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Random music news for Monday, August 19, 2019

On this date in 1953, the CIA and MI6 overthrew the regime in Iran and installing the West-friendly Shah. That

It was a big day in space history on this date in 1970 when Apollo 13 made it back to

Ever had one of those weeks where computers seem to hate you? I had one of those. But I still

The alleged “greatest game ever played” took place this date 60 years ago. Was it really that great? Debate that

Officially back at work after a two-week hiatus, although after the US Thanksgiving weekend, it’s going to take some time

As you may have determined from my out-of-office note, I’m AWOL for the next bit. Where? Send an email to

On this day in 1994, WXYC, a student radio station at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, became the

Why is daylight saving time still a thing? Let’s get rid of it. Seriously. Although I do like the extra

It’s the night disguised extortionist appear at my door demanding empty calories while their families look on in approval. What’s

Labour Day. I plan to do no labour at all today–except maybe a little reporting on the music news for

Now that it’s September, I wonder how long it’ll be before some radio station flips to its annual all-Christmas format?

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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