Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Introducing our new show: Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud! The host you know and love will bring you thoughtful and vibrant discussions daily in a new 30-minute format. With the help of superfans and experts alike, Elamin will cover the most urgent and joyful stories in arts, pop culture and entertainment. Welcome to the group chat!

Coming Jan. 30: Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

It's been 25 years since James Cameron's blockbuster Titanic changed filmmaking forever. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by Amil Niazi and special guest Cameron Maitland to discuss everything Kate + Leo + iceberg. This special episode was recorded live at the Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto on November 17. Drop it in the Group Chat: 55:53

It's been 25 years since James Cameron's blockbuster Titanic changed filmmaking forever. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by Amil Niazi and special guest Cameron Maitland to discuss everything Kate + Leo + iceberg. This special episode was recorded live at the Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto on November 17. Drop it in the Group Chat: 55:53

Bonus Episode! Titanic @ 25 live show

It’s the end of an era. On the final episode of Pop Chat, Amil, Kevin, and Elamin reflect on their favourite moments. We also recap the year in music, from the return of Beyoncé to Kanye’s anti-semitism, and share our thoughts on the best television shows of 2022.We are so grateful to everyone who listened to Pop Chat, thank you for riding with us.Warm-up question: 1:01Year in music: 5:35Year in movies: 32:37Drop it in the Group Chat: 51:05

It’s the end of an era. On the final episode of Pop Chat, Amil, Kevin, and Elamin reflect on their favourite moments. We also recap the year in music, from the return of Beyoncé to Kanye’s anti-semitism, and share our thoughts on the best television shows of 2022. We are so grateful to everyone who listened to Pop Chat, thank you for riding with us. Warm-up question: 1:01 Year in music: 5:35 Year in movies: 32:37 Drop it in the Group Chat: 51:05

The last Pop Chat + the best of 2022

How did Yellowstone become the biggest show on TV? We talk about its rise and how its creator, Taylor Sheridan, became the biggest name in TV. And we talk about Glass Onion, the Knives Out sequel, and Netflix’s confusing release strategy.Warm-up question: 1:02Knives Out: 7:12Yellowstone: 25:24Drop it in the Group Chat: 49:29

How did Yellowstone become the biggest show on TV? We talk about its rise and how its creator, Taylor Sheridan, became the biggest name in TV. And we talk about Glass Onion, the Knives Out sequel, and Netflix’s confusing release strategy. Warm-up question: 1:02 Knives Out: 7:12 Yellowstone: 25:24 Drop it in the Group Chat: 49:29

The rise of Yellowstone and Knives Out: Glass Onion

We get into how the Taylor Swift fandom is looking to take on Ticketmaster, after the giant ticketing website left millions of fans without tickets to see Swift and in turmoil over the process. Plus, is there a horror resurgence taking place at the movies?Warm-up question:  1:45Ticketmaster: 5:15Horror renaissance: 17:05Drop it in the Group Chat:  27:12

We get into how the Taylor Swift fandom is looking to take on Ticketmaster, after the giant ticketing website left millions of fans without tickets to see Swift and in turmoil over the process. Plus, is there a horror resurgence taking place at the movies? Warm-up question: 1:45 Ticketmaster: 5:15 Horror renaissance: 17:05 Drop it in the Group Chat: 27:12

Swifties take on Ticketmaster

Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue addressed Kanye West's anti-Semitic tweets and Kyrie Irving's ban from the NBA. Chappelle made headlines as the comedian was accused of normalizing anti-semitism. We dissect the monologue and its fallout. And: the Black Panther has returned — we dive into the sequel and reflect on how it treats grief and the loss of Chadwick Boseman. Warm-up question: 0:52Chappelle on SNL: 10:03Wakanda Forever: 29:33Drop it in the Group Chat: 44:29

Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue addressed Kanye West's anti-Semitic tweets and Kyrie Irving's ban from the NBA. Chappelle made headlines as the comedian was accused of normalizing anti-semitism. We dissect the monologue and its fallout. And: the Black Panther has returned — we dive into the sequel and reflect on how it treats grief and the loss of Chadwick Boseman. Warm-up question: 0:52 Chappelle on SNL: 10:03 Wakanda Forever: 29:33 Drop it in the Group Chat: 44:29

