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Q with Tom Power

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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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Paul Gross is taking on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot this year at Ontario’s Stratford Festival. You may know Paul as Mountie Constable Benton Fraser from Due South, or from his roles in Slings and Arrows, Republic of Doyle and Passchendaele. Th... more

Canadian singer-songwriter Daniela Andrade introduces her new song, Cohete, in Q’s recurring New Music segment. Daniela’s new album, Oda, is out now.

Colm Tóibín is one of Ireland’s most renowned living authors. Novels like Brooklyn, The Master and Nora Webster have firmly placed him on the literary map. Now, he is back with a new short story collection, The News from Dublin. He joins Tom Power in... more

Andrew Phung is hosting this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, the country’s version of the Oscars. He is an eight-time CSA winner for his roles on Kim’s Convenience and Run the Burbs. Andrew joins Tom Power to talk about what he’s most excited for as C... more

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Tom Power
Host of Q; renowned interviewer with deep research and warmth

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great interviews!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Raffi
    2 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Best interviewer

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cucamunga 47
    Canada5 months ago
  • Always interesting

    Tom is the best interviewer i have ever listened too. Keep having fun Tom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulCroninStudios
    United States6 months ago

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Host is praised for warmth, preparation, and perceptive questions
Content is consistently engaging with a broad range of cultural topics
Overall, high regard for interview quality and guest selection
Guests feel comfortable and open up, creating thoughtful conversations
A few listeners wish for more varied topics beyond music-centric content

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#241
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#41
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Chloe Tang went from working security at a music venue to playing it with Dua Lipa
Q: How did your parents feel about you stopping playing classical music and wanting to be the next Avril Lavigne?
They were supportive over time, understanding the shift in her ambitions and accepting the new path as she grew more serious about pop music.
Arizona O’Neill on drawing organs and making peace with her past
Q: Talk to me about the research you did around the relationship between opioid addiction and organ donation.
She explains how researching the history and ethics of organ transplantation, especially in the context of the opioid crisis, reframes organs as gifts of life while also challenging easy narratives about addiction and recovery.
Arizona O’Neill on drawing organs and making peace with her past
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your dad?
Arizona shares that her dad was a heroin user, their relationship was strained, and he died in 2015; the decision to donate his organs was made by her as next of kin, which became the central emotional hinge of the book.
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Q: How did you feel when you heard your name announced for the contemporary indigenous artist or group of the year?
I was surprised and a bit stunned because there were many strong artists in the category, and I hadn't expected to win that year.
King of Soca Machel Montano on the history of Carnival around the world
Q: What does the Tiny Desk performance mean to you, and how did it feel to reach a new audience with an acoustic, bare-bones format?
He describes the moment as validating, highlighting the role of Canadian management in making it possible, and viewing it as a return to core musical roots.

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The show features in-depth conversations with artists across music, theatre, film, literature, and other cultural fields, guided by a host known for warm, probing interviews and thorough research. Recent episodes highlight the journeys of comedians, playwrights, writers, visual artists, and music stars, with a strong Canadian angle and a recurring interest in how craft, identity, and industry dynamics intersect. The program stands out for its human-centered approach, willingness to explore personal histories, creative processes, and the broader cultural impact of art, often spotlighting emerging voices alongside established figures.

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1. Antoni Cimolino
2. Louisa Levy
3. Jasmeet Raina
4. Arizona O'Neill
5. Bruce Allen
6. Chloë Tang
7. Machel Montano
8. Mac Barnett

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