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This odd bit of audio has been bouncing around online for nearly a decade. I’m sure the Beach Boys would

Given the studio technology available to Brian Wilson in 1965, the creation of “Good Vibration” is nothing short of astonishing.

Music is one of those things that can bring families together. Sometimes, that togetherness grows into a business. The Bee

I’ve never seen more squirrels collecting nuts in my neighbourhood. Does that mean we’re in for a bad winter? Ponder

In the days before Auto Tune and other studio bumfluffery, a singer really had to know how to sing. Case in

Into Aries today. It’s also Twitter’s 12th birthday. As for music news on March 21, 2018… It’s now SIR Ringo

[This article originally appeared at Edge.ca. – AC] Charles Manson is finally gone. Good riddance. Yet the fascination of who

Today is the 59th birthday of The Smurfs. They first appeared in a story called La flute à six schtroumpfs in a

Actually, “Wouldn’t It Be Etherium” would be a more accurate title, but then it wouldn’t go well with the bit

The problem with today’s recording technology is that it’s used to make performances absolutely perfect. Anyone’s croaking can be tweaked

Happy (merry?) St. Patrick’s Day. And now, the music news. Where did Andy Warhol get the idea for the banana

AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
Andrew Dick
The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
Andrew Dick
The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
Andrew Dick