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Soft Revolution

Ali Momen and Torquil Campbell

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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 softrevcast@gmail.com! Join us on Patreon and get BONUS EPISODES, EXTENDED INTERVIEWS, and MORE! www.patreon.com/softrev ...
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I’m an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer & arts educator (currently performing at ‘The Shaw Festival’ in Niagara-on-the-Lake). Through my work, I‘m constantly striving to understand the world & myself in it. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with artists of all kinds who cultivate their lives in ways that continually inspire me. Thank you to my guests for sharing their time and wisdom. And thank you to Ali Momen for editing this podcast! Intro/Outro music: Written & Perform ...
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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 shift towards digital and online mediums. He also touc…
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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.comOther topics : Torq thinks throwing oil on Van Gogh is amazing while Ali thinks it's merely a first draft, and what to do when we get so caught up in iden…
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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.Kevin Vidal, Ali Momen, Torquil Campbell által
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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.Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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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 is more than happy with people protesting outside a …
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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.Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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Hopefully our final conversation on COVID arguing an end to hysteria and that going forward we should accommodate the immunocompromised in the arts sector and a discussion on Jonathan Haidt's article in the Atlantic (WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID). Also, Torq really dislikes Elon Musk.…
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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.Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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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.Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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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.Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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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.Michael Rubinoff, Ali Momen, Torquil Campbell által
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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 when not everyone wants back inside.…
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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?Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen által
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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 Tyndall Centre creates a blueprint for zero carbon co…
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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, let's fight to save them.…
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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 bombs you drop.…
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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; Ali had a nice chat with Allan Detsky on what the pa…
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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 none of this really matters if we keep destroying our cl…
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