Noah Kahan on Stick Season, authenticity, TikTok, and lying to therapists

Noah Kahan is one of the most successful singer-songwriters in the world right now, but it wasn’t that long ago that he was writing his latest album, Stick Season, while isolated on a Vermont farm during the peak of the pandemic. Now, he’s considered the next big thing in music. Noah joins Tom in studio for a conversation about writing the album that would change his life, the power of tapping into his authentic self, and how he’s protected his mental health while on this crazy ride.
00:00 - Getting into music
09:55 - Stick Season
17:30 - Process & authenticity
22:12 - Growing Sideways, therapy & mental health
33:20 - Fame
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[@brendonm.deverix8491]

"the world does try to keep you away from yourself"- ill be billing you for my next therapy session sir

[@TheSakebomb1]

Season of the sticks is so my story when I was drinking. I cried like a baby when I heard it. I am 48 days sober and 7 days out of treatment. This man is literally a gift to my current recovery.

[@katelynroy6365]

LOVE seeing Noah on this show 🤩

[@embersky7506]

It's crazy to think that while I was listening to the busyhead album (which got me through college) Noah Kahan was feeling like he hadn't been successful in life..

[@lonkinoble9333]

As soon as I see a new upload, I get a smile on my face. I truly look forward to watching / listening to Tom and his guests. It's evident that he and his team have done their research on each guest to such a degree that it's not an interview; it's a really interesting conversation filled with humour and empathy. Today in particular I appreciated Noah's openness and honesty. If you haven't listened to Stick Season yet, you're missing out - it's great.

[@dasarkas]

Ditto!

[@titusbc]

Great interview. I think this album is one of the few in recent years that i truly love the entire album. It’s still in regular rotation for me. Love the songs he put out with the other artists equally as well.

[@AP-hb2qw]

Tom's approach is great for getting guests to feel comfortable and conversational, he gets cool tangents you wouldn't hear anywhere else because of the setting. With the musician interviews there could be some sort of Tiny Desk/AudioTree/Triple J element. How about musicians (me and maybe Tom) prepare a cover of an artist's song without them and surprise them with the arrangements which they must sing over and make it funny/creative. (let me do this and I can delete this comment so nobody steals it)

[@debrasmith9241]

Saw Noah in Charlotte Love In Life Festival tonight! He and his band are FANTASTIC!!! Natural, very talented performers. Look forward to seeing him again live.

[@taliahonikman237]

I am SO happy I discovered this channel literally today.

[@edwinlesiuk6369]

I dont watch a lot of cbc , but they do have a few gems, and your is one of the best, Mr. Tom Power. You are down to earth, and i relax and listen. Its awesome. Saying hello from southeastern Saskatchewan.

[@kayleebarton3019]

I have a friendship crush on this man

[@carolynbryant1658]

Two of my favorite guys!

[@dianacarver8914]

Love the real Tom Power ❤ and adore Noah Kahan ✨️ Québec city was amazing 👏 thank you ☺️

[@kamimcnerney5963]

I love Noah!!!! Im so Bummed I’m gonna miss him in LA next month 😭

[@tomblaze2]

Great Interview

[@danibedard238]

Love you Noah!

[@aprilembroiders7243]

this is the greatest ever

[@austincollazomusic]

This was amazing.

[@Channels208]

Can David Kushner go on the showwwwww ❤❤❤❤

[@xtinaroma]

I just feel like I want to be friends with Noah. He's funny and doesn't take himself too seriously, but also has that ability to have deep conversations and connect with his and other people's feelings. 🥹