Actor, author & science enthusiast Alan Alda left an indelible mark on popular culture playing Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce on M*A*S*H for 11 seasons. He joins Jian on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Gerald Lynch Theater in New York City to talk about his career, growing up in New York City, and his passion for science education.

Stand-up comic & Mr. Show co-creator, David Cross, is perhaps best known for playing "Arrested Development's" Tobias Fünke. He joins Jian on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Gerald Lynch Theater in New York City to talk about the show's much anticipated return after a 7-year hiatus.

He's one of the Kids in the Hall, an actor, director, screenwriter, and he's got a new one-man show called "Young Drunk Punk". Bruce McCulloch joins Jian at the desk for a feature chat in Studio Q.

For more than three decades they've been a popular act, melding music and popular activism. Folk-rock icons, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers join Jian at the desk for a career conversation in Studio Q.

Anger has always fueled Mary Walsh's comedy, but her new one-woman show reveals that it has clouded and damaged her life too, particularly her ability to give love and feel loved. But is it possible to let go of anger without losing your potency as a political satirist?

Golden-voiced, wildly popular singer, Josh Groban's new record "All That Echoes" took the number one spot on Billboard upon its release. It's a mix of songs he's written and handpicked cover versions by an eclectic group of songwriters. He joins Jian at the desk in Studio Q to talk about how it all came together.

Leif Vollebekk set out to make a record that might be confused with a long-forgotten gem from the 1970's, and seems to have succeeded. Leif joins Jian at the desk to talk about the long germination process for this collection of songs, each recorded live off the floor to analog tape.

One of the greatest all-around entertainers going, Martin Short joins Jian at the desk in Studio Q in advance of his gig hosting the Canadian Screen Awards.

British songstress, Kate Nash, trades in the polished folk-pop sound that made her famous, for a more in-your-face sound on her new record, "Girl Talk" - but the fine songwriting is still in evidence. Kate Nash joins Jian at the desk in Studio Q to talk all about it.

The musical husband and wife team of Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland join Jian at the desk in Studio Q to talk about their latest record "The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss".

Aside from being a talented and gracious guest, Kate Nash is the founder of the "Rock n Roll for Girls After-School Music Club" to help inspire teenage girls to get into songwriting and creating their own music. Kate was kind enough to share some tips with us in Studio Q on some basic tips on how she builds a song from the ground up.

Mandy Patinkin has won awards for his work on stage, and on screens big and small. His Tony-winning role in Evita was an early milestone; his role in The Princess Bride is an enduring favourite. His turns on Criminal Minds and Chicago Hope, and now Homeland, have made him a denizen of high drama on TV. Mr. Mandy Patinkin joins Jian at the desk in Studio Q for a feature conversation.

Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni makes her North American broadcast debut in Studio Q to talk about her place in the musical landscape and unveil her forthcoming record "Under Mountains".

The man known best to some as Inigo Montoya reflects on the enduring legacy of Rob Reiner's comedic fantasy "The Princess Bride".

Zach Braff captured a cult following with his role on "Scrubs" and the film "Garden State", which he wrote, directed and starred in. Zach joins Jian at the desk in Studio Q to talk about his career, his turn in the Disney film "Oz: The Great and Powerful" and more.

Tony and Emmy award-winning actor, Mandy Patinkin, opens up about his spiritual side in this clip from his feature interview in Studio Q.

Saturday Night Live got it's share of kudos for is dignified tribute to Sandy Hook Elementary in the wake of the tragedy there - as did Martin Short for his deft hosting of the episode. Martin Short offers a peek into how the show came together from Lorne Michaels working behind the scenes, to performing along with Paul McCartney.

Bestselling cookbook author and television host, Nigella Lawson, returns to Q with her new book "Nigellissima". She joins Jian at the desk to explore Nigella's relationship with authenticity and tradition as they relate to food - from the liberties she takes with Italian cuisine, to how she eschews professional chefs on her new show "The Taste".

As Martin Short gears up to host the Canadian Screen Awards this weekend, he offers his thoughts on how he thought Seth MacFarlane did in the hosting chair for this year's Oscar ceremony.

Ron Sexsmith, one of Canada's great songwriters, brings his new record "Forever Endeavour" - a return to his instrumental best singer-songwriter reflections on love loss, and death - to Studio Q.