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Queen is making an INSANE amount of money from “Bohemian Rhapsody.” And now they’re releasing a cassette.

When Queen first released “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a single on October 31, 1975, it was a disaster. Reviews were brutal.

It’s called Rubber Chicken Hero. Nice timesuck. (Windows only, sadly.)

Queen’s 1975 masterpiece, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” has proven to be quite adaptable when it comes to covers and parodies. It’s been

Hey, summer’s over. We need all the amusement we can get today. Qapla’!

The world you’re looking for is qatlho’, although “thank you” is not a common phrase in Klingon. (Via Tom)

Once again, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” has proven again to be one of the most versatile songs in rock. See? (Via

Dude. You nailed it.

This is a strange coincidence: The 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles Let It Be album is Mother’s

The members of the Phoenix Chamber Choir in Vancouver have a new message about washing your hands. You’ll get the

There’s been an uptick in parody songs as people look for something–anything!–to do while in self-isolation. Adrian Grimes spent some

Flying back from CES today on Air Canada Rouge Rough. It’s the only airline where you can get LESS legroom

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