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The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 786: The Diversity Show [Music and Podcast Embedded]

Here is a truth that some people find very uncomfortable: rock, alt-rock and indie rock are predominantly white. Why is

Well, that was a long day in the air: PER-SIN-TAI-YYZ. It will take a while before my soul catches up

H.R., frontman for the legendary DC hardcore band Bad Brains, hasn’t been feeling well for a while. He’s been diagnosed

An important history lesson in diversity. Here’s quick history lesson: Black rock and roll was there since the beginning —

St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve been saving a bottle of Bushmills Black for today. And now, the music news. Here’s a

Spotted: the first neighbour with lit Christmas lights. Too soon? Let’s leave that aside for the moment and deal with

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver