Q with Tom Power

CBC Arts & Entertainment
Q with Tom Power

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.

  1. Bill T. Jones: His incredible life in dance and groundbreaking work with Keith Haring

    -20 H

    Bill T. Jones: His incredible life in dance and groundbreaking work with Keith Haring

    Bill T. Jones is a renowned dancer and choreographer whose work looks at race, death, mortality, grief and sexuality. In the late ‘80s, he visited clinics full of terminally ill patients — some of whom were just weeks away from passing — and created compelling dance pieces based on their movements. Last year, while he was in Toronto to give a talk at the Art Gallery of Ontario about his work with the late Keith Haring, Bill sat down with Tom Power to reflect on his incredible life in dance, the power of movement to reflect and question the world we live in, and why he sees himself as "one who has survived.”

    36 min
  2. Phil Wizard: Overcoming self-doubt to win gold at the Olympics

    -20 H

    Phil Wizard: Overcoming self-doubt to win gold at the Olympics

    Unlike a lot of other gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Phil Wizard didn't grow up dreaming of becoming an Olympian. The Vancouver-based breakdancer sits down with Tom to reflect on his big win and why his personal motto is to “think like an artist, but train like an athlete.”

    18 min
  3. Francis Ford Coppola: Megalopolis and becoming Michael Corleone

    -1 J

    Francis Ford Coppola: Megalopolis and becoming Michael Corleone

    As a filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now) is legendary for his vision, drive and propensity to risk it all. This year, he put it all on the line once again for his latest film, “Megalopolis” — a Roman epic set against the backdrop of New York City. We revisit Tom Power’s wide-ranging interview with the acclaimed auteur about why he doesn’t want “Megalopolis” to be called a passion project, how making his masterpiece “The Godfather” turned his life upside down, and why he always ends up becoming the characters in his films.

    29 min
  4. Arooj Aftab: Pioneering Pakistan’s DIY music movement

    -1 J

    Arooj Aftab: Pioneering Pakistan’s DIY music movement

    When the singer and composer Arooj Aftab released her 2021 album “Vulture Prince,” she gained fans like Barack Obama, Elvis Costello and Caroline Polachek. That album also earned her a Grammy for best global music performance. Now, Arooj is back with her fourth studio album, “Night Reign.” She joins Tom to tell us about her journey in music, her fascination with the night, and what it was like going viral before that was really a thing.

    25 min
  5. Nava Mau: Baby Reindeer, her Emmy nod & her work with LGBTQ+ survivors

    -2 J

    Nava Mau: Baby Reindeer, her Emmy nod & her work with LGBTQ+ survivors

    You might know Nava Mau as the breakout star of the hit Netflix series “Baby Reindeer,” for which she earned an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress. That adds her to a very short list of trans actors to receive an Emmy nod. Nava joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about “Baby Reindeer,” how her work helping LGBTQ+ survivors of violence has made her nomination extra meaningful, and why trans representation is so important.

    21 min
  6. Sean Wang: How his film Dìdi puts a spin on the classic coming-of-age story

    -2 J

    Sean Wang: How his film Dìdi puts a spin on the classic coming-of-age story

    Sean Wang is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker who released his debut feature film, “Dìdi,” earlier this year. It’s a coming-of-age story in the tradition of movies like “Stand by Me,” but told from the perspective of a young Asian American boy in Northern California. Sean talks to guest host Talia Schlanger about the film, and what he learned about himself and his immigrant mom while making it.

    28 min
  7. Victor Garber: Why there’s still one thing left on his acting bucket list

    -3 J

    Victor Garber: Why there’s still one thing left on his acting bucket list

    The Canadian actor Victor Garber (Titanic, Legally Blonde, Alias) has enjoyed an incredible career on stage and screen. Back in October, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award from the Forest City Film Festival — but he says there’s still at least one more thing he wants to accomplish. Victor sat down with Tom Power for a career-spanning chat about his time in the successful sunshine pop group The Sugar Shoppe, his starring role as Jesus Christ in the legendary Canadian production of “Godspell,” his iconic supporting role in James Cameron’s “Titanic,” and why he hopes his big film break is yet to come.

    33 min
  8. Maisy Stella: My Old Ass and giving advice to your younger self

    -3 J

    Maisy Stella: My Old Ass and giving advice to your younger self

    The Canadian actor and singer Maisy Stella stars alongside Aubrey Plaza in “My Old Ass.” It’s a new coming-of-age movie about a teenager named Elliott who comes face-to-face with her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip on her 18th birthday. Maisy joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about her big-screen debut, what it’s like playing someone going through a major transition, and how she manifested her role in this movie.

    19 min
Tout afficher (598)

Bande-annonce

Animateurs et invités

4,5
sur 5
1 124 notes

À propos

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.

Informations

Plus de contenu par CBC Arts & Entertainment

Vous aimerez peut-être aussi

Pour écouter des épisodes au contenu explicite, connectez‑vous.

Suivez l’actualité de cette émission

Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous pour suivre des émissions, enregistrer des épisodes et obtenir les dernières mises à jour.
Sélectionnez un pays ou une région

Afrique, Moyen-Orient et Inde

Asie-Pacifique

Europe

Amérique latine et les Caraïbes

Les États-Unis et le Canada