Soft Revolution

Host of NPR's World Cafe, Raina Douris on how being a radio DJ might forever change, who and what makes her nervous, and her take on this thing called a Portable People Meter.

But first - are you anxious to return to normal as the entire mainstream media wants to know! Why is Doug Ford even here and how do we stop that from happening again. Finally, the Oscars are this weekend! Who cares?!

Author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice on how he finds hope, embracing the vast canon of indigenous art, and his prescient Moon of the Crusted Snow. And an article in the Globe and Mail sets Ali and Torq off into a heated debate.

Factory Theatre's artistic director Nina Lee Aquino joins the pod to talk about how Factory has thrived during the pandemic, and how theatre should simply be a thing, not an event. And, some listener mail which proves that Torq is right 77% of the time.

Jen Agg joins the pod to talk through her journey as a prolific restauranteur and all-around incredible human during this pandemic. In a way Torq and Ali ask once again, "What's the plan, Stan?"

Jennifer Lena is back on the pod to discuss "what is a band?", how do we find a collective truth or conversation, and yes...once again...WAP.

Deragh Campbell, star of Anne at 13,000 Feet, joins the pod to talk about forming a community to make incredible films, and doing it on micro-budgets. Torq and Ali discuss the year that was and continues, Dr. Seuss and Biden's Fireside Chat.

Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent on holding on, being hopeful, and playing 5 billion shows when this is over. Torq also gives the best explanation of NFT ever. Plus, we are now partnering with the AFC!

Dr. Allan Detsky, someone who actually knows what they're talking about, comes back on the podcast to tell us where the virus and arts are likely headed.

Lisa Berry, one of the stars of Obsidian and CBC's 21 Black Futures on art, blackness, motherhood, and breath.

Wilson Cruz joins the pod to talk about how acting and activism work hand in hand towards a meaningful life. But first, Torq and Ali discuss how everyone's an expert these days, how our institutions must be the best, fear being the root of the circling firing squad in the arts, and Torq has an epic rant on The Golden Globe nominations.