Q with Tom Power

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March 10, 2021 [Full episode] Stephen Colbert and Derek DelGaudio, Andrew Phung
Late-night host Stephen Colbert and interdisciplinary artist Derek DelGaudio talk about their latest project, In & Of Itself, and why it's received such an intense emotional response from audiences. Kim's Convenience star Andrew Phung shares his thoughts on the sitcom's sudden cancellation and what he's hearing from fans.
49 min
March 09, 2021 [Full episode] Gabriel Byrne, Linda Kash
Tony and Emmy-winning actor Gabriel Byrne talks about Death of a Ladies' Man — his new film inspired by the work of the late Leonard Cohen — and why confronting death in film and in life has become easier over the years. Canadian actress Linda Kash, who's best known for her role as the Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel, discusses her new film, Jump, Darling, and how she's nurtured her career in Hollywood from her home in Canada.
45 min
March 05, 2021 [Full episode] Jordan Scott, Karen Fricker, Sarah Davachi, Kris Bowers
Award-winning Canadian poet Jordan Scott discusses his first children's book, I Talk Like A River, about a boy who feels isolated and unable to fit in because of his stutter. Toronto Star theatre critic Karen Fricker talks about Australia's thriving live theatre scene and what it might mean for other countries as COVID-19 cases drop. Calgary musician Sarah Davachi presents her guide to the concept of deep listening, explaining why it's a valuable tool in an increasingly loud world. Composer Kris Bowers, the musical mastermind behind the scores for Green Book, When They See Us and Bridgerton, talks about self-doubt and his new short film, A Concerto is a Conversation.
1 hr 7 min
March 04, 2021 [Full episode] Black Violin, George Takei, TiKA
Grammy-nominated musical duo Black Violin open up about the stereotypes they've had to defy as two Black men playing stringed instruments. Star Trek actor George Takei talks about using his art to shed light on the injustice of Japanese-American internment during World War II. Singer-songwriter TiKA discusses her debut album, Anywhere But Here, and explains why her musical journey has been about finding the confidence to love herself and her voice.
1 hr 3 min
March 03, 2021 [Full episode] Dan Stevens, Louise Bernice Halfe, Brittany Howard
Downton Abbey alumnus Dan Stevens talks about reuniting with his former stage co-star Dame Judi Dench in a new film adaptation of Noël Coward's comedy classic Blithe Spirit, the latest chapter in the actor's highly prolific and unpredictable career. Cree poet Louise Bernice Halfe discusses the significance of her new position as Canada's parliamentary poet laureate, and how her life experiences as a residential school survivor and social worker in Saskatchewan have impacted her poetry. Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard shares why she put her successful band on pause to embark on the radical musical exploration and introspection of going solo.
1 hr
March 02, 2021 [Full episode] Jodie Foster, Rodney Barnes, Scott Helman, Michael Brook
Acclaimed actress and director Jodie Foster talks about her new film, The Mauritanian, and how it fits into a career full of roles that involve fighting for justice. Hollywood writer and producer Rodney Barnes discusses his graphic novel series Killadelphia — about a vampire who was once a U.S. president — and how the story weaves in the deeper themes of history, family and race. Singer-songwriter Scott Helman talks about championing Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee in this year's Canada Reads debates. Composer Michael Brook explains how he invented the infinite guitar, the instrument famously heard on U2's hit song, With or Without You.
1 hr 5 min
March 01, 2021 [Full episode] Kelly Marie Tran, Finn Wolfhard, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Ishani Nath, Lalah Hathaway, Tanya Lapointe
Actress Kelly Marie Tran talks about playing Disney's first princess of Southeast Asian descent in the new animated film Raya and the Last Dragon. Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard, the Canadian star of Stranger Things and It, shares a new song called Sand in My Bed by his band The Aubreys. On this week's screen panel, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Ishani Nath recap the big wins at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards, as well as the controversy around this year's show. Five-time Grammy Award winner Lalah Hathaway, the daughter of the late, great singer Donny Hathaway, reflects back on a selection of her father's acclaimed songs and shares what she loves most about them. In her new documentary, The Paper Man, filmmaker Tanya Lapointe explains why children's television host and renowned paper artist Claude Lafortune was so important to generations of Quebecois kids.
1 hr 4 min
February 26, 2021 [Full episode] Fat Mike, Craig Mannix, Irvine Welsh, Zackary Drucker
NOFX frontman Fat Mike takes us through the band's latest album, titled Single Album, and opens up about his sexuality, sobriety and the meaning of punk rock. Universal Music Canada executive Craig Mannix discusses Canada's fraught history with Black music and what still needs to be done to promote our homegrown hip-hop talent. Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh chats about the lasting impact of the cult 1996 film, which turns 25 this year. HBO's The Lady and the Dale co-director Zackary Drucker unravels the complicated legacy of Liz Carmichael, a trans woman and entrepreneur who was villainized by the media in the 1970s.
1 hr 5 min
February 25, 2021 [Full episode] Serinda Swan, Bee Vang, Paul Shaffer, Julien Baker
Actress Serinda Swan walks us through her approach to playing Dr. Jenny Cooper on the CBC crime drama Coroner, explaining what she did to accurately represent panic attacks on screen. In light of a recent wave of anti-Asian violence, Gran Torino star Bee Vang comes forward more than a decade after the film's release to talk about the damage caused by its racist dialogue. Thunder Bay, Ont., native Paul Shaffer of Late Show with David Letterman fame discusses his role co-writing the iconic 1983 disco hit It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls. Singer-songwriter Julien Baker opens up about her vulnerable new album Little Oblivions, her struggle with substance abuse and why sharing her sobriety comes with pressure.
55 min
February 24, 2021 [Full episode] Ethan Hawke, Meredith MacNeill and Adrienne C. Moore, Emerald Fennell
Ethan Hawke discusses his fourth and latest novel, A Bright Ray of Darkness, about a famous actor who makes all the wrong choices. The stars of CBC's Pretty Hard Cases, Meredith MacNeill and Adrienne C. Moore, fill us in on the new buddy cop series. Actress-turned-filmmaker Emerald Fennell tells us why her new revenge thriller, Promising Young Woman, has struck a nerve with its take on toxic masculinity and rape culture.
1 hr 3 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.