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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

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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