Best Michael Henry Harris Podcasts (2025)

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There’s nothing spooky about Shad’s new album 34:59

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Twenty years after the release of his debut album, “When This Is Over,” Shad has firmly cemented himself as one of the great Canadian voices of our time. Now, the beloved Canadian rapper is marking the milestone with a new record, “Start Anew,” which is all about embracing change, facing loss, and moving into uncertainty with hope. He sits down wit…

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Harris Dickinson on his directorial debut and playing John Lennon 17:45

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For the past few years, Harris Dickinson (Babygirl,The Iron Claw, Triangle of Sadness) has built his reputation as one of the buzziest new actors. Now, he’s turned his sights on directing with his film “Urchin.” It follows a man struggling with addiction and mental health issues while living on the streets of London. Harris joins Tom Power to discu…

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Halloween Fun with Jennifer Lee | Stephen King’s ‘SALEM’S LOT 1:09:18

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We wrap up our annual Halloween podcasts with Jennifer Lee and King’s second book . . . and pledge to do a follow up on the film adaptations in December.By Michael Henry Harris

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Maren Morris’s Dreamsicle is more than just a divorce album 24:09

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Nashville singer-songwriter Maren Morris is back with a new album, “Dreamsicle.” It’s her first release after her divorce last year. But it’s not just a breakup record, it’s an examination of the physical, mental and emotional changes that happen after a traumatic personal event. Maren joins Tom Power to discuss “Dreamsicle,” her 20 years of making…

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These choreographers are making the invisible visible through dance 24:38

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Or Schraiber and Bobbi Jene Smith are two of the most important names in contemporary dance. They’re also a married couple. Or and Bobbi join Tom Power to tell us how their creative and personal partnership began while they were dancers at the Batsheva Dance Company, how the Gaga dance style influences their work, and their Canadian debut at the Na…

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Colin Farrell plays a desperate gambler in his new movie 22:09

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In his new movie, “Ballad of a Small Player,” Colin Farrell (The Penguin, The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges) plays a gambling addict who’s not averse to going all in. The role comes on the heels of his award-winning part in “The Penguin” on HBO, and his Golden Globe-winning performance in the 2023 film “The Banshees of Inisherin.” In this interv…

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How three Toronto filmmakers made the scariest movie of 2025 25:39

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Horror master Eli Roth has called the new Canadian-made found footage film “Dream Eater” one of the scariest he’s ever seen. Directed by Toronto’s Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee, the story follows a filmmaker who decides to document her boyfriend's violent parasomnia during their remote cabin holiday. “Dream Eater” has now hit theatres ac…

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Judd Apatow takes comedy seriously 48:09

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Writer, producer and director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People) is truly a comedy legend. He’s behind some of the most successful TV and film comedies of the last couple decades, and he helped discover the likes of Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and Lena Dunham. Not only that, he changed comedy forever by proving that awkwardn…

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Why Renée Fleming had her brain scanned while she imagined singing 25:41

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It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, but there’s an ever growing case that it might in fact be music. Over the last decade, Renée Fleming, the multi-Grammy-winning soprano, has been involved in spreading awareness about the health benefits of music. Last year, she edited a book titled “Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health a…

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50 years of Rocky Horror with Patricia Quinn 23:04

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She’s ready to do the time warp again! Fifty years ago, Patricia Quinn played the maid Magenta in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” She joins Tom Power to reflect on five decades of the cult classic movie, its humble beginnings as a small stage musical, and the moment she realized it had become a cultural phenomenon. Fill out our listener survey her…

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Christian McBride almost reunited The Police 26:09

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Christian McBride is a nine-time Grammy-winning bassist and composer who’s known for his prolific career across jazz and other genres. His new big band album, “Without Further Ado, Vol 1.,” nearly reunited the beloved U.K. rock band The Police. Christian joins Tom Power to share that story and more, including his time going to high school with The …

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Skye Sweetnam’s journey from teen pop star to hard rock frontwoman 26:26

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As a teenager, Canadian singer Skye Sweetnam was on track to be a major pop star. She opened for Britney Spears before she'd even put out a record. But when people stopped buying music and started downloading MP3s her dream fell apart. Skye joins Tom Power to tell us how she picked up the pieces and built something better as the frontwoman of the h…

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Steve Martin and Alison Brown on their love of the banjo 40:28

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You might know Steve Martin as a comedy legend, but he’s also a serious musician. If you know his early comedy albums, like “A Wild and Crazy Guy,” you might even be familiar with his banjo playing. In recent years, he’s gotten a lot more serious about the banjo, joining bluegrass bands and releasing music. Now, he’s teamed up with Alison Brown — o…

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Halloween Fun with Matt and Stan | Damien: Omen 2 1:41:11

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Next week: ‘SALEM’S LOT by Stephen King with Jennifer Lee.By Michael Henry Harris

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Superstar producer Greg Wells on his hitmaking career 45:05

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Greg Wells is a Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated record producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and mix engineer who was recently made a Member of the Order of Canada. He sits down with Tom Power to talk about his early days playing in k.d. lang’s band, producing and writing hits for artists like Adele, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Celine Dion…

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…

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Jafar Panahi was inspired by Tehran’s political prisoners 24:19

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This year, Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his extraordinary new film, “It Was Just an Accident,” which he shot secretly in Tehran under great risk of serious harm. Jafar has been in prison twice on charges of “anti-government propaganda” as well as for protesting the imprisonment of other filmmakers. At this year’s T…

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Tanveer Alam on what Kathak and ballet have in common 20:04

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Tanveer Alam is a Toronto-based dancer and choreographer who specializes in Kathak, a style of Indian classical dance that traces back to the 18th century. Tanveer is one of the creative forces behind the “Kathak & Ballet” programme, which will be on stage as part of the Fall for Dance North Festival in Toronto this week. He sits down with Tom Powe…

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The Origin Story Podcast

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There’s nothing spooky about Shad’s new album 34:59

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Harris Dickinson on his directorial debut and playing John Lennon 17:45

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Halloween Fun with Jennifer Lee | Stephen King’s ‘SALEM’S LOT 1:09:18

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Maren Morris’s Dreamsicle is more than just a divorce album 24:09

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These choreographers are making the invisible visible through dance 24:38

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Colin Farrell plays a desperate gambler in his new movie 22:09

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How three Toronto filmmakers made the scariest movie of 2025 25:39

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Judd Apatow takes comedy seriously 48:09

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Why Renée Fleming had her brain scanned while she imagined singing 25:41

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50 years of Rocky Horror with Patricia Quinn 23:04

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Christian McBride almost reunited The Police 26:09

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Skye Sweetnam’s journey from teen pop star to hard rock frontwoman 26:26

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Steve Martin and Alison Brown on their love of the banjo 40:28

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Halloween Fun with Matt and Stan | Damien: Omen 2 1:41:11

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Superstar producer Greg Wells on his hitmaking career 45:05

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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Jafar Panahi was inspired by Tehran’s political prisoners 24:19

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Tanveer Alam on what Kathak and ballet have in common 20:04