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Random music news for Thursday, December 31, 2020

As this wretched, wretched year comes to an end, here’s something else to be paranoid about: You are nothing but

Tony Fadell is famous as the guy who helped Apple invent the iPhone. He stayed with the company as it

The Red Hot Chili Peppers know a thing or two about addiction to opioids and other hard drugs. One of

It’s taken the loss of several dozen artists over the last couple of years–Prince, Amy Winehouse, Scott Weiland, Keith Emerson,

It was on this day in 1974 that Hank Aaron slugged his 715th home run. And now, the music news.

Just two more weeks and this clownish US election will be over. If Hillary wins–and that’s what the polls seem

If you’re a Blue Jays fan, you’re excused from all activity other than watching the wildcard game today. As we

How could a seemingly fit, tee-totalling, clean-living, uber-religious vegan suddenly die at the age of 57? It’s all conjecture and

As a result of grossly elevated tree pollen yesterday, I found myself in line at the drug store with an

Although we’re still awaiting the toxicology report on Prince, it’s looking more and more like prescription drugs were involved. The

There are many ways to clear or expand your mind to allow the free-flow of creativity: exercise, meditation and prayer

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 […]
Mark Silver
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