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Chosen Family

Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly arts and queer-culture interview show featuring deep, spontaneous conversations with renowned artists and emerging creators. Agencies could credibly pitch established performers, musicians, choreographers, writers, comedians, drag artists, and other culturally relevant LGBTQ+ creators with distinctive careers or perspectives; booking difficulty is medium because the show has attracted prominent guests but also welcomes rising talent.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Host

Thomas Leblanc - Montreal-based comedian and culture writer known for thoughtful conversations about artists, popular culture, and creative life.

Tranna Wintour - Montreal-based comedian and performer who brings a queer perspective, humor, and personal insight to conversations with artists and creators.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established or emerging artists and creators with a distinctive body of work, notable public profile, or compelling perspective on queer identity, performance, popular culture, or creative practice.
Required Achievements:  
Notable performances or creative projects, Recognition through prominent television, music, theatre, dance, or drag platforms, A distinctive career spanning multiple creative disciplines

Recent Guest Discussions

Miguel Gutierrez - Madonna, Gender Identity, Sobriety, And The Creative Process.

Mitsou Gélinas - The Ups And Downs Of Pop Stardom, Slut-shaming In The 1990s, And Career Reinvention.

Bilal Baig - Their Work On Sort Of And The Show's Cultural Significance.

Bimini Bon Boulash - London, Inspiration, And Personal Creative Expression.

Recent Topics

Art, Performing Arts, Comedy, Drag, Lgbtq+ Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Introducing Tranna's New Podcast: The Blank List!

September 16, 2026

What's that? Tranna's back with a new podcast? Rejoice!Hello Chosen Family! We know it's been a while, but we've got a treat for you. Tranna has just launched a new podcast called: The Blank List. And we've got a teaser episode for you today. The Blank List is the dumbest podcast you’ll ever listen to… or is it? In each episode, Tranna and her co-hosts, Adam and Dane, take on the very serious work of creating the definitive Top 5 list for a given category, with categories ranging from “T...

Chosen Family Introduces | Céline: Understood

October 22, 2024

Céline Dion is having a moment. It’s not her first, and millions of fans are hoping it won’t be her last. While Céline’s international stardom seems obvious now, it was all so unlikely.Now, as a rare illness threatens to retire Celine’s more-than-four-decade long career, in Céline: Understood culture writer and Chosen Family co-host Thomas Leblanc reveals the surprising cultural, political and business alchemy that created one of the most enduring superstars the planet has ever seen.Understoo...

S3 E20: A Chosen Family Farewell: Gone with Miguel Gutierrez

December 23, 2021

It’s with a heavy heart and sense of pride that we bid you, dear listeners, farewell. Yes, this is the series finale of Chosen Family, but we’re not leaving without one last soulful, deep conversation. Joining us for this bittersweet episode is the brilliant Miguel Gutierrez, New York-based choreographer, composer, performer, singer, writer, educator and one of our favourite people. We spoke about Madonna, the complexity of gender identity, and the connection between sobriety and the creative...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Chosen Family?

Chosen Family is hosted by Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chosen Family?

The publicly listed email for Chosen Family: podcasting@cbc.ca.

How many listeners does Chosen Family have?

Podseeker estimates Chosen Family reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chosen Family?

Chosen Family typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established or emerging artists and creators with a distinctive body of work, notable public profile, or compelling perspective on queer identity, performance, popular culture, or creative practice. Common among recent guests: Notable performances or creative projects; Recognition through prominent television, music, theatre, dance, or drag platforms; A distinctive career spanning multiple creative disciplines. Recent guests include Miguel Gutierrez, Mitsou Gélinas, and Bilal Baig.

How hard is it to get booked on Chosen Family?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Chosen Family cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Performing Arts, Comedy, Drag, and Lgbtq+ Issues. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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