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Random music news for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

I’ve long maintained that I have a black ball of infinite density somewhere in my abdomen where I keep all

We’ve heard far too much about NFTs (non-fungible tokens) this year with people dumping huge amounts of money on digital

[Another report from correspondent Elisa F.G. – AC] On April 22nd the Regent Theatre in Toronto will be premiering a

I really should pay more attention to what’s happening in Canadian politics but the shit show south of the border

I always start to get nervous when the calendar clicks over to August. Don’t you? And now, the music news

The New York Times Magazine is put to bed a week before it’s delivered with the Sunday paper, so this

This past week was the busiest yet when it comes to sorting through new music. And if I’m honest, I

The most recent episode of Saturday Night Live drew the highest ratings of the season. It’s easy to understand why:

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 […]
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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