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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/fully-and-completely/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 song called Bumblebee. I will always remember this day because my friends Dan from London, Pete and Tim were in Toronto for our big live finale and the four of us were off to Kingston to visit the Bad Houseand sightsee the tragically hip scenes in Kingston. The first thing we did inside the car was fire up Bumblebee. It was so odd to hear something so familiar but so new to my ears. I hadn't heard this melody or these bending guitar licks before and I wanted more. [0:53] Lucky for us there are several other tracks included on this box set. Songs we either hadn't heard, or maybe we've heard snips and pieces of in live performances, or maybe on a bootleg. And of course there are complete song ideas that wound up on Gord's first solo record, Coke Machine Glow. There is also a fantastic live show from Pittsburgh, demos, and alternate versions of songs that did make the final cut. In essence, this is an exciting time to be a hip fan. Although we are all collectively gutted that we'll never see our boys on stage again, as long as I've been a hip fan, I've clamored for these songs that somehow wound up on the cuttingroom floor. And I'm sure you have too. [1:41] Today we'll get a sense of what Dan, Pete, and Tim think of the Reissue and we'll speak with a very special guest about the making of this spectacular box set and so much more. So sit back, relax, and let's start getting hip to the hip. Track 4: [2:23] Hey, it's Shadeen here and welcome back to Getting Hip to the Hip. This is an out-of-sequence bonus, episode for everyone. We are going to be talking today about the box set of Phantom Power, and I am joined as always by my friends Pete and Tim, and today's special guest again, Dan from London. How's itgoing, everybody? Well, Dan got his ears lowered, looks like Dan got his ears lowered. Yeah, I lost some hair over the course of the last thing, yeah. He was shorn. Maybe it was his younger brother stepping in. Yeah. [3:07] So fellas, when we last left off and we talked about Phantom Power, I recall the conversation really revolving around fireworks. You guys both really loved that song. Something On was a little underwhelming for you. You got into Poets, you thought that was a good kickoff and here we are just like six months after, not even six months, like four months after releasing that episode and The TragicallyHip goes out and releases a 25th anniversary box set of Phantom Power. So we thought it would be cool to get the band back together and talk about that for a little bit. And we'll be joined by a very special guest who we won't reveal quite yet. Is there anything that in particular, Pete or Tim, you remember about your experience with the record, thinking back, and Dan, for you following one of them, what was your experiencewith the record in general? [4:24] Um, it's funny because I went back and I found my notes from the original and it's it's just crazy to look at. It's like it's a it's a time it's a time capsule because, yeah, there were certain songs that was like, this is good. And like and now I look at, like, some of the songs that I was. [4:44] You know, Gugu and Gaga over and I love fireworks, but I mean, by by and far, you know, Bob Cajun is probably one of the most just, I mean, it's on loop in my home. So many, so many days. She also listens to it as well, right? Oh, yeah, she absolutely loves that song. We're listening to the live version today, we went for a hike. [5:07] And Cherrigan Falls. Poets is like, I think didn't, didn't, goodness, 50 Mission, didn't they? They came out with Poets when they played the live...

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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 them on a journey for the world to hear. Pete and Tim didn't know what hit them. Now we're here at the end, and it's time to pack it in. I'm not sure what to expect, but I know it's gonna be fun. So, as we taxi down the runway, I'll be Captain JD and get you all landed safely. We want to thank you all for joining us here this evening and throughout this journey. Now buckle up, put your trays in the upright position and let's land this thing called getting hip to the hip. J.D. Introduces Himself and Sets the Stage Track 4: [1:14] Hey, it's J.D. Here, and, uh, this is it, folks. This is where we say adios to getting hip to the hip. Of course we couldn't do that without my two Brothers in hipdom, Pete and Tim from Portland, let's give it up, they're here! Settling in and appreciating the DIY pod rooms [1:54] You guys are here! We're here, we're definitely here. This is exactly what it looks like when we're, you know, at our own homes. In our small, tiny DIY pod rooms. Yeah, right? This chair is much better, actually, than my chair. It's nicer than my house. These are great chairs. There's no doubt about it. If we were to even consider a second season of the show, the chair budget would have to go up considerably. Considerably. So, how are you guys doing? How are your flights in? Talk to me about what's going on Tim Tim Tateka. I mean I got in Before the rest of the guys I got to go to a blue jays game. I got I got to witness hot dog night Wow, I Did the math that was a lot of hot dogs per person, but you know for a dollar And I did bring some amazing. I brought my own sauce to put on the hot dogs, which is over at the silent auction by the way and yeah it was it was awesome waiting for this Yahoo yeah my So I flew further than Tim. Flying and Meeting Dan from London [3:14] That's a fact. [3:17] Dan flew further than Tim as well, but I flew further than Dan. You just gave it away, man. Dan from London? Where's Dan from London? Where is Dan from London? Hey, we're here. There is Dan from London. Present. Dan from London. Proper and present. So anyway, I got in and no, you didn't get that warm maple syrup Canadian welcome Canadian, welcome, because I'm at the airport, activate the e-sim, hey, we're at the Arizona Bar andGrill, get the shuttle. We're at this hotel by the airport. Yeah, and I'm waiting to get picked up with a fucking, you know, the bat blue in one hand, and you know, Tim Horton's in the other, and I get a text that says, we're at the Arizona Bar,come meet us, take the shuttle. I was like, so I got there late. No, I'm not bitter about it. No, no, no, no, the music there was a Good experience not at all. But then, you know, we proceeded to Does anybody and does everybody know in this room because I sure as hell didn't that marijuana is legal in the country of Canada So I smelled somemarijuana smoke outside the Arizona bar and then proceeded to trip balls and have to go back to the hotel. Is that correct JD? Sounds about right. That's how my trip was. I'm pretty sure you were escorted. [4:46] It was good. It's been a hell of a week. Memorable Trip to Kingston and the Bathhouse [4:50] Yeah then we we went out to Kingston yesterday. Yeah. Almost feels like a month ago because it was just so amazing and memorable. And guess where we went? Went to thebathhouse. Bathhouse, yes. We, it was, I mean, so I told the story to a couple of people. Does everybody know what the bathhouse is, first of all? Yeah. It's the, the HIP owns a home in Bath and it's where they recorded, where many bands have recorded, and you basicallycheck into this home,...

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 Langlois, Gord Sinclair, and today we are really thrilled to be joined by the President and CEO of the Downey Wenchak Fund,which we are supporting with our event tonight, if you are listening to this on Friday, September 1st. We have with us Sarah Medanek and I'm really thrilled to have you here with us. How are you doing? Track 3: [6:03] I'm good. Thanks so much for the invitation to join. Track 2: [6:09] Yeah, we're thrilled to learn more about the organization and your role in it and all that good stuff. So without further ado, let's go. Tim, do you have anything? Hey, Sarah. Track 5: [6:22] Good to meet you. Yeah, I'm just curious about the kind of inception of the fund and how it all kind of began. I watched some of the videos on your site and read quite a bit. But I'm curious about how it all really, kind of the conversation started with Gord and then when you came along, if you don't mind touching on that. Track 3: [6:43] Yeah, for sure. So, I've had the great pleasure and slightly intimidating responsibility of being with the Gord Downie and Chani Wenjack Fund from the very beginning, so beforeGord passed. It was, you know, it was a really unique sort of moment in time. There was, of course, all of the momentum of the HIP's final tour and, you know, very public shout out to Trudeau around reconciliation by Gord to do more as Canadians and how wecould do better. Of course, that was coupled with the work being done by... [7:32] The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the release of the 94 Calls to Action, and also the Secret Path Project, which tells the story of Chani Wenjack. And so Gord had done a series of concerts playing the Secret Path album with the Secret Path Band. And for anyone who hasn't seen The Secret Path, you can visit that material on an art website. It was, of course, became a series of poems which became the album, which became the graphic novel, which became the animated film. So there's a lot of really incredible material to visit there. And so there is sort of just a unique moment in time where there was a lot of momentum and a lot of, you know, people in Canada wondering what their role was in reconciliation andwhat they could do, to contribute in a meaningful way. And so that's really the root of Downy Wendjack is, you know, there is all this momentum and there is all these folks wondering what to do next and our programs and the work we do isreally based around that, the pillars of awareness, education, and action. [8:54] And so we have two national programs. One is Legacy Schools and so we are in 6,000 schools in every province and territory with over 7,000 educators and we provide them withfree educational tools and resources to be better equipped to teach about the true history and legacy of residential schools and the true history of Indigenous people in Canada, but to alsobe able to incorporate strength-based learning and Indigenous ways of knowing and being into core curriculars. Because you know there is sort of that, that sentiment, you know, well, we didn't learn about this in schools. There was still like back when we were getting started, I would say there was still a pretty big gap in people's general awareness and understanding around residential schools. And that'schanged a lot in the past five years. But curriculum doesn't necessarily get reformed that quickly. Track 5: [9:53] Right, right, yeah. Track 3: [9:57] So we still see the need, and of course we do lots of really cool stuff in the Legacy Schools program. We have the Artist Ambassador program, which brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous...

