The 27 Club on CBC podcast

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6/29/20261 min read

Michael was interviewed by CBC IDEAS on April 17 for their series on Numbers. IDEAS is a long-running (sixty years) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program.

The podcast on June 24 explored the "27 Club Lore" and how it connects to music artists and athletes. The episode is part of a series called "The Greatest Numbers of All Time," where the show delves into the history, myths and stories of a specific number.

Have a listen to this intriguing story of #27: https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/mH4vX3

Have a read of The 27 Club: Why Age 27 Is Important by Kahurangi Press.

Twenty-seven can be a pivotal and tumultuous age. It’s held up as the year of peak performance in many sports and it's also seen as a cursed age for pop and rock stars, exemplified by the so-called 27 Club. Artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse, all died at 27. As part of our series, The Greatest Numbers of All Time, IDEAS producer Chris Wodskou makes the case for a number that may not stick out in your mind but is more significant than you think.

IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time.