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Q with Tom Power

CBC
Toronto
Canada
Montreal
Music
Songwriting
Raahiim
Toronto International Film Festival
Calgary
Camp Miasma
Halifax
Coyote Vs. Acme
Acting
Oscar Peterson
CBC
Stratford Festival
True Mountain Laurel
Angel So Bad
Religious Upbringing
Self-Discovery
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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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 States2 months 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
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great interviews!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Raffi
    7 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
    Canada10 months ago
  • Best interviewer

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cucamunga 47
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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#214
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#30
Canada/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

For Luke Kirby, the big leagues were always in Canada
Q: Did it feel like the big leagues at all?
Kirby says his early work with Canadian performers he had admired on television and at Stratford felt like the big leagues, and that experience set him on a path of continuing to work.
For Luke Kirby, the big leagues were always in Canada
Q: What preparation then do you have to do to be this character in Law & Order?
Kirby says the job came together quickly, so there was little time for research. He learned to tie a tie and relied on retired police officers and other advisers on set to explain law enforcement.
How a 1972 Toronto musical changed comedy forever
Q: Why do you wish you stuck around?
Eastwood wishes she had spent more time with the cast and bonded with them further, though she says they already formed a close connection during her six months in the production.
How a 1972 Toronto musical changed comedy forever
Q: Did you have any idea at the time that this was something special?
The cast did not expect to become legendary, but they knew the production was a hit and felt their bond with one another was special.
Tara Gereaux on the hidden cost of passing as white
Q: What did you find?
Gereaux says research into the Federal Prairie Rehabilitation Act showed that legislation intended to rehabilitate land was used to remove Métis people and forcibly relocate them to farming colonies.

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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. Ann-Marie MacDonald
2. Teagan Johnston
3. Kat Sandler
4. Noam Tomaschoff
5. Dolph Lundgren
6. Patrick Stewart
7. Marina Abramović
8. Damhnait Doyle

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