Best Kristen Carney Podcasts (2025)

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Yanic Truesdale was told he spoke too fast after Gilmore Girls 31:29

2m ago31:29

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When Yanic Truesdale was growing up in Quebec, he used to watch American TV with his grandmother — but he didn't speak any English, so she had to translate the whole show to him line by line. When he started getting cast in TV roles, no one was prouder of him than his grandmother. Since then, Yanic has become a beloved actor all over the world, par…

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The Last of Us star Noah Lamanna on their breakthrough role 19:28

5m ago19:28

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Canadian actor Noah Lamanna stars as Kat in the new season of the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” Noah joins Tom Power to talk about the moment they found out they’d be on one of the biggest shows on TV, what it’s like working with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and how the film and TV industry has evolved for non-binary actors.…

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Benito Skinner’s life changed when he dropped the golden boy act 23:10

3m ago23:10

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Comedian Benito Skinner grew up attending Catholic school in Idaho, where he didn’t feel safe being an out gay man. Instead, he concealed his sexuality and threw himself into football. Now, Benito is mining that awkward and uncomfortable time in his life for his art. He’s the creator and star of “Overcompensating,” a new comedy show from A24 and Am…

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How shy kids found the humanity in AI art 28:24

8m ago28:24

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The Canadian indie pop band and filmmaking collective shy kids consists of three multi-hyphenate friends: Matthew Hornick, Walter Woodman and Patrick Cederberg. They’re musicians, but they’re also filmmakers, animators, writers, directors and technology advocates. Matthew, Walter and Patrick sit down with guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about th…

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Ep. 528 Break Free: How Hidden Trauma Is Running Your Life (And How to Stop It) 53:03

1h ago53:03

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Trauma - we all have it. Whether it’s loud and obvious or quiet and buried, your past experiences are shaping your present more than you might realize. In this powerful episode, we’re joined by trauma expert Tori Helf (Janae), who breaks down exactly how to uncover the hidden traumas holding you back — and more importantly, how to release them so t…

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How The Lion King musical creator pulled off the “impossible” 35:19

5m ago35:19

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For nearly 30 years, “The Lion King” musical has been captivating audiences, becoming the highest-grossing production of all time, in theatre or in film. But when creator Julie Taymor was approached to make the stage show, she had never seen the original animated Disney movie it's based on. Julie joins Tom Power to tell us the story behind the prod…

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Iceland’s former first lady Eliza Reid on her debut novel 17:59

11h ago17:59

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Bestselling Canadian writer Eliza Reid has written plenty of non-fiction, but she’s just released her first novel, “Death on the Island.” It’s a murder mystery involving diplomats in Iceland — a place that’s quite familiar to her, considering she served as the country’s first lady from 2016 to 2024. Eliza sits down with Tom Power to talk about her …

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Dancer Guillaume Côté has reached his “expiration date” 32:00

8h ago32:00

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After 26 years dancing with the National Ballet of Canada, Guillaume Côté will soon retire following his final performance on June 5. Last year, after announcing his decision to move on, the acclaimed Canadian dancer and choreographer sat down with Tom Power to talk about the physical demands of ballet, the “expiration date” that all professional d…

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Sechile Sedare on their brother-sister collaboration 15:15

8h ago15:15

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When you were growing up, did you get along with your sibling? When Leela and Jay Gilday were growing up in Northwest Territories, their dad wanted them to sing together more, but it wasn’t until decades later that they did. Leela and Jay both have distinguished music careers on their own, but more recently, they’ve come together as the contemporar…

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Sarah Snook | Trump Fawns Over Saudi Crown Prince, Profiteers on Middle East Trip Amid GOP Backlash: A Closer Look 27:44

5d ago27:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans disapproving of Trump's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar before speaking with guests Sarah Snook and Glenn Howerton. Then, Sarah Snook talks about how physically taxing it is to play 26 characters in her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray and reuniting with her Succession co…

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Composer Max Richter’s music put dozens of soldiers to sleep 35:09

3d ago35:09

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Award-winning composer Max Richter is arguably the most streamed classical artist in the world. His scores feature in acclaimed films like “Arrival”, “Ad Astra”, “Shutter Island,” and popular series such as “Black Mirror,” “Bridgerton” and “The Leftovers.” Currently on his first world tour, Max drops by our studio to talk with Tom Power about his a…

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These haunting photos capture Canada’s disappearing wilderness 13:39

