Arlene Is Alone

Tom Green joins Arlene for a candid conversation about his new show The Tom Green Farm, his decades-long career across stand-up, music, and movies, and his lasting impact on internet comedy and the podcast format we know today. Tom opens up about being ahead of his time, the creative paths he's explored, and how he continues to evolve as an artist. A funny, honest, and reflective conversation about creativity, reinvention, and the legacy of someone who helped shape modern comedy.

Jully Black, Canada's Queen of R&B Soul, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation about losing her mother, Agatha 'Mama Black' Gordon, and navigating the grief that followed. Jully opens up about her complicated relationship with her father, her spiritual connection to her twin brother who died three days after birth, growing up Black in Canada while embracing her Jamaican heritage, and the beautiful lessons her mother taught her about femininity and strength. She also shares the story of how she met her husband—a love that arrived exactly when she needed it.

Todd Talbot, co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver, joins Arlene for a conversation about the pressure of being a public persona, how life has changed for younger generations, and his passion for sustainable housing. Todd opens up about losing his family's EhFrame cabin to the McDougall Creek Wildfire in 2023, how that loss shaped his mission to build climate-resilient homes, and the personal work he's doing to keep growing and evolving. Plus, a hilarious story about his unexpected 'cameos' in Barbie and Wicked.

Kendall Gender—drag queen, Canada's Drag Race star, and founder of The Kendall Gender Foundation—joins Arlene for a conversation about true allyship, acceptance, and the fear her community lives with every day. Kendall opens up about finding community in drag, growing up with a family that supported her, and why she believes we should focus on what we have in common instead of what divides us. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, what real allyship looks like, and why our shared humanity matters more than our differences.

Morgan Hoffman, entertainment reporter for Global's The Morning Show, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation. Morgan opens up about freezing her eggs at 40 while single—the hope, the science, and the questions nobody prepares you for. She also talks about navigating depression behind the scenes of a glamorous career and shares her experience being stalked, a reality that fundamentally changed how she lives her life. This is Morgan stepping away from the red carpet to get real about the hard stuff that doesn't make headlines.

Brent Butt, creator and star of Corner Gas, joins Arlene for a conversation about finding his voice in comedy. Brent shares where he first discovered his passion for making people laugh, how his family reacted when he told them he wanted to pursue comedy, and why humor matters most when we're navigating dark times. Plus, stories about growing up in a small Saskatchewan town where there were more Butts than you'd expect. This is Brent Butt—funny, thoughtful, and as authentic as they come.

David Suzuki joins Arlene the day before his 90th birthday for a profound conversation about the lessons his father taught him, how his grandchildren reignited his wonder, capitalism's impact on the environment, and what six decades of environmental advocacy has taught him about hope, resilience, and what really matters.

Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player, joins Arlene for a powerful conversation about living authentically and creating real impact. Brock opens up about navigating pro hockey while hiding his identity, the three-year relationship he kept private before coming out, and why he stopped caring about the opinions of people who refuse to understand. He also shares how his advocacy work has saved thousands of lives and what it means to live with purpose—focusing on societal impact over approval. This is a conversation about truth, resilience, and using your story to change the world.

Emmy-nominated actress Lauren Holly (Picket Fences, NCIS, Dumb and Dumber) joins Arlene for an intimate conversation about finding the courage to fail, navigating life as an empath, and what her relationship with Jim Carrey taught her—they're still friends to this day. Lauren also shares why she chose to distance herself from certain Hollywood circles, including refusing to attend events with Donald Trump. This is a conversation about resilience, boundaries, and defining success on your own terms.

Kardinal Offishall, Canadian hip-hop icon and multi-platinum artist, joins Arlene for a deeply personal conversation about the Black experience growing up in Canada, the lessons his mother taught him about navigating the world, and how he's now teaching his own sons. Kardinal opens up about why doing the inner healing work is essential, not optional, and how confronting your own pain transforms every relationship you have. Plus, an unforgettable vasectomy story. This is a conversation about legacy, growth, and what it means to be Black in a world that's still learning.