Join jD beginning Monday, January 6th, 2025 while he counts down the top 40 songs by The Tragically Hip as voted by you! Every week jD welcomes a new guest to discuss their TTH origin story (hipstory) and dissect, discuss, and debate the featured song on the countdown.
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The Tragically Absurd Show is a monument to mediocrity and frustration. We have lofty goals but we get tired easily. Here's what we know though: we will tickle both your fancy and your ear holes, we will make you laugh and cringe at the same time. We aim to get you to ask questions of the world around you while at the same time making fun of it, nothing is safe, nothing is sacred.
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 11 In this episode, join host jD on The Road to the Top 40 as we continue our journey through The Tragically Hip’s entire discography, counting down all 169 of their iconic songs. We’re inching closer to the top as we cover songs ranked 119 through 115. Along the way, we delve into the stories, cultural impact, and …
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The Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown: Episode X Welcome back to the Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown with your host, jD! In this special “Road to the Top 40” series, we’re diving deep into the complete list of 169 Tragically Hip songs voted on by fans. Today, we’re counting down songs 124 through 120—another round of fantastic tracks that didn’t quit…
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Road to the Top 40 Countdown - Episode 9 Welcome to Episode Neuf of the Road to the Top 40! Host jD is back with five more fan-voted songs from The Tragically Hip’s catalog. As we move through songs #129 to #125, we continue our journey through the songs that shaped TTH’s career and connected them with fans across generations. Each Monday, Wednesda…
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Road to the Top 40 Countdown - Episode 8 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Road to the Top 40! Host jD takes us through songs #134 to #130 in The Tragically Hip’s legendary catalog. In today’s countdown, we revisit fan-favorite tracks that just missed the Top 40, showcasing the incredible range and impact of The Hip’s music. Each Monday, W…
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 7 Welcome to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, here with Episode 7 as we continue counting down The Tragically Hip’s most beloved songs, based on fan-selected ballots. In this episode, we’re exploring songs 139 through 135, featuring tracks from iconic albums like Fully Completely, Day for Night, Phantom Po…
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 6 Welcome back to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and today we’re counting down five more songs from The Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown, featuring tracks 144 to 140. As always, these selections come straight from the fans, celebrating the Best Tragically Hip songs across their catalog. From World Contain…
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 5 Welcome to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and we’re diving deeper into The Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown, counting down five tracks from the full list of 169 songs that fans like you voted for. In each episode, we rank The Hip’s songs, share origin stories, and debate the legacy of Canada’s most icon…
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 4 Welcome to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and we’re continuing our journey through The Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown. This series celebrates the 40-year legacy of The Tragically Hip, featuring fan-voted favorites from their entire discography. In each episode, I’ll highlight five songs from the compl…
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 3 Welcome to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and we’re kicking off an epic countdown of the Best Tragically Hip songs, starting with numbers 159 through 155. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I’ll release a new episode featuring five songs from the complete list of 169 tracks voted by fans. We’re leadi…
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Show Notes for The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 2 Welcome to The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and today we dive into the countdown of the Top Tragically Hip songs, starting with numbers 164 through 160. Get ready for this special journey as we celebrate The Tragically Hip’s legendary 40-year career with fans’ top picks and in-depth looks …
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The Road to the Top 40 - Episode 1 Welcome to the first episode of The Road to the Top 40! I’m jD, your host, and I couldn’t be more excited to take you along as we kick off the countdown of the Tragically Hip’s top songs, leading up to the ultimate Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown. In this episode, we start with songs 169 through 165, including rar…
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jD is back with an announcement you won't want to miss! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Looking for a Place to Happen, look no further! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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RIP Gord. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Bonus - No Dress Rehearsal
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The boys are back together, this time it's to discuss the new docuseries on The Hip. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Discovering Downie has come to an end and the boys are here to discuss their journey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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jD is back with some updates and a favour to ask. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Introduce Yerself - Alan Cross
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The gang is back for a Friday bonus episode, this time out featuring the musical guru Alan Cross Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Introduce Yerself: Tribute Singers
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This week on the Friday bonus episode Craig sits down with two different lead singers from a couple of different tribute bands. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Introduce Yerself: Nathan Astin
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This week we're back with a Friday bonus episode featuring Justin having a conversation with his pal in Hipdom, Nathan Astin. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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This week on the bonus episode the boys talk about the recent announcements made by The Tragically Hip! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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This week's bonus episode features Craig testing Kirk, Justin, and jD on their knowledge of Canada. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Friday Bonus - Introduce Yerself: Josh Finlayson
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The boys meet up with Gord's oldest Toronto friend Josh Finlayson! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Friday Bonus - Introduce Yerself: Dale Robertson
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Today Craig sits down with Dale Robertson to learn about his TTH origin story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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This week on the pod we wrap up Gord's discography with the Bob Rock collaboration, Lustre Parfait. Transcript: [0:00] Long Slice Brewery presents a live event celebration of Gord Downie, July 19th, at the Rec Room in Toronto. Join the hosts of the podcast, Discovering Downie, as they record their finale with special guest, Patrick Downie. A silent…
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Today on the podcast the boys tackle Away is Mine, Gord's seventh LP and his second posthumous release. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Introduce Yerself pt. 2
