Oct 26, 20262h 6mS2
In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome returning guest, Tragically Hip Super Fan Chris Doucher, as they review Side A of In Violet Light (2002). Before embarking on their deep dive Heath shares his...
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School of Hip
Hosted by Heath McCoy & Chaz Charles · music · EN
About this Podcast:
School of Hip: Yer Tragically Hip Podcast follows two hosts from opposite sides of the border as they dive deep into the music, history, and mythology of one of Canada’s most beloved bands. Chaz Charles — an American who first stumbled onto The Tragically Hip in the ’90s when they opened for Page & Plant — is finally taking the full journey through the band’s catalogue. Guiding him is Heath McCoy , a Canadian rock journalist who grew up with The Hip woven into the fabric of his country’s culture. Together, they explore every era, every album, and every track: the stories behind the songs, the legacy of Gord Downie, the cultural moments, the live performances, the deep cuts, and the impact The Hip left on fans across the world. It’s part discovery, part nostalgia, part education — and all heart. Whether you're a lifelong Hip fan or coming in fresh, this podcast is your bi-weekly class in all things Tragically Hip. <strong
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What is School of Hip about?
School of Hip: Yer Tragically Hip Podcast follows two hosts from opposite sides of the border as they dive deep into the music, history, and mythology of one of Canada’s most beloved bands.
Who hosts School of Hip?
School of Hip is hosted by Heath McCoy & Chaz Charles. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has School of Hip covered recently?
Recent episodes include "In Violet Light (2002) with Hip Superfan Chris Doucher" (26 October 2026, 126 minutes), "Music @ Work (2000) Side B with Roving Rock Fan Nicole Fortin" (29 September 2026, 110 minutes), and "Music @ Work (2000) Side A With Podcast Legend Sean McGinity" (14 September 2026, 132 minutes).
How often does School of Hip publish?
School of Hip publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 104 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on School of Hip?
Booking probability for School of Hip is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. School of Hip requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. School of Hip's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for School of Hip are Artists, Writers & Performers. School of Hip has a music audience.
About the host
Heath McCoy & Chaz Charles hosts School of Hip, a music podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 29, 20261h 50mIn this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner and roving rock fan Nicole Fortin for a deep dive through Side B of the Tragically Hip’s first album for the new...
- Sep 14, 20262h 12mS1
In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome returning guest Sean McGinity of the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast as they return to the class’s...
- Aug 31, 20261h 41mS1
In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath discuss the CBC’s 10th anniversary rebroadcast of the Tragically Hip’s incredible (nay, Herculean), final concert on Aug. 20, 2016, in front of...
- Jul 26, 20261h 34mS1
<p>In this very special edition of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome back Stephen Dame, curator of A Museum After Dark at hipmuseum.com, a consistent (and fun) source of Tragically Hip info in their ongoing Hipster...
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- Jul 26, 20261h 34mS1
In this very special edition of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome back Stephen Dame, curator of A Museum After Dark at hipmuseum.com , a consistent (and fun) source...
- Jul 6, 20261h 42mS1
In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome the editor-in-chief of the Edmonton Journal and the Edmonton Sun, journalist and Canadian news podcaster Dave Breakenridge. Dave’s Tragically Hip fandom is such...
- Jul 6, 20261h 42mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome the editor-in-chief of the Edmonton Journal and the Edmonton Sun, journalist and Canadian news podcaster Dave Breakenridge. Dave’s Tragically Hip fandom is such...
- Jun 22, 20261h 47mS1
In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome – from the Paris of the Prairies – writer, documentarian, film critic, and the director of operations at...
- Jun 22, 20261h 47mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome – from the Paris of the Prairies – writer, documentarian, film critic, and the director of operations at Saskatoon’s Rawlco Radio, Craig Silliphant. Craig’s...
- Jun 8, 20261h 2mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath take a detour from the Tragically Hip catalogue and into the world of Tragically Hip tribute bands interviewing Derek Lathrop, the Gord Downie doppleganger in one of...
- May 18, 20261h 31mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath welcome their first ever returning guest, none other than the Podfather of the Boneless Podcasting Network, co-host of the world’s greatest Van Halen podcast And the...
- May 4, 20262h 23mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by friend of the show and bonafide Tragically Hip Super Fan Chris Doucher, a comic book reporter whose work is featured at GeekNerdNet.com and on the GNN...
- Apr 20, 20261h 50mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by their good friend (and occasional frenemy / nemesis) Kevin Brown, host of topnotch podcasts The Tom Petty Project, The Ultimate Catalogue Clash, Seaside...
Episode #11
Day For Night (1994) Side A with Ian Winick
Apr 5, 20261h 43mS1<p>In this re-duxed for improved sound quality episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by an Irishman living in Germany, none other than Ian Winick host of Black Adder podcast Lord of Adders Black and the...
Episode #10
Elective Course: Live at 6 O'Clock
Mar 23, 20261h 38mS1<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath take a detour from their chronological deep dive through the Tragically Hip’s discography to instead explore the newly released live album by Gord Downie & The Sadies...
- Mar 8, 20261h 55mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by the acknowledged Godfather of their podcasting universe, now forever crowned the Podfather! That’s Corey Morrissette, whose flagship show, Van Halen...
- Feb 22, 20261h 51mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip Chaz and Heath are joined by special guest Michael Barclay, author of Canadian best seller The Never-Ending Present: The Story of the Tragically Hip – which has been a constant...
Episode #7
Saskadelphia 2021 (1991) with Nick Lewis
Feb 8, 20261h 31mS1<p>In this episode of School of Hip: </p><br><p>Chaz and Heath are joined by Nick Lewis, a former journalist who covered Calgary’s arts and entertainment scene with Heath in the early 2000s, writing for the Calgary...
- Jan 25, 20261h 27mS1
<p>In this episode of School of Hip: </p><p>Chaz and Heath are joined by special guest Todd McGinity who co-hosts the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast with his brother Sean. Yes, the same Sean who joined us a few weeks...
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