I was a guest last night on CBC’s "The Hour", a late-night Canadian talk show hosted by former DJ/VJ George Stroumboulopoulos. About 50% less political and 80% less scripted than The Daily Show, I wish it aired south of the border, and not just because I was given free reign all day to shoot the most free-wheeling, un-censored series of interviews in Team Polizei history. The best part is, I completely forgot to mention the name of my book or Cory Welles’ movie. The main interview with George aired live last night, and the others - including my un-planned, un-scripted, un-rehearsed nine minute riff on Rendezvous - should go up on their official site within a day or two. (I sure hope my jet lag, quad-shot coffee and cold weren’t too obvious.)
For now, IE, Firefox or Safari users can watch the main interview here. Use Camino and/or Facebook? Click here.
Oh yeah - George is an actual car guy…or make that a cycle guy. He knew everything about the Gumball 3000, the original Cannonball Run, Team Polizei’s Record Run and the difference between them. His dream? Dakar. One a bike. Once he recovers from his last fall. He didn’t elaborate.
Alas, Polizei 144B didn’t make it to Toronto in time for us to do something….er…special in it…possibly involving RCMP uniforms and night driving, but George insisted I return with A, B or R as soon as possible, along with more 32:07 footage. I certainly will.
Thanks, George. I had a blast.
This is the best interview so far, maybe not the best for promotion, but after seeing the other interview’s I think this really showed who you are and what you do…
At last an original interviewer! Possibly too much pre show coffee though?
Coffee seems to make alex more
relaxed (at least more than with
Letterman).
Now, when is the next “Toronto”
attempt ? (anyone’s got a clue
of what this could be ?)
The Subaru part was my favorite. Since reading the book a few months ago, I had been wondering what year Subaru you had, how many miles were on it, etc.
Good interview.
The Facebook video link is fixed!
Best, Alex
Great interview Alex! I watched it last night on TV! Loved it!
Nice interview - longer than previous ones I think?
Great interview Alex! I also like your London pictures on Facebook, great b/w pictures of you and Michael.
YouTube links:
Part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mlarMLhTeEg
Part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=smtZmCw7MnE
Fantastic interview Mr. Roy.
Great to have you visit Canada Alex. I wrote to the Hour to recommend that they interview you, I’m glad it turned out so well, nice job!
george alex = best interview ever