We are SO thrilled that Buzzfeed's Elamin Abdelmahmoud is taking over as host of Podcast Playlist. Our beloved Nana aba Duncan is off on a fellowship. So Elamin is stepping in and taking over the reins. Today, he's sharing the podcasts he loves. From country stars talking politics to comedians discussing race and identity, here are some of his favourite podcasts. Featuring: Dolly Parton's America, Code Switch, Broken Record, On Being and Slate Culture Gabfest.

In this episode of The CBC Podcast Showcase we're sticking to the new stuff — fresh out of the podcast oven.

To start off, we venture through Toronto's thriving hip-hop scene — before Drake's rise to stardom (This is Not a Drake Podcast). From there, we go on to explore Canada at large with stories both unknown and uncomfortable (The Secret Life of Canada). Finally, we head to a therapist's office to listen to real people talk about real problems (Other People's Problems).

So make sure your headphones are working, charge up that device and settle in for some new and notable podcasts.

In this episode of The CBC Podcast Showcase we're trying something different. Instead of picking three clips from three different shows, we're diving deep into one CBC Podcast. We turn the spotlight on Other People's Problems — CBC's resident therapy podcast. Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors with host Hillary McBride. She's a PhD candidate in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia and the author of the book, Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are. Unlike other therapy podcasts, that feature one-off sessions between a therapist and a stranger, this one features stories of people who have been seeing McBride for a long time. She knows them, they trust her, and together they want to help demystify mental health.

This week on the podcast we’re sharing something new we’ve been working on: The CBC Podcast Showcase! The show that curates the best of CBC Podcasts and puts them all in one place. Our theme this week: Brace yourselves — it's about to get awkward in here! We're sharing stories about awkward and uncomfortable moments. Featuring: Inappropriate Questions, Campus and Backstory.

Mysterious screams unsettle a small town in the Ozarks. A deep dive into the life of America’s most notorious white supremacist, David Duke. Plus, a podcast that takes us to outer space. Featuring: Slow Burn, SickKids VS Podcast, Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids, Borrasca, Deep Cover: The Drug Wars, Death, Sex and Money.

Even though she's been hosting Podcast Playlist for the past few months, Nana aba Duncan hasn't shared all of her favourite podcasts ... until now. Featuring: This is Not a Drake Podcast, NYT's The Daily, Story Pirates, Tara Brach and Another Round.

Whether you’re working on the frontlines, or taking in the slower pace of life, with fewer places to go, many people are finding themselves with a lot more free time on their hands. With all this extra time, do you catch yourself feeling bored? You've come to the right place — we're featuring podcasts that tackle boredom head-on.

Featuring: TED Radio Hour, By the Book, Family Matters, Reply All and Sit There and Do Nothing.

Taking a long road trip? Heading to the hammock? We've got some new summer recommendations to keep you company. Featuring: Dead Eyes, Decoder Ring, Heaven Bent, Kitchen Windows and World on Fire.

A Black woman studying the experiences of Black people in math education, a COVID-19 hotel in Jerusalem and the stories of two mothers searching for answers — here are this month's new and notable podcasts. Featuring: Somebody, Rough Translation, Math Therapy and Someone Knows Something. Plus, SKS host David Ridgen joins Nana aba to discuss the latest season and the new show he has in the works.

Montreal comedians Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour join us to discuss their podcast Chosen Family. The CBC podcast explores the intersection of art, identity and sexuality. Plus, they share what they've been listening to lately. Featuring: Chosen Family, Miss Thing, Making Gay History, Origins and 1619.