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Why do people keep starting — and listening — to rewatch podcasts?

Culture critic Niko Stratis shares why she got into the world of rewatch podcasts, both as a host and as a listener.

Culture critic Niko Stratis shares why she got into the genre, both as a host and a listener

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: (L-R) Ben Stiller and Adam Scott attend the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Ben Stiller and Adam Scott attend the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 13, 2023. Together, they host a rewatch podcast called The Severance Podcast. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

For practically every TV show from the early aughts that earned a loyal following — think Suits, Gilmore Girls, The Office and more — there is now a rewatch podcast trying to recapture its former glory, often hosted by the series' stars or creative team.

While there is fun to be had in hearing behind-the-scenes stories and cast reunions, the sheer number of rewatch podcasts available today has us asking: has nostalgia bait gone too far?

Today on Commotion, culture critic Niko Stratis joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to share why she got into the world of rewatch podcasts, both as a host and as a listener.

WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube (this segment begins at 16:25):

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Niko Stratis produced by Amelia Eqbal.