3d ago13:39

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In his latest series, “Southern Lights,” photographer Finn O'Hara shows how some of Canada’s most cherished and iconic natural landscapes are under threat of development. He sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to tell us what we risk losing as Canada’s wilderness disappears, why he used night club lasers to capture his photos, and how his connect…

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Tony Gilroy | Trump Faces GOP Revolt Over Qatar Bribe, Middle East "Corruption Tour": A Closer Look 28:34

7d ago28:34

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's cartoonishly corrupt plan to accept a $400 million dollar luxury jet-slash-bribe from Qatar getting flak from Republicans. Then, Tony Gilroy talks about collaborating with his brothers on their Star Wars prequel series "Andor" and exploring different genres with each episode of the series before sharing the story…

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LU KALA is the next big Canadian pop star 23:56

4d ago23:56

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With viral hits like “Pretty Girl Era,” LU KALA has proven that she might just be the next big Canadian breakthrough artist à la Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Weeknd or Shawn Mendes. Her catchy songs about loving yourself and knowing your worth have amassed millions of streams all over the internet. On the heels of her brand new EP, “No Tear…

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How playing Nintendo led him to write for late-night TV 23:26

4d ago23:26

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For Mike Drucker, getting a Nintendo at three years old truly changed the course of his life. Since then, the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian has built an entire career influenced by video games. In his new memoir, “Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games,” Mike details how some of his most defining experiences were either accompanied …

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Randy Bachman didn’t want BTO to be “a second-rate Guess Who” 31:50

5d ago31:50

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For more than 60 years, Canadian rock and roll legend Randy Bachman has been takin’ care of business and working overtime. He co-founded not one but two of the most successful rock bands to come out of this country: The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Randy sits down with Tom Power to look back on his incredible life in music, from leaving …

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Why Bria Salmena wrote a song for her 15-year-old self 14:38

5d ago14:38

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Bria Salmena is a Canadian musician who originally rose to prominence as the frontwoman of the post-punk band FRIGS before joining Orville Peck's touring band. Now, she’s released her debut solo album, “Big Dog.” One of its most powerful tracks, “Rags,” is a raw anthem about rage, shame and shedding the need to accommodate others. Bria joins guest …

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Olivia Munn | Trump Slammed for Qatar Bribe, Caves on China Tariffs, Insults Pirro and Oz: A Closer Look 25:22

8d ago25:22

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding a rambling press conference where he defended accepting a blatantly corrupt gift from a foreign country and talked about his decision to de-escalate his trade war against China. Then, Olivia Munn talks about how she celebrated Mother's Day, finding out that the name she gave her daughter was actually her mo…

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Ep. 527 Be a Detective in the Bedroom: How to Read Her and Please Her 36:39

6d ago36:39

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In this episode, we’re joined by Celeste Hirschman, co-creator of the Somatica® Method and co-founder of the Somatica Institute. Celeste is a somatic sex coach who specializes in helping men and women create deeper, more connected, and more satisfying intimate experiences. We dive into how you can become a detective in the bedroom—not by overanalyz…

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PUP’s Stefan Babcock can’t take a compliment 23:44

6d ago23:44

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Young punk upstarts PUP aren’t so young anymore. In fact, the band that singlehandedly brought punk rock back to Canada in a big way is probably getting too old to mosh. On their fifth and latest record, “Who Will Look After The Dogs?” lead singer Stefan Babcock reflects on his evolution as a songwriter and getting older. He joins Tom Power in our …

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TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe has gone solo 22:13

6d ago22:13

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Tunde Adebimpe made a name for himself fronting the art rock band TV on the Radio. Now, he’s released his first solo album, “Thee Black Boltz.” Tunde joins Tom Power to talk about making music without his long-time band, the spirit of rebellion that runs through his new record, and how an album that’s born out of some pretty tough stuff ended up so…

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Lucy Dacus doesn’t think love should be corny 33:34

7d ago33:34

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On her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” Lucy Dacus sets the record straight on what love is — and isn’t. The singer-songwriter sits down with Tom Power to tell us what she thinks is missing in modern love songs, what she’s learned about love (spoiler alert: she's still searching for answers), and how she feels about the end of her Grammy-winning …

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXIII (Episode 135) 15:32

13d ago15:32

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Natasha Lyonne | New Pope Criticized JD Vance; Conclave Upstages Trump's Underwhelming U.K. Trade Deal: A Closer Look 25:55

