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Do young musicians really have an advantage in life?

We’ve all heard that playing classical music for babies and young children helps their brain develop faster. But a new

Once we get a COVID-19 vaccine, I hope it also comes in pumpkins spice latte. As for music news for

Because we can never get enough of The Simpsons’ steamed hams. There should be an InstaPot update, if you ask

Before we begin, here’s some kind of supercut for Star Trek: TNG fans. Now that’s out of the way, here’s

If you’re having a bad Tuesday, then just think of this guy. I know, right? Moving on to music new

Okay, so maybe that headline is a little alarmist because we see in this video is mainly just a proof

Imagine that you’re at a classical music concert. Everything is going as expected when suddenly a member of the orchestra–the

Go home, polar vortex. You’re drunk. Leave us to our music news for February 1, 2019. This is the new

As a frequent business traveler, I’ve noticed a trend where hotel and airport restaurants are starting to serve breakfast (i.e.

Okay, okay! I’ll take the Christmas tree down this weekend. I’ve been busy doing things like gathering music news. Here’s

I understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday

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