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, September 1st at The Rec Room. Celebrate the music of the hip with a live tribute act, the finale of a hip-based podcast, and a silent auction with amazing hip prizes, with all proceeds going to support the Gord Downieand Chani Wenjack Fund. If you're a fan of the hip, you need to be there. Tickets available now at gettinghiptothehip.com. Track 2: [0:28] The first, and to date, only posthumous release by the tragically hip is 2021's marvelous EP, Saskadelphia. [0:37] Borrowing its title from the original name of Road Apples, this record packs a punch in under 20 minutes of non-stop rock. Even the chilling theme of the song Montreal moves mountains with its haunting chorus. I remember downloading Saskadelphia on the mail-on weekend in 2021 and I was immediately transported back to 1991. [0:59] In some cases, we're even invited into this studio with banter between Gord and someone named Bruce. It was a total trip hearing these songs from a bygone era with a pair of ears from the 21st century. In some cases it was familiar, as I own bootlegs of Crack My Spine Like a Whip and Just as Well, but these new versions were bursting at the seams with nuance that only a studiorecording can offer. I felt nostalgic and sad listening, but by the end I was grinning ear to ear. This was a fantastic hip experience, and it's one I hope we get to enjoy with the upcoming re-release of Phantom Power, and I'm calling it here first, but I think we see an Up to Here boxset celebrating 35 years sometime in 2024. But don't quote me on that, unless I'm right of course. At any rate, I'm nervous about giving this one to Pete and Tim. Although they both enjoyed Road Apples initially, will they appreciate the significance of this EP? Will nostalgia be a factor for a pair of people who only first heard the band in November of 2022? [2:08] What kind of impact will this have? We'll have to wait and see on this episode of Getting Hip to the Hip. Track 5: [2:40] All right hey hey it's JD here and we are back again for another uh well let's call it the penultimate episode of getting hip to the hip i'm here as always with my friends Pete and Timto discuss Seminole Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip we're going through every album and we find ourselves at the last album. An EP as it were, Saskadelphia. It was released for the May long weekend in 2021 and it's a it's it's a trip back to the road Apple days. Before we get too deep into that discussion though, how the fuck are you guys doing? Well you know I'm a little a little of a Climbed a little tongue-tied. I don't know. I told my kid, Sage, this morning, I was like, this is sort of one of the last recordings. It's about 20 minutes of music. [3:41] And he was very encouraging on moving on to more pod stuff, because he knows I've totally loved doing this. But at the same time, I'm like, do we have to do this today, guys? Can we postpone it? Pause right here and do it later. Because it's like the last bunch of songs, really. The problem is, in a week, you'll be here. It's true. It's true. You'll be here, and we'll be doing the For Real last episode. Hope to see you there at Getting Hip to the Hip, an evening for the Donnie Wenjack Fund. Tickets are $40. You can get them on gettinghiptothehip.com. [4:20] Slash click the ticket button. Do that. It'll be good. Pete, how are you, man? I'm good. Um, your cadence threw me off there at the beginning, JD, because when you said I'm here with my good friends, Pete and Tim to discuss, and I thought you were going to,you're going to say two disgusting fucking individuals, but just to discuss. And...

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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 World Possessed by the Human Mind - Toronto 2016 Here in the Dark - Studio version Ocean Next - Edmonton 2016 Transcript Track 1: [0:00] If you're a fan of the Tragically Hip, this is your hip fest. Getting Hip to the Hip, September 1st at The Rec Room. Celebrate the music of the hip with a live tribute act, the finale of a hip-based podcast, and a silent auction with amazing hip prizes, with all proceeds going to support the Gord Downie and Chaney Wenjack Fund. If you're a fan of the hip, you need to be there. Tickets available now at GettingHipToTheHip.com. Track 2: [0:28] What was I listening to? That's the first thing that went through my mind when I experienced Man Machine Poem's first track, Man, for the first time. Although my love affair with the hip was back in full gear, I don't remember really digging into this record when it dropped. I was in and out of the hospital dealing with my mental health when I underwent ECT, electroconvulsive therapy. You know when you get a full list of the worst things that can happen during a procedure because the doctors have to tell you, even though the odds of landing are miniscule? [1:09] Well, the worst possible thing happened with me and ECT. I had full-on amnesia. There are whole swaths of my memory that are gone, and I also have trouble making new memories. So I think my first run at this album was lost in the Barrens. Fast forward to the Fully and Completely podcast though, and I fell in love. I fell in love with this the hip's 13th full length. And when I say loved, it's tough for me to quantify how much I do love this album. From the complicated man, through the gorgeous Insarnia, and the mysterious Ocean's Next, This is a damn near masterpiece. [1:57] Sadly, none