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Soft Revolution
by Ali Momen and Torquil Campbell
The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen.Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the latest in the world of art, society, culture, and politics. The conversation is lively, free of crap, and with a unique perspective that only these two guys can bring. Send your comments to [email protected]! Join us on Patreon and get BONUS EPISODES, EXTENDED INTERVIEWS, and MORE! www.patreon.com/softrevolution
Episodes
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Let's get caught up
Ali and Torq haven't spoken in months so we figured why not just let people hear unfiltered what a catch-up between these two would sound like.
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All Bark, No Bite
Strikes everywhere. There's one job AI can replace and that's a politician. Speaking of "politicians", Trump is indicted...now what? Thanks, as always, to EFFIN' BIRDS
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Jenny oh Jenny feat. Jennifer Lena
The Jennifer C. Lena joins the pod to discuss her insights of the last five years, how AI is like spell check on steroids, how nationalization might be the key to solving our woes, and Ali wonders, "where was our hazard pay?"
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I'm a Racist Against Robots feat. David Maggs
In this episode, we sit down with David Maggs of the Metcalf Foundation to discuss his recent report, "Art and the World After This." David delves into the ways in which the pandemic has affected the art world, both in terms of the financial struggles of artists and institutions, as well as the...
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Into The Metaverse feat. Michael Wheeler
Michael Wheeler of the SpiderWebShow joins to discuss how technology and theatre intersect. But first: Swifties battle the Ticketmaster monopoly, the mid-terms were not as expected, and Elon is up to something at Twitter headquarters.
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Lack of a Moral Compass
Compass Artist Management has stopped paying their clients to the tune of over $500k and it's time we step up and change the system. Please help these affected artists at www.compassactorsfund.com Other topics : Torq thinks throwing oil on Van Gogh is amazing while Ali thinks it's merely a first...
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Brush Up Your Farsi feat. Tara Grammy
Actor, writer, producer, and activist Tara Grammy joins the pod to discuss the ongoing major protests in Iran. But first - Ali has an idea to massively increase voter turnout, Torq thinks it's time to Cancel Kanye, and Bros. flops!
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Arcade Dumpster Fire
- Torq visits England and as usual, has thoughts. - Audiences won't go to your show if you make it kinda a bummer. - Arcade Fire's Win Butler is accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct, and Feist leaves the tour. - WTF is tipping?
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Sometimes I Just Wanna Watch 90 Day Fiancee - feat. Kevin Vidal
Kevin Vidal, star of Workin' Moms and Strays joins the pod to discuss what comedy does for his soul, and how to be funny in this current age. But first, Torq and Ali discuss Trumps impending indictment, the brutal attack on Salman Rushdie, and Drake's high-flyin' all the way to Hamilton.
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WARNING, It's an Algorithm
1. Why is the New York Times trying to ruin your summer? 2. Oh, critics. 3. It's like Star Wars and we gotta be the Jedi. 4. The new season of Serial is playing at Congress Soft Revolution is brought to you by Effin' Birds - www.effinbrids.com
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White People Cosplay
Bojo is out, Rogers is down, and we have thoughts. Soft Revolution is brought to you by Effin' Birds - www.effinbirds.com
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It's Just The States of America feat. Stephen Marche
Stephen Marche rejoins the pod to discuss his book The Next Civil War - Dispatches from an American Future, whether Roe's overturning is indeed the catalyst for another civil war, and how Canada can inoculate itself from it all.
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I No Longer Leave My Heart In San Francisco
Torq is back from tour and he has "thoughts". Also, after two years, the questions is finally asked, "is capitalism inherently evil?"
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The Progressive Way Through feat. AJ Mawani
After the dismal performance of progressives in June 2nd's Ontario provincial election, Ali sits down to talk the future of the progressive movement with AJ Mawani, Sr. Manager, Communications for Mitzie Hunter, one of the 8 Ontario Liberal MPPs who were elected to the legislature.
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Strategic Podcasting
Another massacre involving children. What ever are we going to do? Then, a conversation about the merits and perils of strategic voting with a cameo by the great Michael Healey.
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Airplane Mode feat. Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina
Recent George Brown Theatre School graduates Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina join the pod to discuss their wild and revelatory journey going through theatre school during a pandemic. First, Ali and Torq discuss Kendrick's incredible new album, how it relates to our current state of politics, and Torq...
