Q with Tom Power

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April 29, 2022 [Full episode] Shary Boyle, Kate Brown, Tami Neilson
Artist Shary Boyle discusses her new solo exhibit, Outside the Palace of Me, which asks the audience to think deeply — and honestly — about race, gender, colonialism and more. Kate Brown, Europe editor for Artnet News, tells us how the work at this year's Venice Biennale reflects our current moment and how artists are trying to modernize the century-old show. Singer-songwriter Tami Neilson introduces us to her new single, Beyond the Stars, and shares what it was like singing with country legend Willie Nelson.
1 hr 8 min
April 28, 2022 [Full episode] Charlotte Gainsbourg, Hoodo Hersi, Alain Gomis, Vincent Ho
Actor and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg talks about turning the camera on her famous mother, Jane Birkin, in her new documentary, Jane by Charlotte. Hoodo Hersi, one of the comedians featured on the latest season of CBC Gem's The New Wave of Standup, tells us the trick to weaving heavy topics like race and religion into her jokes. Filmmaker Alain Gomis talks about his documentary, Rewind & Play, which sheds new light on the jazz legend Thelonious Monk. Composer Vincent Ho discusses his new collection, The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, which has five pieces featured in the Royal Conservatory of Music's sixth edition of Celebration Series piano books.
1 hr 9 min
April 27, 2022 [Full episode] Phoebe Bridgers, David Bradford, Roshan Sethi
Four-time Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers discusses what it's like to be known for writing sad songs, why she thinks people confuse sadness with intelligence, and her new single, Sidelines. Poet David Bradford reads from his debut collection, Dream of No One But Myself, which is shortlisted for this year's Griffin Poetry Prize. Filmmaker Roshan Sethi talks about drawing on his expertise as a doctor to direct his debut feature, a pandemic rom-com called 7 Days.
59 min
April 26, 2022 [Full episode] David A. Robertson, Stan Douglas, Big Thief, Teri Hart
Author David A. Robertson talks about his graphic novel trilogy, The Reckoner Rises, and why he wanted to create a teen superhero with anxiety. Artist Stan Douglas reflects on his 40-year career and how he feels about being chosen to represent Canada at the 59th Venice Biennale. Drummer and producer James Krivchenia of Big Thief introduces us to a song off the band's new album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. Entertainment reporter Teri Hart shares her take on the reasons for Netflix's falling subscriber count and suffering stock price.
1 hr 6 min
April 25, 2022 [Full episode] Ke Huy Quan, Jessica Campbell, Sasha Chapin
Actor Ke Huy Quan — best known for Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom and The Goonies — explains where he's been for the past few decades and how he was enticed back into acting by the new film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Graphic novelist Jessica Campbell talks about her latest book, Rave, which is loosely inspired by her experience of questioning her faith after growing up in a strict religious community. Our online columnist Sasha Chapin unpacks DALL-E 2 — an AI system that can convert simple text descriptions into images — and what implications this technology might have in the art world.
1 hr 12 min
April 21, 2022 [Full episode] Keira Knightley, Delia Ephron, Allan Hawco
Keira Knightley discusses her new animated drama, Charlotte, which tells the true story of Charlotte Salomon — a young German Jewish artist who painted her life's story before the Nazis deported her to Auschwitz. Screenwriter and novelist Delia Ephron talks about her new memoir, Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life, in which she writes about a surprise encounter decades in the making — and why it's never too late to find love. Actor Allan Hawco reflects on how the pandemic has impacted the arts industry, plus what he tells aspiring actors about the resilience they need to succeed in the business.
1 hr 8 min
April 19, 2022 [Full episode] Anais Granofsky, Lisa LeBlanc, Soheil Parsa
Actor Anais Granofsky, best known for playing Lucy Fernandez on Degrassi Junior High, discusses her new memoir, The Girl in the Middle: Growing Up Between Black and White, Rich and Poor. Acadian singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc tells us about her decision to put down the banjo and record a disco album, Chiac Disco. Soheil Parsa, the co-founder and former artistic director of Modern Times Stage Company, reflects on his long career and his contributions to Canadian theatre.
1 hr 6 min
April 14, 2022 [Full episode] Alison Brie, Gwenlyn Cumyn, Tanika Charles
Actor Alison Brie discusses her new dark comedy series, Roar, which happens to be made by the same women who made GLOW. Homeschooled co-creator, writer and director Gwenlyn Cumyn tells us how she brought her own experience with home education to the show. Singer-songwriter Tanika Charles talks about Different Morning — her latest single off her new album, Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly — and what the song says about long distance relationships.
1 hr 2 min
April 12, 2022 [Full episode] Camila Cabello, R.T. Thorne, Jim Ruland
Pop star Camila Cabello talks about "giving joy" to herself on her new album, Familia, and how she realized prioritizing her own happiness is the key to her success. Director R.T. Thorne discusses his work on CBC and BET's groundbreaking new series The Porter, and what the show could mean for the future of Black storytelling in Canadian television. Music journalist Jim Ruland traces the rise and fall of SST Records — the independent record label that gave hugely influential bands like Sonic Youth, Black Flag, Hüsker Dü and Soundgarden their start.
55 min
April 11, 2022 [Full episode] Sarah Gadon and Alison Pill, Cedric Burnside, Lights
Sarah Gadon and Alison Pill talk about the profound experience of playing sisters in the new film adaptation of Miriam Toews' award-winning novel All My Puny Sorrows. Cedric Burnside discusses his latest album, I Be Trying, and what it was like playing drums on tour with his grandfather (Mississippi blues legend R. L. Burnside) from the age of 13. Lights introduces us to a track off her new album, PEP, and explains why she made it a goal to have 50 per cent of this record worked on by women.
1 hr 2 min