of the tracks on this album would get to live a life outside the final 2016 Man Machine Pong Tour. I loved the performance of In a World Possessed by the Human Mind, but I honestly think it would have become a tour staple if the band had been able to endure Gord's cancerous lifesentence. Although, during the recording of the formerly titled Dougie Stardust, the band couldn't have known that this would be their final kick of the can, but I can't imagine a more fitting albumto do the perfunctory honors. Essentially, to sum it all up in one word, sigh. [2:41] I'm so curious what our friends Pete and Tim will feel about all of this. I guess we should kick into it. Getting hip to the hip. Track 5: [3:19] Hey, it's JD here and welcome to getting hip to the hip. We are back as we are every week going through the catalog of Seminole Canadian rock band, the Tragically Hip. I'm here as always with my friends, Pete and Tim, trying to ascertain exactly what they think of this band because they've never heard them before. Please join me in welcoming my friends, Pete and Tim. Pete and Tim, welcome. [3:48] Hi, JD. Hi, Tim. Hi, fellas. Thanks for the welcome. You're always so warm, JD. I want to make one quick correction in your intro there, JD, is that you said that we've never heardof them. Now, we've been doing this podcast, what, 15, 14 weeks, something like that? Fair enough. Fair enough. I've fucking heard of the charge of the hit. So I just, I don't think it's fair. You know, we might want to prepare people for that, the finale, too. Hey, I know who they are. to charge it to him. So I just, I don't think it's fair. You know, we might want to prepare people for that, the finale too. Hey, I know who they are. Okay, pre, you know, pre-pod recording for me, it was, it was like a bumper sticker. So yeah, we've heard them now. Or that little...

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 behind them, no detail is too small. They examine the guest vocals of Sarah Harmer in 'Look Ahead' and the Rolling Stones-esque 'Modern Spirit', exploring the musical and lyrical details. Listen in as they debate the meaning of the lyrics in 'Take Forever' and uncover the mysterious 'About this Map'. A treat for any Tragically Hip fan, this episode is a deep dive into the iconic band's musical journey. Tracks About this Map - Studio Version Man Machine Poem - Toronto 2012 Streets Ahead - Ottawa 2011 Take Forever - Toronto 2012 Transcript Track 3: [2:51] Hey, it's JD here, and welcome to Getting Hip to the Hip. [2:54] A weekly podcast where I take my friends on a whirlwind tour of the Tragically Hips discography, one record at a time, week over week. And that is the case with this week, as we're discussing 2012's Now for Plan A, the 12th studio record from the Tragically Hip. I'm joined as always by Pete and Tim, and we've also got Dan from London here. How the hell are you guys doing? Oh good, oh good. Excellent. Well, after that, hold on, let me look at my segment guide here. Uh, introduction, rousing response from the gentlemen. Yep. Check. [3:53] Now we'll move on to the next segment, which is, uh, experience with this record. This is a coming off of, we are the same, a record, which was, uh, roundly dismissed by these two gentlemen, uh, a week ago, Dan, um, it was one that It was one that was not well liked. So we're hoping we've got a comeback on our, in the mids tier. It happens. Bye bye. Pete and Tim Burse, talk to me about where you listened to the record the first time, how you experienced it on multiple listens, and overall vibeage off the top. And then we'll fire it over to you, Dan, to get a similar reaction. Well, I listened to it in multiple places. Listened to it first, I think, I think, working, sitting at the computer, listening to it in the home stereo system, listening to it in the car. [5:02] I love the record. I don't want to say too much because I think we're going to get into a lot of it. But only thing I will say, and in all due respect, I don't want to come off harsh here, but fuck you, Dan, right off the bat, Because you've had this record for some time, and we got a weekto soak it in. A week. Let me tell you, a week wasn't even enough. I mean, I could soak this record in for a year. That's all I'm going to say. I'll agree with that. With all due respect, but I can't fuck you down. Like, with all due respect. Thank you. We had a week with it. We had a week with it. I feel like we had a lifetime with We Are The Same. But we only had a week with Now for Plan A. And I felt a little rushed to let it resonate, but every time I turned it on. [6:00] I don't know. I don't want to say it felt like the first time, but it just clicked with me. There are some good tunes on here that we'll get it. We'll get it. We'll get into it. But I listen to it my usual places. Usual places. I listen to it more, I guess, excitedly with my better headphones on around the house, which always makes for, where's dad? Oh, he's right there. but he's not here. So I, you know, because I wanted to hear it in its entirety. And I can only really do that in the car or with the cans on. So yeah, that was kind of my experience. It was quick for a quick album, right? Yeah, the fastest record in their oeuvre at like 39 minutes or so. And only two singles as well. That was shocking to me as well. Which were those? I didn't think they were at transformation was the first single. Of course. And hold on. I've got it right here. [7:09] Streets ahead. Cool. Cool. Any...

