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] E.L. James, Sol Guy, Eddie Harrison, Loyiso Gola, Caleb Azumah Nelson
Author E.L. James — who's best known for her wildly popular Fifty Shades novels — discusses her latest release, Freed, which she says may be the final work in the series. For the 30-year anniversary of the Juno rap category, former Rascalz manager and music executive Sol Guy reflects on his legacy, and shares his thoughts on where Canadian hip hop is at in 2021. Film critic Eddie Harrison explains why he knocked down Paddington 2's perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes with a negative review. Comedian Loyiso Gola discusses his new Netflix special, Unlearning, which sees him trying to look at the world differently to avoid getting stuck in the same old mindsets. Writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson reads an excerpt from his acclaimed debut novel, Open Water (find our full interview with Azumah Nelson on Friday, May 21's episode).