13d ago25:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump announcing a meaningless trade deal with the United Kingdom, which is the first deal he's reached after claiming he already had 200, and him getting upstaged by the new pope. Then, Natasha Lyonne talks about blending in with New York City crowds with Jeremy Allen White after leaving the Met Gala, standing be…

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How Mustafa kept his faith through devastating loss 42:32

10d ago42:32

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A few years ago, Mustafa released his critically acclaimed EP, “When Smoke Rises,” which chronicled the deaths of loved ones from his community of Regent Park in Toronto. So when he sat down to write his debut album, “Dunya,” the Juno-winning musician and poet wanted to explore other things, like love, faith and his relationship with God. Then his …

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Anna Wintour & A$AP Rocky | Carney Tells Trump Canada "Not for Sale," Trump Offends Catholics with AI Pope Image: A Closer Look 26:04

14d ago26:04

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Seth takes a closer look at Canada's prime minister, Mark Carney, telling Donald Trump that Canada will never be the 51st state. Then, Anna Wintour and A$AP Rocky talk about the theme for the 2025 Met Gala and break down some iconic looks from Diana Ross, Janelle Monáe, Ayo Edebiri and more before talking about surprise performances from the event …

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How grief changed Nick Cave forever 34:38

11d ago34:38

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When Nick Cave was in his early band The Birthday Party, he was angry and antagonistic toward his audience. The legendary Australian musician, writer and actor eventually grew out of his youthful contempt, but he remained consumed by his work, always putting it first before anything else. Then he lost two of his sons. In this wide-ranging conversat…

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Casper Skulls made their best record amid major life changes 8:59

11d ago8:59

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When the Canadian indie rock band Casper Skulls got their start about 10 years ago, things were a little different. Firstly, band members Melanie St-Pierre-Bednis and Neil Bednis weren’t married at the time, and now they’re husband and wife. Secondly, they hadn’t moved back to their hometown of Sudbury, Ont., and they didn’t have a baby yet. Melani…

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Why Lights walked away from religion 31:39

12d ago31:39

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The Canadian singer-songwriter Lights grew up in a missionary family in Timmins, Ont., believing that her musical ability was both a gift and a responsibility. Some of her earliest work was Christian music. When Lights was just a teenager, she started posting her songs on Myspace, which ultimately set her career into motion. But during that time, s…

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Dallas Green risked it all going solo 19:14

12d ago19:14

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Twenty years ago, Dallas Green and his band Alexisonfire were making post-hardcore music when Dallas decided to release a soft acoustic album under the name City and Colour. It was a big risk, but that debut solo album, “Sometimes,” went on to receive critical acclaim and a Juno Award. It was also the catalyst for Dallas to start his own independen…

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Ep. 526 Unlocking Your Dark Side to Attract Women 55:11

13d ago55:11

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What if your “dark side” was the key to unlocking deeper confidence, attraction, and connection in your relationships? In this episode, Adam Skoda — host of The Masculine Mindset Show, author of 77 Ways to Develop a Masculine Mindset, and creator of the Alpha Body Bootcamp Training Program — joins the show to explore the real power behind what psyc…

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John Oliver | Trump's Rant About Dolls & Strollers Exposes MAGA's Hypocrisy on Economy, Health Care: A Closer Look 26:10

16d ago26:10

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump becoming obsessed with the idea that children only need one or two dolls as a response to his tariffs leading to higher costs and shortages. Then, John Oliver talks about watching Will Ferrell stay in character while performing Ferrell's cut SNL sketch in Second Chance Theatre, a version of SNL in the U.K. b…

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Djo on his viral hit End of Beginning 33:51

13d ago33:51

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The actor and musician Joe Keery, also known as Djo, is best known for playing Steve Harrington on the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things.” But after his song “End of Beginning” went viral on TikTok last year, a huge spotlight was shone on his music. Joe sits down with Tom Power to talk about his new album, “The Crux,” and his breakthrough role in “…

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Rose Cousins on why staying in love is so hard 17:03

13d ago17:03

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On her latest record, “Conditions of Love Vol. 1,” Rose Cousins digs into all the complicated feelings that come with love, from falling in love, to keeping the romance going, to maintaining friendships. It also finds the Canadian singer-songwriter reuniting with one of her most important companions: the piano. Rose sits down with Tom Power to talk…

