What kind of men were the Tragically Hip? They were for decades the seminal Canadian rock & roll band.

Degan and Chris explore masculinity and personal growth through the lens of the documentary "Long Time Running," which chronicles the Hip's final tour.

As fans of the band, they delve into the significance of the Hip's music, band dynamics, and the persona of lead singer Gord Downie. They reflect on the themes of vulnerability, masculine identity, and emotional connection that permeate The Tragically Hip's legacy.

That last tour, especially the nationally televised final concert in Kingston, ON, was a moment of shared grief for Canada, and we couldn't have asked for better guys to represent us.

Watch "Long Time Running" on CBC Gem.

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Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris, our theme music was brilliantly composed and performed by Degan. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.

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Identity, heroism, and what it means to do good. In this episode, we review the new Superman movie and explore the superhero's symbolic evolution over the years from a Depression-era champion of the oppressed to a modern-day figure wrestling with the public perception of him as an 'alien.' The episode also delves into broader themes of loneliness, heroism, and the complicated idea of the "maverick" making his own decisions without regard for anyone else's point of view.

What other movies should we see?

We would love to hear from you! Email Chris or Degan if you have any comments or suggestions!

Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.

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• Help us grow our podcast by buying us a coffee so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!
• Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, available from Brick Books.

Degan and Chris delve into the 2012 Danish film 'The Hunt' to explore themes of masculinity, false accusations, and the devastating effects on a tight community. They discuss how these issues impact men's roles today, drawing parallels to social media and the broader cultural landscape.

This is a tough movie to watch but worth seeing. It really provoked one of our favourite conversations yet for this podcast. We hope you like it!

What other movies should we see?

We would love to hear from you! Email Chris or Degan if you have any comments or suggestions!

Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.

• Join the mailing list for our newsletter where we will provide updates on our progress.
• Help us grow our podcast by buying us a coffee so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!
• Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, available from Brick Books.