The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown

podList SIX – A Fan-Made Hip Mixtape From the Deep Cuts Up

Welcome to podList SIX, the sixth annual fan-powered Tragically Hip mixtape — lovingly curated, courageously sequenced, and now spun into podcast gold. Each year, listeners submit tracks based on a theme. This year’s twist? No Top 40 allowed. That’s right: every single pick comes from songs ranked #169 to #41 in The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown.

This isn’t just a playli...

🎙 Sunday Evening Jam – May 19, 2025

Slow Sundays, Hockey Games, Sirius Dreams, and Super Fan Schemes

Hey, it’s jD here—and if I sounded as sluggish as the word evening in our intro graphic, well, you caught me. Backup camera, low energy, but full heart, baby.

This week on the Jam, Sara J and I caught up on all things Hip and beyond, even if it wasn’t the busiest week in Hip-ville. We talked about her two-part chat on Dropped Among th...

Hey, it’s jD, and this week I’m joined by one of the most well-traveled Hip fans you’ll ever meet — Shaun from Vancouver, a part-time travel blogger, full-time Hiphead, and EV evangelist who somehow managed to turn Music @ Work into road trip therapy. (Respect.)

Shaun’s Hipstory begins in Yellowknife — bouncing on a bed, hopped up on sugar, catching Courage on MuchMusic. From there, it was uncles in Ontario handing him Up To Here an...

🎙️ Want to be part of the story?

If Music @ Work meant something to you — if it challenged you, comforted you, or just left you scratching your head — we want to hear from you.

Email tthtop40@gmail.com or message us @TTHTop40 to share your story and join the podumentary.

The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song 22 — Sherry from Midland

Hey, it’s jD — and this week on The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown, I’m joined by Sherry from Midland, an early adopter of The Hip with a big heart, a big laugh, and an even bigger Rolodex of memories stretching from church lawns to the beaches of Wasaga.

Sherry’s Hip origin story starts in downtown Midland, Ontario — where some guy in a St. Paul’s...

unday Evening Jam – Live Stream May 2, 2025

It’s May, the buds are budding, the robins are rocking, and jD & Sara J are springing into another Sunday Evening Jam — this one steeped in sun-drenched nostalgia, surprise songs, and seasonal sentimentality. This week’s loose and lively live stream takes a turn toward springtime vibes and Hip tracks that bloom with meaning.

In this week’s jam-packed jam:

• 🌸 Springtime Hip tracks: Po...

The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song 23 — Janet from the Isle of Man

Hey, it’s jD — and if you’ve ever wondered just how far Hip fandom reaches, allow me to introduce you to Janet from the Isle of Man. That’s right — this week, we go international, with a guest who’s been flying the flag from across the Atlantic for almost 30 years.

Janet’s Hip origin story starts in 1995, with a vacation to North Bay and a frien...

Sunday Evening Jam - Live Stream April 27th

This week on the Sunday Evening Jam, jD and Sarah J. dive into a fun-filled discussion all about hockey songs in honor of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just along for the ride, the duo covers everything from Fireworks to Lonely End of the Rink, sharing personal stories and thoughts on how The Tragically Hip’s music connects with the spirit of the game.

Expec...

The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song 24 — Colin from Winnipeg

Hey, it’s jD — and this week we head to the heart of the prairies with Colin from Winnipeg, a longtime Hiphead who once went to a show alone at 13 years old and came out the other side a lifer. (And no, this isn’t the plot of a 1990s coming-of-age movie — although it should be.)

Colin’s story is peak Gen X Hiphead: cassette tapes rolling during FM year...

This week’s Jam was extra buzzy as we celebrated 4/20 in style—with infused cider, patio weather, and an honest-to-Gord group session about The Hip and high vibes. jD and Sarah J welcomed special guest and membersHIP all-star Janet from the Isle of Man, who brought transatlantic charm, killer insights, and a deep love of Day for Night.

We got deep into:

• 🍁 The best Hip songs to listen to while stoned (spoiler: Sherpa might actual...

The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song 25 — Ron from Red Deer

Hey, it’s jD — and this week, I got to hang out with a legend. You probably know Ron MacLean from Hockey Night in Canada, Coach’s Corner, and Olympic coverage. But here’s what you might not know: the guy is a dyed-in-the-leather Hip fan, and holy hell, he’s got the receipts.

From watching The Luxury spin at 3AM in a Buffalo bar with Sabres players, t...

This week on Sunday Evening Jam, Sara J and jD welcomed special guest Jeremy Hoyle of The Strictly Hip for a very special moment — the official announcement that The Strictly Hip will headline A Celebration of The Hip for ALS, happening October 4th at The Rec Room in Toronto! 🎸🖤

We also caught up with our pal Jeff Tucker, shared stories from recent shows, swapped live bootleg picks, and took a virtual road trip to a now-iconic mur...

Absolutely! Here’s a brief, punchy podcast description based on the podListSIX – Call for Submissions audio, with your voice and tone, and a strong push on the April 30th deadline:

It’s that time again — podList SIX is coming, and I want your voice in it. If you’ve got a mic and a take on a song from the list, now’s your moment. Submit your audio by April 30th and join the crew of fans, freaks, and Hip heads lending their voices...