Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud
CBCBig laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 607 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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With the release of Toy Story 5 Commotion guest host Radheyan Simonpillai is joined by CBC film critic Jackson Weaver and Mashable film editor Kristy Puchko to review this latest installment in the popular franchise -- and how it holds up amongst pas... more
Ahead of National Indigenous People’s Day, Cree radio producer Kaitlyn Swan, nêhiyaw musician Marek Tyler, and Anishinaabe writer Riley Yesno join the Group Chat to talk about the new album from Anishinaabe artist Zoon, and the Indigenous indie-rock ... more
After the New York Knicks won its first NBA championship in 53 years the city will celebrate on Thursday with a massive parade. Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by culture critic and New Yorker Jay Smooth to talk about what this win means to him as a fa... more
Founder of the Griffin Poetry Prize Scott Griffin joins Elamin Abdelmahmoud in-studio for a feature conversation – about recent changes to the prize, elevating Canadian poets and the power of poetry at a time when writers are struggling to find an au... more
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Apple Podcasts4Analyticeye
Canada3 months ago - My favourite podcast
The conversations are thoughtful and challenges me to check out works of art that I wouldn’t have been aware of. Also, there are moments of pure joy in the episodes (eg I kept on listening to the interview between Elamin and Samantha Irby)
Apple Podcasts5Christine SonjaCanada6 months ago - A must listen!
This is my go-to pop culture podcast and I never miss an episode. It's wide-ranging, thoughtful, thought provoking, smart, fun and often laugh out loud funny, deeply insightful... I could go on and on. This show has the best topics and often introduces listeners to interesting people and art that don't get attention elsewhere. It has a fantastic rotation of guest panelists who provide excellent commentary and debate (one of my favourites is Teri Hart, a deeply insightful film critic.) Elamin def... more
Apple Podcasts5BinaaaaaaaahCanada7 months ago - give us an hour!
I love Elamin and the ways he facilitates smart and thoughtful conversations on pop culture. Please CBC, give Elamin and friends a full hour!!!
Apple Podcasts5smalltinytinyCanada7 months ago - Excellent show!
The show is the best! Thoughtful, interesting, helps makes sense of our cultural moment. And Elamin is such a gifted host! Highly recommend!!
Apple Podcasts5WilliamFrancisCanada7 months ago
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Spotify | #185 |  United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #23 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #158 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #106 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Saudi Arabia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Singapore/Society & Culture |
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What is Commotion about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, culture-forward discussion show featuring a rotating panel of critics, journalists, and creators who untangle the day's biggest arts and entertainment stories. Episodes frequently cover film festivals, TV prestige vs. romance, the business side of media, and pop culture moments, all from a distinctly Canadian perspective. Guests span film critics, writers, theatre and sports commentators, and industry insiders, offering a mix of insider anecdotes, cultural critique, and thoughtful analysis. The format is fast-paced, accessible, and newsy, often layering personal storytelling with broader industry context. A standout is how conversations weave together politics, representation, and audience behavior across cinema, television, gaming... more
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Recent guests on Commotion include:
1. Mitch Wood
2. Juan Ramirez
3. Hanna Flint
4. Corey Atad
5. Kawika Guillermo
6. Innocent Chizaram Ilo
7. Jen Sookfong Lee
8. Wayne Petti
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