Q with Tom Power

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February 24, 2021 Introducing: PlayME Presents - Other Side of the Game
PlayME is transforming the way we experience theatre by turning contemporary plays into bingeable audio dramas. The Governor General award-winning play, Other Side of the Game by Amanda Parris puts a spotlight on the often overlooked work of Black women who organize communities, support their incarcerated loved ones, and battle institutions. This is part one of Other Side of the Game, parts two and three are available at: smarturl.it/playmecbc
30 min
February 23, 2021 [Full episode] Steven Yeun, Andrei Konchalovsky, Devery Jacobs, Tracy Morgan
Steven Yeun talks about his starring role in the new drama Minari, about a father who moves his family from California to rural Arkansas to follow his dream of starting a farm. Filmmaker Andrei Konchalovsky explains why Russian audiences have had vastly differing reactions to his historical drama Dear Comrades. Actress Devery Jacobs talks about defending Joshua Whitehead's debut novel Jonny Appleseed in this year's Canada Reads debates. Tracy Morgan chats about Coming 2 America, and shares how Eddie Murphy and the original Coming to America inspired his own rise as a comedian.
57 min
February 22, 2021 [Full episode] Weezer, Russell T Davies, Annie Murphy
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo discusses the band's new orchestral pop album, OK Human, and shares how Spotify algorithms aid and influence his songwriting. Writer and showrunner Russell T Davies — the award-winning creator of the 2005 Doctor Who reboot — talks about his new miniseries It's a Sin, which looks at the lives of a group of young gay men during the AIDS epidemic in 1980s Britain. Actress Annie Murphy reflects on what she's learned from six seasons of playing Alexis Rose on the humble Canadian comedy Schitt's Creek.
1 hr 4 min
February 19, 2021 [Full episode] Catherine Reitman, A. Harmony and Cadence Weapon, DJ Kookum
Workin' Moms creator Catherine Reitman talks about addressing COVID-19 in Season 5, why she decided to fast forward to an imaginary post-pandemic world, and how the cast and crew dealt with the challenges of filming over the last year. On this week's q This music panel, A. Harmony and Cadence Weapon share their experience using the invite-only social media app Clubhouse, and discuss the unique stresses that new platforms can put on artists. Vancouver's DJ Kookum reflects on her childhood, how growing up listening to EDM and hip hop inspired her to get into music, and why mentoring young people is an important part of her work.
45 min
February 18, 2021 [Full episode] Stanley Tucci, Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe, Craig McCracken, Frank Oz
Actor Stanley Tucci opens up about his new film Supernova, the challenge of playing a person with early-onset dementia, and what it was like working so intimately with his close friend and co-star Colin Firth. CBC Music's Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe tells us about her brand new gig hosting The Block, a two-hour weekday radio show dedicated to music by Black artists. The Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken takes us back 20 years to the very beginning of Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup's story, and the doodle that started it all. Puppeteer Frank Oz of The Muppet Show and Sesame Street reveals the secrets behind some of his most famous creations, including Miss Piggy and Yoda.
1 hr 3 min
February 17, 2021 [Full episode] Master T and Jesse Jones, Jael Richardson, Jason Moran, Kliph Nesteroff and Dakota Ray Hebert
Jesse Jones and former MuchMusic VJ Master T discuss their virtual concert series Tribute to the Legends of Reggae: The Bob Marley Edition, explaining why the month-long initiative is as much a celebration of reggae music as it is the legacy of Jones's mother, Canadian reggae promoter Denise Jones. Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on something new to check out: Sheung-King's debut novel You Are Eating an Orange. You Are Naked. Pianist and composer Jason Moran talks about Thelonious Monk's connection to basketball. Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff and stand-up comic Dakota Ray Hebert discuss Nesteroff's book We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy, which traces the history of Indigenous comedy in North America.
55 min
February 16, 2021 [Full episode] Femi Kuti, Fabienne Colas, Roger Mooking
Musician Femi Kuti talks about following in the footsteps of his late father, Nigerian music legend and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, and how his own son, Made Kuti, is now doing the same. Actress, director and producer Fabienne Colas discusses her work overseeing nine Black film festivals around the world in a mission to amplify Black voices and change the entertainment industry. Celebrity chef and recording artist Roger Mooking talks about defending Francesca Ekwuyasi's debut novel Butter Honey Pig Bread in this year's Canada Reads debates.
1 hr 4 min
February 15, 2021 [Full episode] Rupi Kaur, HAIM, Walter Mosley
Rupi Kaur talks about her new poetry collection Home Body and shares how sudden fame impacted her mental health. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim of the band HAIM open up about sexism, sisterhood and their latest album Women in Music Pt. III. Author Walter Mosley discusses his groundbreaking novel Devil in a Blue Dress on its 30th anniversary.
1 hr 4 min
February 12, 2021 [Full episode] Robin Wright, Liz Day, Finn Wolfhard
Actress Robin Wright talks about making her directorial debut with the film Land, her experience on House of Cards, and how she overcame her fears of being a "late bloomer." New York Times reporter Liz Day unpacks the story behind the new documentary Framing Britney Spears, which has helped renew public concern for the pop star's health and well-being. Actor Finn Wolfhard, the Canadian star of Stranger Things and It, discusses his latest project, a short comedy film he wrote and directed called Night Shifts.
56 min
February 11, 2021 [Full episode] Shaka King, Harry Styles, Ravyn Wngz and d'bi.young anitafrika, Ruth B
Director Shaka King discusses his new film Judas and the Black Messiah about the rise and fall of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, and tells us why it was important to set the record straight on the Black Panther Party's legacy. Pop superstar Harry Styles talks about experiencing a "big turning point" after leaving One Direction and releasing his debut solo album, sharing why he decided to stop playing it safe to make the album he wanted. Ravyn Wngz and d'bi.young anitafrika, the artists behind Jah In the Ever-Expanding Song, talk about collaborating on the monodrama for Obsidian Theatre's 21 Black Futures project. Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth B premieres a new remix of her song If I Have a Son, which she originally released last year after the murder of George Floyd.
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.