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Q with Tom Power

CBC
Toronto
Canada
Montreal
Music
Calgary
Stratford Festival
Raahiim
CBC
The Pitt
Camp Miasma
Coyote Vs. Acme
Music Industry
Tiktok
Toronto International Film Festival
Religious Upbringing
Self-Discovery
Songwriting
Arlo Parks
Theater
Diljit Dosanjh

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 name... more

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Anna Lambe almost walked away from acting before landing her starring role on North of North. She had headed to Ottawa to study international development, deciding to focus less on acting and more on her activism for Indigenous rights. But it was the... more

In just four years since Aysanabee left his day job to pursue music, he’s played more than 400 shows, toured all over the world and was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. He also made history as the first Indigenous artist to win Juno awards fo... more

The Canadian duo Majid Jordan is best known as one of the pillars of Toronto’s R&B sound. This past August, they released their fifth studio album, Two Roads. On the day of their hometown stop in the 6ix, Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman joined Tom... more

A new box set celebrates the late Canadian jazz icon Oscar Peterson. It’s called Oscar Peterson: World Tour, and it features live concert recordings from around the globe spanning 1969 to 1996. Oscar’s wife, Kelly, and daughter, Céline, join Tom Powe... more

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Anna Lambe
Actress known for North of North, Grizzlies, Trickster, True Detective
North of North (CBC/APTN/Netflix), Grizzlies (film), Trickster (TV), True Detective (HBO)
Episode: Anna Lambe thought TV was superficial until she found its power
Majid Al Maskati
Member of Majid Jordan, Canadian R&B duo
Majid Jordan
Episode: Majid Jordan’s secret to surviving 15 years as a duo
Jordan Ullman
Member of Majid Jordan, Canadian R&B duo
Majid Jordan
Episode: Majid Jordan’s secret to surviving 15 years as a duo
Kelly Peterson
Oscar Peterson's widow
Peterson family
Episode: Oscar Peterson’s family offers a personal glimpse of a Canadian icon
Céline Peterson
Oscar Peterson's daughter
Peterson family
Episode: Oscar Peterson’s family offers a personal glimpse of a Canadian icon
Kardinal Offishall
Canadian hip hop legend and artist
Universal Canada (at times)
Episode: Kardinal Offishall on family, legacy and working with Idris Elba
Lola Good
Thunder Queens drummer and vocalist
Thunder Queens
Episode: New Music: Thunder Queens
Violet Bruneel
Thunder Queens guitarist and vocalist
Thunder Queens
Episode: New Music: Thunder Queens
Clara Magnan
Thunder Queens bassist and vocalist
Thunder Queens
Episode: New Music: Thunder Queens

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Garvia Bailey
Host of Q (in this episode); CBC/Radio-Canada affiliation appears across instances; prominent figure in interview segments and guest guiding roles.
Garvey Bailey
Guest host substitute; presenting the interview segment on Q.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Not good

    I only listen to this to hear Tom power, but I don’t like it because I thought he would be way more funnier like he was on the big five

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🐍☠️💵💵💵💵💵💵💰💰💰💰
    United States17 days ago
  • Solid, top quality

    Q is hands down one of the best interview podcasts in the English speaking world. Tom Power and occasional guest host Garvia Bailey are phenomenally good interviewers. If you listen to only one interview podcast, this should be it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BOhUiginn
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great interviews!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Raffi
    6 months ago
  • Always a good listen

    Regular listener of Q and can say it is always entertaining and frequently more emotional and enlightening.

    Just listened to the Youngblud episode and loved it.

    Tom you are a very talented interviewer and bring out emotion from those you speak with that many don’t. Thanks for the quality content.

    Much appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HamOnt Runner
    Canada9 months ago
  • Best interviewer

    There's nobody better at this than Tom Power from Newfoundland.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cucamunga 47
    Canada9 months ago

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Audience comments often mention the human and relational energy in interviews.
Some listeners note a heavier focus on musicians but still appreciate cross-disciplinary guests.
The variety of guests and depth of conversation are regularly highlighted as strengths.
Q is consistently high-quality with thoughtful interviewing and compelling guests.
Listeners praise the host's ability to draw authentic stories from artists.

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Oscar Peterson’s family offers a personal glimpse of a Canadian icon
Q: Céline, how has it been for you to reconnect with your dad's music and legacy through these recordings?
It has been a mixture of rediscovering and honoring him; hearing the recordings brings back memory and emotion, while also revealing new aspects of his life and relationships with the musicians he loved.
New Music: Mariel Buckley
Q: Tell me that story. How did that happen?
Buckley recalls how she was invited to open for a high-profile tour early in her career, which provided crucial exposure and a confidence boost that helped launch her music path.
Michael Dowse found his freedom as a broke filmmaker
Q: How are you?
Dowse responds with a sense of shared language about perseverance and the drive to keep making despite obstacles, highlighting the parallel between his career and Ken Carter's story.
New Music: Thunder Queens
Q: How do you manage school commitments with a growing music schedule?
They emphasize dedication, flexibility, and open communication with teachers to balance academics with rehearsals and performances, illustrating a busy but manageable routine for teenage musicians.
New Music: Thunder Queens
Q: What was your writing process like for the song Falling Rain?
The band describes starting with a riff, imagining cinematic scenarios, and writing to fit a campfire-vibe that reflects Lola's family cottage and the album's themes of change and letting go.

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Conversations with artists across music, film, photography, theatre and visual arts that emphasize craft, process and personal narrative. Episodes center on creativity, cultural impact, and resilience, with guests ranging from international musicians and actors to Indigenous and Canadian artists, often linking art to identity, history or social issues. The host's warm, prepared interview style tends to elicit candid stories, career milestones, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on making art in a dynamic cultural landscape. The show frequently features rising talents alongside established figures, offering listeners a well-curated panorama of contemporary culture and the human side of creative life.

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Recent guests on Q with Tom Power include:

1. Anna Lambe
2. Majid Al Maskati
3. Jordan Ullman
4. Kelly Peterson
5. Céline Peterson
6. Kardinal Offishall
7. Lola Good
8. Violet Bruneel

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