Golden Globe and BAFTA winner, Jon Batiste, serenades Marilyn and invites her to do the Lindy Hop with him next time he’s in town! Jon talks about getting vaccinated, being bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, missing live performances, how he feels about Oscar night and his nod for Pixar’s Soul, and his new album We Are.    

Good friends like to talk about real estate … and that’s exactly what we’re gonna do! Canadian designer & contractor, Rasmin Khachi, shares his expert advice on building, renovating and moving. Not necessarily in that order! 2020 has been a wild ride in the housing business - let’s get the perspective from someone who deals with it every day

Television personality & best-selling author, Ross Mathews, opens up about his weight loss journey. Having lost 50 pounds in the middle of a pandemic, Ross reveals what motivated him, how he lost the weight, and what he’s doing to maintain his well-being, which as he puts it, is a constant “work in progress.”

The Shark Tank star and business mogul shares his advice for how businesses can survive heading into the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and reveals why he’s never “off” work – even at the dinner table. Plus, he offers up his top tips for acing your next virtual job interview.

Nicknamed “Comforter In Chief” by her peers and fans, country legend, Dolly Parton, shares how she’s  been busy this pandemic. In her signature story-teller style, Dolly takes us behind-the-scenes of how the recording of her new album “Holly Dolly Christmas” came together during lockdown with duets featuring her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, Michael Buble, Willie Nelson and Jimmy Fallon. On the heels of her 75th birthday, Dolly is busier than ever with a new Christmas movie, and a new book about...

He has one of the most recognizable voices in music, but Josh Groban almost didn’t choose a singing career. Marilyn chats with Josh about the importance of saying “yes”, the thrill of performing and how to fill the void in lieu of performing live.

Marilyn sits down with the legendary guitarist about his life-long love of music, the downside of fame at a young age and how it took his childhood friend David Bowie to get back in touch with his music.

Author, motivational speaker and lifestyle blogger Rachel Hollis talks to Marilyn about her latest book, her divorce from her husband of 16 years, and how to get through crisis and grief in your own life.   

In conversation with comedian, actor & television host Howie Mandel.  Howie chats about his new documentary Howie Mandel: But, Enough About Me, and takes us on a trip down memory lane sharing career highlights, his interest in social media, and the great success of America′s Got Talent. Howie also talks openly about his anxiety coping mechanisms, his partnership with Bell Let’s Talk, and how proud he is to be Canadian!

Former monk turned purpose coach, leading podcaster, and best-selling author of “Think Like A Monk”, Jay Shetty, reveals how he abandoned his aspirations of becoming a wealthy business tycoon to train as a monk in India. Jay shares the life lessons that he learned from how to reduce stress, to improving our relationships, and finding our own purpose in life. Find out how a former monk proved all of his naysayers wrong and became a social media hit with over 7 million Instagram followers, over...

In conversation with the multiple Grammy award winning Queen of country, Reba McEntire. Following the recent re-release of her highly acclaimed album, “Rumor Has It,” Reba talks about recording new versions of her iconic songs, plus, how the pandemic inspired her to create a new music video for her classic song “What If.” Reba also shares what life was like during the first few months of the pandemic, including the heartbreaking loss of her mother and mentor, Jacqueline, and the precious gift...

You know him as the front man of the legendary Canadian rock band, “Glass Tiger,” but did you know that Alan Frew is also a  registered nurse? The multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, public speaker, and best-selling author, once dreamed of becoming a doctor. Alan shares his fascinating journey of how he went from working shifts at the local hospital, to becoming the front man of one of the world’s most successful bands. Alan also shares how he was in the midst of planning a tour when...

Founder and publisher of one Canada’s leading design magazines, House & Home, Lynda reveals some of her latest inspirations and current home trends. Discover how the pandemic’s changing the way we live in our homes to how pastel paints are making a comeback, right down to the exciting details on her latest personal project, building a dream lake house. Marilyn and Lynda’s conversation may just inspire you to start up an exciting home project of your very own.

Chef Daniel speaks to Marilyn from his current home base in NYC to reveal how he’s navigating his international food empire through unchartered waters, what his thoughts are on the current state of the restaurant industry and how he’s finding ways to give back to those who are still in need of some extra help during these challenging times.

