Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio show

Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio

Summary: CBC Radio's Q is Canada's liveliest arts, culture and entertainment magazine. It's a smart and surprising tour through personalities and cultural issues that matter to Canadians. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike, with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends. Q brings you big names, big ideas, and those paving the way in Canada's cultural community. Q is your cultural intervention!

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 August 31: 'It celebrates the tenacity of the human spirit': Gloria Gaynor on her hit I Will Survive | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:11

Gloria Gaynor reflects on her biggest hit, I Will Survive, how she pushed to make the song a success and why disco matters.

 August 31: How cosplay became a global phenomenon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:40

Writer Lauren Orsini walks us through what it's like to take part in Comic-Con, one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the world.

 August 31: John Krasinski on A Quiet Place, life after The Office and how he feels about you calling him 'Jim' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:33

John Krasinski discusses his directorial debut and reflects on his life-changing, breakthrough role as Jim Halpert on The Office.

 July 31: Dr. Jay de Soca Prince presents a gateway to soca | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:51

The veteran DJ traces important songs in the history of soca music as Toronto celebrates one of North America's largest carnivals.

 August 31: What was 2018's song of the summer? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:57

On the last day of August, the q This music panel digs into one of the biggest music questions that comes up every year: what was 2018's song of the summer?

 August 30: Why Brandon Flowers says he feels 'more scared' to perform now than he did in 2004 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:21

The Killers frontman sits down with Tom Power to discuss his most personal album to date, Wonderful Wonderful.

 August 30: Famed choreographer Laurieann Gibson on her new Lifetime series Beyond the Spotlight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:59

Canadian choreographer Laurieann Gibson has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. She explains how it all started for her in her hometown of Toronto.

 August 30: Kate NV takes us to Moscow, Russia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:44

Musician Kate NV takes us to her hometown of Moscow, Russia, in this edition of the q Block Party.

 August 30: 'It was a punch to the gut': Comedian Hari Kondabolu addresses The Simpsons' response to The Problem with Apu | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:34

Hari Kondabolu talks about the reaction to his documentary The Problem With Apu and how he's feeling about The Simpsons these days.

 Full episode: Laurieann Gibson, Brandon Flowers, Kate NV, Hari Kondabolu 30/08/2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:21

Canadian choreographer Laurieann Gibson discusses her new Lifetime series Beyond the Spotlight. Brandon Flowers of The Killers opens up about his wife's struggle with PTSD and his most personal album to date, Wonderful Wonderful. Musician Kate NV shares her q Block Party playlist for Moscow. Comedian Hari Kondabolu addresses The Simpsons' response to The Problem with Apu.

 August 29: Author Tomi Adeyemi on why it's important to write fantasy stories with black protagonists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:50

Tomi Adeyemi discusses her debut novel, Children of Blood and Bone, and talks about what it was like creating a universal fantasy story that's deeply rooted in her own Nigerian culture.

 August 29: Heather O'Neill's musical tribute to Montreal's Plateau | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:05

Author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel, Heather O'Neill takes us on a musical tour of Montreal's Plateau.

 August 29: Kyle MacLachlan's return to Twin Peaks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:36

With the finale of Twin Peaks behind him, star Kyle MacLachlan talks to host Tom Power about how the show, and working with David Lynch, has impacted his career.

 August 29: Elton John's co-writer Bernie Taupin on 50 years of hits and what their 'perfect song' is | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:47

Songwriter Bernie Taupin looks back on 50 years of working with Elton John, and talks about some of his favourite songs off their two new tribute albums.

 Full episode: Bernie Taupin, Tomi Adeyemi, Heather O'Neill, Kyle MacLachlan 29/08/2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:02

Songwriter Bernie Taupin looks back on 50 years of making hits with Elton John. Author Tomi Adeyemi discusses why it's important to write fantasy stories with black protagonists. Canadian author Heather O'Neill takes us on a musical tour of Montreal's Plateau. Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks about how Twin Peaks, and working with David Lynch, has impacted his career.

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