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Episode DescriptionNumber 31 on the countdown. First zoo animal on Prozac. JD is joined by Duxoop from Toledo — broadcasting from the actual birthplace of Gus the polar bear — plus Andrew from Winnipeg and Dave from Montreal to dig into one of the most quietly beloved songs in the Hip catalogue.The panel gets into the Adam Kasper production that makes In Between Evolution sound the way it does, Rob Baker's untouchable outro solo, the Hip Museum's wonderfully unhinged George W. Bush theory, and the wordplay hiding in plain sight — because it was never what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us.Fair warning: this one gets emotional. Duxoop tells us what the lyrics did to him last year from a nursing home wheelchair, and Dave tells us about his friend Al — nickname Gus — and the cover band he's fronting at Al's memorial this Friday. Then the whole thing derails beautifully into a full inventory of every animal in the Hip discography.Explicit language. Recorded live on YouTube.On the PanelJD — hostDuxoop from Toledo — self-described part polar bear; born-in-Toledo credentials, same as GusAndrew from Winnipeg — arrived with facts and a News Radio shirt; host of Soup Full of RadioDave from Montreal — saw the Hip in Central Park; frontman of brand-new Hip cover band Colonel MustardTale of the TapePulled from The Hip Handbook, which amalgamates HipBase and setlist.fm data. Album In Between Evolution (2004) Producer Adam Kasper, recorded in Seattle Single Third single from the record Countdown position No. 31 on the Top 40 Times played live 327 First played October 27, 2003 Last played August 18, 2016 — the Ottawa show As an opener Once As an encore Five times Poll Results Love it 52% Like it 36% Tolerate it 10% Skip it 1% Never heard of it 1% Possibly the most varied — and most indecisive — poll spread of the series so far. Duxoop's verdict: "That's crazy to me. These numbers should be way more lopsided toward the top."Live Version FeaturedOttawa, 2004 — the Grey Cup halftime show. Andrew remembers watching it live and everyone around him asking why the band was opening the biggest gig of the year with a brand-new song. (They went into Courage right after.)What We Talked AboutThe Album That Everyone Slept OnIn Between Evolution debuted at No. 1 in Canada on roughly 22,500 first-week copies — then got knocked off the top by Avril Lavigne's new album.Certified platinum in Canada that September. Dave notes it was one of the last Hip records to move real units.Where does this song sit in the career arc? The panel lands on "the end of the middle" rather than the dawn of the final third.Andrew's take: Gus is the first song on the record that sounds like the Hip you already knew — you lean back in the chair. Heaven Is a Better Place Today, Summer's Killing Us and Vaccination Scar are louder neighbours, so Gus hides in the first five.Adam Kasper and the Seattle SoundAndrew looked up Kasper's credits and it clicked: Soundgarden's Down on the Upside, Queens of the Stone Age's Songs for the Deaf, Pearl Jam's self-titled (the avocado one), Foo Fighters' One by One.Same studio was hosting the Big Fish and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtracks around the time this record was being made.The panel agrees Gus has a "weirdly familiar, warm Hip sound" — it could have sat on Day for Night with different production, or on Music at Work. Maybe it was on the shelf a while.Rob Baker's OutroUniversal agreement: whichever live version you pull up, Baker is on fire. "A real showcase for him."Dave's sharpest observation of the night — Gord never rants over this solo the way he does over others. It always gets its space, and that may be the only ad-lib that separates the live song from the record.Gus HimselfBorn 1985 at the Toledo Zoo, died August 27, 2013. A 700-pound icon of the Central Park Zoo, seen by over 20 million visitors.Began swimming obsessively — up to 12 hours a day — in the 1990s. Reporters called him neurotic, depressed and flaky, and he became a symbol of the stress of living in New York.The first zoo animal in history to be treated with Prozac. Also got a jacuzzi and, at one point, two girlfriends. Duxoop: "Why is he the one on Prozac and not me?"Gord wrote the song in 2004, nine years before Gus died — so this wasn't an obituary. He'd seen the bear and then done the second-sourcing, as Gord always did.There's a children's book called What's Worrying Gus? The True Story of a Big City Bear. On Amazon, the cover has Gus on a therapist's couch.The Toledo ConnectionThe Hip played the Toledo Zoo twice in the '90s — where Gus was born.When they played Toledo in 2004, Gus was the show opener. The stats say it only ever opened once, so that was absolutely on purpose.The Bush TheoryThe Hip Museum reads Gus as partly about George W. Bush and the invasion of Iraq. Andrew read the paragraph aloud; it describes the two as "lovable, loutish, and incredibly accomplished guys… not bad for a pair of dudes with limited mental capacity."JD's verdict: lots of love for the Hip Museum, but that one's a reach.Gus / UsDave's thesis: he doesn't hear a bear at all. "It's not what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us." He's been on that line for twenty years.JD points out the Gordism that makes it work — dropping the G, so "troublin' us" and "troubling Gus" are phonetically the same thing.Duxoop extends it: we've all watched a zoo animal pace or swim figure eights, and that should be troubling us.On the lyrics generally: Gord's word-smithery rewards straining to hear it, and the panel confesses to mumbling through parts for two decades. Compared to Nautical Disaster — all story, no chorus, no pattern — Gus is manageable, but only just.Duxoop's StoryLast year, when the countdown hit No. 31, Duxoop was three months into a nursing home stay with medical issues. Twenty-odd years earlier he'd started going to karaoke — big, scary-looking, socially awkward, mistaken for the bouncer. Now he was in his 60s, in a wheelchair, and the line landed like a ton of bricks: old and grey, and no one's afraid anymore.He sang it at the nursing home. "I don't think I've ever sung a Hip song with more feeling than I do with Gus." Grace, Too he can't fake — he feels like a schmuck trying to match Gord's intensity. Gus he doesn't fake.And after a week of thinking about it for this episode, he made a bold statement: Gus is now his favourite Tragically Hip song, over Grace, Too.Dave's Story — Al, Gus, and Colonel MustardDave's friend Al Morton died suddenly last November. They bonded over the Hip and golf at Dave's club. Al's nickname was Gus.In their fantasy football pick'em league, Al's picks stayed on the board for the rest of the NFL season. "A real lump in my throat."Al's memorial is this Friday at the Dunany Country Club in Wentworth, Quebec — halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. Ashes scattered around the course in the morning; speeches and a gathering at night, billed as his "after par-ty."The family asked for seven or eight Hip songs. Dave and friends have twenty ready, after two nights jamming at his buddy Chris's place. He made them learn Gus — he couldn't imagine doing a show for Al without it.The band is named Colonel Mustard, after Al's imported 1970s Mercedes. Wentworth, Quebec's Tragically Hip cover band. Dave waited 45 years to do this.His approach: very much not trying to be Gord. "I'm just trying to sing it with my truth."Hardest songs to sing so far — Fireworks (the National Fitness Program cadence) and Fully Completely (Gord's offbeat entrance in the middle section). Bassist John Roy has been cueing him in.Also on the setlist: Grace Too, Wheat Kings, The Good Life, Three Pistols.One BucketDave loves the way Gord says "whippoorwill" — audible in the Grey Cup version JD played. He'll be attempting it Friday."Used to be enough to make every bird stop singing." There's a lot of beauty in this song.Dave also went to bat for Sharks as an all-time Hip song — lyrically perfect, everyone gets to shine — while fully admitting he's a party of one on that.The Countdown NeighboursNo. 30 The Darkest One · No. 31 Gus · No. 32 Emperor Penguin — with Pigeon Camera at No. 28. As JD put it: their arctic phase.The Animal Album (An Idea That Got Away From Everyone)Duxoop floated it — Weird Al did a food album and a TV album, so why not a Tragically Hip animal album? The panel then attempted a full inventory:Emperor Penguin · Pigeon Camera · Dire Wolf · Problem Bears · Thompson Girl (polar bear reference) · The Bear on Music at WorkTiger the Lion · The Luxury (zoo lion) · Little Bones (a teeny tiny little cat) · Sled Dogs After DinnerWheat Kings (loon at the beginning) · Bumblebee · Leave ("in this contest, a concave nest") · Sharks · Piano Spider · I'm a Werewolf, Baby · the killer whale tank one on the box setVerdict: someone needs to make this playlist.Quotable Moments"It's not what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us. And that's just the