Dave Chappelle's monologue and the return of Black Panther

On his new album, Drake seems to take shots at Serena Williams and Megan Thee Stallion. We talk about Drake’s role in pop culture. And The Crown has returned for season 5 — we discuss whether the show about the British royal family goes too far. Warm-up question: 1:55Mad about Drake: 5:10The Crown returns: 22:35Drop it in the Group Chat: 41:10

On his new album, Drake seems to take shots at Serena Williams and Megan Thee Stallion. We talk about Drake’s role in pop culture. And The Crown has returned for season 5 — we discuss whether the show about the British royal family goes too far. Warm-up question: 1:55 Mad about Drake: 5:10 The Crown returns: 22:35 Drop it in the Group Chat: 41:10

Drake makes people mad, The Crown is back

With the premiere of a new season of White Lotus, Ruben Ostlund's Triangle of Sadness and horror film The Menu, Pop Chat talks about the "eat the rich" fall line-up and why we love to see rich people roasted. Plus, we talk about Twitter's future under Elon Musk and whether Kevin, Amil and Elamin would pay to keep their blue check. Warm-up question: 1:02Eat the Rich: 8:07Elon's Twitter: 27:59Drop It In The Group Chat: 45:01

With the premiere of a new season of White Lotus, Ruben Ostlund's Triangle of Sadness and horror film The Menu, Pop Chat talks about the "eat the rich" fall line-up and why we love to see rich people roasted. Plus, we talk about Twitter's future under Elon Musk and whether Kevin, Amil and Elamin would pay to keep their blue check. Warm-up question: 1:02 Eat the Rich: 8:07 Elon's Twitter: 27:59 Drop It In The Group Chat: 45:01

White Lotus Season 2 and Twitter's Future

With the stratospheric release of Midnights, we ask what’s behind Taylor Swift’s pop star persona PLUS, the Great British Baking Show used to be necessary comfort viewing, but audiences have gone sour on the show’s offensive themes and over-the-top challenges. Warm-up question: 1:02Taylor Swift: 5:10GBBO: 25:11Drop It In The Group Chat: 40:49

With the stratospheric release of Midnights, we ask what’s behind Taylor Swift’s pop star persona PLUS, the Great British Baking Show used to be necessary comfort viewing, but audiences have gone sour on the show’s offensive themes and over-the-top challenges. Warm-up question: 1:02 Taylor Swift: 5:10 GBBO: 25:11 Drop It In The Group Chat: 40:49

Taylor Swift and Great British Baking Show

We get into why the Bravo universe has grown to such a degree and come to dominate television. Plus we ask why we turn to celebrities in moments of strife and upheaval and why celebs are mostly staying silent on Iran.Warm-up Question: 1:00Bravo TV Takeover: 10:46Iran and celebrities: 38:00Drop it in the Group Chat: 56:52

We get into why the Bravo universe has grown to such a degree and come to dominate television. Plus we ask why we turn to celebrities in moments of strife and upheaval and why celebs are mostly staying silent on Iran. Warm-up Question: 1:00 Bravo TV Takeover: 10:46 Iran and celebrities: 38:00 Drop it in the Group Chat: 56:52

Bravo TV Takeover + Celebs Silent on Iran

We help you make sense of the cultural drama blowing up the internet. Every Wednesday, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud (Buzzfeed) is joined by Kevin Fallon (The Daily Beast) and Amil Niazi (Refinery 29, The Cut) to dissect and debate the biggest pop culture stories of the week.

With Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show and James Corden, Samantha Bee and Desus and Mero off-the-air as well, we ask if the late-night genre is truly dead. Plus, Kanye West — now known as Ye — has crossed another line, but will this finally be one step too far for the controversial artist or will he get another second chance?Warm-up question: 1:00The death of late night television: 9:58Kanye: 30:19Drop It In The Group Chat: 46:01

With Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show and James Corden, Samantha Bee and Desus and Mero off-the-air as well, we ask if the late-night genre is truly dead. Plus, Kanye West — now known as Ye — has crossed another line, but will this finally be one step too far for the controversial artist or will he get another second chance? Warm-up question: 1:00 The death of late night television: 9:58 Kanye: 30:19 Drop It In The Group Chat: 46:01

Death of Late Night TV, and the problem with Kanye

There was a lot of hype and expectation around the new gay rom-com Bros — critics loved it but audiences stayed away. We unpack why and if the idea of the “important” movie is losing steam with audiences. Plus, the new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde is out and it’s dividing audiences with its intense focus on the star’s trauma. Pop Chat asks if we’ll ever get the Marilyn Monroe story right?Warm Up Question - 1:07Bros - 8:18Blonde - 33:27Drop It In The Group Chat - 52:23

There was a lot of hype and expectation around the new gay rom-com Bros — critics loved it but audiences stayed away. We unpack why and if the idea of the “important” movie is losing steam with audiences. Plus, the new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde is out and it’s dividing audiences with its intense focus on the star’s trauma. Pop Chat asks if we’ll ever get the Marilyn Monroe story right? Warm Up Question - 1:07 Bros - 8:18 Blonde - 33:27 Drop It In The Group Chat - 52:23

Bros and Blonde

Adam Levine

OK, yes, we all had our fun with the Adam Levine sexting story. But the scandal involving the Maroon 5 singer tells us something bigger about how TikTok has changed the machinery of celebrity gossip.Plus: HBO's Industry is the best show on television, so how come no one is talking about it? We break down what it takes for a show to break through. Hint: Learn from Succession. Warm Up Question - 01:10Adam Levine's sexts - 10:01Industry - 28:46Drop It In The Group Chat - 47:48

OK, yes, we all had our fun with the Adam Levine sexting story. But the scandal involving the Maroon 5 singer tells us something bigger about how TikTok has changed the machinery of celebrity gossip. Plus: HBO's Industry is the best show on television, so how come no one is talking about it? We break down what it takes for a show to break through. Hint: Learn from Succession. Warm Up Question - 01:10 Adam Levine's sexts - 10:01 Industry - 28:46 Drop It In The Group Chat - 47:48

Adam Levine's sexts and HBO's Industry

Kelly Clarkson

It's been 20 years since Kelly Clarkson won American Idol. We talk about the enduring celebrity of the pop star including how she's poised to take over Ellen's coveted afternoon talk show slot. Plus, despite shocking allegations against Ezra Miller, DC and Warner Bros are pushing ahead with a 2023 release of The Flash. We get into the claims against the star and if superhero movies are too big to fail.Warm Up Question - 01:20Kelly Clarkson - 06:50Ezra Miller's troubles -  25:48Drop It In The Group Chat - 37:29

It's been 20 years since Kelly Clarkson won American Idol. We talk about the enduring celebrity of the pop star including how she's poised to take over Ellen's coveted afternoon talk show slot. Plus, despite shocking allegations against Ezra Miller, DC and Warner Bros are pushing ahead with a 2023 release of The Flash. We get into the claims against the star and if superhero movies are too big to fail. Warm Up Question - 01:20 Kelly Clarkson - 06:50 Ezra Miller's troubles - 25:48 Drop It In The Group Chat - 37:29

Kelly Clarkson takes over Ellen's spot and inside the Ezra Miller story

Lea Michele

Lea Michele's Funny Girl debut on Broadway. Plus: Bros, The Whale, and a preview of fall's biggest films set to take over awards season.Warm Up Question - 01:04Funny Girl - 10:17TIFF picks -  25:36Drop It In The Group Chat - 39:11

Lea Michele's Funny Girl debut on Broadway. Plus: Bros, The Whale, and a preview of fall's biggest films set to take over awards season. Warm Up Question - 01:04 Funny Girl - 10:17 TIFF picks - 25:36 Drop It In The Group Chat - 39:11

Lea Michele's Funny Girl Drama + Fall Film Preview

Olivia Wilde’s new feature film is already steeped in rumours, gossip and drama before it’s even hit the theatres. We talk about what’s happening behind the scenes with Wilde, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. Plus, House of Dragons and Lord of the Rings compete to be fall’s biggest fantasy show — do they succeed?Warm Up Question - 00:01:29Don't Worry Darling Drama - 00:09:24Diversity Hits Middle Earth -  00:27:20Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:43:28