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This week the gang gets together to discuss the rest of Inroduce Yerself. Transcript: Track 1: [0:00] Hey, it's Justin. You know and love us on the Discovering Downey podcast, right? So come hang out with us in person for the finale. Join us for Long Slice Brewing presents a celebration of Gord Downey at The Rec Room in downtown Toronto on Friday, …
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Introduce Yerself pt. 1
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Buckle in because this is a personal album we're discussing on today's episode of Discovering Downie. A mere 10 days following Gord's death fans were gifted the posthumous diary, Introduce Yerself. Craig, Justin, and Kirk have little experience with this record. Things get raw! Thanks for clicking. Follow us on social media @gorddowniepod Transcrip…
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Here it is, the annual PodList. This year we are featuring 10 artists covering 10 Gord songs. Track Listing: The Stranger - Maria King Lofty Pines - Tragically Al Trick Rider - Darrin Cappe Vancouver Divorce - Craig/ jD Yer Ashore - Kirk Lane Crater - Craig/Justin Canada Geese - Lifte Gone - Gerald McGrath SF Song - Aye Karou The Stranger - The Str…
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Today the gang gets together to discuss the fifth album in Gord's discography, the haunting, Secret Path Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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And the Conquering Sun
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This week in the pod, the gang is up to their neck in the fantastic effort by Gord and the Sadies. You're gonna want to check this one out! Transcript: Track 1: [0:00] Hey, it's Craig here, and I just wanted to let you know that Christmastime in. Track 1: [0:03] Toronto is coming early this year. Join me and the Discovering Downey crew for the reco…
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This week on the podcast, jD is joined, as always by the fearless crew, Craig, Justin, and Kirk to discuss the third record in Gord's ouevre, a magnificent effort, The Grand Bounce. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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This week on the podcast Craig, Justin, and Kirk experience Gord's second record, the blistering, Battle of the Nudes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Coke Machine Glow part 2
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This week on the show, jD, Craig, Justin, and Kirk wrap up Coke Machine Glow and pick their MVP tracks. Join us won't you? Transcript: Track 1: [0:56] Minneapolis hotel room. Here I sit, cool as a garage, writing by lightning. I don't mean lightning as a metaphor for inspiration. I mean lighting. Intermittent lightning. By lightning really turning …
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Coke Machine Glow part 1
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Welcome to Discovering Downie. I'll be your host, jD as we listen in on the experiences and analysis from three huge fans of The Hip who have a blind spot for Gord's solo works. Meet Craig, Justin, and Kirk as they part in this epic 11-part podcast. We kick the show off by starting at the start with Coke Machine Glow part 1. Transcript: Track 2: [1…
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Welcome to Discovering Downie! Each week, Craig Rogers, Justin St. Louis and Kirk Lane are joined by jD to experience one of Gord Downie's solo outings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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jD makes a call for submissions Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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Dewvre podcasts & such has several new podcasts in the pipeline we think you're gonna love. Here is the first one. It drops on February 19th. You can subscribe at linktr.ee/rembreakdown Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv…
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jD is back with a holiday greeting. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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jD shares his version of the song Montreal to shine a spotlight on the atrocity that was the École Polytechnique massacre on December 6th, 1989 where 15 lives were lost and 14 more were injured. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…
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Phantom Power boxed set thoughts
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jD, Dan from London, Pete and Tim are joined by a very special guest on this episode that is dedicated to the new reissue of Phantom Power for its 25th anniversary. And make sure to listen to the VERY END! Transcript: [0:05] On August 31st, 2023, The Tragically Hip dropped the first track from the Phantom. [0:12] Power 25th Anniversary box set, a s…
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Gordon Edgar Downie - 1964 - 2017 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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GHTTH - Complete Show
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jD, Pete, and Tim welcome Sean Cullen, and 50 Mission to their finale with all proceeds going to Downie Wenjack. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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jD, Pete, and Tim are live from the stage at the Rec Room for Getting Hip to the Hip - An Evening for the Downie Wenjack Fund. Transcript: Introducing The Tragically Hit Experiment Track 1: [0:00] 16 episodes ago, I invited my pals on a little experiment. You see, they had never heard the music of The Tragically Hit before, and I wanted to take the…
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Talking with Sarah Midanik from the DWF
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jD, Pete, and Tim are in learning mode as they speak with Sarah Midanik from the DWF Don't forget to get your tickets to the event this coming Friday at gettinghiptothehip.com Transcript Track 2: [5:23] Hey, it's JD here and we are back with another episode in our Talking With series. So far we've talked with 50 Mission, Trevor Stickman, Paul Langl…
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My brain was doing spirals!
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jD, Pete, and Tim are back and this week they're discussing the EP Saskadelphia. Tracks Montreal - Studio outtake Ouch - Studio version Crack my Spine (Like a Whip) - Live from Halifax 1991 Reformed Baptist Blues - Studio version Transcript Track 1: [0:00] If you're a fan of the Tragically Hip, this is your hip fest. Getting Hip to the Hip, Septemb…
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jD, Pete, and Tim are back and they want to you to come to the finale with special guest host, Sean Cullen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Dewvre podcasts & such.
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You got a Bob Rock lock?
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In this episode, jD, Pete, and Tim embark on a deep journey into the musical saga of the Tragically Hip by shining the spotlight on their 13th full-length album, Man Machine Poem. We uncover how the band unknowingly crafted their last album and created a memorable and satisfying conclusion with this profound piece. Tracks Man - Studio version In a …
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Forged from something not of this earth
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In this episode, join hosts Pete and Tim along with special guest Dan as they dissect and analyze the Tragically Hip's 2012 record, "Now For Plan A". They dive into the musical journey, reliving their first experiences and evolving impressions over multiple listens. From highlighting the unique elements of each song to the lyrics and influences beh…
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Talking with Trevor "Stickman" Stickel
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jD, Pete, and Tim welcome Trevor Sticket to the pod to dicusss the artwork that he donated to the Finale, his start in art, his Hip influences, and much much more. Tour Dates: Toronto September 23rd Liss Gallery Tampa November 17th Michael Murphy Galleries Edmonton November 25th Sterling Gallery LA, Denver, Austin, NYC to come... Support this podca…
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