This week, jD sits down with Ian from Maple Ridge, a lifelong music fanatic who got introduced to The Tragically Hip in the most unexpected way—by an ex. From that moment on, Ian was hooked—spinning every album on release day, breaking down Gord Downie’s lyrics, and eventually stepping into the spotlight as the frontman of Gift Shop, a Hip tribute band that’s bringing those legendary songs to life.

But wait—there’s more!

🔥 PodList SIX is coming May 26! 🔥

Love The Tragically Hip? Got a killer cover up your sleeve? This is your shot to be part of something special! Submit your Hip cover and make your mark.

✅ Register here: https://bit.ly/podlistSIX (Deadline: April 30!)

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💥 The Countdown Rolls On! 💥

We’re diving deep into 40 essential Hip songs, ranked by YOU. Which tracks are climbing? Which ones are causing outrage in the rankings? Tune in and find out!

🎤 This week, we tackle:

🎶 The genius of Gord’s lyrics—why they hit differently every damn time

🎤 The fine line between tribute and imitation—how Gift Shop keeps it authentic

🎸 That legendary Moore Theatre show in Seattle—plus a classic Gord encounter

🔥 And if that’s not enough Hip content… We’re rereleasing five past PodLists on the feed. If you love Hip covers, you don’t wanna miss this!

👉 Listen now, follow @tthtop40 on socials, and get in on the conversation!

So there’s that. 🚀