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Prepare to journey into the heart of the Hip's 2009 album, "We Are the Same." This week, we're pulling back the curtain on an album that made fans wait an extra year for its release. We're not just talking about the music; we're delving into the nostalgia, the reception, and the adventure of listening to this collection of songs. Tracks Morning Moon - Studio version The Last Recluse - Montreal 2009 The Depression Suite - San Fransciso 2009 Frozen in my Tracks - Syracuse 2009 Transcript Track 1: [0:01] For the first time in over 20 years, hip fans had to wait longer than two years for new material. It was three years after we got World Container that Bob Rock came down from the mountain with the Stone Tablet Masters of what appeared to be a campfire album called We Are TheSame. Although it launched with a cool promo, the hip, performing live at the bathhouse, beamed to cineplex theaters across Canada, and it debuted at number one, I have absolutely no memoryof this album entering the zeitgeist. In fact, I could tell you that only Love Is a First made it to my ears before the Fully and Completely podcast. My first full listen of this album was followed by a visit to the grocery store where I bumped into my co-host Greg, and I remember us casually throwing around terms like milk toast andbeige when describing what we were getting into with this springtime release. What followed though is something amazing and it's something only music can truly do. [1:05] You see, I gave this album its due and by that I mean a good solid listening session. On walks, at my desk, on my patio, the beige started to turn into a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. The album was making me feel nostalgic for my 1977 El Camino. I could envision loading up the back of this hog with camping gear and taking this record to the cottage for the May long and listening to nothing but. Yes, I had become a fan of We Are The Same. Today it's an album I reach for when I feel wistful and I want to reminisce with my past. I adore Morning Moon and the Depression Suite, but the deeper cuts do it for me too. Will the love that Pete and Tim felt on the Bob Rock produced World Container spill over onto this record, or will their first experience be like mine? We're here now, so we may as well be getting hip to the hip. Track 4: [2:31] Hey it's JD here and welcome back to Getting Hip to the Hip. I'm here every week with my friends Pete and Tim and what we do is we talk about the Tragically Hip one album at a time week over week trying to understand what it's like to hear thisband for the first time again. Pete, Tim, How the fuck are you guys doing? Ola, como estas? Buenas tardes. Bueno, bueno, bueno. Los fanes de Tragically Hip. That's how they would say it here. I'm not culturally appropriating. That's how people talk here in Spain. In Spanish, you mean? Yeah, yeah. And they wouldn't change the name of Tragically Hip. hip, they would just say tragically hip, just like they say. See, see, see. Cloud, cloud, or cloud, or cloud. I don't know where he's went to, but there was a guy on Facebook. He's in the Facebook group. And his name is Luca Tadia, I believe. And he's Italian. And he discovered the hip out of, he's an Italian, he's in a band. He's a singer-songwriter. [3:47] And he was at a really low point. And he discovered the hip. And he, he really feels so strongly about them that he's rewritten, rewritten. [3:59] The lyrics like transcribe, like not transcribe them. What word am I looking for? Translated them, but in many cases he's had to write his own because there's so many turns of phrase he's, he's having to write like his own sort of stuff, but, but to fit in the melodicstructure and then, you know, he, he alters the melodic structure a little bit, but he's released a whole whack and he's coming out with a record and everything, but I haven't seen, I haven'tseen anything about him in a while. So what a fucking surface, Luca,...