best." — Dave from Montreal"Gord Downie sells the fuck out of this song. He sells the flakiness of the bear. He sells the confusion of the person watching it being like, why aren't you like a real bear?" — Dave from Montreal"It's funny — we're happy to hear a song about a sad animal." — Andrew from Winnipeg"Gus is like you're leaning back in your chair and relaxing a bit." — Andrew from Winnipeg"Grace, Too I feel like I'm faking it. Gus, man, I don't fake that one." — Duxoop from Toledo"It's up to us now to keep these songs alive." — Dave from Montreal"I live for that rare occasion where somebody goes, who was that song by? I got to look up that artist — and I get to make a new Hip fan." — Duxoop from ToledoMentioned in This EpisodeThe Hip Handbook — free Top 40 breakdown with episode links: thehiphandbook.tthpods.comHipBase and setlist.fm — live-stat sources behind the Tale of the TapeThe Hip Museum — source of the Gus / George W. Bush readingWhat's Worrying Gus? The True Story of a Big City Bear — the children's bookHipeponymous — where the Summer's Killing Us video ended upAdam Kasper's discography — Down on the Upside, Songs for the Deaf, Pearl Jam, One by OnePlugs & HousekeepingDuxoop from ToledoA friend of Duxoop's was hit hard by the death of Glen Hansard, who was killed in a motorcycle crash outside Dublin on July 29, 2026, at 56. There's a local Toledo tribute on Friday collecting donations for the Dublin Simon Community, the homelessness charity Hansard cared deeply about. Duxoop, who was himself homeless for a couple of years recently: "I would definitely promote that."Andrew from WinnipegSoup Full of Radio — weekly on UMFM in Winnipeg. Every episode is the next letter of the alphabet. Next week: songs starting with "the." The week after: all covers, all Tom Jones covering other people.Head Full of Radio — the podcast, where Andrew plays Radiohead to a guy who's never heard it. Google "Soup Full of Radio" and you'll find both.Dave from MontrealGoogle him for his Hip-related writing; Instagram @DaveKaufman1Dave used his plug to point people at JD's buy-me-a-coffee instead — noting how many unpaid hours go into this and how much the shows are worth to him. JD's reiteration: this stuff is free forever, don't worry if you can't swing it.The Gathering — KingstonRegistration deadline is Friday for all activities. (If you're hearing this on the podcast feed, you've likely missed it.)Three days in Kingston for the 10th anniversary of the Hip's final show: a brunch, an album listening party, a first-day mixer, and hotel blocks. Come for one day or all three.On the 22nd, the national celebration screens in Springer Market Square — side by side with other fans, the way everyone watched it ten years ago.Live stream of the final episode of Your Hipstories: Reflections from the Final Tour. Location to be announced in the coming weeks.Panel call-out: three spots on that final panel go to people who submit a video under one minute explaining why they should be on it, by sharing their favourite memory of August 20th.120 people signed up so far. Kingston is finally embracing and showcasing this band — the banners are up, and JD hopes they're permanent.Next WeekPigeon Camera. Brand new panel, brand new song, a biggie. Live on YouTube, Wednesday at 8 o'clock.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Eli's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

A side-two burner with a secret third verse? The panel digs into the 1988 Horseshoe debut and discovers 'Every Time You Go' was once a song called 'Holding Out'.Episode SummaryThe wheel said 'Every Time You Go', and the wheel does not lie. This week, The Tragically Hip On Shuffle takes on the side-two rocker from "Up to Here" (1989) - played live 61 times between July 15th, 1988 and June 25th, 2004, three of them as encores, and ranked #93 of 169 on the fan countdown, sandwiched between 'Heaven Is a Better Place Today' and 'When the Weight Comes Down'. jD gathers Andrew from Winnipeg, Adam from South Tampa, and Daryl from Belleville to debate, discuss, and dissect it.The listening party spins the demo from the "Up to Here" box set - a skeleton with muscle, as jD puts it, alive but not quite finished. Then comes the find of the night: both Daryl and Adam independently dug up the song's live debut at the Horseshoe Tavern, July 15th, 1988, where Gord Downie introduces it as 'Holding Out', dedicates it to race car driver Bobby Rahal, and sings a lost third verse - a prom dress, a tear-stained vest, and a waltz - that the band later cut. They did not play it again for a year. So there's that.From there it's a close read of the lyrics - knowing a Dave, the big snake pit, a birthday suitcase brown from dust from no place, and the formidable "my girl don't just walk, she unfurls" - plus the Thunder Road parallel, the highway girl connection, and Andrew's case that this song is the musical blueprint for 'Little Bones'. The poll lands at 69% love it, the panel wrestles with a front-loaded record and a side two that swings, and Adam asks the question every box-set owner is asking: how did 'Wait So Long' not make this album?The wheel gets spun twice (a first - the chat caught a repeat), the Kingston gathering gets a massive plug, and a big scheduling announcement lands: next week's live stream moves to Tuesday night, because Wednesday belongs to the debut of Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour.The PanelAndrew from Winnipeg - host of Alphabet Soup on UMFM (the letter Z is up next), the Radiohead podcast Head Full of Radio, and Threads Bachelorette. This week's cheerful tolerator, and the man who spotted the 'Little Bones'DNA.Adam from South Tampa - retired, armed with the actual countdown brochure, and the one who caught the play-count error in the listing. Grateful this song is not the Paul Young one.Daryl from Belleville - survived a last-minute audio miracle (and a spilled plant) to get on the stream. Vintage Hip evangelist who introduced "Up to Here" to his 17-year-old daughter, and co-discoverer of the lost verse.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome and panel introductions01:23 - First hit: favourite Hip summer jams06:06 - The tale of the tape: 'Every Time You Go' by the numbers08:32 - Poll check: 69% love it10:56 - Listening party: the demo from the "Up to Here" box set14:32 - First reactions: reverb, toms, and background vocals17:00 - The lost verse: July 15th, 1988 at the Horseshoe, and a song called 'Holding Out'20:47 - Andrew hears 'Little Bones' in the bones25:57 - The curse of the first two records29:31 - The lyrics: Daves, snake pits, and a girl who unfurls36:11 - Side two of "Up to Here": front-loaded or fully loaded?44:46 - The 'Wait So Long' problem46:56 - Final thoughts around the table53:37 - Spin the wheel - twice57:05 - Big announcements: Tuesday streams and a new series58:37 - Plugs and the Kingston gatheringResources & ReferencesSetlist and play-count data: hat tip to the Hip Handbook and setlist.fmThe 1988 Horseshoe Tavern recording courtesy of The Tragically Hip Archive - preservation work that made the whole episodeThe demo of 'Every Time You Go' comes from the "Up to Here" box setPodcasts plugged this week: Sarah's Tangentially Hip, Head Full of Radio, Alphabet Soup on UMFM, and Threads BacheloretteJoin InThe randomness is the feature, and the community is the point. Join the community Facebook group to catch the next live stream, vote in the polls, and share your take in the chat. Want more from the network between episodes? Subscribe to Yer Letter, the monthly newsletter from jD.Heading to Kingston? The gathering runs August 20th to 23rd alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for the brand new record "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016" on its release day, a Long Time Running screening, the CBC re-airing of a national celebration, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Reach out to jD to get in on any or all of it.ClosingHuge thanks to Andrew from Winnipeg, Adam from South Tampa, and Daryl from Belleville for bringing the goods - lost verses, countdown brochures, and one very good Everly Brothers joke. The takeaway this week: even a side-two album track has a secret history, and sometimes the archive gives you a whole extra verse.Two dates to circle. Next week the live stream moves to Tuesday night at 8 to talk '700 Ft. Ceiling' from "Trouble at the Hen House". Then Wednesday night, exactly ten years on from Victoria, Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour kicks off - a new episode every second day celebrating the Man Machine Poem Tour. Get after it.ConnectFacebook group: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #TragicallyHip #GordDownie #UpToHere #TTHOnShuffle #InGordWeTrustSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Eli's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli dives into the MLB Home Run Derby, one crucial detail you should know about each of the 8 participants, and a preview of the World Cup semifinals.