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A Closer Look Back: Trump 2.0 - The First 100 Days 45:29

17d ago45:29

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast series “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile recaps the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, how it compares to the “golden age” Trump promised, and Trump’s record-low approval ratings. Sal is joined for this episode by guest Emily Erotas, the Supervising Produce…

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Canadian playwright Bob Martin is a Broadway hitmaker 24:32

14d ago24:32

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Bob Martin is a Canadian actor and writer who first made his name working in Canadian TV, but now he’s one of Broadway’s most in-demand playwrights. How in demand? Well, two of his new musicals (“Boop!” and “Smash”) recently premiered on Broadway in the same week. Bob joins Tom Power to discuss that achievement and his Tony Award-winning career. In…

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 25:02

14d ago25:02

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The longest poem ever written is a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic called the “Mahabharata,” which clocks in at roughly 1.8 million words. But the poem’s daunting length didn’t stop Toronto’s Why Not Theatre from adapting it into a large-scale play of the same name. Miriam Fernandes, the co-creator and star of the show, joins Tom Power to tell us exac…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXII (Episode 134) 13:47

19d ago13:47

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Zarna Garg | Trump Ousts Waltz After Signal Scandal, Says Kids Don’t Need Toys Affected by Tariffs: A Closer Look 23:56

20d ago23:56

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Seth takes a closer look at turmoil and confusion in Trump's White House after he announced he was moving his scandal-plagued national security adviser to a different job. Then, Zarna Garg talks about raising her children in New York City, touring with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and her relationship with her mother-in-law. See Privacy Policy at https…

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Sarah Harmer uses her voice for something bigger than music 47:56

17d ago47:56

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For more than 35 years, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer has used her voice to make award-winning, critically acclaimed music — but that’s not all. She’s also been a vocal advocate for important environmental and humanitarian causes, both in this country and abroad. At the Juno Awards in Vancouver earlier this year, Sarah was honoured with t…

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Tina Fey | Trump Blames Biden for Shrinking Economy as Tariffs Cause Recession Fears: A Closer Look 25:44

21d ago25:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump holding a rally and sitting down for an interview to mark his first 100 days in office. Then, Tina Fey talks about touring with Amy Poehler, trying to make Will Forte seem like a normal man in her Netflix series The Four Seasons and incorporating the SNL dresser Donna Richards into her SNL50 Q&A bit. See Pri…

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Max Kerman is reclaiming the term “try hard” 26:21

18d ago26:21

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Arkells frontman Max Kerman is taking back the term “try hard” with his first book, “Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress.” It peels back the curtain on the band’s creative process, offering a framework for how to bring more creativity into your life, but it’s also a defence of striving and wanting to be a better artist. In this conversation with To…

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Why Bells Larsen decided to sing duets with his past self 25:35

18d ago25:35

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On Bells Larsen’s stunning new album, “Blurring Time,” the Canadian singer-songwriter has an unlikely collaborator — himself. Bells is a trans man and he first recorded the album in his pre-transition voice with the intent of revisiting the songs after he started hormone therapy. The result is a unique self-collaboration, in which he harmonizes wit…

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Why Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t give his kids acting advice 23:52

19d ago23:52

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In “Andor” — the latest series in the “Star Wars” franchise — actor Stellan Skarsgård (Dune, Nymphomaniac, Mamma Mia!) plays Luthen Rael, a charming but ruthless rebel leader who fronts as an antiques dealer. Stellan sits down with Tom Power to talk about the new season of “Andor” and why he’s drawn to morally complex characters. Plus, he shares a …

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Ambur Braid is starring in the opera that changed her life 22:02

19d ago22:02

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Ambur Braid is a Canadian soprano who’s taken on some of the most coveted roles in opera. But it wasn’t until she saw Alban Berg’s “Wozzeck” as an undergraduate student that she knew opera would be her life. Now, Ambur is playing Marie in a new production of “Wozzeck” at the Canadian Opera Company. She sits down with Tom Power to talk about this fu…

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Ep. 525 The Secret Weapon You’re Ignoring: Your Imperfections 44:58

23d ago44:58

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This week, we’re flipping the script on what you think women want. Yes, your so-called "shortcomings" (the things you’re not proud of) can actually attract women when you know how to use them the right way. And our amazing guest - fiery redhead Yoann Bohbot, Founder of dotsspace.com - is here to explain exactly how to do it. We also dive into: How …

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