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I Believe In Art feat. Alanna Mitchell
Journalist, author and theatre-maker Alanna Mitchell (https://alannamitchell.com) on how from the depths of the climate crisis there is profound hope. Plus, will the affordability crisis make hobbyist artists of us all?
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We May Be Old, But We're Good feat. Sarah Slean
Polymath Sarah Slean joins the pod to discuss artistic longevity in an impermanent world and all these past two years have taught there. But first, a new segment called, "Rapid Fire with Ali Momen" where Torq throws a bunch of topics to get Ali's response.
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We're Broke! Help! feat. Tim Ziegler
Financial guru Tim Ziegler with big advice on how to manage your finances and how the most important investment you can make as an artist isn't what you think it is. First, a big conversation on appropriation in art, and how sustainable art has huge potential.
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A Summer of Slaps feat. Jennifer Lena
US correspondent Jennifer Lena joins the pod to chat The Oscars debacle, Marina Abramovic's fundraiser in support of Ukraine, and how loss has permeated our existence and how we move past it.
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Throw That Record Out The Window feat. Michael Barclay
Music journalist and writer extraordinaire Michael Barclay has a new book coming about the incredible Canadian music scene from the early 2000's and he joins us to talk about it.
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Dyido Says feat. Andrew Kushnir
Playwright, actor, and artistic director Andrew Kushnir sheds a personal light on the war in Ukraine. NOTE : This episode was recorded hours before it was announced that Canada would halt oil imports from Russia.
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Sorry About Your Wordle
Just us chickens on the futility of cancelling your New York Times subscription; Cosby, Jian, and the cult of personality; and a reminder that "all you need is love.”
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The Welcome Mat feat. Sean Devine
Artist and activist Sean Devine (www.seandevine.ca) ventured into the streets of Ottawa to speak to some protestors and he joins the pod to share his insights.
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I Love You Torq. Happy Valentine's Day feat. Chris Abraham
It was almost two years in the making, but finally, Artistic Director of Crow's Theatre, Chris Abraham joins the pod to discuss his show 'Assembly', life in Lithunia, polarization, and how to be a father and a husband while being an artist.
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Ryan Reynolds Needs a Nap feat. Diana Frances and Steve Patterson
Diana Frances and Steve Patterson join to discuss their podcast The Canadian Star System and how we can create a system of success in Canada. First, an update on Joe Rogan and Spotify, and sadly…The Convoy.
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Where Do We Begin?
Just us chickens running the gamut on the news of the week including Neil Young and Spotify, Democrats' loss of support approaching the midterms, Boris Johnson's partying, and Taylor Swift being simply too rich to have to care.
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Back With Our European Correspondent feat. Chilly Gonzales
Musical genius and Soft Revolution's European Correspondent, Chilly Gonzales is back with his take on the future of cities, finding true independence as an artist and whether or not he will join Cameo.
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I Am Not Defined By Last Week's Episode - feat. Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor of the Globe and Mail discusses her latest piece : "Arbitrary shutdowns show that most Canadian leaders don’t value artists." First, Torq and Ali respond to some incredible listener mail and celebrate the end of The Golden Globes.
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Working Rock Musician feat. Michael Rubinoff
Come From Away producer Michael Rubinoff joins the pod to discuss the show's closing in Toronto, why commercial theatre matters, and how government support could have saved the show. Also, in a panic-attack fuelled move, Torquil goes DaVinci.
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The End of the Pandemic Will Not Be Televised
A lot has happened since we got together last, and we were here to talk about it all.
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Ali Momen - HVAC Expert
Ali went to a Giveon concert and was shook, Torq rants again on the media, Stephen Sondheim is like Shakespeare, and don't be so hard on Yoko Ono.
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Two Eyed Seeing feat. David Suzuki & Tara Cullis
The cast and crew of What You Won't Do For Love by Why Not Theatre, including the inimitable power couple David Suzuki and Tara Cullis on their new foray as actors and how artists are key to solving the climate crisis.
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Travis Scott and his Minions
Is 77.5% capacity the new 100%? A peak Torq-rant on the tragic disaster of Astroworld. What happened in Virginia and how we as progressives must learn to share values, and to talk "to" and "with" and not "at" and "over".
