Q with Tom Power Is there anything Mae Martin can’t do?
Mar 26, 2026
Mae Martin, comedian, actor, writer, musician and podcast host, chats about preparing to host the 2026 Juno Awards and bringing a party vibe to live TV. They discuss creating the Netflix thriller Wayward and how real-life consulting shaped the story. Mae also talks about touring, self-funded music, and using painting as therapy.
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Self Funded Album And Touring Reality
- Mae self-funded their first album and released it on their own terms to avoid too many cooks.
- Touring later revealed the complex tech and logistics of musician life compared with the simplicity of stand-up prep.
Comedy Saved Teenage Mae
- Mae started doing stand-up at 13 and found comedy to be a saving grace during adolescent confusion.
- Comedy offered applause for difference and an adult environment that contrasted with middle and high school alienation.
Friend's Brat Camp Inspired Wayward
- A friend of Mae's was sent to a troubled-teen facility and later escaped, which inspired Wayward.
- Mae recalls missing months when the friend disappeared and that the facility was later shut down for abuse.