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UPDATE: A mystery song may have been identified.

I got this link from reader Scott who is hoping for some help with this mysterious song that seems to

Someone had to come up with this idea for the iconic Batman theme–and then execute it. Why? Something to do

Paul McCartney must be the world’s most famous vegetarian. And now there’s this. When the Welsh band Super Furry Animals

Or maybe not. But it made me laugh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gary Holt (@garyholt_official)

Turns out it’s not that hard to write an AC/DC song. Helpful. (Via DB)

This comes from Radio X in the UK. Good sport, that Noel.

Forget Euro soccer. Screw the Olympics. This is the competition that really matters this summer. Despite the pandemic, those crazy

Guitarist André Antunes has a knack for adding metal to situations that normally wouldn’t call for it. After adding guitar to

With more stories of Britney Spears’ conservatorship flying around, a Golden Internet Oldie has returned/ Remember the viralicious Chris Crocker?

To review: Someone found an original David Bowie painting in a landfill in South River, Ontario. From there, it ended

It’s always time for Star Trek. Let’s begin with these ST: TOS scenes set to William Shatner’s cover of Pulp’s

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver