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[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Many years ago, someone asked singer Tom Waits about his favourite

If you’re going to a movie this weekend, note that Thomas Edison patented something called “motion pictures” on this day

I should be in Thailand by now. If not, something has gone dreadfully wrong. But I still managed to compile

It’s tax day for Americans. Canadians have until the end of the month to do all the tax accounting for

The Rolling Stones almost came to an end because on this day in 1977, Keith Richards was arrested for possession

On this day in 1969, the Beatles performed together in public for the last time on the roof of the

I still use cheques. I’ve ruined three already by dating them “2017.” This is a roundup of music news for

Yep. There have been EIGHT HUNDRED episodes since this thing started up in February 1993. That’s approximately 9,000 pages of

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll understand what George Carlin was talking about when he did this bit on

One year ago today, we woke up to the news of Bowie’s death. Goddammit, that still makes me sad. And

The first of Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was published on this day in 1979. And now, in

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver