"Mexican Hooker #1: And My Other Roles Since The Revolution" picks up where Carmen Aguirre's celebrated memoir "Something Fierce" left off. Loaded with hard lessons and painful memories, the book revisits everything from broken oaths of silence to a face-to-face conversation with the man who raped her. Aguirre joins Shad to discuss her powerful account of past traumas, how she's reclaimed them to tell her own story, and why she didn't grow up thinking that breaking down was an option.

He's played a chicken lady, a Catholic priest, and even ex-Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's brother, Doug. So it's pretty safe to say there isn't a role Mark McKinney won't take. He joins Shad to talk about "Superstore", and being a mentor both in character on the set, and behind the scenes.

"Just Me and Allah: A Queer Muslim Photo Project" is the brainchild of Toronto photographer Samra Habib. She joins Shad to talk about how the Tumbler series explores the beauty, and the complications, of being being both LGBT and Muslim.

For Omar Musa, who was raised Muslim and whose heritage is Irish-Malaysian, growing up in Australia left him feeling like an outsider. This feeling was only compounded by the fact that his father came to Australia only five years after the "White Australia" policy came to an end. He joins Shad to talk about how growing up in what he calls "Struggletown" fuels his work, and the impact of Hip-Hop on his life.

Savages is back with their new record "Adore Life", complete with new sounds and lyrics to challenge their audience. Bandmates Jehnny Beth and Fay Milton join Shad to talk about their subversive approach to the theme of love on the album and the importance of clarity in their work.

Just a game? No. Basketball was formative for U.S. President Barack Obama. And keen observers can see a link between the sport and, say, healthcare reform. Sports Illustrated writer Alexander Wolff joins Shad to talk about his new book "The Audacity of Hoop: Basketball and the Age of Obama" and explain why he sees the sport as central to Obama's personal, professional and even romantic life.

Viral videos from late night hosts are racking up more views than their nightly shows, like James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke with Adele" which has been watched 90 million times online since January. Has late night television become the warm-up for next morning's viral video? Today, senior editor at Chatelaine Rachel Giese, Esquire columnist Stephen Marche and senior editor at The Walrus Emily Keeler join Shad to discuss.

CGI plastic surgery is the next step in removing lines and slimming waistlines for famous actors. These alterations are less like special effects and more like surgery — all done with the click of a mouse. Is this kind of perfection alienating? Today, senior editor at Chatelaine Rachel Giese, Esquire columnist Stephen Marche and senior editor at The Walrus Emily Keeler join Shad to discuss.

Whether you suspected it or were certain, now we all know for sure: Mr. Smithers is gay. The Simpsons character came out in last Sunday's episode, but was this a necessary move all these years later, or should we be showing Mr. Smithers some compassion for his struggle? Today, senior editor at Chatelaine Rachel Giese, Esquire columnist Stephen Marche and senior editor at The Walrus Emily Keeler join Shad to discuss.

"Letterkenny" creator, co-writer and star Jared Keeso talks to Shad about how growing up in a small Ontario town influenced the show, and how it walks the line between laughing with, and laughing at, the idiosyncrasies of small town life.