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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

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