Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer Leslie Odom Jr. talks about his new Christmas album, how Hamilton changed his life, and which stage he hopes to be hopping onto after the pandemic. Actor and director Alex Winter discusses his Frank Zappa documentary and shares what he learned about the late singer-songwriter while making the film. Halifax-born actor Eli Goree talks about his performance as Cassius Clay (a.k.a. Muhammad Ali) in the new film One Night in Miami.

Musician Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave talks about guitars, his new photo memoir, and political music in 2020. Our books columnist Jael Richardson recommends some of her favourite books of this year, which you may want to consider adding to your holiday gift list. On the 25th anniversary of Jumanji, actor Bradley Pierce shares his memories of working on the film and with the late Robin Williams on set. Instagram dancing sensation Donté Colley tells us how he first discovered his love of dance and what he gets out of spreading positivity online.

Musician José Feliciano reflects on the 50th anniversary of his massive Christmas hit Feliz Navidad, his musical legacy, and his lifelong love of the guitar. Actress Sarah Gadon discusses her new film Black Bear and why she seeks out meaningful roles in projects that are open to interpretation. Pianist and composer Chilly Gonzales dissects the iconic German Christmas carol O Tannenbaum. Actor Adam Brody talks about his latest film The Kid Detective, why he considers it a highlight of his career, and how his role in the teen drama The O.C. impacted kids all around the world, but particularly in Canada.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma talks about his new record with pianist Kathryn Stott, titled Songs of Comfort and Hope, and shares what he thinks music can do for us during a pandemic. On this week's q screen panel, Teri Hart and Jason Gorber discuss how movie theatres might be changing for good, as entertainment giants announce their plans to release new movies straight to streaming. In tribute to the late Charley Pride, who died this past weekend due to complications from COVID-19, we listen back to a bit of Tom's 2018 conversation with the trailblazing country music legend. Musician John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls talks about their first-ever Christmas album, his run-in with Tom Petty, and how the band's massive hit song Iris changed everything for them.

Musician Big Freedia, the bounce queen of New Orleans, talks about her memoir God Save the Queen Diva!, opening up about gospel music, surviving Hurricane Katrina, and working with Drake. Wealth management executive and artist manager Daniel Weisman unpacks why musicians like Bob Dylan are selling their entire music catalogues to investors. Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird tells the story behind his pandemic-inspired holiday song, Christmas in April, off his new album, Hark. Tony Award-winner Bob Martin discusses his production, The Prom, and why he believes in the healing power of musical theatre.

Actor Colman Domingo talks about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom — the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play of the same name — and what it means to have acted alongside the late Chadwick Boseman. Legendary dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp shares her advice for getting older with a new book, Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life. Singer-songwriter Matt Berninger of The National breaks down the song Collar of Your Shirt off his new solo record Serpentine Prison. Max Turnbull of the Toronto-based psychedelic pop collective Badge Époque Ensemble talks about the group's critically-acclaimed sophomore album Self Help, and the musical power of a collective.

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta discusses her latest film Funny Boy, death threats and what she may have gotten wrong. Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer talks about his new project A Crack in the Hourglass — a fleeting memorial to the million-plus victims of COVID-19. Writer and fashion commentator Simon Doonan (billed as the world's most famous window dresser) offers some hard-won advice about style, gumption and keeping it all together.

Author James Patterson explores the last days of John Lennon 40 years after the icon was shot and killed outside of his New York apartment. Kurt Vonnegut's daughter, Edith Vonnegut, discusses a new book of her father's recently discovered love letters, written between 1945 and 1948 to her mother, Jane. Pianist and composer Chilly Gonzales breaks down the sound and history of the classic Christmas carol Silent Night. Filmmaker James Erskine talks about his new documentary Billie, which explores the messy making of American jazz icon Billie Holiday.

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse reveals how Thelonious Monk and music have influenced his basketball coaching, and picks out some favourite tunes for us. Singer-songwriter Rose Cousins chats about her latest album, Bravado, and performs in the q studio. Dan Richter lived and worked with John Lennon before his death. In this Gateway to John's music, Dan shares his memories of John and picks some of his favourite songs from their time together. Rapper and musician Giggs talks to Tom Power about his rise from the streets of Peckham to becoming a pioneer of England's road rap.

All week on q (Nov. 30 to Dec. 4), we're exploring the many ways that artists deal with, and draw from, mental health issues in a series called Sound Mind: Mental Health and the Arts. Alanis Morissette reflects on her massive hit record Jagged Little Pill on its 25th anniversary and discusses her first album in eight years, Such Pretty Forks in the Road. Q this music panelists A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen dissecting the newest releases and most interesting music news of the week. Hollerado lead singer Menno Versteeg on his record labels 'wellness fund' for artists and how it's progressed over the years. Actor Ahmed Best on playing Jar Jar Binks 20 years ago and how the negative criticism for that character damaged his mental health.