This is Q with Tom Power
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
We've moved! Please join us over at our new home: Q with Tom Power. Five days a week, acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define this cultural moment in time. 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 fa ..read more
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Snotty Nose Rez Kids + Jason Segel
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Jason Segel has played a lot of funny characters in turmoil. Whether that’s as a young person in the throes of angst in “Freak and Geeks,” or as someone recently dumped while on a Hawaiian vacation like in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” He keeps that trend going in the new Apple TV+ series, “Shrinking,” where he plays a therapist who’s dealing with his own tragedy. Jason tells Tom about the ‘magical melancholy,’ in his roles and why he left L.A. after the massive success of How I Met Your Mother. On their latest EP, “I'm Good HBU?” West coast rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids have cemented themselves ..read more
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How Nineteen85 shaped some of Drake’s biggest songs
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Nineteen85 is behind some of Drake’s biggest songs, from “Hotline Bling” to “Hold On We’re Going Home.” And when he’s not putting his Grammy Award-winning touch on other people’s music, he’s making his own as part of the R&B duo DVSN. Nineteen85 talks to Tom about his new album, his love of Jimi Hendrix and what it was like producing some of Drake’s most beloved songs. Plus, Cressida Cowell’s children’s book series “How to Train Your Dragon” has sold more than seven million copies worldwide and has become an award-winning franchise that you’ve probably seen with your kids… or just by yours ..read more
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What Laura Dern thinks about the mental health crisis, nepotism and Jurassic Park
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
After 40 years working in film, Laura Dern has built a reputation for playing complex women grappling with the messiness of real-life. That legacy continues with her latest movie, “The Son,” in which she plays a divorced parent trying to support her son through depression. Plus, singer-songwriters Tegan and Sara tell Tom about their latest album “Crybaby” and a new Amazon series based on their lives called “High School ..read more
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Sarah Polley on her Oscar-nominated film Women Talking
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Sarah Polley’s Oscar-nominated film “Women Talking” is a powerful story about three generations of women who sit down to decide the fate of the women and children of their Mennonite colony. After years of surviving sexual abuse, they have 24 hours to decide: stay and do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. Sarah tells Tom about her film, what it was like stepping back from the film industry after a concussion and how she used her experience as a child actor to create the best environment possible for the children on the set of “Women Talking.” Plus, Vir Das became the first India-born comic with ..read more
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Sam Smith talks about their new album Gloria and learning to love themself
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Sam Smith is one of the biggest artists in the world. They made a name for themself in 2014 with devastating songs about love and loss and ended up winning four Grammys because of it. Now, Sam is trying something new: focusing on joy in their life and music. Sam opens up to Tom Power about their new record, “Gloria,” why focusing on queer joy is the most radical thing they can do, and the highs and lows of finding their identity. Plus, the queen of country pop Shania Twain tells you the story behind her new single, “Last Day of Summer ..read more
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[Full episode] Paul Mescal, Christa Couture, Kenya Barris, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Shamus
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Actor Paul Mescal talks about his starring role in Aftersun and the success of his breakout role in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People. Christa Couture's memoir How to Lose Everything is opening the door for other Indigenous artists to share their stories of resilience. Writer, producer and director Kenya Barris talks about his ambitious new animated project with rapper Kid Cudi. Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins Tom to talk about the new show launching next week, Commotion. Plus, Shamus Currie, composer of the original theme for Q with Tom Power,  ..read more
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[Full episode] Ruben Östlund, Chloé Hung, Carrie Mae Weems
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Director Ruben Östlund discusses his latest Palme d'Or-winning film, Triangle of Sadness, and why he wanted to look at "beauty as a currency." Playwright Chloé Hung discusses her new dark comedic play, Three Women of Swatow, about three generations of Chinese women who discover they are bound by more than blood. Photographer Carrie Mae Weems discusses art, class and culture — and how she feels about being called an artist ahead of her time ..read more
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[Full episode] Rupi Kaur, Vivek Shraya, Darren Aronofsky, Canada Reads
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Poet Rupi Kaur talks about her new writing guide, Healing Through Words, plus her own journey with writing and overcoming writer's block. Artist Vivek Shraya shares more about her autobiographical solo stage show How To Fail As A Pop Star, which is focused on the true story of her life in music. Director Darren Aronofsky talks about the difficulty of casting the lead in his latest film, The Whale, and why Brendan Fraser was perfect for the part. Canada Reads is back for another round! Join us as this year's line-up of all-star books are revealed live alongside their all-star champions ..read more
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[Full episode] Ani DiFranco, Trent McClellan, Bryan Washington
The Q Interview
by CBC Radio
1y ago
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her new memoir, survival, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement. Comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minutes cast member Trent McClellan talks about his upcoming comedy tour, returning to his hometown to perform stand-up, and finding humour in the things that frustrate you. Writer Bryan Washington talks about capturing the quiet moments of modern family life and complicated relationships in his debut novel, Memorial ..read more
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