Five days a week acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture. Whether he’s ribbing Adele, singing a boyband classic with Simu Liu, or dissecting faith with U2 frontman Bono – Tom brings the same curiosity, respect and meticulous preparation into every conversation. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom – like Lizzo and Billie Eilish — who appeared on Q well before hitting the mainstream. Hear your favourite artists as they truly are, every weekday with Tom Power.
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[Full episode] Matthew McConaughey, Rebecca Thomas, Jacob Ridley, The Avett Brothers
Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey talks about his new memoir Greenlights and reveals the story behind his trademark line, "Alright, alright, alright." Former Halifax poet laureate Rebecca Thomas discusses her debut poetry collection I Place You Into the Fire and tells us how her poetry serves as a rallying cry for Indigenous justice. PC Gamer editor Jacob Ridley shares his review of the Oculus Quest 2, a new all-in-one VR system that some tech insiders say will push virtual reality into the mainstream. Scott Avett and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers breakdown their latest EP The Third Gleam, which delves into their roots and strips their sound back to its bare bones.