About Q with Tom Power

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Five days a week, Tom Power brings you candid conversations with the artists shaping our culture. Whether he’s chatting with A-listers or rising stars, his disarming warmth and meticulous research…

always gets below the surface, bringing us deeper into the art and lives of today's most compelling musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers.

As a Canadian institution, Q has attracted the biggest names in the world. But it's never been about the fame. It's always been about the art.

Since becoming the host of Q in October 2016, listeners have come to know Tom for his in-depth interviewing style (asking founding Wu-Tang Clan member RZA what was inside his teenage notebooks), his mischievous sense of humour (jokingly chiding actor Catherine O'Hara for her parenting skills in Home Alone), and his genuine enthusiasm and fearlessness (singing a duet with Mavis Staples).

You’re just as likely to hear from celebrities and cultural icons as you are to hear from emerging artists at the beginning of their career. Tom gives each and every artist the space to tell their story in their own words. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom, like Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Daniel Caesar, who appeared on Q well before they hit the mainstream.

On Q, we cover arts and culture in all its forms, including music, movies, film, TV, comedy, painting, photography, theatre, cinema, Broadway, fashion, dance, opera, documentaries, books, fiction and memoirs.

Look to our archives to hear some of Tom’s award-winning artist interviews, including his moving and insightful conversation with the Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, which was awarded the prestigious gold medal for best interview at the 2021 New York Festivals Radio Awards.

In 2022, Tom spoke with Friends star Matthew Perry in front of a live audience. Their warm and frank conversation about the actor's struggles with substance abuse struck a chord, leading to millions views on TikTok and Instagram, while also being picked up by news outlets internationally, including Vanity Fair and CNN.

Tom’s impactful discussions with top talent have included Adele, Bono, Chappell Roan, Pamela Anderson, Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Cher, Denzel Washington, Mick Jagger, Florence Pugh, Francis Ford Coppola, Kristen Stewart, Emma Stone, Jim Carrey, Billy Porter, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry, Alicia Keys, Alan Moore, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Darren Aronofsky, Harry Styles, Simu Liu, Sean Penn, Sandra Bullock, Michaela Coel, Ryan Reynolds, Katy Perry, Neil Young, Shakira, George Clooney, Ava DuVernay, Omar Apollo, Trixie Mattel, Orville Peck, Big Sean, Anil Kapoor, Jane Fonda, Robert DeNiro, Antonio Banderas, Elton John, Celine Dion, Kerry Washington, Chuck D, Steven Soderbergh, Mikey Madison, Cillian Murphy, Sean Baker, Steve McQueen, Paris Hilton, Taylor Tomlinson, Gwen Stefani, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kylie Minogue, Stanley Tucci, Rufus Wainwright, Caroline Polachek, Hans Zimmer, Denis Villeneuve, Alex Garland, Alan Ritchson, Britt Lower, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, David Blaine, Brian Tyree Henry, Perfume Genius, Deepa Mehta, Tracy Chapman, Chloë Sevigny, Josh Hartnett and many more.