The podcaster Nick Thornton discusses a{void}dance, his new podcast, its evolution from People Doing Things, music, connection, loneliness, recovery, and more, with Joseph Planta.
The theatre artist Julie Tamiko Manning talks to Joseph Planta about the The Tashme Project: The Living Archives, that she performs with Matt Miwa, that runs at the Firehall Arts Centre, 02-13 April 2019.
The public intellectual and commentator David Moscrop discusses his new book Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones (Goose Lane Editions, 2019), with Joseph Planta.
The broadcaster, actor and therapist David Berner discusses his new show That Reminds Me of a Story: An Evening with David Berner, Saturday, 30 March 2019 at the PAL Studio Theatre, as well as his work as a counsellor, his storied career in show business, and more, with Joseph Planta.
The author Grant Hayter-Menzies discusses his new book Woo, The Monkey Who Inspired Emily Carr (Douglas & McIntyre, 2019), and the role wild animals play in our homes and in captivity, with Joseph Planta.
The President of 604 Records Jonathan Simkin discusses the label’s comedy albums and Comedy Here Often, their new initiative showcasing Canadian comedy, especially in light of the Just For Laughs & SiriusXM fiasco, with Joseph Planta.
The state of politics in Alberta, as well as recent history is the subject of essays in the new collection Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta (University of Calgary Press, 2019), co-edited by Duane Bratt, of Mount Royal University, who discusses it and more with Joseph Planta.
The journalist Ann Hui, of the Globe and Mail, discusses her new book Chop Suey Nation: The Legion Cafe and Other Stories from Canada’s Chinese Restaurants
The bestselling author Carl Honoré discusses his new book Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives (Knopf, 2019), and more, with Joseph Planta.
The playwright Meghan Gardiner discusses her play Gross Misconduct, having its world premiere at the Gateway Theatre (14-23 March 2019), the themes in the show such as violence, redemption, revenge, and more, with Joseph Planta.
The author and poet Chelene Knight discusses her role as curator of Growing Room, North America’s only feminist literary festival, 08-17 March 2019, her career and more, with Joseph Planta.
The legendary reporter George Garrett discusses his new memoir George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter (Harbour Publishing, 2019), recounting his years as a reporter at CKNW and a lot more, with Joseph Planta.
Gilles Poulin-Denis, co-director of Theatre La Seizième’s latest production, the world premiere of the David Paquet play Le Soulier, discusses the show, his own career as a playwright and more, with Joseph Planta.
The filmmaker Cat Mills discusses her new documentary Biker Bob’s Posthumous Adventure, working with CBC Short Docs, and more, with Joseph Planta.
John Pizzarelli talks about his new album For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole (Ghostlight Deluxe, 2019), performing as a guitarist and singer, music, and more, with Joseph Planta.