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Q with Tom Power

Five days a week, Tom Power brings you candid conversations with the artists shaping our culture. Whether he’s chatting with A-listers or rising stars, his disarming warmth and meticulous research always gets below the surface, bringing us deeper into the art and lives of today"s most compelling musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers.As a Canadian institution, Q has attracted the biggest names in the world. But it"s never been about the fame. It"s always been about the art.Since becoming the host

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00:24:29

He used to steal his mom’s copies of Vogue — now he...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/30

As a kid growing up in Nipissing, Ont., Christian Allaire dreamed of being part of the glamorous world that he saw in his mother’s Vogue magazines. Now, he’s the senior fashion and style writer at Vogue in New York. Christian writes about that incredible journey in his new memoir, “From the Rez to the Runway.” Earlier this year, he sat down with Tom Power to talk about the book and how he learned to embrace his Ojibwe identity as his cool factor.

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00:28:39

How losing his voice made Patrick Watson a better singer

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/29

What happens when you build a career being a singer-songwriter and then you permanently lose your voice? That’s what happened to acclaimed musician Patrick Watson, whose life was completely upended for months due to that traumatic surprise. Without being able to sing his own music, Patrick turned his attention to writing and composing music for other people to sing. He thought he’d never sing again, but after saving his voice using a hyperbaric chamber, he decided to make a record with a variety of

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00:18:29

Why Sebastian Gaskin started embracing his...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/29

Sebastian Gaskin is a musician from Tataskweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba who fuses his culture with R&B, rock and pop music. Earlier this year, he joined Tom Power to talk about his debut album, “Lovechild,” how he came around to embrace his Indigenous identity in his art, and why writing joyful and hopeful songs is just as important to him as writing political songs.

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00:32:07

Scarlett Johansson was “humbled” directing Holocaust...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/26

What does the title of “highest-grossing actor of all time” actually mean for a Hollywood star? For Scarlett Johansson, who currently holds that position, it means directing her first feature film without any pressure of achieving box office success. In her directorial debut, “Eleanor The Great,” there’s not an explosion or sex scene in sight, and the lead role is played by 95-year-old actor June Squibb. During this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Scarlett dropped by to talk about her

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00:12:21

“Having the space to fumble" shaped Hanorah’s music

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/26

Hanorah is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who’s opened for Mavis Staples, and grew up listening to Etta James and Joss Stone. But on her latest EP, “Closer Than Hell,” Hanorah moves beyond her early soul influences and explores a new voice. Earlier this year, she joined Tom Power to tell us how she started songwriting, why she’s happy she didn’t win “La Voix” (the Quebec version of “The Voice”), and what inspired her new song, “Barbed Wire.”

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00:23:55

Sterlin Harjo was roasted for being a genius

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/25

As a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship (also known as the MacArthur Genius Grant), you could say filmmaker Sterlin Harjo is a certified genius. He’s responsible for creating the groundbreaking series “Reservation Dogs,” which follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Now, Sterlin is back with a new series called “The Lowdown,” starring Ethan Hawke as a rough-and-tumble bookstore owner and "truthstorian" in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He sat down with Tom Power during this year’s

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00:23:56

Amy Millan had to break up with her guitar

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/25

“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s the line Amy Millan used to break up with her guitar. The Canadian singer-songwriter had lost the love she had for her instrument and wasn’t sure it would come back. But after taking a break from her band Stars, she found herself working on her first solo album in 15 years. It’s called “I Went To Find You” and it came out earlier this year. That’s when Amy sat down with Tom Power to talk about the record, and how it was inspired by the loss of her father at the age of

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00:22:09

Brett Goldstein is obsessed with love stories

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2025/09/24

If you could take a test that told you who your soulmate was, would you do it? Would you trust it? That’s the premise of the new movie “All of You,” which was written by English actor Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent on “Ted Lasso”), who also stars in the film. Set in the near future, the story follows two best friends who are torn apart when one takes the test and the other won't. Brett joins Tom Power to talk about whether love can really be measured by an algorithm, plus, the moment he knew “Ted Lasso”

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00:24:09

Akinola Davies Jr. turned a childhood memory into an...