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Paul Tremblay ne craint plus seulement la page blanche. Il craint désormais qu'une intelligence artificielle puisse absorber les récits humains, reproduire leurs structures, imiter leur voix et transformer la création en simple surface rentable. Dans ce podcast horreur français, je reviens sur Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep, le nouveau roman de l'auteur de A Head Full of Ghosts, pour explorer une question plus inquiétante qu'un simple robot devenu fou : que reste-t-il d'une histoire quand la machine peut en copier la forme sans avoir jamais vécu la douleur, le désir, la mémoire ou le manque qui l'ont fait naître ?Ce podcast horreur analyse la peur moderne qui traverse l'œuvre de Paul Tremblay : non pas celle d'une IA qui deviendrait humaine, mais celle d'un système capable de reproduire l'apparence de l'humain assez bien pour rendre l'original économiquement remplaçable. À travers Julia, Bernie et ce corps transformé en interface, l'épisode interroge l'horreur de la création vidée de son expérience, l'angoisse de l'imitation parfaite et la frontière trouble entre conscience, rêve et génération artificielle. Une chronique noire entre intelligence artificielle, littérature horrifique, angoisse technologique et futur de la fiction.

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

In this episode, we caught up with New York Times best-selling and Bram Stoker Award-winning author Paul Tremblay, whose acclaimed novels include The Cabin at the End of the World (adapted into the film Knock at the Cabin), A Head Full of Ghosts, which is currently in the works as a film, Horror Movie, and his latest novel, Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep, coming out this week. We chatted with Paul about all the recent news in his world, from the upcoming A Head Full of Ghosts adaptation to the release of Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep. He also opened up about major changes in his life, from a recent health scare to retiring after 31 years as a math teacher to pursue writing full-time. Paul shared what it was like visiting the set of A Head Full of Ghosts in Ireland, calling it a dream to see the film finally come together. We also dove into the origins of Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep, discussing his thoughts on human creativity versus AI-generated work, the unique challenge of writing between two perspectives, and the question of whether AI could every possess consciousness. This was an insightful conversation about horror, creativity, and technology, something that couldn't be more relevant today. Sooo … COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Jack reports on:

Eli Berk, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Winnipeg musician (Lifte) & podcaster (Head Full of Radio) ANDREW RITCHOT dropped by CrapCentral to talk about St. James, Boss Logan, Spookey Ruben, Alphabet Soup radio and memories of caregiving for his late wife Danielle. Andrew also plays bass guitar in the band CROOKED ICE. Check out their brand spanking new album called "Darkstars" available now. Plus, BOING! Songs sampled in this episode: The Island - LIFTE 3 a.m. Eternal - KLF v ENT How Strength Creates Tolerance - LIFTE Kent The Golden Squid - LIFTE Y Control - LIFTE Taking The Stairs - LIFTE Canada Geese - LIFTE Brain Like A Swamp - CROOKED ICE I'm Schitzophrenic (No I'm Not) - CROOKED ICE Climbing Up The Walls - LIFTE Photo by RGM.

