Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Stax Records changed music forever
Elamin is joined by Rob Bowman, Ericka Blount and TJ Armour to discuss the historic legacy of Stax Records with the release of the new documentary "S…
2 years, 3 months ago
Bridgerton is back, and why no one seems to like the Amy Winehouse movie
Culture critics Leila Latif, Louise Bruton and Jael Richardson weigh in on the first half of Bridgerton season 3, and the Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back …
2 years, 3 months ago
Can Oprah make amends for her role in popularizing diet culture, and the new X-men '97 adaptation
Oprah Winfrey is back and she wants to talk about losing weight. Again. She’s hosted a series of specials on the topic, stepping up to acknowledge th…
2 years, 3 months ago
Remembering Alice Munro
Alice Munro, Canadian master of the short story and Nobel winner, has died at 92 years of age. Her longtime publisher Douglas Gibson, and writers Hea…
2 years, 3 months ago
What needs to change when the WNBA comes to Canada, and soap operas done TikTok style
With the news that Canada has won the bid to have its first WNBA team, Elamin is joined by sports journalist Shireen Ahmed (who broke the story) and…
2 years, 3 months ago
The most political Eurovision in recent memory, and Randy Travis's AI song
Eurovision was the most political it’s ever been this year because of the war between Israel and Hamas. Elamin speaks with Commotion Eurovision corre…
2 years, 3 months ago
Baby Reindeer's real Martha speaks, and that Apple ad
The Commotion Friday Group chat convenes to talk about this week’s top stories in the world of arts and entertainment. This week, Elamin is joined by…
2 years, 3 months ago
Misogynoir underscores the Drake and Kendrick beef, and John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
Elamin is joined by rap culture critics Clarkisha Kent and Charles Holmes to unpack the latest developments in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap feud,…
2 years, 3 months ago
Is the music industry built for mothers?
When Lily Allen opened up about being a mom recently, her comments went viral. She said that in terms of pop stardom, having kids ruined her career. …
2 years, 3 months ago
The 2024 Met Gala highlights and Luxe Listings Toronto
The annual Met Gala isn’t just about who’s wearing what, it’s when fashion truly becomes art. This year’s theme is “the garden of time.” The morning …
2 years, 4 months ago