Soft Revolution

Globe and Mail's theatre critic J. Kelly Nestruck on the Great Intermission, the confusing and at times debilitating "reopening" plans, the future of theatre, and what it's really like to sit in "Murderer's Row". But first - Liverpool threw a thousand people in a concert, and nothing happened. Should we cancel Canada Day? What is the aesthetic of fashion and music telling us about what is the next...

In the aftermath of the discovery of the remains of 215 children in a residential school in Kamloops, B.C., we ask how can we best deal with the wretchedness of our past, and what do we do with the statues of the men who were responsible. Plus, how do we sift through all this expertise. JOIN OUR PATREON $3/MTH - BONUS CONTENT - PROCEEDS TOWARDS THE AFC - https://www.patreon.com/softrevolution SPON...

Chloe Van Landschoot on how being an artist and being a registered nurse blend together into one compelling and expansive world. But first, the news, which...is getting better? And can UFOs finally unite us?

Amy Millan of STARS and Broken Social Scene co-hosts the pod. We chat about her personal journey with COVID-19, the Canadian government's "Life after vaccination" roadmap, and we embark on, we hope, a pretty clear explanation of Bill C-10.

Renaissance woman Caryma Sa'd on the soul of the anti-lockdown marches, comics and humour that packs a punch and gets her through, and yes, Chris Sky. Plus, what is Broadway's return going to look like?

Host of NPR's World Cafe, Raina Douris on how being a radio DJ might forever change, who and what makes her nervous, and her take on this thing called a Portable People Meter. But first - are you anxious to return to normal as the entire mainstream media wants to know! Why is Doug Ford even here and how do we stop that from happening again. Finally, the Oscars are this weekend! Who cares?!

Author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice on how he finds hope, embracing the vast canon of indigenous art, and his prescient Moon of the Crusted Snow. And an article in the Globe and Mail sets Ali and Torq off into a heated debate.

Factory Theatre's artistic director Nina Lee Aquino joins the pod to talk about how Factory has thrived during the pandemic, and how theatre should simply be a thing, not an event. And, some listener mail which proves that Torq is right 77% of the time.

Jen Agg joins the pod to talk through her journey as a prolific restauranteur and all-around incredible human during this pandemic. In a way Torq and Ali ask once again, "What's the plan, Stan?"

Jennifer Lena is back on the pod to discuss "what is a band?", how do we find a collective truth or conversation, and yes...once again...WAP.

Deragh Campbell, star of Anne at 13,000 Feet, joins the pod to talk about forming a community to make incredible films, and doing it on micro-budgets. Torq and Ali discuss the year that was and continues, Dr. Seuss and Biden's Fireside Chat.

Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent on holding on, being hopeful, and playing 5 billion shows when this is over. Torq also gives the best explanation of NFT ever. Plus, we are now partnering with the AFC!

Dr. Allan Detsky, someone who actually knows what they're talking about, comes back on the podcast to tell us where the virus and arts are likely headed.

Lisa Berry, one of the stars of Obsidian and CBC's 21 Black Futures on art, blackness, motherhood, and breath.

Wilson Cruz joins the pod to talk about how acting and activism work hand in hand towards a meaningful life. But first, Torq and Ali discuss how everyone's an expert these days, how our institutions must be the best, fear being the root of the circling firing squad in the arts, and Torq has an epic rant on The Golden Globe nominations.

Tom Gray, member of the band Gomez and founder of the #BrokenRecord campaign gives a definitive explainer on the perils of being an artist in the streaming music business and what government can do to fix it. But first, the boys discuss Carmen Aguirre's video essay on 'Cancel Culture' in the theatre.

Registered Psychotherapist and all-around wonderful human Georgia Dow with insight and tips on managing this once in a lifetime experience.

Renowned writer Stephen Marche joins the podcast for a wide-ranging interview on the impending American Civil War, cultural appropriation, and how the Truth and Reconciliation Report is required reading for anyone looking to make any piece of art in Canada.

Superwoman Erica Ehm on the power of saying YES, and how you have to simply ask for what you want. But first, we discuss the slow vaccine rollout, and the insurrection at the US Capitol.

We are back and we tease a big announcement. Big things happening...stay tuned. Art as the incentive for vaccination. Cities and suburbs are changed forever. BBQAnon. We don't need a year-end list, we just need the year to end!

JOIN OUR PATREON - EARLY ACCESS - BONUS CONENT - $3/MTH! Bestselling author and renowned technology and security expert Ronald J. Deibert comes on the pod to talk his new book RESET : RECLAIMING THE INTERNET FOR A CIVIL SOCIETY

First, a chat about the vaccine, social media (again), and is the internet itself a net-negative? Then, the brilliant Mohit Rajhans joins the pod to chat about his new book and how creators can maximize their content online and how society can facilitate that.

Trump might lose, but Trumpism lives. "How'd we get here?" with the brilliant Jennifer Lena.

Social media is the number one issue facing us right now and we can fix it. America, don't let us down. Then, Carl Newman of the New Pornographers on living in America during this time, and a real dive into his incredible songwriting.

The third and thankfully final debate. Borat and Banksy and the death of satire. You better have a plan B. Then, Antoni Cimolino, artistic director of the Stratford Festival joins us for a sobering yet inspiring talk on the past, present, and future of the festival.