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 mainst ...
…
continue reading
CBC radio host Tom Power ("q") and BGS (The Bluegrass Situation) bring you the most in-depth podcast about the origins of bluegrass ever created. Power sits down with luminaries of the genre such as Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alice Gerrard, Jesse McReynolds, Jerry Douglas and more for an intimate conversation about their origins within the world of bluegrass music. Episodes will be released bi-weekly on TheBluegrassSituation.com and wherever you get your podcasts. PRODUCED BY: Tom Power and ...
…
continue reading
1
The Last Dinner Party: Opening for The Rolling Stones, starting out as a live act and their viral hit Nothing Matters
24:23
24:23
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
24:23
The Last Dinner Party have had a huge year with a viral moment on TikTok, a number-one album, and winning both BBC Radio 1's Sound Of 2024 contest and the rising star award at the BRITs. Abigail Morris and Georgia Davies of the band join guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about their big year, the origins of the band and taking a non-traditional ro…
…
continue reading
Our latest guest on Toy Heart is bluegrasser, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Tim O’Brien. His conversation with host Tom Power begins by remembering the music of his childhood, growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia listening to Chubby Checker on his crystal radio set and attending the nationally renowned country variety show and radio broadc…
…
continue reading
1
Zelda Williams: On grief, directing the camp comedy Lisa Frankenstein and embracing the unusual
23:21
23:21
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
23:21
Zelda Williams just made her directorial debut with the film Lisa Frankenstein. She joins Tom to talk about growing up on the movie sets of her father, the late comedian and actor Robin Williams, and what motivated her to start making her own movies.
…
continue reading
1
Clement Virgo: Adapting Brother, directing The Wire and maturing as a filmmaker
18:04
18:04
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
18:04
Canadian writer and director Clement Virgo has worked on some of the most critically acclaimed television shows of the 2000s — from The Wire and The Book of Negroes to Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. But his latest project, the film Brother, feels like his most personal yet. He sits down with Tom to talk about returning to his hometown …
…
continue reading
1
Regina King: Playing Shirley Chisholm, almost becoming a dentist, and the meaning of success
31:10
31:10
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
31:10
For three decades, Regina King (One Night in Miami, If Beale Street Could Talk) has captivated audiences on screen, cementing herself as a Hollywood legend. The Oscar and four-time Emmy-winning actor and director joins Tom to talk about some of her most iconic characters and why she wanted to take on her latest role as Shirley Chisholm, the first B…
…
continue reading
1
Stephen Tayo: Shooting street style in Lagos and his photography philosophy
18:09
18:09
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
18:09
Stephen Tayo is a documentary and fashion photographer whose work celebrates the diversity, vibrancy and rich culture of West Africa — particularly his hometown of Lagos, Nigeria. Presenting in Toronto for the first time, Stephen’s work is now on display at the Harbourfront Centre. He joins Tom to talk about his journey to becoming an acclaimed pho…
…
continue reading
1
Kelvin Redvers: Making his thriller Cold Road, the future of Indigenous film, and getting kicked off the Cannes red carpet
22:11
22:11
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
22:11
Kelvin Redvers’ new thriller Cold Road is something to behold — it’s straightforward in concept yet audiences are experiencing heightened heart rates and gripping on to one another while watching. Cold Road follows an Indigenous woman in Canada’s North while traveling a lonely highway in hopes of reaching her very ill mother in time to see her befo…
…
continue reading
1
Josh Homme: Queens of The Stone Age, Taylor Hawkins, and his debt to polka
25:28
25:28
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
25:28
Queens of the Stone Age’s latest album, “In Times New Roman,” is their most raw and personal record to date. It chronicles lead singer Josh Homme's public divorce and custody battle with the singer Brody Dalle, and he lost several close friends, and had surgery to remove cancer. He tells Tom about how his first guitar teacher taught him polka, why …
…
continue reading
1
Nelly Furtado: Getting a record deal at 20, writing her biggest hits, and her big comeback
31:08
31:08
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
31:08
From monster pop hits to surprise folk albums, Canada’s own Nelly Furtado has always charted her own path in music, and done it on her own timeline. After a break from the spotlight, she’s now back in the studio and laying the groundwork for a new chapter in her career. She sits down with Tom to talk about her life over the last 25 years, how worki…
