To close out 2021, we're replaying our 10 best episodes of the year. At #4 we have 'The Friendship That Changed An NHL Superstar And A Rock Legend.' The Athletic's Joshua Kloke joined us to explain the unlikely friendship between hockey star Joe Thornon and Canadian rock legend Gord Downie -- and how each drew inspiration from the other right up until Downie's final days.

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