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Swallowing the Alarm Clock feat. Liisa Repo-Martell
Actor extraordinaire and climate activist Liisa Repo-Martell on how her hope on combatting climate change springs from action. But first, the tragic shooting on the set of 'Rust'; should there be more than one heritage minister in Canada; and how does the for-profit entertainment world survive…
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Supply Chain Proof
BC's revival of Footloose!, a long follow-up on Dave Chapelle, will the not-for-profit theatre world become more humane and Torq hates the Macintosh.
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Life Is a Piano feat. James Smith
James Smith, a musician, actor, and creator of LESSONS IN TEMPERAMENT on how we are all pianos and how his show opens beautiful windows into the world of neurodiversity. Oh, and Dave Chapelle.
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Everything is a "Must See!"
Cliff Cardinal's AS YOU LIKE IT is amazing, and it doesn't matter what any critic thinks. Stratford is re-auditioning their company of CHICAGO...huh? Facebook is the worst, and even Facebook knows it. Justin goes to Tofino on our first day of Truth and Reconciliation...why?
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Well, That Happened feat. Michael Healey
Our first ever guest Michael Healey rejoins the pod to discuss the results of the 44th Canadian election.
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Wonk Revolution
The boys go wonky breaking down the culture platforms of all major parties, and a discussion on the People's Party of Canada being a continuing thing in Canada.
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This is About Civilization feat. Nobu Adilman
Choir master and co-head of Choir!Choir!Choir! Nobu Adilman asks is there even a point doing a show right now? Plus, how choral singing can never end. But first, they're throwing gravel at the Prime Minister, social media is tearing the moral, intellectual and cultural fabric of society, and the...
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Due Diligence feat. Jesse LaVercombe
Actor and screenwriter Jesse LaVercombe joins the pod to discuss Deep Canvassing and how it changes votes and minds. But first - do we have a real plan with these vaccine passports? Where's Drake's vaccine selfie? What's up with DONDA? And with the news of artists being murdered in Afghanistan,...
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Context is King feat. Kevin Hanchard
Kevin Hanchard joins the pod to discuss the use of the N-word, now and in the future in response to the Shaw Festival's cancellation of Assassins. Torq and Ali first discuss the Canadian election, and how Afghanistan teaches us again, that if you can't change culture, it doesn't matter how many...
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Artivists feat. Tess Benger and Julia McLellan of Canadian Green Alliance
Tess Benger and Julia McLellan from the Canadian Green Alliance join the podcast to discuss what being an Artivist really means and how we can be making theatre as eco-friendly as possible. But first, Torq ate beside the Clintons and Bernie Sanders and wonders what's up with their secret service;...
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The Middle Place
Just us, and it's a great one. Simone Biles and stage fright. Vaccine passports...again. How can we articulate what the actual "New" New Normal is going to look like? Can we relinquish the fear?
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What Does 'It' Mean Now?
Amanda Smith and Emily Hill from the AFC join the pod to discuss the AFC's new mental health initiatives aimed at curbing the mental health crisis in the arts industry. But first, are vaccine passports inevitable? Are producers and tour managers about to be put into impossible situations? But…
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We Have To Get Back Together Again feat. Shad
In a first for Soft Revolution, after more than a year, Torq and Ali meet in person at Crow’s Theatre and are joined for a wide ranging conversation by the one and only Shad. It’s definitely better when we are together. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/softrevolution
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Life is a Series of Shit Sandwiches
Some listener mail, and a long talk on all the amazing things going on in the world. Want to hear us live? Well, we are headed to Trinity Bellwoods to make it happen July 17th at 2pm. And guess who's coming? The one and only Shad!
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On a Bed of Frozen Peas feat. Ben Dietschi
Ben Dietschi, a regarded saviour and consultant to arts organizations on the resilience of the not-for-profit arts sector, what makes a successful organization, and a truly hopeful take on our future. Plus, what the hell do we do about the climate as artists? JOIN OUR PATREON - $3/MTH - EARLY...
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Cast a Deep Net feat. Dan Mangan
Singer-Songwriter and founder of Side Door Access, Dan Mangan on how it might be best to not cast your net wide, but deep, and in an ode to Father's Day, a beautiful distillation of what being a father has meant to him as an artist. Plus, Torq is really happy about Canada's reopening plan...not....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen.Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the latest in the world of art, society, culture, and politics. The conversation is lively, free of crap, and with a unique perspective that only these two guys can bring. Send your comments to [email protected]! Join us on Patreon and get BONUS EPISODES, EXTENDED INTERVIEWS, and MORE! www.patreon.com/softrevolution
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Ali Momen and Torquil Campbell
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