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Big 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. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion comb through all the NBA & WNBA news from the past week, handing out six pop culture-themed trophies to six basketball-related activities. Every week, superlatives rain down on basketball culture like Steph Curry threes when Jason and Shea dish out hoops honors as if they’re Stockton and Malone running a pick & roll. Too many analogies for one sentence? Hell yes—but get used to it! UP NEXT: IT’S THE WNBA PLAYOFFS. WILL A’JA WILSON AND THE ACES THREE-PEAT OR ...
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Your guide to what’s on now & next in the world of movies, TV & sport. From the people who brought you ’Low Blows’, Ger Leggett & friends run through what’s on their big/small screens lately or what they’re looking forward to. On 'Into The Spoiler-Verse', we discuss the latest shows/movies with spoilers. Our monthly 'At The Movies' series with Tom Pott looks at all the new cinema releases. 'What Ya Watching?' with Kev Keane is a non-spoiler aims to find your new favourite on the small screen ...
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Weekly conversation on health, wellness & living life with Jennessa Lea, Vince Chandler and their expert friends from around the world. Join their travels. 🍃🍄💪🏼
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Bury The Gimmick is a RAW & UNFILTERED pro wrestling podcast hosted by two best friends, Big Mike & Ken. follow us, or don't, we don't care.
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This is two cooks w/o a kitchen where hosts Vince & Zach talk about behind-the-scenes stories and experiences from the food and service industry, along with our favorite Chef’s and foods, interviews with people who share the passion for cooking, and anything else that peaks our interest. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2cooks/support
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Youtube's Pixel Game Squad Riff & Ricky created a podcast starring special guests and friends. Podcast crew Riff, Ricky, Curtis, Kris, and Ben Talking about the retro scene, community, pop culture, retro games, special stories, movies, on going events, swap meets, vintage clothing, fun games, interactive games, family, life, and so much more! You can also find the video segments and full podcast videos when they post on our YouTube channel Pixel Plus.
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Bret Hart Radio is the official podcast for WWE Hall of Famer Bret "Hitman" Hart. This 10 episode podcast features Bret Hart, his sons Blade & Dallas, as well as WrestleZone Radio's Nick Hausman . Bret Hart's Sharpshooter Podcast features talk about the current top news stories from around the world of pro wrestling. The Hart Family Vault features Bret taking fans on a trip down memory lane as he remembers one of his classic matches and takes questions from fans. Bret Hart Radio also feature ...
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After the comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made offensive jokes about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally, artists reacted in anger and it became a rallying cry. Elamin chats with Hershal Pandya, comedy reporter for Vulture, and Raquel Reichard, deputy director of Refinery 29 Somos about comedy’s role in this year’s US election. Plus, Waubgeshig Rice joins Elami…
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As calls for the CBC to be defunded get louder, and as a new President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada gets set to take over in the new year, Elamin sits down with three critics of the CBC - Harrison Lowman, managing editor of The Hub, writer Rupa Subramanya of The Free Press, and freelance writer Sabrina Maddeaux. It's the first in a two-part series o…
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Shea and Jason celebrate the first week of NBA action with hardware to the Lakers, Thunder and Cavs for staying undefeated to start the season. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade gets a well-deserved statue in Miami…but it sucks, Chet Holmgren is not “too skinny,” and the Sixers’ truth telling lands them an early season fine for resting Joel Embiid. Plus, the …
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With Vince Carter becoming the first Toronto Raptor to have his jersey retired, Elamin is joined by sports reporter Kayla Grey and culture critic Dalton Higgins to assess the impact Vince Carter has had on Toronto and pop culture writ large. Plus, Elamin is joined by culture critic David Dennis Jr. to discuss David’s piece covering the recent fan b…
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Presidential candidate Kamala Harris pulled off the biggest celebrity endorsement of the election when Beyonce showed up in her hometown of Houston to support the Vice President’s rally on Friday. Culture writer Culture writer CT Jones joins Elamin to talk about how Beyoncé’s appearance went and why campaigns rely heavily on celebrity endorsements.…
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Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, thrilling audio fright-fest. Just in time for Halloween comes the 2nd season featuring seven new original stories about things that go bump in the night, inspired by The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt. Binge all episodes of Dark Sanctum exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple P…
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Commotion regulars Teri Hart, Ashley Ray & Syrus Marcus Ware give us their takes on the new Catholic thriller ‘Conclave’ and Hasan Minhaj’s new Netflix special.
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Horror fans Amil Niazi, Mel Woods and Matt Hart join guest host Radheyan Simonpillai to talk about what’s scaring them this week, from the box-office topping 'Smile 2' to Quebec indie film 'Red Rooms,' and more.
