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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.

Q with Tom Power CBC Arts & Entertainment

    • Arts
    • 4.5 • 192 Ratings

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.

    Emily Henry: Bringing the romance novel into the age of dating apps and TikTok

    Emily Henry: Bringing the romance novel into the age of dating apps and TikTok

    Emily Henry is an internationally bestselling author credited with cracking the modern romance novel, especially for Gen Z and millennials. Three of her books, including her breakout hit “Beach Read,” are being turned into movies. But these stories aren’t your stereotypical bodice rippers. Emily joins Tom to share her recipe for the perfect love story, why she’s tired of people looking down on the romance genre, and why she still believes in love.

    • 33 min
    Christian Sparkes: The King Tide and the darker side of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Christian Sparkes: The King Tide and the darker side of Newfoundland and Labrador

    In Christian Sparkes’s new psychological thriller, “The King Tide,” a young girl with mysterious powers washes ashore a remote island community in Newfoundland. But after her powers go dormant, the once peaceful community devolves into violence. Christian joins Tom to talk about the film and why he was interested in exploring the darker side of his home province.

    • 17 min
    Laura Ramoso: On going viral for doing impressions of her parents

    Laura Ramoso: On going viral for doing impressions of her parents

    The Toronto-based sketch comic Laura Ramoso has amassed more than one million followers on TikTok and Instagram for her hilarious impressions of her German mom and Italian dad. Laura talks to Tom about her audition to Juilliard as a dramatic actor, how she found sketch comedy, and the joy of returning to the stage in her new one-woman show, “Frances.”

    • 22 min
    Hangama Amiri: Using textiles to stitch together her memories of home

    Hangama Amiri: Using textiles to stitch together her memories of home

    The textile artist Hangama Amiri is known around the world for making masterpieces out of fabric. A lot of that fabric is from a home she was forced to leave. Hangama was seven years old when the Taliban seized control of Kabul in 1996. Years later, after fleeing Afghanistan and settling in Canada with her family, she started stitching together her memories of home. Hangama talks to Tom about her work, the Afghan store where she buys her materials, and what home means to her these days.

    • 23 min
    Richard Thomas: To Kill a Mockingbird and playing John-Boy on The Waltons

    Richard Thomas: To Kill a Mockingbird and playing John-Boy on The Waltons

    Richard Thomas is best known for playing John-Boy on the ‘70s drama series “The Waltons.” Now, he’s playing one of literature and film’s most beloved characters, Atticus Finch, in Aaron Sorkin’s touring production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Richard talks to Tom about taking on this much-loved role, why he thinks the story is so timeless, and why he doesn't mind if you shout out “Goodnight, John-Boy” at curtain call.

    • 24 min
    Justin Peck: Adapting Sufjan Stevens’s album Illinois into a Broadway musical

    Justin Peck: Adapting Sufjan Stevens’s album Illinois into a Broadway musical

    Justin Peck is a celebrated choreographer who loves Sufjan Stevens’s music. He loves it so much that he’s collaborated with the musician twice. Their latest project is a Broadway dance musical called “Illinoise,” which is based on Sufjan’s seminal album “Illinois.” Justin joins guest host Talia Schlanger to tell us what the album means to him and how he transformed it into a theatre-dance production.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
192 Ratings

192 Ratings

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SHERYL CROW

Tom your recent interview with Sheryl Crow was Most Enlightening and Engaging with an singer songwriter that has made such an inpac with her lyrics and music.
I definitely learned there’s more to that book than just a good looking cover.
Thank you Tom for Your excellent interview.

KHF-Big Fan
Albuquerque,NM

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Real Canadian Award Rocker

Tom, you’ve got to have Cory Hart (Sunglasses cool) comeback new album & tour on with your Q magic.
I’m getting use to new format.
BIG Fan
KHf-Albuquerque, NM

Janna L.S. ,

The Best

Tom Power is the best interviewer on radio. I’m so glad I discovered him on KUOW.

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