Canada’s most beloved band just got a permanent place on the dial. The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown, hosted by JD Dew, is now streaming on SiriusXM Canada’s The Tragically Hip Radio (Channel 757). This immersive, fan-fuelled podcast celebrates the music, memories, and magic of The Hip—and now it’s available 24/7 on a channel dedicated entirely to the iconic band.
Reaching #1 on Apple Podcasts’ Music Commentary chart in Canada and ranking in over 10 countries, The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown has quickly become essential listening for fans across the country and beyond. Every episode dives deep into the stories behind the songs, the personal moments that shaped them, and the lives they touched.
From the anthemic rise of “New Orleans Is Sinking” to the poetic depths of “Bobcaygeon,” JD Dew curates a countdown that’s as much about Canadian culture as it is about the band’s catalogue. Each song is woven together with passionate fan stories, archival moments, and emotional reflections on what The Hip meant—and continue to mean—to millions.
This podcast was born from friendship, memory, and love of music. JD created the show in honour of his close friend Matthew Rona, who passed away from ALS in 2024. What began as a shared love for Gord Downie’s lyrics has grown into a full-fledged community celebration, one that now also fuels a major fundraising initiative for ALS Society of Canada.
This fall, the countdown culminates in a live finale at The Rec Room Roundhouse in Toronto on October 4, featuring a performance by The Strictly Hip. All proceeds go directly to ALS research and support.
Listeners tuning in to The Tragically Hip Radio on SiriusXM Canada (Channel 757, Streaming Only) will now hear select episodes from the podcast, allowing fans to relive the countdown in a new and immersive way—right alongside The Hip’s discography, deep cuts, and live tracks.
As JD Dew puts it, “This podcast is a mixtape made by a country. It’s every concert ticket, every road trip, every Gord monologue remembered by the fans who lived it.”
Listen now on SiriusXM Canada Channel 757 (Streaming Only) or wherever you get your podcasts.