Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAriana Grande's new album and the public scrutiny about her body
Commotion guest host Amil Niazi is joined by music critic Pablo The Don, and culture critics Scaachi Koul and Syrus Marcus Ware to discuss ‘Petal,’ t…
4 weeks ago
What happens if people stop reading, and the video game Big Walk
We've known for a while now that reading for pleasure has been on the decline. But in her essay for The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch argues that we are e…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Ted Lasso, and why BTS won't submit their album to the Grammys
'Ted Lasso' started out strong – winning awards, massively loyal audiences, and critical acclaim. But later seasons struggled to capture the same mag…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Why so many songs this summer are bummers
With each summer comes the race to crown the definitive song of the season. But when you look at the songs dominating the discourse this year—from El…
1 month ago
The best audiobooks for your summer road trip
There’s a month of summer vacation left, which means there’s still time for a good old Canadian road trip. Who’s in the car, where are you going and,…
1 month ago
Weekly Wrap: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Johnny Depp's return, and remembering Glen Hansard
Film critics Rad Simonpillai and Kristy Puchko, and culture writer Maura Johnston chat with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about Tom Holland’s latest turn as Sp…
1 month ago
Is Christopher Nolan's screenwriting 'abysmal'? + Fantasia Film Festival
It’s not often you hear someone call director Christopher Nolan’s screenwriting “abysmal.” And that’s just one of many critiques translator Emily Wil…
1 month ago
The Polygamist is sparking conversations, and Mary Beth Barone's comedy special
The Polygamist is a new Zulu-language show that follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of infid…
1 month, 1 week ago
A Tribute to Canadian Jazz Legend Oliver Jones
With the passing of legendary Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones, Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by principal Montreal Jazz Festival programmer Modibo…
1 month, 1 week ago
Restaurant Impossible returns to TV, and Tyla's new album A*Pop
Restaurant Impossible aired for 22 seasons on the Food Network before it was cancelled in 2023. Now it’s back, with Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg and …
1 month, 1 week ago