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 1 hour 59 minutes
Common, Tavi Gevinson and more 12/08/2019 [Full episode]
Hip-hop artist Common opens up about the sacrifices he made for success and the childhood traumas he's only coming to terms with now. The q screen panel discusses The Hunt, an upcoming horror film that was recently cancelled for its controversial premise. Janis Joplin's guitarist John Till pays tribute to the late singer. Writer and magazine editor Tavi Gevinson reflects on the beginning and end of Rookie Magazine.
Chuck Klosterman, Kaia Kater and more 09/08/2019 [Full episode]
Author Chuck Klosterman on finding meaning in pop culture, q This panel digs into protest songs, musician Mehdi Rajabian on releasing an album that could put him in prison and how the banjo helped singer-songwriter Kaia Kater understand her Afro-Caribbean roots.
q This: Have protest songs changed?
In some ways, protest songs have changed, in other ways, they've stayed the same. Rollie Pemberton and Lisa Christiansen discuss the state of protest music in 2019.
Chuck Klosterman: Writer Chuck Klosterman on his new book 'Raised in Captivity' and finding meaning in pop culture and
Writer Chuck Klosterman is known for many things — his insightful writings on pop culture and sports. Guest host Talia Schlanger spoke to him about his storied career and finding meaning in pop culture.
Mehdi Rajabian: Iranian musician on releasing an album that could put him in prison
The Iranian musician-composer was jailed for making music, but he refuses to be silenced.
Eugenio Derbez: The actor on adapting Dora the Explorer for the big screen
Eugenio Derbez joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about Dora and the Lost City of Gold, the live-action remake of Dora the Explorer.
Eamon McGrath: The musician performs live in the q studio
This week's q Thursday Headliner is Eamon McGrath. He and his band dropped by the q studio to perform some new music from his latest album Guts.
Rebecca Belmore: The artist on why she uses her body to make a statement in her artwork
Rebecca Belmore discusses the use of her own body and voice in her performance pieces, and the significance of using everyday objects in her art.
Ralph Macchio: In Cobra Kai, the Karate Kid is all grown-up and owns a car dealership
Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, is back as a grown-up version of Danny LaRusso in the new series, Cobra Kai.
Eugenio Derbez, Eamon McGrath and more 08/08/2019 [Full episode]
Musician Eamon McGrath and his band drop by the q studio to perform some new music from his latest album, Guts. Actor and producer Eugenio Derbez talks about adapting Dora the Explorer for the big screen. Artist Rebecca Belmore explains why she uses her own body and voice to make a statement in her artwork. Actor Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, tells us about returning as a grown-up version of Danny LaRusso in the series Cobra Kai.