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Random music news for Thursday, December 3, 2020

When we finally get back to traveling, I think I’m gonna get me one of these. Meanwhile, more pandemic distraction

For the most populous province in Confederation, Ontario, should have more choice when it comes to multi-day outdoor music festivals.

Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is famous for his five-necked guitar. Davie504 loves his bass. He’s turned into the Rick

For Canadians, there is something sacred about the May long weekend. No matter how iffy the weather might be, we

Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick and his wife, Alison, have a new project that uses music to help severely autistic

Here’s another short list of the best (well, to me, anyway) that passed through my computers and email accounts this

I’m not-so-secretly harbouring a wish that alt-rock takes a turn for the harder in 2016. Enough with the introspective, low-to-mid-tempo

In a development that I suspect troubles Trent Reznor and Morrissey not at all, neither Nine Inch Nails nor The

Why? Because we can. (Via The Awesomer) However, this dude has a long way to go before he beats Rick

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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