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
Publicly listed emails
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Elamin Abdelmahmoud - Canadian writer, editor, author, and culture critic known for commentary on pop culture, music, television, and contemporary cultural issues.
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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
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.
This Cultural Life · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed email for Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud: podcasting@cbc.ca.
Podseeker estimates Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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