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 8 hours 18 minutes
Kevin Bacon, Carly Rae Jepsen and more 10/07/2019 [Full episode]
Actor Kevin Bacon talks about longevity, bribing DJs and why he always seems to be playing cops from Boston. Our books columnist Jael Richardson shares her latest book pick with us: Your Life Is Mine by Nathan Ripley. Playwright and composer Cliff Jones tells us what it's like seeing his production Kronborg — The Hamlet Rock Musical back on stage 45 years after its premiere...
Cliff Jones: The playwright on seeing Kronborg — The Hamlet Rock Musical back on stage 45 years after its premiere
Canadian playwright Cliff Jones tells us how his idea for a Hamlet musical became bigger than he ever imagined and even shaped his entire life.
Carly Rae Jepsen: The Canadian pop star on her new album Dedicated
Carly Rae Jepsen sheds some light on the songwriting process, her brand new album, Dedicated, and the lasting legacy of her very first breakout hit, Call Me Maybe.
Rhiannon Giddens: How the roots musician is changing the narrative of American folk music
Rhiannon Giddens set up a collaborative of black female roots musicians to record an album called Songs of Our Native Daughters, which looks at neglected female voices and stories in folk.
Perry Farrell, Rhiannon Giddens and more 09/07/2019 [Full episode]
Alt-rock icon Perry Farrell discusses his new solo album Kind Heaven, the second Messianic era and more. Punk, hip hop and skateboard photographer Glen E. Friedman talks about documenting a counterculture generation in photos. Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff talks about how 1940s mob culture gave us the phrase "stand-up comedian." Rhiannon Giddens of the roots quartet Our Native Daughters tells us how the band's new album is reclaiming the narrative of American folk music.
Glen E. Friedman: The punk, hip hop and skateboard photographer on documenting a counterculture generation
Photographer Glen E. Friedman has taken some of the most iconic photos in skateboarding, punk rock and hip hop. Known for capturing the raw energy of a counterculture generation in its prime, his photography helped shape the way people view punk music and redefined the sport of skateboarding.
Perry Farrell: The alt-rock icon on the second Messianic era, his new solo album and more
The Jane's Addiction frontman sits down with Tom Power to talk about his wild new solo album, Kind Heaven.
Tom's Podcast Pick: Chosen Family
Looking for more great conversations? Check out Chosen Family from CBC Podcasts. Comedians Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour shine a light on the intersection of art, community and sexuality through deep and spontaneous conversations with renowned artists and up-and-coming creators. Subscribe to Chosen Family wherever you get your podcasts!
Dan Aykroyd: The actor on the Tragically Hip, the blues, ghosts and the Caesar
Actor Dan Aykroyd joins us in studio to talk about the Tragically Hip, the blues, ghosts and the Caesar.
Feist: The indie icon searches for connection in her new podcast, Pleasure Studies
Leslie Feist sits down with Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about finding the courage to branch out with a new podcast, called Pleasure Studies.