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] Omar El Akkad, Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, Okilly Dokilly
The winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Omar El Akkad, shares how it feels to be honoured with Canada's most prestigious literary award. Multidisciplinary artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory talks about her path to becoming an artist. Musicians Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings discuss their new special edition box set, Bachman Cummings: The Collection, and the early days of the Guess Who. Ned Flanders-themed metal band Okilly Dokilly fill us in on their Simpsons-inspired origin story.