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Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Booking Overview

A daily pop-culture interview show focused on timely arts and entertainment stories, using journalists, critics, creators, musicians, and other cultural commentators for roundtable analysis. Credible pitches include entertainment reporters, film and music critics, artists, authors, filmmakers, and subject-matter experts with a clear connection to current cultural conversations; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly books credentialed professionals but generally does not require celebrity-level prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 689

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 634.0k subscribers

Instagram: 770.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Host

Elamin Abdelmahmoud - Canadian writer, editor, author, and culture critic known for commentary on pop culture, music, television, and contemporary cultural issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, critics, editors, authors, musicians, filmmakers, and other cultural commentators with subject expertise, notable publication or creative credits, or a strong connection to the story under discussion.
Required Achievements:  
Bylines or editorial roles at established publications, Published books, music, film, or other creative work, Recognized expertise in film, music, television, or broader pop culture

Recent Guest Discussions

David Dennis Jr. - Ed Sheeran's Apology, Macklemore, And Audience And Critical Reaction

Maura Johnston - Neil Peart, Rush, And The Documentary No One's Disciple

Marek Tyler - Neil Peart, Rush, And The Documentary No One's Disciple

Radheyan Simonpillai - Toronto International Film Festival Highlights, Awards, Controversies, And Fall Film Releases

Teri Hart - Toronto International Film Festival Highlights, Awards, Controversies, And Fall Film Releases

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud
:

The Social Reckoning and our changing relationship with Zuckerberg and Meta

October 13, 2026

Aaron Sorkin is back with another film about Facebook. While he says The Social Reckoning isn’t a sequel to the 2010 hit film The Social Network, it’s hard not to compare the two movies and look at how they reflect our changing relationship with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. Critics Fran Hoepfner Radheyan Simonpillai, and public policy expert Vass Bednar chat with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about the new movie, and how it handles the current moment we’re in with big tech.

The magic and chaos of the 90s captured in photos

October 12, 2026

Music journalists Liisa Ladoucuer and Emilie Hanskamp and CBC art critic Charlene K. Lau discuss the new Art Gallery of Ontario exhibit showcasing the ‘90s-era photos of Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, and how it captures the final days of a pre-digital culture that no longer exists. 

Weekly Wrap: Below, Carrie, and remembering Sass Jordan

October 10, 2026

Music journalist Annie Zaleski, pop critic Sandra Mills, and film critic Kaiya Shunyata join the Group Chat to dig into Netflix’s Newfoundland-set thriller ‘Below’ and Prime Video’s new adaptation of the Stephen King classic ‘Carrie.’ Also, they remember the late Canadian singer and songwriter, Sass Jordan and the blueprint she set for women in rock music.

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Frequently asked questions

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Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud
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How do I get in touch with Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud?

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud is hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud?

The publicly listed email for Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud: podcasting@cbc.ca.

How many listeners does Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud have?

Podseeker estimates Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud?

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established journalists, critics, editors, authors, musicians, filmmakers, and other cultural commentators with subject expertise, notable publication or creative credits, or a strong connection to the story under discussion. Common among recent guests: Bylines or editorial roles at established publications; Published books, music, film, or other creative work; Recognized expertise in film, music, television, or broader pop culture. Recent guests include David Dennis Jr., Maura Johnston, and Marek Tyler.

How hard is it to get booked on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Pop Culture, Film, Music, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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