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: Wheat KingsA campfire singalong that's secretly about a wrongful conviction, a cassette thrown out a car window, and a tiny Eiffel Tower in Saskatchewan.EPISODE SUMMARY This week on The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream, the wheel landed on 'Wheat Kings', and I had a couple of Andrews riding shotgun to break it down. This is the song the whole country sings around a campfire without ever clocking that it's about David Milgaard, wrongfully convicted of the murder of Gail Miller and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.Andrew from Winnipeg brought the timeline receipts (Kim Campbell, the CBC, the wild detail that Milgaard walked free in April 1992, months before "Fully Completely" even dropped) plus a story about his mom chucking the cassette out the car window somewhere in the Alberta mountains. Andrew from Tampa brought the live recording from The Fillmore, October 24, 2000, and the case for 'Wheat Kings' as a pure summertime staple. We get into the loon that cost the band a donation to Ducks Unlimited, the Zippo lighter, Paris of the Prairies (and the 28-foot Eiffel Tower in Montmartre, Saskatchewan). If you love The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and a Canadian rock podcast that treats a deep cut like it earns the attention, this one runs deep.GUESTSAndrew from Tampa joined by audio through a Florida thunderstorm and came armed with the Fillmore recording that scored tonight's listen. A devoted Hip fan stateside, he makes the case for the band as a summertime constant and named 'Emperor Penguin' as his favourite album-closer, a song he rations for the days he really needs it.Andrew from Winnipeg is a setlist.fm obsessive, a Crooked Ice bandmate (their album release show is June 4), and host of the weekly Radiohead deep-dive podcast Head Full of Radio. He also runs a weekly show on UMFM. His favourite Hip closer is 'Put It Off', and 'Wheat Kings' carries a complicated, personal weight he opened up about on air.Andrew from Tampa: "Is it about what it's talking about, or is it the way it's made millions of people feel?"RESOURCES, LINKS & REFERENCESThe Hip Handbook, used live to pull the tracking numbers (around 1,350 shows logged, 332 'Wheat Kings'performances). thehiphandbook.tthpods.comSetlist history via Hipbase (primary) and setlist.fm (secondary): first played in Saskatoon, July 27, 1991. The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 performance, shared by Andrew from Tampa from a YouTube upload. Hat tip to the tapers and seeders who preserve this stuff, and to The Tragically Hip Archive for the broader live-recording work.David Milgaard case timeline referenced on air via CBC and Wikipedia.The 'Heksenketel' tour video, which shipped with one of the box sets.The loon and the Ducks Unlimited donation: traced on air to the documentary and a Robby Baker radio interview (see verification note below).YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome, and tonight's imaginary sponsors 02:15 - Weird Winnipeg bylaws 03:13 - The tale of the tape: 'Wheat Kings' by the numbers 05:26 - This week's poll: the 5% who tolerate it 07:31 - The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 09:01 - 'Wheat Kings' 12:56 - Your favourite last-song-on-an-album 17:56 - Hearing it the first time, and the cassette out the car window 19:45 - The ultimate campfire song 22:42 - The loon, and a cheque to Ducks Unlimited 24:06 - Museums, prime ministers, and vivid visuals 25:30 - The Pretty Things and a Copperpenny cover 26:51 - David Milgaard, Gail Miller, and the timeline 32:48 - First played in Saskatoon, 1991 37:11 - Paris of the Prairies (and a tiny Eiffel Tower) 40:55 - Don't forget Gail Miller 43:19 - The killer's face in the Zippo 45:23 - The 'Heksenketel' video and the box sets 46:37 - A complicated, personal love for the song 50:28 - Thanking the Andrews, and next week's shuffle: 'Country Day' 54:05 - Plugs: Crooked Ice and Head Full of Radio 56:37 - Outro and creditsHey There!Want a seat at the table on a Wednesday night? Sign up to be a panelist. Explore 1,358 mapped shows and search every lyric in the Hip Handbook.CLOSING Huge thanks to Andrew from Tampa for digging up that Fillmore recording, and to Andrew from Winnipeg for the timeline work and for trusting us with something personal. Next Wednesday the wheel spins again and lands on 'Country Day', the closer from "We Are the Same", keeping our accidental run of great last-songs alive. The takeaway from this one: a song can outgrow the tragedy that made it, but it should never outrun the people inside it.PROMOS & CROSSLINKSTTHTop40 Countdown #17 - 'Wheat Kings' (with Jillian), the countdown episode that ranked this one. Fully & Completely: Redux - "Fully Completely", the track-by-track on the whole record. Get Yer Letter in your inbox.  → subscribe.tthpods.comSOCIAL & COMMUNITY Facebook group: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Email: jd@tthpods.com #TheTragicallyHip #TheHip #FullyCompletely #GordDownie #TTHOnShuffle #InGordWeTrustAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker on a Group Chat to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!

