Show Notes
Musicians Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings discuss their special edition box set, Bachman Cummings: The Collection, and the early days of the Guess Who. Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed explains why in an era of gritty storytelling and anti-heroes, true subversion is about making your audience smile. Pop star Camila Cabello talks about "giving joy" to herself on her new album Familia and how she realized prioritizing her own happiness is the key to her success.
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