Glenn Gould's Chair

Glenn Gould's Chair

Host Michael Vincent takes an in-depth look at Glenn Gould’s iconic “pygmy” chair. The more he finds out, the more mysterious it becomes.

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Introducing Glenn Gould's Chair

Introducing Glenn Gould's Chair

Sept. 7, 2018

Glenn Gould's Chair — Podcast begins on September 19

#1 The Engineer

#1 The Engineer

Sept. 19, 2018

A chance discovery leads to an interview with Glenn Gould’s former recording engineer Lorne Tulk.

#2 The Curator

#2 The Curator

Sept. 26, 2018

We take a trip to Ottawa to see Glenn Gould's chair for the first time.

#3 The Auctioneer

#3 The Auctioneer

Oct. 3, 2018

We find out how much Gould's chair is worth, which leaves us with a big decision to make.

#4 The Carpenter

#4 The Carpenter

Oct. 10, 2018

Today on the show, you’ll find out about three Glenn Gould chair replicas that are floating around. Each one more unorthodox than the last.

#5 The Pianist

#5 The Pianist

Oct. 17, 2018

Why Glenn Gould's chair is more important than people think.