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2025/09/23

Earlier this year, a new movie called “My Father’s Shadow” made history when it became the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Set over the course of a single day in Lagos in 1993 (a day that happens to be one of the most catastrophic in Nigerian history), the film follows two young boys who join their father on a trip to the city so he can collect his paycheck. The story is semi-autobiographical, based on director Akinola Davies Jr.’s own family experiences

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00:15:50

Rachel Bobbitt’s debut album is an emotional homecoming

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2025/09/23

Rachel Bobbitt is a Nova Scotian singer-songwriter who currently lives in Toronto, makes music in Los Angeles, and tours all around with bands like Men I Trust and Blonde Redhead — but her debut album is a homecoming of sorts. It’s called "Swimming Towards the Sand” and it takes a sweeping and introspective look at the emotional landscape of the place where she grew up. Rachel joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about the album and her journey as a vocalist. Plus, she sets up a song off her new

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00:42:39

Mark Ronson looks back at his rise in the ’90s DJ scene

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/22

Nine-time Grammy winner Mark Ronson is responsible for producing some of the biggest pop songs of the last few decades. He’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Amy Winehouse. Now, he’s released a new memoir, “Night People,” which traces his early years working as a DJ in nightclubs around New York City. Mark joins Tom Power to tell us how that laid the groundwork for his acclaimed career as a producer, and how it also taught him what it takes to make a crowd dance.

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00:24:46

Toni Collette acted her way into appendix surgery as...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/19

Toni Collette (Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine) is known as one the most dynamic and versatile actors of her generation. From her star-making turn in the Australian comedy “Muriel’s Wedding” to her Oscar-nominated role as a struggling mom in “The Sixth Sense,” she’s famous for playing visceral characters with big, messy emotions. In this candid interview from the Toronto International Film Festival, Toni sits down with Tom Power to talk about embracing emotionally authentic characters, and how

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00:16:09

How Joan Shelley found inspiration in Toronto’s...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/19

American singer-songwriter Joan Shelley is back with a new album, titled “Real Warmth.” She joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about recording it in Toronto (in the dead of winter during a blizzard, no less) with producer Ben Whiteley. Plus, she sets up a track called “New Anthem.”

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00:25:40

Zosia Mamet was in a Nyquil-induced haze when she...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/18

Actor and writer Zosia Mamet is best known for playing the role of Shoshanna Shapiro on the hit HBO series “Girls.” But there’s a lot more to Zosia’s story that you may not know. In her new book of personal essays, “Does This Make Me Funny?” she writes about being bullied as a child, her experience with an eating disorder, and the ups and downs of life in the entertainment industry. Zosia joins guest host Talia Schlanger to share some stories and read from her book.

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00:26:20

This musical is a digital detox for our brains

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/18

Are we all addicted to the internet? Digital technology feels like something we can’t live without, but with all the physical and mental health issues it's creating, it’s also starting to feel like something we can’t live with. A new production of the musical “Octet” is looking at this dilemma. One of its stars, the Dora Award-winning stage and musical theatre actor Hailey Gillis, sits down with guest host Talia Schlanger to tell us how the musical uses the human voice to explore our internet

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00:50:59

Sarah McLachlan on the legacy of Lilith Fair (Live)

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/17

Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan didn’t just make some of her generation’s greatest songs, she started a movement. In this special episode, Sarah sits down with Tom Power in front of a live audience to reflect on the challenges and joys of creating Lilith Fair — the groundbreaking, all-female music festival that changed the face of the music industry. The iconic festival is now the focus of a new documentary, “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” which just premiered at the Toronto

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00:27:51

Why Blair Underwood leads with his humanity

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/16

Throughout his 40-year acting career, Blair Underwood (L.A. Law, Longlegs) has always made it a priority to lead with his humanity. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, he came up against the stereotypical roles Black actors faced at that time, and his breakout role on “L.A. Law” stirred up some strong reactions in South Africa, where he was both loved and hated. Now, Blair stars in the Canadian re-make of the 1986 cult classic “Youngblood,” in which he plays a hockey dad who pushes his son to act tough on and off

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00:25:39

Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira on becoming an indie...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/15

Barbie Ferreira got her start as a model before landing her big break starring on the gritty teen drama “Euphoria.” Since leaving the show, she’s decided to pursue more creatively fulfilling work in indie film. Her latest project, “Mile End Kicks,” just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack, and it follows a young music journalist who’s coming up in Montreal. Barbie joins Tom Power to talk about how she learned a

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00:24:27

How Tim Key got Carey Mulligan in The Ballad of...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/15

The film “The Ballad of Wallis Island” tells the story of Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who uses his money to hold a private concert on the remote Welsh island where he lives. The band he hires is his favourite group of all time: the fictional folk rock duo McGwyer Mortimer. The only problem is they haven’t spoken in years — and the concert is just for Charles. British poet and comedian Tim Key stars as Charles and co-wrote the movie, which is based on a short film he made in 2007. Earlier

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00:29:03

Bob Odenkirk says embarrassment is sometimes a good...

Q with Tom Power ·

2025/09/12

In his new film “Normal,” actor and writer Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Mr. Show) plays a small town sheriff who discovers a big secret. At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, he sat down with Tom Power to tell us how the feeling of embarrassment has actually fueled some of the best decisions in his life and career. Bob talks about chasing the things that scared him most, from early improv, to writing groundbreaking sketch comedy, to becoming an Emmy-nominated dramatic

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