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Nine years after the passing of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, his music, legacy and impact continue to bring Canadians together. On this episode of The Reluctantly Podcast, Terry sits down with Gedfest Edmonton organizers Neil Brown and Tyson Brown, along with Kyle Noon of Hip tribute band Hypnotical, to talk about Gedfest 26 — a nationwide celebration of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip happening October 17 (Edmonton Show). Check www.gedfest.ca for show dates in your area. They trace G

The Edmonton Oilers are back—and so are Quinn Phillips and Paulina Denholm from The Bits! Terry welcomes two of his favourite sports guests back to The Reluctantly Podcast for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation ahead of the #Oilers’ season opener. The trio tackles the controversial #AlexFormenton signing, the Oilers’ history of offering second chances, and the bigger questions surrounding hockey culture, accountability, and making sports a safer, more welcoming space for women. They also di

As Remembrance Day approaches, Terry sits down with Maureen and Randall Purvis of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation to explore how a promise made by a 12-year-old girl in 1971 grew into an international movement of remembrance. Since its official beginning in Edmonton in 2011, No Stone Left Alone has connected thousands of students with Canada’s military history by bringing them into cemeteries to place poppies on veterans’ headstones, say their names, and simply say, “Thank you.” Tod

Terry sits down with multidisciplinary Métis artist, actor, musician, writer, mentor, and entrepreneur Melody McArthur. Melody shares how grief, loss, an abusive relationship, and years of self-doubt shaped her determination to build a meaningful creative life. She reflects on stepping beyond her comfort zone, trusting intuition, overcoming imposter syndrome, and using every opportunity to help others see what is possible. Melody also discusses her early musical influences, Indigenous identity,

Mike Plume is back, and as usual, there’s no set list. Terry and Mike catch up for a wide-ranging conversation about music, memories, and the stories collected over a lifetime of playing songs. Mike shares an unforgettable encounter with Dolly Parton during his Nashville years and reflects on her song-writing, humour, generosity, and remarkable ability to make everyone around her feel important. The conversation wanders through The Tragically Hip, Loverboy, Bruce Allen, Elvis, song-writing, self

Terry sits down with legendary CFCW radio personality Jackie Rae Greening to remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton. From her humble beginnings in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains to becoming one of the most beloved entertainers in the world, Dolly never forgot where she came from—or the people she could help along the way. Terry and Jackie share stories about Dolly’s songwriting, her unforgettable interviews and performances, her business savvy, Dollywood, the Imagination Library