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The 500 - #138 - The Chronic - Dr. Dre

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18h

#TorontoBlueJays
#WorldSeriesBound

Bring on The Dodgers

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 19h

#138 on #The500Blog is "The Chronic" from Dr. Dre.

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I discuss the fascinating, and surprisingly lengthy, history behind the phrase "fo shizzle" in context of a groundbreaking record in hip hop.

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling S...

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 3d

Pringles challenge with the Grade 6/7 class today.
First team had victory in fewer than 10 minutes

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 3d

Coming Next on #The500Blog
#138 is "The Chronic" from Dr Dre

The 500 - #139 - Rejuvenation - The Meters

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 7d

Tragic news - only 51.
I was unfamiliar with this artist until discovering his “Voodoo” album on my #The500Blog journey. A talented multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer & collaborator, he helped define the neo-soul sound of the late 90s. RIP

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 7d

#139 on #The500Blog is "Rejuvenation" from The Meters.

the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

I talk about a California trip as a teen, The Queen Mary, Paul McCartney's Wings, Mick Jaggar and a Swampy Funk Band from New Orleans....oh yea, and a submarine parked 300 meters from my home,

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling S...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 10d

Dry Rub Applied - which was also the name of my alt-rock jam band in college. 😉

#Brisket #HappyThanksgiving🍂🍁🇨🇦

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 10d

50 Years Ago Today

I wouldn’t discover it until late 1976, but this episode was in reruns throughout ’77.

#SNL #SaturdayNightLive #SNL50

The 500 - #141 - Parallel Lines - Blondie

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 10d

Let's 'Pull the Fun Rope' with a band that Mick Jagger said was "The greatest motherf**n band in the world"
#140 on #The500Blog is "Rejuvenation" by The Meters.
All my previous posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 15d

Another nostalgia record for me. #141 on #The500Blog is "Parallel Lines" from Blondie.

the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling S...

The 500 - #142 - Live At The Regal - B.B. King

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 17d

Tonight

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

After a one week break, I am back with album #142 on #The500Blog

"Live At The Regal" from B.B. King

the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling S...

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

Those of my vintage will remember this record well from their early teens. Infectiously catchy power-pop/new wave jams and a dynamic singer we all immediately had a crush on.

#141 on #The500Blog is "Parallel Lines" from Blondie

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

Two Sleeps
#Elbow
#HistoryClub
#Toronto

Bilal - Laura Secord - Amazing Canadian Women

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

My students (#HClass25) are celebrating Women's History Month by making short videos to commemorate Amazing Canadian Women.
Bilal is up for October 1st with Laura Secord

Thanks for watching and being our authentic audience.

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YouTube video by Marc Hodgkinson

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

#Elbow #HistoryClub #4DaysAway #Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

After a one week break, I am back with album #142 on #The500Blog

"Live At The Regal" from B.B. King

the50-20.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The 500 - #142 - Live At The Regal - B.B. King

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by New York-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rolling S...

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 21d

Five Days To Go - #Elbow in #Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 22d

The teacher in me says - "you can".
I know I have improved when I look back on my earlier posts. Writing weekly has made a big difference in my skill.
Thank you for sharing it though.

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks so much Denise!