Ten years ago, a band said goodbye and actually meant it, and Ed Conroy explains why that almost never happens in music. Most farewell tours are a marketing device. This one wasn't, and the reason why cuts right to the heart of what made that final night so different.

Quentin Tarantino has a theory about quitting at exactly the right number, and Ed uses it to explain why some artists get to leave behind a body of work with a clean beginning, middle, and end, while most just keep going until the magic wears thin. The examples on both sides of that line might surprise you.

There's a specific room, a specific song, and a specific moment when this music stopped being background noise for Shane and became something else entirely, and that story says as much about why this band mattered as anything written about them since.

Topics: Tragically Hip anniversary, Gord Downie legacy, Canadian bands endings, Road Apples album, band farewell tours

GUEST: Ed Conroy | http://retrontario.com | @‌retrontario

Originally aired on 2026-08-20

Ten years ago, a band said goodbye and actually meant it, and Ed Conroy explains why that almost never happens in music. Most farewell tours are a marketing device. This one wasn't, and the reason why cuts right to the heart of what made that final night so different.
Quentin Tarantino has a theory about quitting at exactly the right number, and Ed uses it to explain why some artists get to leave behind a body of work with a clean beginning, middle, and end, while most just keep going until the magic wears thin. The examples on both sides of that line might surprise you.
There's a specific room, a specific song, and a specific moment when this music stopped being background noise for Shane and became something else entirely, and that story says as much about why this band mattered as anything written about them since.
Topics: Tragically Hip anniversary, Gord Downie legacy, Canadian bands endings, Road Apples album, band farewell tours
GUEST: Ed Conroy |<a href="http://retrontario.com"> http://retrontario.com</a> | @&zwnj;retrontario
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-20

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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