Mel Woods
Culture critic and senior editor (noted in transcript as from Vancouver) who comments on pop culture and sporting moments during the episode.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 25min
Olympics wrap + Space Cadets review
Rachel Ho, film editor and critic, offers a take on Kid Koala’s silent animated Space Cadet. Mel Woods, culture critic and senior editor from Vancouver, riffs on pop culture moments and Olympic spectacle. Shereen Ahmed, sports journalist and CBC contributor, reviews Olympic hockey highs, politicized moments and standout athletes. They discuss viral sporting clips, closing ceremony flair, and why Space Cadet works without dialogue.
Jan 23, 2026 • 32min
Friday Wrap: Canada Shore, Oscar noms and the Beckham family drama
Hannah Flint, film critic and author, offers awards season and TV culture takes. Mel Woods, Vancouver-based senior editor, adds regional pop-culture context. Amil Niazi, culture writer and memoirist, dissects reality TV and celebrity drama. They debate Canada Shore’s casting and vibe. They unpack the Beckham family fallout and react to Oscar nominations and standout contenders.
