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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Lightning Dust: Amber Webber and Joshua Wells perform live in the q studio
Canadian indie rock band Lightning Dust drops by the q studio to perform a few new songs from their upcoming album, Spectre.
Lightning Dust, Jann Arden and more 29/08/2019 [Full episode]
Amber Webber and Joshua Wells of the Canadian indie rock band Lightning Dust perform live in the q studio. Author Amitava Kumar reflects on what it means to leave your home country and throw yourself into a culture that's unfamiliar, exciting and alienating. Roger Daltrey of The Who opens up about the excesses of fame and feeling like an outsider. Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden talks about playing an egotistical, drama queen version of herself on the CTV sitcom, Jann.
Hasan Minhaj: How the comedian's 'insider-outsider' relationship with America fuels his Netflix comedy show
Hasan Minhaj has a secret weapon when it comes to comedy. Although being brown and Muslim has made him feel like both an insider and outsider in America, he says he now sees that as his superpower.
Hasan Minhaj, Richard Marsella and more 28/08/2019 [Full episode]
Comedian Hasan Minhaj explains how his "insider-outsider" relationship with America fuels his new Netflix comedy series, Patriot Act. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud breaks down the latest news involving controversial YouTube star PewDiePie, who just became the first individual YouTuber to hit 100 million subscribers. Actor and producer Jennifer Podemski tells us how she uses film and television to steer the conversation around Indigenous people in Canada...
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Amanda Brugel and more 27/08/2019 [Full episode]
Olympic gold medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look back on their journey from being childhood skating partners to the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history. Actor Ahmed Best opens up about portraying Jar Jar Binks and how the role changed his life, for better, but also for worse. Actor Amanda Brugel talks about The Handmaid's Tale, fighting for good roles and rejecting stereotypes.
John Legend: The singer-songwriter on being the first black man to win the EGOT
John Legend sat down with Tom Power to talk about his music, being the first black man to win the EGOT, working with Kanye West and more.
John Legend, Corey Hart and more 26/08/2019 [Full episode]
John Legend talks about his music, being the first black man to win the EGOT, working with Kanye West and more. The q screen panel unpacks why Sean Spicer's casting on Dancing with the Stars can't be "politics-free." Artist Maria Qamar, a.k.a Hatecopy, shares the tunes she listened to growing up in Mississauga, Ont. in this edition of q block party. Corey Hart opens up about his 20-year hiatus and why he's now making his return to music.
Corey Hart: The '80s pop icon on stepping away from the spotlight and why he's now making his return
In this career-spanning interview, Corey Hart looks back on his life and achievements. This year, Hart will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Candace Bushnell: The author's new novel Is There Still Sex in the City? explores love and dating in 2019
As the author of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell is regularly asked for her advice on love. These days though, the recently divorced author has more questions than answers. In her new book Is There Still Sex in the City? she explores dating and love in 2019.
Candace Bushnell, Emmanuel Jal and more 08/23/2019 [Full episode]
Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell talks her new book Is There Still Sex in the City? and how dating is different in 2019. The q This panel takes a close look at Taylor Swift's new album and why her releases are so popular. Meet Philip Harben, the original celebrity TV chef. Juno-nominated musician Emmanuel Jal opens up about his earliest memories of being a child soldier and how songwriting has helped him escape the trauma of his past.