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Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJudy Blume's Forever gets a TV series, and what's with all the Bella Ramsey hate?‘Forever’ is a new Netflix tv series that reimagines Judy Blume’s controversial YA book of the same name, through the lens of the contemporary Black teen experience. Guest host Radheyan Simonpillai is joined by culture critics Kathleen Newman-Bremang and David Dennis Jr. to discuss the new series and its approach to the teen drama genre. Plus, with the second season of HBO’s hit zombie drama ‘The Last of Us’ winding down this week, culture reporter Kat Tenbarge explains how the story developments of this season further intensified the online hate campaign against its star Bella Ramsey.
2025-05-2828 min
The Moreish PodcastENCORE Caribbean Carnival Chronicles with David BremangDiving into the History of Carnival in the Caribbean with David BremangIn this encore episode Hema revisits her chat with David Bremang about the rich and complex history of Carnival in the Caribbean. From the African origins, Carnival of the French colonized islands and Cedula population, and the rebellion that brought Carnival as we know it today, David shares the origins, cultural significance, and evolution of Carnival, particularly in Trinidad and Toronto. He delves into the Canboulay riots, the various forms of Carnival music, and the importance of preserving the true meanings behind the festivities.
2025-01-1435 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudWhat the Diddy allegations mean for the music industry, and the allure of The Wild RobotCommotion guest host Ali Hassan is joined by culture critics Kathleen Newman-Bremang and David Dennis Jr., to react to the latest news around the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case, and the response from within the hip-hop community. Plus, Montreal illustrator and avid The Wild Robot enthusiast Arizona O’Neill checks in to discuss whether the DreamWorks’ adaptation of the popular children’s book lives up to expectations.
2024-09-2625 min
The Moreish PodcastSeason 1 RecapGet ready for the launch of Season 2 of The Moreish Podcast. In this recap episode Hema revisits the key themes and highlights from Season 1.The podcast explores the intricate history of the Caribbean, examining how colonialism has shaped present-day culture and cuisine. We look back at key discussions including Keja Valens' insights on colonialism, the historical accounts of the Arawak and Carib peoples, and the enduring influences of colonization on local food traditions. The episode also touches on the significant contributions of British, French, Dutch, and other European powers in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and t...
2024-09-2426 min
The Moreish PodcastCarnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David BremangIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and David Bremang delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Carnival in the Caribbean, David’s work with Caribana in Toronto and Caribbean music.From the Cedula population in the French Caribbean islands, African traditions, and storytelling, David uncovers the layers to tell the story of Carnival starting in Trinidad and spreading across the region. He touches on the Canboulay Riots, J'Ouvert, and his personal favourite music.Connect with David:InstagramFoundMissing.coLinks:FriyieCr...
2024-06-1152 min