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An ode to…Zellers? How very Canadian.

May 16, 2021May 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brittlestar, Zellers

Zellers disappeared when Target bought up all the stores. And then Target disappeared. Brittlestar reminisces with this song.

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This song is for all Canadians in lockdown and stay-at-home orders

April 9, 2021April 8, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brittlestar, Covid, Lockdown

Brittlestar says everything we’ve been feeling with this one. (Via Larry)

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Music News 

Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 256: Social Media North

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brittlestar, Geeks and Beats, Social Media North

Social Media Guy Stewart Reynolds tells us why Tik Tok doesn’t get sued for music sampling, his inaugural Social Media

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Podcast 

Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 198: Vodka Hanoi (The LIVE SHOW!)

August 29, 2018September 5, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brittlestar, Facebook Live, Geeks and Beats, Sting

  If you were among the 6,000 (!!!) viewers of our Facebook Live broadcast on Sunday Night (August 26), you’ll

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Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 190: Canadiana Day

July 4, 2018July 7, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brittlestar, Canada Day

Okay, so we’re a little late with this. Or maybe we’re celebrating Canada Day on July 4 as a poke

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian have disrespected Ferrari for the last time. Sort of. - Alan Cross on Car pr0n: Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason’s Ferrari LaFerrari
  • Ms. Styx on At some point, the Foo Fighters are going to have to tell us what happened to Taylor Hawkins. Or do they? (Slight update. Read the comments.)
  • What's the future of music? It might be kinda...bleak. - Alan Cross on Does it matter if we own music? Or is “renting” it good enough?
  • Fee on Details finally begin to emerge about the death of Taylor Hawkins. What really happened? [With updates on the fallout from this article]
  • Alan Cross on Pearl Jam can’t catch a break, cancels the rest of their US tour

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  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
    Andrew Dick
  • 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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