Best Michael Tucci Podcasts (2025)

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Ryan Reynolds on John Candy’s impact and legacy 31:19

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Vancouver's own Ryan Reynolds (Dead Pool, Free Guy) is one of the biggest movie stars in the world. But these days, he's using his voice to talk about another great Canadian movie star: the late John Candy. Ryan is one of the producers behind the new documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” which examines the life, work and legacy of the beloved actor …

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After winning the Polaris Prize, Debby Friday bet on herself 22:14

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Back in 2023, Debby Friday won the prestigious Polaris Music Prize for her debut album, “Good Luck.” When she sat down to write her next record, it would’ve been easy to stick with what worked the first time, but instead, Debby made a conscious decision to do things differently. The result is her most ambitious album yet, “The Starrr Of The Queen O…

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Jeff Wall says beauty isn’t what you think it is 33:14

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Jeff Wall is one of the most influential photographers of our time. His photos have sold for millions at auctions, he’s an Officer of the Order of Canada, and his work has advanced photography as an art form through the use of staged scenes and large lightboxes. But before ever picking up a camera, Jeff was just a kid living in Vancouver trying to …

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What’s poetry’s role in the housing crisis? 16:29

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In her latest poetry collection, “Wellwater,” Canadian poet Karen Solie takes a hard look at climate grief and economic anxiety. Her opening poem, “Basement Suite,” was inspired by short-term rentals and precarious living arrangements. But for Karen, the role of poetry isn’t about finding the answers to big questions — it's about honouring our curi…

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Rose Byrne is always looking for a joke 25:40

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Before cementing her status as a bonafide comedic talent, Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids, Neighbors) was known for more dramatic roles. Now, the Australian actor is combining those skills in the new comedy-drama, “If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.” During this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Rose sat down with Tom Power to discuss the film and what …

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Classical superstar Ludovico Einaudi on The Summer Portraits 24:28

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Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi is a powerhouse in classical music. As one of the most streamed classical artists of all time, his atmospheric, meditative piano sound has captured the imaginations of acclaimed filmmakers and famous fans, such as Iggy Pop, Nicki Minaj and Ricky Gervais. Ludovico’s new album, “The Summer Portraits,” was…

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Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in…

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Remembering D'Angelo 13:13

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Today we’re remembering the Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer D’Angelo. The musician’s family confirmed in a statement today that he died following a prolonged battle with cancer at age 51. Back in 2017, we did a deep dive on D’Angelo’s 1995 debut album “Brown Sugar,” which some say marked the birth of the term "neo-soul." In tribute to D’Angelo, …

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Nicholas Sparks teams up with M. Night Shyamalan 25:03

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You probably didn’t expect the bestselling author of “The Notebook” and the acclaimed director of “The Sixth Sense” to start working together, but you’ll be glad that they did. Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan have collaborated on a supernatural love story that’s being released as a novel first, followed by a movie next year. It’s called “Rem…

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Leith Ross on grief, community and showing up even when it’s hard 28:55

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Leith Ross is a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter whose music blew up on TikTok during the pandemic. Now, they’ve released their sophomore album, “I Can See The Future,” which sees them embracing radical optimism to envision a better world. Leith sits down with Tom Power to talk about building community even when it’s hard, and why they opted for a …

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Blue Rodeo look back on 30 years of Five Days in July 35:58

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On the 30th anniversary of Blue Rodeo’s best selling album “Five Days in July,” bandmates Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor join Tom to recall how they found refuge in Greg’s Ontario farmhouse to create a Canadian masterpiece.

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Natalie MacMaster on family, love and Cape Breton fiddle music 40:15

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Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso Canadian fiddle player from Cape Breton who’s brought traditional East Coast music to the rest of the world. She was nine when she got her first fiddle, but she felt like she already had nine years of experience at that point because she had been surrounded by fiddle music from the time she was born. Now, Natalie has…

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Dropkick Murphys stand up for themselves — even if they lose fans 34:39

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For nearly three decades, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have been the loud, proud voice of working class punk. They’re the kind of band that’s stood for something since day one. But these days, even their crowds aren’t immune to the polarizing divides running through America. Knowing full well it might turn some fans away, frontman Ken Casey has been s…

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Wolf Alice realized they were dreaming too small 18:30

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What do you do after you’ve released three albums that have all been nominated for or won the biggest music prize in your home country? Well, for the English rock band Wolf Alice, they decided to wander down a path leading to Laurel Canyon. On their beautiful and expansive new album, “The Clearing,” Wolf Alice drop (some of) the guitars and venture…

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katherena vermette on being a descendant and a future ancestor 29:24

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What does it mean to be a descendant and a future ancestor at the same time? In her latest book of poetry, “procession,” katherena vermette aims to answer that question for herself — and she just might inspire you to think about it, too. katherena is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Michif (Red River Métis) writer from Winnipeg, whose work sp…

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Geddy Lee recalls the Rush show he'll never forget 20:19

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Two years ago, Rush frontman and bassist Geddy Lee joined Tom Power to talk about his memoir, “My Effin’ Life.” He discussed his experience as the son of Holocaust survivors, dropping out of high school, and what he remembers about the late Neil Peart’s audition to be the band’s drummer. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!…

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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane sings like Sinatra 39:22

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How a banned sex scene led Robert Lantos to build a Canadian film empire 35:39

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Canadian film mogul Robert Lantos has spent his career bringing Canadian movies and TV shows to the screen. In fact, some say he kick-started the whole industry. Producing films for the likes of Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg and Sarah Polley, Robert has truly shaped Canadian cinema over the last 50 years. He sits down with Tom Power to talk about h…

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Ryan Reynolds on John Candy’s impact and legacy 31:19

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After winning the Polaris Prize, Debby Friday bet on herself 22:14

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Jeff Wall says beauty isn’t what you think it is 33:14

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What’s poetry’s role in the housing crisis? 16:29

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Rose Byrne is always looking for a joke 25:40

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Classical superstar Ludovico Einaudi on The Summer Portraits 24:28

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Riki Lindhome 1:20:47

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Remembering D'Angelo 13:13

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Nicholas Sparks teams up with M. Night Shyamalan 25:03

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Leith Ross on grief, community and showing up even when it’s hard 28:55

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Blue Rodeo look back on 30 years of Five Days in July 35:58

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Natalie MacMaster on family, love and Cape Breton fiddle music 40:15

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Dropkick Murphys stand up for themselves — even if they lose fans 34:39

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Wolf Alice realized they were dreaming too small 18:30

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katherena vermette on being a descendant and a future ancestor 29:24

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Geddy Lee recalls the Rush show he'll never forget 20:19

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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane sings like Sinatra 39:22

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How a banned sex scene led Robert Lantos to build a Canadian film empire 35:39