jD, Pete, and Tim welcome Paul Langlois to the show to talk about his new record Guess What. Tracks Will to Fight Desperation Calling 638 Main Guess What Transcript Track 1: [0:03] Well, I would see him working away in Timothee's from time to time, like I would walk past Timothee's and there would be Gord Downie sitting there on a laptop and, you know,my reaction as a super fan is like, I got to go in and say hi. And then, and then as the same super fan, I'm like, what if he's writing? Well, what if he's writing the next fucking great song? And I'm the asshole who interrupts that, right? Track 6: [0:28] Well, he would have been writing something, but he kind of put the songs together after. Track 1: [0:35] Oh, gotcha. Okay. Okay, gotcha. Track 6: [0:38] So, how is my signal? Because I can hotspot. It could be better. Track 1: [0:41] No, this is good. You're coming through great. Track 4: [0:43] It's great. Track 5: [0:44] Okay. Track 1: [0:44] It looks like a nice day. Are you outside? Track 6: [0:47] I'm outside. Track 1: [0:49] That's great. Track 6: [0:49] These are my little sister's paintings. Yeah, I sort of had a thing built where I can live outside and just be Oh, man Shelter shelter up there, you know, yeah So I spend a lot of time outhere. So I'm in downtown Kingston ish like about five blocks from the center of downtown and Cool. Yeah, so I like it here. We've been here like five years ever since the kids left Nice, nice. Track 5: [1:23] Just the two you have? Sorry. Track 6: [1:26] Two girls, yeah. And they're both kind of making their way in Toronto, 27 and 23, and in their separate career paths. Track 5: [1:34] Okay. Track 6: [1:36] So they're kind of, you know. Fairly entry-level and where they're working, but Sure. All right, and we just thought we Give them a break and they pay us far less rent than they would have to pay. Track 5: [1:49] Yeah. Track 6: [1:49] No, that's good I said and we've actually used the place because I have to be in Toronto More than I ever thought I thought I was retired and now I have to be in Toronto all the timeand So we stay there every time Cool. Ah. Toronto hotels these days, you're saving 600 bucks every time. Track 1: [2:07] Toronto hotels are insane right now. They're totally insane. So the premise of this podcast was, I found these two friends of mine that are from different parts of the world, but they both grew up in Southern California, and they had not heard ofThe Hip. So this is getting hip to The Hip, where we're taking them from not having heard them, and We go through the discography and sort of get their reactions as to what they're hearing. Because you know, you guys are a cultural phenomenon and it's strange sometimes when you meet people who aren't aware of this thing that is like 11 million people watched the lastconcert. You know, that's staggering when people don't know. Track 6: [2:51] I've got to say, great concept for a podcast. I did notice the title and I didn't really catch, like I didn't really know what it meant. Yeah, I love it. I love it. Track 5: [3:03] We're of the we're of the same generation pretty much here And you know Pete and I grew up with Southern, California radio you know, that's what got us into music and You know80s 90s. Track 4: [3:15] Yeah the radio. Track 5: [3:16] Yeah, I was making mixtapes off the radio and Middle school and yeah, you know, we didn't we didn't have the the hit playing on 91x in San Diego No, not a lot of radio play inCalifornia. Track 6: [3:28] There's a San Francisco station, uh, K-Fog? I forget the name of it. That's not K-Fog. There was a San Francisco station that played us, which is why we were able to, you know, eventually play the film or, you know, a couple,couple of days in a row kind of thing and sell that out. But that, I think it's K-Fog, something like that. Track 1: [3:50] It sounds very San Francisco. Yeah. There you go,...

Ever wondered why The Tragically Hip never quite cracked the American market? Can being "too Canadian" be a legitimate reason? Join jD, Pete, and Tim, as they delve into these questions and more, in an episode that's all about the legendary Canadian band and renowned producer, Bob Rock. We examine Rock's impactful legacy, his ground-breaking record with The Hip, and why their unique Canadian-ness may have been a double-edged sword in the American music scene. This week, we immerse ourselves in The Hip's 10th studio album, dissecting the distinctive sonic footprint that Bob Rock has imprinted on each track. Hear our candid first reactions, our deep dives into the lyrics' amalgamation of quantum physics, Plato, and God, and how a short hiatus from the album breathed new life into jD's perspectives. From the booming drums akin to Stuart Copeland and Neil Peart's style to the raw, gritty sounds of hip drums, we leave no stone unturned in our exploration of this musical masterpiece. And just when you think we've hit peak musical analysis, think again! We round up our episode with a thoughtful examination of the album's themes of touring and corporate radio. We also give you our take on The Hip's Austin City Limits performance and an exciting, upcoming event in Toronto that promises to echo the essence of a live Tragically Hip experience. To top it all off, we take a side trip to Salt Lake City, diving into its cultural diversity and have a little fun contemplating a world where weed is legal in Utah. So, buckle up for a fun-filled, music-centric journey into the heart of Canadian music Track Listing Yer not the Ocean - Studio version In View - Live from Abbotsford 2009 The Kids Don't Get It - Live from Oshawa 2013 Last Night I Dreamed that you didn't love Me - Live from Montreal 2006 Transcript Track 1: [0:00] Well welcome to getting hip to the hip I'm here as always with Pete and Tim and we are checking out for the first time a new hip record every week we do this and we have a lot offun doing it so this week I gave you the 10th studio record produced by famous Canadian producer Bob Rock Bob Rock Bob Ross right he's born for a job part of me make wishes I wasthat guy right hair and everything all the bands he's worked with just oh my god didn't Lambert four Four-wheel drive Lamborghini, like jacked wheels and everything. Track 2: [0:48] Four-wheel drive Lamborghini. Track 3: [0:49] Sorry. Track 1: [0:54] No, don't be sorry. Track 3: [0:57] Let's talk about him a little bit though, because he's done some major bands, right? Track 1: [1:02] Yeah, really. Track 3: [1:03] I mean, wow. That guy's portfolio is quite large. Track 1: [1:09] Like from the mid 80s to the mid 90s he was like, literally. Worked with everybody in rock. Track 3: [1:18] Everybody who's making money. Track 1: [1:20] Yeah. Track 3: [1:21] He went as well. Track 2: [1:22] His last name is Rock. Track 3: [1:23] I know. That's why I kind of wish I was him for that era. Track 2: [1:27] Jeez, dude. Track 3: [1:29] Bon Jovi, Offspring. Track 1: [1:31] He's not as good as the producer Michael Indy. Oh. Track 3: [1:35] Oh, look at that. Track 2: [1:36] Yeah. Track 3: [1:39] No, but seriously, Bob Rock, he was all over the place. He even helped out Cher. But 311, Skid Row, Motley Crue. I mean, this guy. Track 2: [1:48] Which 311 record? Because Grassroots is just, that was a breakthrough, man. I don't know. Track 3: [1:58] I'm not a fan. I didn't know that one. I'd be curious. Track 2: [2:01] Their later stuff, it wasn't. But I bet he's a big Bob Seger fan. Track 3: [2:06] I'm sure. He's sounded pretty significant with Metallica. I was wondering if you, If that rang a bell for you, Mr. Pete. Yeah. Track 2: [2:18] I mean, is this his first record that he's produced with The Hip? Track 1: [2:22] This is the first one. He does two. He does the next two back to back, which they seem to, that seems to be what they...