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Andrew Garfield is promoting his new film 'We Live In Time,' but he seems to be doing something different. Maybe even – unintentional? Whether it’s going on a Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenburg, or talking with Elmo about missing his mom, he’s showing up in a way that seems deeply sincere, deeply vulnerable. Or maybe it’s all a brilliant ac…
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NBA OPENING NIGHT: Celtics Demolish Knicks, Liberty Are (Finally) Champs & Unhinged Predictions | 54
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Shea and Jason are back to tip off the 2024-25 NBA Season with a salute to the Boston Celtics for looking like champs (did you see those rings!?) in a 132-109 rout of the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, six-times-a-charm for the newly crowned WNBA champion New York Liberty – even if Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has something to say about it. Plus, Mont…
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Ever since it premiered at Cannes last May, Anora has been the talk of the film world. With the film receiving a wide release this week, critics Kristy Puchko and Peter Knegt explain why this gritty comedy about a New York sex worker and her wealthy Russian suitor has generated such an intense degree of Oscar buzz. Plus, film critic Rachel Ho talks…
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Guest host Ali Hassan is joined by culture critics Barry Hertz and Vinson Cunningham to discuss the rise of Conservative media company The Daily Wire, and what their approach might say about the role politics plays in the type of entertainment we consume. Plus, Han Kang’s recent win of the Nobel Prize in literature has put the spotlight on Korean f…
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Elamin is joined by culture critics Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Syrus Marcus Ware and Joan Summers to reflect on the life of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died at 31. Plus, reactions to Norwegian reporter Kjersti Flaa sharing her past interviews with celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Blake Lively.…
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Last weekend, Adam Cole and MJF both returned to AEW to return to their feud that has been going for over a year but changed greatly…during a time when Tony Khan has denounced the importance of long-term storytelling in wrestling. In this episode, Ger looks at why this storyline shows that long-term storytelling is bullshit and why. If you haven't …
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A year since Israel invaded Gaza, Palestinian artists, writers, filmmakers and poets are working hard to ensure their culture remains strong, despite so much destruction. Elamin chats with author Saeed Teebi and composer and pianist John Kameel Farah about how the war has affected their art.
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A recent Dragons' Den episode where guest judge Simu Liu raised the issue of cultural appropriation with the owners of a new bubble tea-styled product has generated a lot of online backlash. Elamin chats with the Toronto Star's food reporter Karon Liu about what this moment can teach us. Plus, the Korean reality show Culinary Class Wars has upended…
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Special Guest Jordan Robinson | WNBA Finals Roller Coaster, Vince Carter’s HOF Tears & Knicks vs. Donte Beef | 53
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Jordan Robinson (Queens of the Court) makes her triumphant return to Six Trophies to break down the W Finals with Shea and a noticeably rattled Jason. Top honors go to the nail-biting Lynx-Liberty match up that’s all tied up going into Wednesday’s Games 3. Meanwhile, Shea flip flops on his pick for WNBA champ, Donte DiVincenzo’s bad blood with the …
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The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned b…
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The Fred Perry polo was popular in UK subcultures for decades, but, in recent years, it's become known as the de facto uniform of an extreme right-wing organization. Fred Perry's denounced its association with the Proud Boys, meanwhile a new wave of artists are reinstating the polo as a symbol of inclusivity. Elamin talks to Rollie Pemberton and Jo…
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of K-os’ acclaimed album ‘Joyful Rebellion,’ Elamin is joined by music critics Dalton Higgins and Susana Ferreira to reflect on its impact then and now.
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Elamin is joined by film critics Rachel Ho, Radheyan Simonpillai and comedian Cassie Cao to discuss the new Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, the Netflix comedy special Ali Wong: Single Lady and the latest controversy around the upcoming Western film Rust.
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Culture writer Joan Summers talks about Vice President Kamala Harris’s appearance on 'Call Her Daddy' with Alex Cooper, and what we lose and what we gain when politicians give their time to entertainment podcasts over conventional news outlets. Plus, Elamin chats with Elamin chats with TV critics Saloni Gajjar and Sophie Gilbert about the 'Slow Hor…
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SPORTS WITH KENTO: Big week for Ireland, LOI finale, Ten Hag Out, Grand Prix Darts & NFL hot takes
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David Kent of the Irish Examiner is back for a long overdue sports catch-up and there is LOADS to discuss. On the agenda today is Ireland's upcoming Nations League fixtures, trying to predict the epic LOI title race, Erik Ten Hag, the new UEFA Champions League format, predictions for the World Grand Prix darts and NFL early season hot takes. Plus, …
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With the recent release of The Tragically Hip docuseries ‘No Dress Rehearsal’ and a new, band-authorized coffee table book, ‘This Is Our Life,’ out this month, music journalists Michael Barclay, Vish Khanna, and Lisa Christiansen discuss how the legendary Canadian rock band is preserving their legacy, and how these new releases are changing the way…
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Shea and Jason welcome host of The Ringer WNBA Show, Seerat Sohi, to bid farewell to the Aces and Sun, and get ready for the WNBA Finals. Top honors to Jason’s beloved New York Liberty for ousting Shea’s two-time defending champ Aces 3-1. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx cruise to a Game 5 win over the Connecticut Sun. Later, JJ R…
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'Dunya' is the debut album from acclaimed Toronto musician Mustafa. You'll hear why his laser focus on his Regent Park community has made him one of the most important artists of his generation.
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As we reflect on what happened on October 7, we ask Jewish creators how art can be of service, making sense and giving shape to a very dark day, and how their lives have changed. Elamin speaks with writer Emily Tamkin and artist Dina Goldstein. Plus, Elamin chats with Israeli filmmaker Yariv Mozer about his new Paramount+ documentary, ‘We Will Danc…
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INTO THE SPOILER-VERSE: The Rings of Power Season 2
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"You shall not pass!"…unless you've seen season 2 of Rings of Power, then go ahead because Gerry & Ger are here to discuss all of it with spoilers! They discuss the changes in canon the show has made, Gandalf's name reveal, the epic Balrog scene in the finale, break down the importance of what's happening in Numenor and some of the big deaths in Er…
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The film 'Saturday Night' looks back on the origins of the long-standing sketch comedy show, created by Lorne Michaels, just as it starts its 50th season. Critics Eric Deggans, Adam Nayman and Cassie Cao discuss SNL’s legacy, and where it stands in today’s political climate.
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Elamin is joined by podcasters Damian Abraham and Pablo The Don to talk about the new docuseries on Netflix, ‘Mr McMahon,’ and how it tackles the legacy of World Wrestling Entertainment and the controversy surrounding its former chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. Plus, Elamin chats with Sonya Ballantyne, the co-director of the documentary ‘The Death T…
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