Today, the guys discuss the new documentary on the quintessential Canadian band, The Tragically Hip (3:45). They discuss how the docuseries was directed by the brother of Gord Downine (the late front man for the Tragically Hip), Mike Downie. They talk about the numerous talking heads in the doc, the story behind some songs and the lack of success of the Hip in the USA. They also talk about strife in the band in the 2000’s as well as Downie’s cancer diagnosis. Then the guys list their top 5 Tragically Hip songs (20:25). 

Then, since Downie died of glioblastoma, the guys discuss this disorder (47:20). Asif describes how this is one of the most common brain cancers as well as risk factors for it. He then discusses the presenting symptoms as well as the treatment as well as the unfortunately poor prognosis 

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Show Notes:

• Tragically Hip Doc Shows Why They Should’ve Been More Than Canada’s Favorite Band: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tragically-hip-no-dress-rehearsal-documentary-1235106767/
• ‘The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal’: An intimate look at Canada’s band: https://globalnews.ca/news/10752379/the-tragically-hip-no-dress-rehearsal-gord-downie-canada-interview/
• Gord Downie 'like a Terry Fox in the modern day,' says doctor: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/gord-downie-like-a-terry-fox-in-the-modern-day-says-doctor-1.3640326
• Glioblastoma (GBM): https://www.abta.org/tumor_types/glioblastoma-gbm/

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