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Here’s another video and song that Donald Trump won’t like.

Donald Trump likes to dad dance at his rallies, often inexplicably to the Village People’ “YMCA.” No one seems to

Tixel, an Australian fan-to-fan ticket reseller, commissioned a tool that ties in with your Spotify account and allows you to

Peter sends us this story from IFLScience: “It might sound like the jaunty beeps of Brian Eno playing with a Gameboy, but

Cameron Gordon at Completely Ignored wanted to do something to coincide with the opening game of the World Series. He

Last week, I appeared on a podcast called Hot Wings, an interview program where the guests chat about things whilst

Well, if you’re looking for a new member for your band, you’re not going to do it in person, are

I’ve read my share of audiobooks (just go to iTunes and enter my name and you’ll see a long list

It’s called Rubber Chicken Hero. Nice timesuck. (Windows only, sadly.)

[This was this week’s column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Musicians have been taking it in the neck ever since the

There’s nothing like adding a little aromatherapy to your home by burning a scented candle–with the possible exception of Gwyneth

If you ever find yourself stressed out by the sh*tshow that is 2020, might I suggest watching a couple of

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
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Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
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The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver