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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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.
Bif Naked: The Canadian punk rock queen on battling cancer and the power of emotional support
More than a decade since her diagnosis, Canadian punk rock queen Bif Naked opens up about her battle with breast cancer and becoming a caregiver.
Eugene Redmond: The poet on the legacy of his friend, Toni Morrison
American poet Eugene Redmond remembers his friend, collaborator and former editor, the late Toni Morrison.
Diana Weymar: The textile artist's new project protests Trump by stitching his quotes into delicate embroidery
Diana Weymar is a textile artist and activist who's garnering a lot of attention for her subversive public art project, called the Tiny Pricks Project.
Ani DiFranco: The singer-songwriter on her 30-year career and new memoir
Ani DiFranco talks about her new memoir, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement.
Ani DiFranco, Diana Weymar and more 07/08/2019 [Full episode]
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her new memoir, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement. Canadian punk rock queen Bif Naked opens up about battling cancer and the power of emotional support. Poet Eugene Redmond remembers his friend, collaborator and former editor, the late Toni Morrison. Textile artist and activist Diana Weymar talks about how her new public art project protests U.S...
Julius Onah: The director challenging perceptions of race and identity with his new film Luce
Director Julius Onah talks about his new film Luce and why he wanted to explore race and class through the lens of a dark psychological thriller.
Julius Onah, Jeff Daniels and more 06/08/2019
Director Julius Onah on his new film Luce and challenging perceptions of race and identity. Newfoundland-based folk duo Fortunate Ones on writing songs that offer hope in dark times. The story of the Glenn Gould Steinway piano and how actor Jeff Daniels beat his inner critic to make music
Linda Perry, Steve Martin and Martin Short, and more 05/08/2019 [Full episode]
Legendary producer Linda Perry discusses songwriting, mentoring and the meaning of success. Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney talks about seeing his life reflected on stage and on screen in The Brothers Size and Moonlight. Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short open up about their long friendship and new two-man comedy show, Now You See Them, Soon You Won't.