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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 74 days 6 hours 48 minutes
[Full episode] Alex Trebek tribute, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and John Semley, Eric McCormack, The OBGMs
Former Jeopardy! contestants Dhruv Gaur and Reem Fattouh pay tribute to the late Canadian icon Alex Trebek, who died yesterday at the age of 80. On this week's q screen panel, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and John Semley discuss Alex Trebek's lasting legacy and how his passing marks the end of an era for television. Canadian actor Eric McCormack talks about his latest gig as the host of the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize, which will be handed out tonight along with $100,000 to one lucky author...
[Full episode] Heidi Schreck, A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen, Donovan Woods
Writer Heidi Schreck talks about her Broadway show turned film What the Constitution Means to Me, about the way women's lives are shaped by the American Constitution. On this week's q This music panel, A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen discuss the Grammys' decision to rename the world music album category due to the term's "connotations of colonialism...
[Full episode] Negin Farsad, Robin Pecknold, Peter Frampton
Comedian Negin Farsad shares her thoughts on this year's (at this point undecided) U.S. presidential election, and looks back on a few "highlights" from the past four years of American politics. Fleet Foxes singer-songwriter Robin Pecknold tells us how he found his breakthrough during the pandemic to write the band's critically acclaimed new album Shore...
[Full episode] Allana Harkin, Brendan Fernandes, Rob Halford
Full Frontal With Samantha Bee co-executive producer and correspondent Allana Harkin talks about the challenges of providing post-election comedic relief. Artist Brendan Fernandes discusses his new digital performance The Left Space commissioned by the Art Gallery of Ontario, and how the role of protest art has changed in the COVID-19 and Trump era. Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford opens up about the addiction and pain that resulted from keeping his identity as a gay man a secret from his fans.
[Full episode] Larry Wilmore, Lecrae, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Kliph Nesteroff
Emmy Award-winning producer, writer and comedian Larry Wilmore talks about his return to late night, his indelible mark on the last 25 years of television, and the bizarre experience of hosting a White House Correspondents' Dinner. Grammy Award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae explains how questioning his faith ultimately made him a better person, a better believer and a better artist...
[Full episode] Jamie Oliver, Mosha Lundström Halbert, Lisa Ray
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver discusses his latest cookbook 7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week, and shares a few tunes that help him out in the kitchen. Ahead of the U.S. presidential election tomorrow, our fashion contributor Mosha Lundström Halbert tells us how democracy has become fashion's biggest trend this season...
[Full episode] Elvis Costello, A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen, N. K. Jemisin and more
Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello talks about his latest album Hey Clockface, his eclectic sound and what it's like living in a musical household with his wife Diana Krall. On this week's q This music panel, A. Harmony and Lisa Christiansen discuss the stark division between musicians and politicians as artists denounce the use of their songs in U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign rallies. Hugo Award-winning novelist N. K...
[Full episode] Bootsy Collins, Hawa Hassan, Cory Doctorow
Funk icon Bootsy Collins reveals how he got into music, why his mother knocked his star-shaped glasses off his face, and what led James Brown to call him Benedict Arnold. Somali-born chef Hawa Hassan discusses her new cookbook In Bibi's Kitchen, which celebrates the food of regular grandmothers, each of whom live in or are from the eight African countries bordering the Indian Ocean...
[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...
[Full episode] Jann Arden, Dub J and JD Era, Bryan Washington
Singer-songwriter, actor and author Jann Arden shares her wisdom about the beauty of aging, learning from failure, and why she's found new power and freedom at the age of 58. Hip-hop producer Dub J and hip-hop artist JD Era discuss their new track Wish I Could and why they're trying to raise awareness about gun violence in Toronto. Writer Bryan Washington talks about capturing the quiet moments of modern family life and complicated relationships in his debut novel, Memorial.