Get ready for a journey back in time, as we pull back the curtain on the ninth studio record by The Hip - 'In Between Evolution'. We'll bring you face-to-face with the record’s unique evolution, the masterful production by the iconic Adam Kasper, and the first impression this album left on us. We also promise to share our thoughts on what sets this record apart - from Gord's powerful vocals and the band's rhythmic arrangements to the irrefutable political undertones. We’ll further dissect the elements of this extraordinary record, including the band's focus on rhythm guitar and the magnetic chorus that simply pulls you in. Our discussion explores the influence of Neil Young on this album, the importance of the first single 'Vaccination Scar', and how it resonates politically, even in today's world. We'll also touch upon the story of Gus, the polar bear from Central Park, and how it adds a unique dimension to the album. Last but not least, we’ll delve deep into the legacy of Gordon Downie and his indelible impact on music and society. We’ll reflect on the loss of his unique perspective in the current global scenario. So, brace yourself for an enlightening conversation about this remarkable record and the creators who brought it to life. We promise a captivating experience that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for The Hip's musical brilliance. Let's embark on this journey together, shall we? Track Listing Summer's Killing Us - Studio Version Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park - Live from Chicago 2012 Makeshift We Are - Live from Toronto 2004 Are We Family - Live Detroit 2009 Transcript Track 1: [0:00] Well, welcome back guys. How are you doing this week? Track 2: [0:02] Fantastic. Couldn't be better. Yeah. Life couldn't be better. Track 3: [0:09] Pretty good. Pretty good. Excited to be back. And so it's my birthday. Track 1: [0:15] It's July 24th. Track 3: [0:16] Holy shit. Track 2: [0:18] Today's your birthday. Holy shit. Track 3: [0:20] Wow. Track 1: [0:21] July 24th, man. Yeah. Track 2: [0:24] Happy birthday, man. Track 1: [0:26] Thanks. Track 3: [0:27] I'm going to blame the time change on me forgetting. Track 1: [0:30] No, it's July 24th. Get it? Wink wink? Yeah. Track 2: [0:39] It's your birthday, man. Cuantos anos? Oh. Tienes. Track 1: [0:44] Awesome. What's the last part mean? Track 2: [0:48] How old are you? How many years do you have? Yeah. Is the literal translation. Track 3: [0:53] Countless. I mean, change. Track 1: [0:54] 49, baby. 49. Track 2: [0:55] Oh, knock, knock, knockin' on 50 years. Track 3: [1:02] Let's do this. You know, when we entered our 40s, we were like, 40s are gonna be awesome. This is the decade. And we got to our 50s, we're like, maybe 50s will be awesome. Yeah.Yeah. Oh, it's all awesome. It's all awesome. Track 2: [1:16] Did you ever see the movie City Slickers? Track 3: [1:18] Yeah. Track 1: [1:19] Yeah, years ago. Track 2: [1:19] There's a great, the great monologue by Billy Crystal in the beginning of that. He's like, your 20s are a blur. Your 30s, you make a little money, raise a wife, have a couple of kids, buy a house. Your 40s, you wake up one day and you think to yourself, what happened to my 30s? He goes on to every decade and then he's like, your 80s, you end up like, you eat breakfast at, or whatever, you eat dinner at five, lunch at 10, breakfast the night before. Track 3: [1:52] It's just like, dinner's at four. Track 1: [1:55] Yeah, exactly. Track 3: [1:56] Dinner's at four. Track 2: [1:56] Oh, it's so good. Track 1: [1:58] They're taking all Tim's happy hour seats. Yeah. All the octogenarians. Track 3: [2:03] My father's in a retirement home and when I talk to him, he says, they're coming for me for dinner earlier every day. It's three o'clock. It's coming for dinner. Track 1: [2:20] Like, dude, just call a happy hour. Fuck it. Yeah. So in 2004, we got the ninth studio record by The Hip, In...

