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Marc Hodgkinson

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Grade 7 Sir Arthur Currie P.S. tech-chaser, Cross-Curriculum Blender, hockey, TV & Film, gamer, music, BA, B Ed, M Ed

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

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

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

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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...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20h

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

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20h

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

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 5d

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

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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,

The 500 - #139 - Rejuvenation - The Meters

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...

the50-20.blogspot.com

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 7d

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

#Brisket #HappyThanksgiving🍂🍁🇨🇦

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 7d

50 Years Ago Today

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

#SNL #SaturdayNightLive #SNL50

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 8d

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

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 13d

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

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The 500 - #141 - Parallel Lines - Blondie

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...

the50-20.blogspot.com

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 14d

Tonight

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

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...

the50-20.blogspot.com

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 16d

Two Sleeps
#Elbow
#HistoryClub
#Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

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.

youtu.be/qZcMDklDrdA

Bilal - Laura Secord - Amazing Canadian Women

YouTube video by Marc Hodgkinson

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

#Elbow #HistoryClub #4DaysAway #Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18d

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...

the50-20.blogspot.com

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 19d

Five Days To Go - #Elbow in #Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 20d

Thanks so much Denise!

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 20d

#Elbow
6 Days
Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 21d

#OneWeek
#Elbow
Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 21d

One Week To Go
#Elbow #Toronto

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 24d

It was weird to take a week off. After nearly 7 years, I am in a routine.
Back at it on #The500Blog next week with "Live At The Regal" from B.B. King. It's a fun listen.

Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · Sep 18

Okay, this week's record on #The500Blog is a "A Christmas Gift For You" from Phil Spector. It is at #143.

I am debating taking a week off and leaving this record until December -- when it is more apropos.

I'll just do a double shot the first week of my break!

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sorry this is a bit late. I got busy with school.

#145 on #The500Blog is "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.

I talk Oscar Wilde, Restaurant Jobs, Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, John Denver going head-to-head with Tipper Gore and Challenging Authority.

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

The 500 - #145 - Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A.

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...

the50-20.blogspot.com

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