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We have a new World Air Guitar Champion and it is…

Every summer for the last 24 years, pretend guitar players and the people who love them have descended upon Oulu,

The World Air Guitar Championships, the annual event in Oulu, Finland, is one today. Once again–for the 24th time–the best

Over the last couple of decades or so, playing air guitar has turned into something of a vocation for a

You know it’s approaching Labour Day when air guitarists from all over the world assemble in Oulu, Finland, for the

Meet M’Dowe, a 14-year-old male western lowland gorilla at a zoo in Devon, England. From the looks of it, he

The air here in Hanoi tastes funny. Diesel fume, lead, cadmium. Probably not wise to go for a jog, then.

Looking for some cool music-related gift items this year? The entire staff of AJoMT is combing the Internet for the

At Q107 in Toronto, there’s a sign at the entrance to the offices that reads “FREE AIR GUITARS! (Limit one

Every August, men and women who specialize in playing non-existent guitars descend on Oulu, Finland, to see which among them

Only another week until Mr. Robot premieres on Canadian TV. Take it from me: this is will be your favourite

It’s called Mogees. Who needs to play air guitar or air drums when you have something like this?

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