…
continue reading
1
Alexandra Streliski: Fighting cynicism, hearing her music at the Oscars, and being transformed by burnout
21:26
21:26
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
21:26
Alexandra Streliski was working at an ad agency when the late director Jean-Marc Valle discovered her music and started using it in his work. That gave her the push she needed to quit her job and pursue music. Now, she’s nominated for album of the year at the Juno awards. Alexandra joins Tom to talk about the significance of this nomination, the su…
…
continue reading
1
Carol Burnett: Climbing the Hollywood sign, getting her first laugh, and how having fun is still a priority at 90 years old
33:07
33:07
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
33:07
One of the most adored comedians of all time, Carol Burnett broke up the boys club that was network television with her freewheeling variety hour The Carol Burnett Show. More than half a century later, she’s still flexing her quick wit and comedic acting skills on shows like Better Call Saul and Palm Royale. In this special interview from Los Angel…
…
continue reading
1
Évelyne Brochu: French Girl, what she learned from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and working with Denis Villeneuve
25:37
25:37
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
25:37
Évelyne Brochu is a French-Canadian actor who has starred in films and television shows both in and out of her home province of Quebec. Her new film “French Girl” is a romantic comedy that features both Hollywood and Quebecois film stars. Évelyne tells Tom why she sees the film as a love letter to Quebec, what it was like being a fan of, to working…
…
continue reading
1
Emma Portner: How her latest choreography in Islands is subverting ballet gender norms
23:30
23:30
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
23:30
Celebrated dancer and choreographer Emma Portner is gearing up for the North American premiere of her latest work, “Islands,” where she subverts gender expectations: the ballet performance features two women jumping, partnering, and lifting one other. Emma tells Tom about her “backwards” dance career, the limitations of a tutu, and what makes her p…
…
continue reading
1
Justine Triet: Anatomy of a Fall, a marriage on trial, and the future of French cinema
22:10
22:10
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
22:10
Acclaimed French director Justine Triet joins Tom to discuss her latest film, “Anatomy of a Fall,” which just won an Oscar for best original screenplay. Set against the backdrop of a courtroom, the film puts the intimate details of a marriage on trial when a woman is charged with the murder of her husband after he falls to his death in their home.…
…
continue reading
1
Fawzia Mirza: The Queen of My Dreams, Bollywood, and why loving herself makes her a better filmmaker
16:46
16:46
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
16:46
Fawzia Mirza is lawyer turned filmmaker who pulls a lot of inspiration from her experiences as a queer, Pakistani Muslim who grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Fawzia tells guest host Talia Schlanger how growing up watching Bollywood films inspired her debut feature film, “The Queen of My Dreams.”
…
continue reading
1
How Es Devlin creates concert spectacles on stage + DJ Karaba on how giving up on one dream can open the door to another
51:33
51:33
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
51:33
When Es Devlin was growing up and going to concerts, and looked at the stage, she saw an opportunity for improvement. It’s that very aspiration to make concerts look better that’s lef her to a groundbreaking career in set design, working with the likes of Adele, Beyoncé, and The Rolling Stones. Ed joins Tom to talk about the music that inspired her…
…
continue reading
1
Michael Keaton: Knox Goes Away, getting Al Pacino to star in his film, and what Mister Rogers was really like
18:19
18:19
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
18:19
From Batman to Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton has played iconic roles for four decades. He talks to Tom about directing his new film, “Knox Goes Away,” what he’s learned from working with directors Tim Burton and Steven Soderbergh, and what it was like working on Mister Rogers Neighborhood early in his career.…
…
continue reading
1
Cody Lightning: From being a child actor in Smoke Signals to making a spinoff mockumentary about it
22:52
22:52
Later Afspelen
Later Afspelen
Lijsten
Vind ik leuk
Leuk
22:52
25 years after playing “little Victor” in the cult classic 1998 film Smoke Signals, Cody Lightning is all grown up and back with his mockumentary, “Hey Viktor!” which follows a fictionalized version of himself trying to make Smoke Signals 2. Cody joins Tom from Edmonton, Alberta where the movie was shot to talk about making gritty Indigenous comedy…
…
continue reading