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Maatschappij en cultuur

Maatschappij en cultuur

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Maatschappij en cultuur

Maatschappij en cultuur

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Boeken

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Bijgewerkt 11-07-2022

2 DGN GELEDEN

Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl Halftime show, and Aquakultre's album and why it's important to know your history

With Bad Bunny making history as the first artist to headline a Spanish-speaking performance at the Super Bowl Halftime show - Commotion guest host Radheyan Simonpillai is joined by culture critics Rosa Clemente and Reanna Cruz to discuss the performance, the debate around whether Bad Bunny should have agreed to the performance at all, and where it sits in the larger history of Super Bowl Halftime shows. Plus, poet and professor El Jones joins Radheyan Simonpillai to unpack Aquakultre's latest album ‘1783.’ It’s the Halifax artist's fourth studio album, and El Jones calls it his best work to date - an album that feels like an archive, connecting the words, sounds, and history of Black Nova Scotian life, past and present.

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25 min
4 FEB

Why so many people are obsessed with the Heated Rivalry fleece, and podcasts arrive on Netflix

People can't stop talking about the TV show 'Heated Rivalry,' and specifically the fleece Team Canada jacket that Shane Hollander (played by Hudson Williams) wears. Heated Rivalry costume designer Hanna Puley talks to Elamin about the coveted fleece jacket and other iconic looks in the show, and why she wanted to make them feel distinctly Canadian. Plus, with Netflix officially offering popular podcasts like ‘The Breakfast Club’ and ‘Dear Chelsea’ available on its platform, Elamin is joined by Jay Smooth and Michelle Santosuosso to discuss the ramifications of this moment and the ways our understanding of the term podcast continue to evolve.

4 feb

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26 min
4 FEB

Why an ADHD diagnosis had this author rethinking everything

Carla Ciccone was 39 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. That diagnosis changed everything for her ... and she shares her experience in her new memoir, Nowhere Girl: Life as a Member of ADHD’s Lost Generation. Over the past few years, the rates of adult women receiving ADHD diagnoses have risen dramatically. So why were these women overlooked for so long? And where do they go from here? This week, Carla tells Mattea about struggling with undiagnosed ADHD, understanding her childhood through a new lens and finding humour in the frustration of it all. Liked this conversation? Keep listening: Weightlifting made Casey Johnston stronger — in muscle and mind Kate Gies: Reclaiming her body after years of medical trauma

4 feb

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32 min
6 DGN GELEDEN

The Muppets are back, and the symphony and pro-wrestling are the perfect marriage

The Muppets are back, again. The 50-year-old franchise originally created by Jim Henson has tried to reboot a few times. This time Kermit and Miss Piggy have some help from executive producers Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter. CBC Kids puppeteer Kira Hall and Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk talk about the new Muppet Show special on Disney+ with guest host Radheyan Simonpillai. Plus, Brawl in the Hall is a pro wrestling match hosted at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Swampy Cree filmmaker Sonya Ballantyne reviews the event, Brawl in the Hall, and discusses whether pro wrestling and classical music amplify each other and what Brawl at the Hall offers wrestling right now.

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25 min
26 JAN

Celina ‘Spooky Boo’ Myers on writing the next great vampire novel

Celina Myers is an internet star to the tune of around 30 million followers. She spikes the spooky paranormal stuff with her signature brand of humour all over social media. She’ll talk about her new book and other inspiring dark tales. Plus, actor and writer Keegan Connor Tracy recommends two small books that pack a big punch. Books discussed on this week's show include: The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith White Oleander by Janet Finch Hollow by Celina Myers Orbital by Samantha Harvey The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys

26 jan

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28 min
4 DGN GELEDEN

Why fantasy novels offer much more than escapism

It was a childhood love of magical stories of dragons, wizards and fantasy that ignited the idea for K.J. Aiello’s book, The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell. In the book K.J. tells their story of trying to understand their life and mental illness, and how that world of magic and fantasy helped shape who they are. Plus, Nova Scotia musician Maggie Andrew recommends The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest. Books discussed on this week's show include: Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, illustrated by Jim Kay The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell by KJ Aiello The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

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26 min
2 FEB

What makes older protagonists so compelling?

Older protagonists are having a moment. They’re starring in all kinds of novels, from mysteries to love stories to end-of-life reckonings. Our columnist Alicia Cox Thomson has noticed this ageing-up trend in books and she’s here now to recommend some titles that stood out for her. Plus, Daphné Santos-Vieira recommends Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood and Radical Acceptance as her staff pick. Books discussed on this week's show include: Norma by Sarah Mintz Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood and Radical Acceptance written by Julie M.Green

2 feb

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28 min
31 JAN

Get to know CBC’s Winter Olympics host

Andria Petrillo has a very busy couple of weeks coming up. She’ll be hosting CBC’s Winter Olympic games coverage and the women’s hockey broadcasts. For Andi it’s a labour of love. Sports is her life long passion. She'll talk about her book, how she found sportscasting and share some of the other stories that have shaped who she is today. Plus, find out what these Canadian athletes heading to Italy have been reading. Books discussed on this week's show include: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Life of Pi by Yann Martel How Not to Die by Michael Greger Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer by Andi Petrillo

31 jan

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27 min
28 JAN

Rachel Reid promises she’s reading your Heated Rivalry emails

Years ago, when Rachel Reid finished her first manuscript, she didn’t tell anyone she was submitting it for publication. But that was before the runaway success of her queer hockey romance book, Heated Rivalry. Now, the Nova Scotia author is finding it harder to work quietly. She joins guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about the complex hockey fandom that inspired Heated Rivalry, the TV adaptation that turned into a global phenomenon, and her progress on Unrivaled — the next book in the series. If you like this conversation, check out Tom Power’s interview with Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on the joy of gay, smutty TV.

28 jan

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31 min
2 FEB

Bad Bunny wins big and brings politics to the Grammys

Bad Bunny wins big. KPop Demon Hunters also a big winner. Culture critics Pablo The Don and Niko Stratis to discuss the big wins, the snubs, and big surprises that happened at this year’s Grammy Awards with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

2 feb

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17 min

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