Barenaked Ladies, Catherine Reitman and Gary the Unicorn: What're You At? With Tom Power

Stay inside and hang out with Tom Power.

CBC · Posted: Apr 09, 2020 4:12 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 9, 2020

Gary the Unicorn sends Tom Power some “hug mail” from inside his blanket fort. (CBC)

This episode aired Sunday April 12 at 8 p.m. (8:30NT) on CBC Television. Stream the whole episode on CBC Gem.

Hey Canada, what're you at?

Tom Power is back to do a virtual check-in with Canadians across the country — from his living room.

"What're you at?" is Tom's friendly Newfoundland way of asking, "How are you?"

In this episode, Tom catches up with familiar pals and new faces, including teachers, frontline workers, famous artists and a special guest from CBC Kids.

Gary the Unicorn

The Studio K Show superstar hugger Gary the Unicorn joins the conversation from under his blanket fort.

Gary the Unicorn is famous for loving hugs, but social distancing means that he has to learn how to hug in a different way. Gary teaches Tom how to send "hug mail" from a safe distance.

Gary the Unicorn shows <a href="https://twitter.com/tompowercbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tompowercbc</a> how to send “hug mail” in this time of physical distancing: <a href="https://t.co/9Wm8iAfTyo">https://t.co/9Wm8iAfTyo</a><br><br>Watch this interview and more as Tom Power checks in with Canadians across the country with What're You At? Sundays at 8/8:30 NT on <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCTelevision?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCTelevision</a> and CBC Gem. <a href="https://t.co/Tl8Jp5mZ79">pic.twitter.com/Tl8Jp5mZ79</a>
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Barenaked Ladies

Tom plays banjo along with musical guests the Barenaked Ladies.

Catherine Reitman

Workin' Moms creator and star Catherine Reitman gives Tom a few tips on working from home as a busy parent.

Nobody said working from home with kids would be easy. (@reitcatou/Twitter)

Reitman also shares a special announcement with Tom in this episode.

Teachers on the homefront

Taking classes online is a big change for most students, especially when your mom or dad is a teacher! Tom chats with teachers and their children to see what it's like for them to work (and learn) from home.

How does teaching home economics work in the virtual classroom? West Vancouver teacher Martina Seo gives Tom some kitchen hacks on how to properly cook pancakes at home.

Mindfulness exercise

Mindfulness instructor Tamara Levitt guides Tom through a mindfulness exercise. Follow along with the video below.

Surprise guests

Stay tuned for a special guest appearance in the show.