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The Gould Standard

Brian Levine

Booking Overview

The Gould Standard is a conversational arts-and-culture show featuring prominent creative leaders across music, visual arts, and performance. It’s a strong booking target for PR outreach aimed at artists and cultural figures who want to discuss their work, creative philosophy, and impact on inclusion and mindful society.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 4.3k subscribers

Instagram: 4.9k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@glenngould.ca

podcast@glenngould.ca

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Host

Brian Levine - Host of The Gould Standard. He guides conversations with arts and culture leaders and frames episodes around inclusive, mindful perspectives in contemporary society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
High-visibility leaders and recognized experts in the arts and cultural sector (e.g., directors, acclaimed visual artists, major contributors to major arts works or institutions) and, at times, public-facing medical/therapeutic authorities who can connect culture/creative practice to health and healing.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in major arts institutions, Signature works or internationally recognized creative projects, Notable collaborations and public impact initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexander Neef - Opera History And Contemporary Relevance; Making Opera Accessible To Newcomers; Cultural Tensions Reflected In Opera

Chris Levine - Portraiture At The Intersection Of Art, Science, And Spirituality; Holography Precision; Creative Collaboration; Art As Healing

Dr Gabor Maté - Music’s Role In Early Development; Therapeutic Potential Of Music In Trauma Recovery; Universality Of Music Across Cultures

Recent Topics

Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Inclusion, Healing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Melanie Doane - The Pop Star leading a Music Education Revolution

October 22, 2026

What happens when a Juno Award-winning pop star discovers that her greatest calling might be helping others make music? Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor Melanie Doane joins host Brian Levine for a spirited conversation about artistic ambition, the changing music industry, and why every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of making music. From her breakout album Adam's Rib and years with Sony Music to navigating the challenges of artistic independen...

Alexander Neef - Opera: Intimidating or Essential?

April 30, 2026

In this episode of The Gould Standard, Alexander Neef, General Director of the Opéra national de Paris, joins Brian Levine to reframe how we think about opera, and to provide a user-friendly on-ramp for opera-curious newcomers. Beginning with its roots in Renaissance Italy, Neef traces opera’s evolution from courtly entertainment to a global cultural force, one that has continually reflected the deepest tensions, social and cultural trends of its time. From the human dramas of Wolfgang Amadeu...

Chris Levine - Finding the Light

March 27, 2026

Artist Chris Levine takes listeners inside the cutting edge of portraiture, where art, science, and spirituality come together. From the technical challenges of holography, where even microscopic vibrations can ruin an image, to the pioneering image making that led to his iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Levine reveals how precision and intuition shape his work. He recounts the surreal experience of photographing the Queen, the pressure of reimagining one of the most depicted figures in...

Frequently asked questions

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The Gould Standard
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How do I get in touch with The Gould Standard?

The Gould Standard is hosted by Brian Levine. Its publicly listed emails are info@glenngould.ca and podcast@glenngould.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 The Gould Standard?

The publicly listed emails for The Gould Standard: info@glenngould.ca and podcast@glenngould.ca.

How many listeners does The Gould Standard have?

Podseeker estimates The Gould Standard reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Gould Standard?

The Gould Standard typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: High-visibility leaders and recognized experts in the arts and cultural sector (e.g., directors, acclaimed visual artists, major contributors to major arts works or institutions) and, at times, public-facing medical/therapeutic authorities who can connect culture/creative practice to health and healing. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in major arts institutions; Signature works or internationally recognized creative projects; Notable collaborations and public impact initiatives. Recent guests include Alexander Neef, Chris Levine, and Dr Gabor Maté.

How hard is it to get booked on The Gould Standard?

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

What topics does The Gould Standard cover?

Recent episodes cover Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Inclusion, and Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

info@glenngould.ca

podcast@glenngould.ca

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