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Random music news for Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Thumb hypnosis? It’s a thing. So is music news for September 30, 2020. First, I want this t-shirt. That was

My spring speaking tour resumes tonight with a gig in Buffalo. If you want to see if I’ll be in

The famous hotline between Washington and Moscow went into operation on this day in 1963. Seems quaint now, doesn’t it?

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I, um… Well, if it works, why not? Say hello to Brian Kidd of Portland, Oregon. (Via Holy Kaw)

It was on this day in 2001 when Air Transat flight 236 ran out of gas on its way from

My community newspaper was packed with “back to hockey” sales flyers this week. Meanwhile, it was 36 C in the

It’s someone in a Kylo Ren costume standing atop a BB-8 ball playing flame-throwing bagpipes all whilst standing in the

Still in Montego Bay for Reggae SumFest. Another late, late night. Here’s what’s happening the world of music news this

Yes, it can be done. Should it be? Probably not. (Via Tom) https://youtu.be/5EE4o-N5zmw

The Barbie Doll was unveiled at a toy show on this day in 1959. And today Apple will tell us

Either that or they want to know why this man in a dress is giving mouth-to-mouth to an octopus. (Via

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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