 In this pocket episode, Toni and Jenny shine a spotlight on Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and PhD nutrition scientist whose work helps people navigate nutrition, wellness trends, and the misinformation that surrounds them. Both hosts have followed her for years and admire her ability to translate complex science into clear, actionable guidance.Dr. Knurick educates the public on: Nutrition and food systems Public health and policy Misinformation in wellness How marketing, politics, and industry shape beliefs and behaviors Her gift is making evidence‑based science accessible—without fear‑mongering or sensationalism.Key Themes1. Misinformation in Nutrition & WellnessToni and Jenny discuss how Dr. Knurick debunks misleading claims and viral trends with compassion. She emphasizes science literacy, spotting trustworthy sources, and understanding the harm of cherry‑picked data.2. Personal Responsibility vs. Public HealthThe conversation highlights the systems influencing our choices, including food access, marketing, policy, built environments, and healthcare coverage. Dr. Knurick helps listeners understand the why behind common challenges and why focusing solely on “personal responsibility” misses the bigger picture.3. Evidence-Based Guidance That HelpsListeners will appreciate how she breaks down complex topics, challenges myths with kindness, connects science and policy to real life, and models professionalism—even when addressing detractors.4. Clear, Compassionate Science CommunicationToni and Jenny reflect on how refreshing it is to find someone who speaks “science” fluently, stays grounded in evidence, communicates without condescension, and helps people feel informed rather than overwhelmed.Where to Find Dr. Knurick Instagram: @drjessicaknurick Substack: Dr. Jessica Knurick Episode PlaylistInspired by themes of clarity, truth, and empowerment, Toni and Jenny curated a playlist featuring: Head Full of Doubt – The Avett Brothers Tell the Truth – The Avett Brothers Motion Sickness – Phoebe Bridgers Wake Up – Arcade Fire Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys Rise Up – Andra Day Straight Talk – Dolly Parton I Speak Six Languages – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee DM @thepathpod on Instagram for the full playlist. Why This Spotlight MattersIn a time when misinformation spreads quickly, voices like Dr. Knurick's are essential. Toni and Jenny reflect on the importance of trustworthy science communicators, the role of kindness and professionalism in public discourse, and the PATHPod mission to connect listeners with resources that truly matter.This episode is a heartfelt thank‑you to a scientist doing the hard, necessary work of helping people understand their world—and their health—with more clarity and confidence.

Hour 3 of A&G features... MLB pitching/betting scandal & NCAA basketball The collapse of Britain Media & ratings The progressive movement & Mamdani See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of A&G features... MLB pitching/betting scandal & NCAA basketball The collapse of Britain Media & ratings The progressive movement & Mamdani See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people. We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he's ever read and turning books into movies. Then, it's hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words. Paul Tremblay: 01:14 Pointless: 29:01 Top 5 Party Words: 53:33 Contact the Show Paul Tremblay Website Paul Tremblay Instagram Paul Tremblay BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Ritchot (Lifte, Head Full of Radio, UMFM's Alphabet Soup) joins us to talk about his new release How Strength Creates Tolerance. We get into songwriting, the power of vibe, his bands Darkstars & Boss Logan, podcasting, Radiohead, Spotify, lawnmowers, and even Disney princesses. A deep, fun conversation you won't want to miss!#Podcast #MusicPodcast #AndrewRitchot #Radiohead #Lifte #Songwriting #BossLogan #AlphabetSoup #Spotify #IndieMusicLinktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.app/Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:InObscuriaListen to the InObscuria Podcast: https://inobscuria.com/

Mike and Charlie discussed T. J. Watt's record-breaking extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys interviewed ESPN anchor Stan Verrett, David Grubb, the editor of "The Bird Writes," and Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie reviewed the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. They spoke to Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, about Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson. Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to discuss LSU's appearance at the SEC Media Days and Jay Johnson's roster-building.