Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:21:03 +0000Captivate.fmBradley van Paridonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ed1a695c-2d1f-46fd-a90b-9f016c38c79f/banner.jpgBradley van ParidonBradley van ParidonAn album by album deep dive into the music and lyrics of The Tragically Hip. Hosted by three long time friends and huge Hip fans. Follow the show on Twitter @CastGems.http://meterroom.ca/hipcast/streamyesepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-cast-of-the-unpluck/Episode 15-The Wrap UpThis is it, the last episode in the series. Brad, Steve and John give their final thoughts on songs they selected for each other and themselves, the Hip in general and what they learned over the course of this deep dive into one of Canada's favourite bands. You'll have to listen to find out which songs were picked to be covered though. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a new show from the crew behind The Cast of the Unplucked Gems.

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]]>5f6869b7-87b5-4972-9a62-bf9e6fec891bMon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -050002:35:14yesfullThis is it, the last episode in the series. Brad, Steve and John give their final thoughts on songs they selected for each other and themselves, the Hip in general and what they learned over the course of this deep dive into one of Canada's favourite bands. You'll have to listen to find out which songs were picked to be covered though. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a new show from the crew behind The Cast of the Unplucked Gems.Bradley van ParidonEpisode 14-Man Machine Poem5fad9d23-32ca-4b58-a9a5-21a6a4e48df6Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -050002:58:58yesfullThe last in the discography but don't worry we'll do one more wrap up episode. In the meantime, Brad hosts and the album is discussed as are some of the circumstances surrounding the timing of the release and the subsequent tour. Highlighted songs include: Man, In a World Possessed by the Human Mind, Here, In The Dark, Tired As Fuck, Oceans Next and Machine. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 13-Now For Plan Acdc05513-4800-4ef5-806f-759632d2eeceMon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050002:40:07yesfullLucky number 13 and the penultimate album in the Hip cataloge Now For Plan A is the subject of this episode which Steve hosted and was recorded remotley for unmentioned reasons. Highlighted songs include: At Transformation, The Lookahead, We Want To Be It, The Modern Spirit, Take Forever and Goodnight Attawapiskat. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 12-We Are the Samec44d7b8e-87bb-41ca-a13e-c7e3b5fae73cTue, 11 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -050002:01:28yesfullDid The Hip go one Rock to far? John hosts the breakdown of 2009's We Are the Same. Highlighted songs include: Morning Moon, The Last Recluse, The Depression Suite, The Exact Feeling, Queen of the Furrows and Love Is a First. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 11-World Container8249d748-4fc3-4a95-8cbc-ef8178092695Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -050001:53:30yesfullReady to rock? Bob Rock. Brad hosts as the guys break down the first of two Hip/Bob Rock collaborations...World Container. Highlighted songs include: The Lonely End of The Rink, In View, Luv (Sic), The Kids Don't Get It, The Drop-Off, Family Band. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 10-In Between Evolution41c2d96c-d9d9-4a9e-9937-524f7497b293Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -050001:37:36yesfullAn album chalk full of bangers, but is it an Iraq War record? Find out as the boys discuss 2004's In Between Evolution. Highlighted songs include: Summer's Killing US, Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park, Vaccination Scar, You're Everywhere, One Night in Copenhangen and Are We Family. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 9-In Violet Light2aa5d894-f14a-462b-b268-427ce92b7613Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -050001:45:14yesfullPurple. That's how John describes this album as he steps in to host In Violet Light. Highlighted songs include: Use It Up, The Darkest One, It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken, Silver Jet, Leave and The Dire Wolf. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 8-Music @ Workf9cd6f82-9848-4348-a1d8-9d8e60b0cdf4Thu, 09 May 2019 10:00:00 -050001:55:46yesfullBrad is in the hosting chair for Music @ Work. Put on your hard hats and let's get to it.Highlighted songs include: My Music At Work, Tiger The Lion, Lake Fever, Stay, The Bastard and The Bear. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 7-Phantom Power28e4084a-28a2-47aa-80fc-290063bdd9a6Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:00 -050002:03:13yesfullPhantom Power!! Steve is the host for this episode which marks the half way point of the Hip journey. This album is excellent musically and complicated lyrically which gives the guys plenty to dig in to. Highlighted songs include: Something On, Bobcaygeon, Thompson Girl, Vapour Trails, The Rules and Emperor Penguin. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 6-Trouble At The Henhousecd9f8d4e-41e3-4082-89f2-729ff3943e36Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:30:00 -050001:37:56yesfullBrad is back in Canada, and joins Steve and John in Studio to talk about the Tragically Hip's next offering, "Trouble at the Henhouse". The band continues its sonic direction and creates some of their most cherished material while also tredding into some strange and deep waters. Mentioned also is the 1997 released live album, "Live Between Us" recorded in 1996 while the band was on tour promoting TATH. Highlighted songs include: Gift Shop, Ahead by a Century, Don't Wake Daddy, Flamenco, Sherpa and Put it off. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 5-Day For Night1ffb89f2-3891-4be3-93f9-a5c764708a90Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:30:00 -050001:50:25yesfullBrad is back in the hosting chair for Day For Night a departure from the sounds the band has produced to date. This new tone leads to some disagreement amongst our hosts and some all-time classic Hip songs as well. Highlighted songs include: Grace Too, Yawning Or Snarling, So Hard Done By, Nautical Disaster, Scared and Inch An Hour. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 4-Fully Completelye0ed0326-4d2c-4677-bf3d-1095c170ac7dThu, 29 Nov 2018 10:30:00 -050001:49:59yesfullSteve handles hosting duties on Fully Completely the band's first concerted effort at breaking into the bigger US market. After the success of Up To Here and Road Apples in Canada the Hip brought us another album full of what would become classic tracks in the catalogue. Highlighted songs include: Courage, Looking for a Place to Happen, At the Hundredth Meridian, Locked in the Trunk of a Car, We'll Go To and Fully Completely. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 3-Road Appleseb2815d6-43f2-4c14-87b9-d12edf0c14b8Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:58:00 -050001:34:30yesfull John takes the reins for fan favourite Road Apples! Highlighted songs include: Twist My Arm, Cordelia, The Luxury, Three Pistols, Fight and On The Verge. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 2- Up To Here064ca175-8fda-42c6-a9c8-38cb972651caWed, 25 Jul 2018 14:58:00 -050001:13:38yesfullThe first full length offering from The Tragically Hip is discussed. Highlighted songs include: Blow At High Dough, New Orleans Is Sinking, 38 Years Old, Boots or Hearts, Everytime You Go, Trickle Down. Bradley van ParidonEpisode 1-The Tragically Hip-Self Titled EPe74b4211-bb97-4ed0-92ed-6e9f20555d39Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:58:00 -050050:34yesfullAlong with an introduction to the band via a discussion of their very first offering the guys also introduce themselves and the motivations behind The Cast Of The Unplucked Gems. Bradley van Paridon