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Random music news for Monday, March 15, 2021

Probably not a great story for a Monday, but hey, we need caffeine, right? (Via Walter) Moving now to music

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

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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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