Olivia Wilde’s new feature film is already steeped in rumours, gossip and drama before it’s even hit the theatres. We talk about what’s happening behind the scenes with Wilde, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. Plus, House of Dragons and Lord of the Rings compete to be fall’s biggest fantasy show — do they succeed? Warm Up Question - 00:01:29 Don't Worry Darling Drama - 00:09:24 Diversity Hits Middle Earth - 00:27:20 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:43:28

Don’t Worry Darling Drama + Diversity Hits Middle Earth

Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience. More episodes are available at hyperurl.co/buffy

Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience. More episodes are available at <a href="http://hyperurl.co/buffy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hyperurl.co/buffy</a>

Pop Chat Introduces: Buffy

From kids shows like Bluey, to Only Murders in the Building season 2 and Jordan Peele's Nope, we share the movies and TV series we're excited about this summer.Warm Up Question - 00:1:30Children's Entertainment / Bluey - 00:9:15Movies, TV Series &amp; Music of the Summer - 00:29:00 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:55:40

From kids shows like Bluey, to Only Murders in the Building season 2 and Jordan Peele's Nope, we share the movies and TV series we're excited about this summer. Warm Up Question - 00:1:30 Children's Entertainment / Bluey - 00:9:15 Movies, TV Series &amp; Music of the Summer - 00:29:00 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:55:40

What to Watch This Summer

George Stroumboulopoulos

The FIRST EVER Pop Chat live show!! From chunky sneakers to wide leg denim and Britney Spears, the style and the celebrities of the late '90s and early 2000s are everywhere. We look closely at what’s making us yearn for this era.And the iconic compilation album Big Shiny Tunes 2 turns 25 this year. We invite Canadian music and culture legend George Stroumboulopoulos to dissect the legacy of Big Shiny Tunes and how it shaped our cultural landscape.The Return of 90s/Y2K Fashion - 00:11:4090s/Y2K Revisionist History - 00:19:00Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:35:45 George Stroumboulopoulos and Big Shiny Tunes 2 - 00:39:50

The FIRST EVER Pop Chat live show!! From chunky sneakers to wide leg denim and Britney Spears, the style and the celebrities of the late '90s and early 2000s are everywhere. We look closely at what’s making us yearn for this era. And the iconic compilation album Big Shiny Tunes 2 turns 25 this year. We invite Canadian music and culture legend George Stroumboulopoulos to dissect the legacy of Big Shiny Tunes and how it shaped our cultural landscape. The Return of 90s/Y2K Fashion - 00:11:40 90s/Y2K Revisionist History - 00:19:00 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:35:45 George Stroumboulopoulos and Big Shiny Tunes 2 - 00:39:50

Pop Chat Live! We Talk Late 90s/Y2K with George Stroumboulopoulos

Barry Finale

Adam Sandler is back with a new Netflix film — Hustle topped the streamer’s charts, and it is a hit with critics. But even in failure, Sandler is beloved. How does Adam Sandler churn out so many hits even if critics aren’t always on board?And Barry is the best show on TV. The season 3 finale had so many people in shock. However, for some, this is the first time they’ve ever heard of the show starring Bill Hader. If Barry is so good, why is it so under-watched?Warm Up Question (Favourite Bad Adam Sandler Movie) - 00:01:45Adam Sandler - 00:07:45Barry - 00:33:00Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:49:00

Adam Sandler is back with a new Netflix film — Hustle topped the streamer’s charts, and it is a hit with critics. But even in failure, Sandler is beloved. How does Adam Sandler churn out so many hits even if critics aren’t always on board? And Barry is the best show on TV. The season 3 finale had so many people in shock. However, for some, this is the first time they’ve ever heard of the show starring Bill Hader. If Barry is so good, why is it so under-watched? Warm Up Question (Favourite Bad Adam Sandler Movie) - 00:01:45 Adam Sandler - 00:07:45 Barry - 00:33:00 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:49:00

How Adam Sandler Stays Winning and the Barry Finale

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