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
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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.
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
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...
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The publicly listed emails for The Gould Standard: info@glenngould.ca and podcast@glenngould.ca.
Podseeker estimates The Gould Standard reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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