Join jD, Pete, and Tim as they welcome 50 Mission to the podcast. 50 Mission will be playing at the finale event and you can learn more about them by visiting their website https://www.50missionband.com/ Transcript TrTrack 2: [0:00] So have you guys met each other here? Track 1: [0:03] Yeah, this is Steve. I'm Steve. Track 3: [0:06] I'm Ron. Track 1: [0:07] Ike. Ike plays bass. Alirio, I'm the nice drummer. The nice looking drummer. Yeah, he's got a weird accent. So you may have to ask what you're saying. Yeah, there's a couple accents there. Latino accent. I might switch to Spanish. Track 2: [0:26] Yeah. Track 1: [0:28] In Spain, I already speak Spanish. Track 3: [0:30] Where are you from? Track 1: [0:32] Originally from Venezuela. Venezuela. Track 3: [0:37] And I heard another accent there, too. Track 1: [0:43] No, just one. The invi... Oh, different Canadian, oh, maybe, maybe, uh... Maybe like Newfie accent. Newfie accent, yeah, yeah. Canadian, but... I don't think so. Introduction and Location Discussion Track 3: [0:55] Where do they live? Where do you guys live at? Track 1: [0:58] We're in the Brantford area, pretty much all of us. Yeah, it's like 100 kilometers west of Toronto. So we're about that area, yeah. Yeah, pretty much from where Jamie's from. Yeah. Yeah, I'm just north of Waterford. We're actually just north of Boston, Jamie. Track 2: [1:18] Oh, okay. Track 1: [1:20] East of Boston, sorry, yeah. Where are you from, Jamie? Track 2: [1:24] I grew up in Waterford. Track 1: [1:25] Oh, there you go. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, we played the old town hall there a couple times. Track 2: [1:32] Yeah, it's a cool venue, right? Track 1: [1:34] Oh, it's a great venue. The stage is beautiful. It's just a really nice place. I mean, I would love to go see a band there, right? Track 2: [1:41] Yeah, I saw Huxley Workman there. Track 1: [1:42] Nice. Yeah. Yeah, and I saw the Sheepdogs there three years ago. Yeah. Oh, wow. It was great, yeah. It was packed with the Sheepdogs. Track 3: [1:51] How'd you guys all meet? I was gonna say- Oh, go ahead, JD. Track 2: [1:54] No, no, man. No, no, no. Have you met Tim and Pete? Track 1: [1:59] Yes. Track 2: [1:59] Yeah. Okay, so I was late. Track 1: [2:02] So see, that's, you know, it's all I know is, all I know is I have where to stay in Spain and Oregon. Track 4: [2:08] Si, si, si. Track 3: [2:12] Trust me, there's a lot of nice, there's a lot nicer places in Spain to stay than my house. Track 4: [2:19] Venga aqui, si. Bienvenidos. Track 1: [2:23] Yeah, as far as how we met, it varies. Ron and I played in a band previously. It's the first time I've been a singer in the band. I've always been a drummer. I sang songs from the drums, but came up front. So Ron and I were in a band previously. Steve is a friend of Ron's. Yeah, I've known Ron probably close to 20 years now. I joined a band and he was the other guitar player he joined it to, and we hit it off pretty good. And then we ended up quitting that band. Turned out we were also living quite close. We were practically neighbors and didn't realize it. Oh yeah. How Band Members Met and Their History [3:01] Okay. And as far as Ike, Ike's brother of Trisha used to be a singer in another band I was in, so. Ike and I have known each other for, 10 years at least. Not longer, yeah. And Illyrio was in a band with some buddies of mine as the drummer, so that's how Leroy and I know each other. And we actually played soccer together like 15 years ago. Yeah. We've played soccer together for a long time, too, so. Track 3: [3:38] Did we lose, did you guys lose me or did I lose you? Track 1: [3:42] I lost you for a minute there, Pete, but you're back. Track 3: [3:45] Okay, well, at least the question got answered about Ike and his brother. Hopefully it was cool. Sorry. Can I ask one more question? Oh, Tim, go ahead. Track 4: [3:57] I just got. I was just gonna ask who out of...