core, this episode asks a simple question: What changes when we dare to step into the unknown?