Jian Ghomeshi

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Current Events and Pop Culture with Jian
Ghomeshi mixes unscripted wit, critical opinions, and experiences from his high-profile interviews with a wide array of subjects to share his opinion on the challenges and opportunities available in today's world.

Moments Behind the Microphone
Whether it’s being kidnapped by punks after a show in New Orleans or interviewing Harrison Ford, Johnny Rotten or Avril Lavigne, Jian Ghomeshi has a slew of stories to share from his years behind the microphone. This presentation illustrates the importance of being open to many different career paths and having confidence in yourself and who you in order to have success in the spotlight.

Summary Profile

Known for his unscripted wit, critical opinions and variety of high-profile interviews, Jian Ghomeshi is a broadcaster, writer and musician who brings energy and ideas to the platform. 

His interview subjects have included Woody Allen, Jane Fonda, Francis Ford Coppola, Jane Goodall, Sir Bob Geldof, Michael Moore, Radiohead and Prime Minister Paul Martin. He has been the host of the Gemini-nominated national arts & culture series, >play, and on radio, Jian is host of CBC's arts and entertainment program, Q, and is a regular guest host on the flagship national program, Sounds Like Canada.

Jian first came to attention in Canada and the United States as a singer, instrumentalist and songwriter in the multi-platinum selling folk-rock group, Moxy Früvous.

Jian's television and radio credits include appearances on CBS Sunday Morning, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CNN Showbiz Today, NPR's All Things Considered, The National, Monday Report with Rick Mercer, Morningside, Just For Laughs and The Juno Awards. In the fall of 2009, Jian was named "Best Media Personality" in TV or radio by Toronto's NOW Magazine.

As a writer, Jian's editorials and opinion pieces have been published in the Sunday Washington Post, The International Herald Tribune, the Globe and Mail, National Post and the Toronto Star. He is currently working on a satirical book about his experience as a first-generation person of middle-eastern background living in North America.

Ghomeshi discusses the news and cultural events that shape our society from his perspective as a first-generation Canadian, music star and TV and radio personality who has experienced life in Canada from coast to coast.  Charming, funny and charismatic, he is known for bringing a youthful, hip and creative approach to his work. 

Client Testimonials:

"Drawing from personal experiences and hardships, Jian showed me that there is a lot more to him than music and journalism. However, Jian used his stories as a gateway to important social issues, though an hour only was only able to scratch the surface."

4th year student, University of Saskatchewan

"It was fantastic, the show sold out, the talk was really well received and the crowd enjoyed it. He hung around after to talk with people and 'just hang out' and that was well appreciated and enjoyed."

Julia Higgins, Fusion Saint John Inc.