The feminist punk icon Kathleen Hanna once called her band Le Tigre “the dance party after the protest.” Now, almost 25 years after the band's inception, they’re back on tour. Band members Kathleen Hanna and JD Samson talk to guest host Talia Schlanger about what it’s like to resurrect Le Tigre, how a Bikini Kill and Le Tigre show differ, and why they think their music brings together people of all ages and communities.

James Reese Europe has been called “the Martin Luther King of music,” because of his influence on ragtime and early jazz. The acclaimed pianist Jason Moran’s latest work is a tribute album to the late composer. Jason tells Tom why James should be seen as a “big bang” in Black music.

Last year, the dancehall singer Sean Paul joined Tom to talk about 20 years of his massive album “Dutty Rock,” stories behind some of his biggest hits, and what inspired his latest album, “Scorcha.”

Plus, Shane Cunningham tells Tom about his new sketch comedy series “The Dessert,” what it’s like to have a comedy hero like Bruce McCulloch (Kids In The Hall) executive produce his show, and where he draws his comedic inspiration from.

Carly Rae Jepsen is known for her upbeat brand of pop music that looks at love, life's little joys and heartbreak through danceable melodies and catchy hooks. But when the pandemic hit, Carly found herself coping with a type of loneliness that inspired a whole new sound – resulting in her latest album, “The Loneliest Time.” She tells Tom about making the album and reflects on 10 years of her first hit song, “Call Me Maybe.”

Plus, Montreal-based singer Bells Larsen is gearing up to release his sophomore album, “If I Was, I Am,” later this month. While it promises to feature the same tender lyricism and intimate sound as his debut, the record is Bells Larsen’s first since transitioning. He’ll preview the song “Ten Hands” off the album and talk about singing with his new baritone voice.

When she hit the scene two decades ago, Pink was hit with a chorus of naysayers who compared her relentlessly to other pop stars of her generation. She tells Tom about her bold march to music stardom, and finding longevity in a notoriously tough industry.

Filmmaker Sally Potter built her reputation as a highly respected auteur who launched Tilda Swinton’s career in the Oscar-nominated film “Orlando.” Now in her 70’s, she’s kickstarting a music career with her debut record, “Pink Bikini.”

Anaïs Mitchell is the first woman in years to have sole credit on a Broadway show and over the course of a decade, her musical has morphed into a Tony-winning sensation. As the show tours Canada, Anaïs tells Tom what it’s like to spend a third of your life working on a passion project, where she drew her inspiration from, and why her confidence in creating the musical never wavered.

Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith has had a crazy few years — from getting her start on “American Idol,” to going viral on TikTok with her hit “Fingers Crossed,” all while she attended high school on Vancouver Island. Now, she’s releasing her debut album, “Mirror,” which looks back on these experiences. She tells Tom how about going on “American Idol” without the intention of winning, what it was like performing in front of some of the world’s biggest stars in music, and why she thinks her song “Fingers Crossed” became a viral hit on TikTok.

Rebecca Black is moving past your memes. More than a decade after the release of her infamous viral hit "Friday," she talks about returning to the spotlight and making music on her own terms.

Tired of the same old clichés about transgender characters, Canadian filmmaker Luis De Filippis is ready for a new era of trans representation. She talks about her award-winning film “Something You Said Last Night,” where the main character is neither exoticized nor traumatized.

Plus, the band Pantayo is a self-described "supergirl gong group" mixing Filipino percussion instruments with an electric sound. They'll share new music.