Banff Centre Talks

A career-spanning conversation between filmmaker Oliver Stone and journalist Ian Brown, shortly after the release of his film about George Bush. An Edwards Family Legendary Leaders Event, recorded at the Banff Centre in March 2013. #banffcentretalks

From her days singing backup for Joe Cocker, to breaking out on her own with a hit single, and even recording the theme for the James Bond movie "Octopussy," Rita Coolidge has had a full and musical life. In this intimate and revealing interview, The Delta Lady herself opens up in public for the first time about the death of her sister and how her family influenced her decades-spanning career. #banffcentretalks

Writer Shelley Youngblut interviews Canadian actor and comedian Bruce McCulloch about making comedy for a living, and the bizarre process of pitching television executives. #banffcentretalks

Sir Salman Rushdie is one of modern literature's most celebrated authors. He was at The Banff Centre in September 2015. Hear him in conversation with the CBC's Eleanor Wachtel, discussing his new book, the fatwa that took over his life, and why he's so fascinated by genies. #banffcentretalks

Legendary music producer and musician Daniel Lanois in conversation with Banff Centre Radio's Dominic Girard. #banffcentretalks

As novels migrate from page to screen, writer and ex- McSweeney's publisher Eli Horowitz, Believer magazine's former editor Andrew Leland, and This American Life contributor Jorge Just discuss the evolution of digital narratives on multiple platforms, including Horowitz's acclaimed app-based novel, The Silent History. #banffcentretalks

Dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov chats with journalist Ian Brown about his remarkable life and career. An Edwards Family Legendary Leaders Event. #banffcentretalks

On this episode, Dominic Girard talks to celebrated Canadian choreographer, Crystal Pite, about her ground-breaking new work, Betroffenheit. This production finds her working with Jonathon Young, co-artistic director of Vancouver's Electric Company Theatre, and taking a more narrative-driven appraoch to story-telling through dance. You can also hear a second interview with Crystal speaking more broadly about her approach to dance and choreography. Just check the Banff Centre Talks podcast feed. #banffcentretalks

On this episode, Dominic Girard speaks with celebrated Canadian choreographer, Crystal Pite, about her career, including working with the great William Forsythe, working around the world and creating her own critically acclaimed dance company, Kidd Pivot. You can also hear a second interview with Crystal specifically about her latest project, Betroffenheit - just check the Banff Centre Talks podcast feed. #banffcentretalks

Banff Centre Talks is a curated collection of intimate conversations with artists and leaders, recorded before a live audience. We explore the creative process and how their approach to working and living connects with how you live your own life. #banffcentretalks