About this season
The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.
Episodes (8)
1. The Popstar
Aired 13 October 2023 • 9 min
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
2. The Judge
Aired 13 October 2023 • 10 min
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
3. The Producer
Aired 13 October 2023 • 12 min
Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
4. The Call
Aired 13 October 2023 • 8 min
Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
5. The Manager
Aired 13 October 2023 • 7 min
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
6. The Sisters
Aired 13 October 2023 • 7 min
Vivek takes control!
7. The Record Deal
Aired 13 October 2023 • 11 min
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
8. The Failure
Aired 13 October 2023 • 11 min
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.