Marilyn chats with her good friend, designer Tommy Smythe, about sustainable living and design.  Tommy shares how & why he has made recent changes, in his own life, towards becoming a better global steward, and how we can do the same.   

Famous for his Emmy Award winning role as mobster Ralph Cifaretto on HBO’s “The Sopranos”, actor, author and mental health activist Joe Pantoliano takes us behind the scenes of shooting his new film “From The Vine”, the story of a downtrodden CEO who travels back to his Nonno’s vineyard in Italy. The prolific character actor dishes on his roles in iconic films like “Risky Business”, “Midnight Run”, “The Matrix” and “Momento”,and opens up about his family and his own journey from mental...

One of North America’s most recognizable business leaders and media personalities, Robert Herjavec, shares his advice for what small business owners can do to help get through these unstable times. Robert has invaluable insight from his time as a business mentor and investor on ABC’s Emmy Award-Winning show, “Shark Tank,” and also speaks from personal experience. As the founder of Herjavec Group – a cybersecurity company that became one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies...

Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae & dancehall superstar, Shaggy, celebrates the 20th anniversary of his diamond-selling album, “Hot Shot,” that brought us hits like “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel.” To commemorate the milestone, Shaggy dropped “Hot Shot 2020” – a reissued album with revamped vocals and production on old and new fan-favourites, and never-before-heard tracks. Shaggy reflects on some of his remarkable achievements over his impressive career, including how he managed to bring...

Trusted film critic and host of CTV News Channel’s talk show, “Pop Life” and web series, “In Isolation With” reveals how the entertainment industry is moving forward during these uncertain times. Find out which blockbuster films have been rescheduled or delayed, how drive-ins are making a unique comeback and finally what you need to know for your family to “Quaranstream” in style! His insider tips will keep you connected for all of your entertainment needs.

Canadian YouTube star, transgender activist, model and author, Gigi Gorgeous shares her journey from male-presenting teenager doing makeup tutorials in her bedroom, to superstar transgender influencer! From hosting her town’s first ever Pride Black Lives Matter Walk, to how she has grown in her marriage to Nats Getty over the past year, Gigi shares the importance of celebrating uniqueness, and recognizing being different as a gift. 

One of America’s leading celebrity beauty and fashion experts, Denise Caldwell, opens up about how anti-Black racism has touched both her personal and professional life. From sharing family stories of what it was like growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, to working her way up in the competitive fashion industry with the determination of her "blood, sweat and heels," Denise shares her views on how love, faith, and understanding can help us build bridges to encourage and create meaningful and...

“Canada’s most trusted contractor” and star of several award-winning reno-reality shows, Mike Holmes shares how he’s getting back to business during the pandemic! He lets us in on his personal projects and predictions on where the industry is headed. As a father of three, including Mike Jr. and Sherry, who both followed his footsteps into the trades & TV world, Mike shares his case for why we need to de-stigmatize and encourage the younger generation to enter a career in the skilled...

In this episode, Marilyn continues to hold important conversations on race in Canada with Indigenous Executive Chef, Bill Alexander. Bill shares the special connection he has to Indigenous cooking learned through his mother, and how he’s translating those traditions into his life as a professional chef. Marilyn and Bill also talk about how sharing these culinary traditions can help people see different viewpoints and perspectives and enrich Canadian culture.

Marilyn has an open and candid discussion with Black media personalities and on-air colleagues Chef Roger Mooking, Hairstylist Janet Jackson, and Chef Bianca Osbourne about the impact that racism has had on their lives personally and professionally. Roger, Janet and Bianca also share their opinions on what needs to happen moving forward, to bring about meaningful and lasting change to end systemic racism.  

CTV News’ Science and Technology specialist and scientist, Dan Riskin delivers the most up to date facts surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. From revealing the benefits of wearing face coverings to where you’re most likely to come into contact with the virus. And how technology's being used to slow down the global spread through contact tracing right down to the power of a dog's nose for detection. This half hour will provide you with a scientific silver lining to this on-going crisis.