The musical theatre writer Adam Gwon discusses the new Original Cast Recording of his musical All The World’s A Stage (Joy Machine Records, 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The academic, poet and writer Adrian De Leon discusses his new book Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland (University of Washington Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The writer and broadcaster Steve Burgess discusses his new book Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget (Douglas & McIntyre, 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun discusses the new exhibit he curated Every River Has a Mouth (14 February 2026 to 14 February 2027 at the Bill Reid Gallery), with Joseph Planta.

The poet Russell Thornton discusses his new collection Two Songs: Selected Poems 2000-2025 (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

The actor and director Anjela Magpantay discusses the show she’s performing in it is for when you meet me, a mainstage presentation at the Hold On Let Go Festival (04, 07 February 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The artistic director of Music on Main David Pay previews the Second Annual Big Bang Festival (Sunday, 15 February 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The playwright and actor Mark Crawford discusses his play The Golden Anniversaries, which has its Western Canadian premiere at the Arts Club Theatre’s Granville Island Stage (22 January-15 February 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The author Lindsay Wong discusses her new novel Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies (Penguin, 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The artistic director of The Improv Centre Alan Pavlakovic previews The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Showcase (27-31 January 2026), with Joseph Planta.

The author, playwright, podcaster and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young discusses his new book Greener Than Thou: Surviving the Toxic Sludge of Canadian Ecopolitics (Sutherland House, 2025), and more, with Joseph Planta.

The historian and author Derek Hayes discusses his new book Coastal Connections: A History of British Columbia Ferries and Passenger Ships (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

The podcaster and historian Craig Baird discusses his new book Canada’s Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

The historian and writer J.D.M. Stewart discusses his new book The Prime Ministers: Canada’s Leaders and the Nation They Shaped (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

The comedian, writer and podcast host Mark Malkoff discusses his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend (Dutton, 2025), with Joseph Planta.