Paul Langlois

Paul Langlois shares his journey from a young music lover in Kingston, Ontario, to guitarist for one of Canada’s most iconic bands, The Tragically Hip. He reflects on the early days of the band, the deep bond he shared with frontman Gord Downie, and the emotional experience of their final tour together. Along the way, he opens up about life after the Hip, and the lasting impact of the band’s legacy. He also shares insights into the making of their documentary “No Dress Rehearsal” and what it means to be recognized as 'Canada’s band.'

The Tony Parsons Show is recorded and produced at Eighty Five Audio

What is The Tony Parsons Show?

Welcome to the Tony Parsons Show. As a journalist and broadcaster for the past 50 years, Tony anchored the second most-watched local television newscast in North America, the News Hour on Global BC, in Canada.

During his distinguished career, Tony Parsons reported on some of the world’s most notable news events that have shaped our nation. He has interviewed Prime Ministers, Premiers, entertainers, thought leaders and other people of distinction from around the world. His goal with this podcast is to produce an interview series, based on the talk-show format that we became accustomed to and loved.