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Random music news for Saturday, October 17, 2020

Fun with obsolete gadgets! Once you get through that, try music news for October 17, 2020. Coronavirus update: There was

Still no societal collapse in Canada following the legalization of weed. You know, if we do this right, we can

Today is the long trip home from Asia. Thanks to crossing to the dateline, April 6, 2018, will be about

I love the idea of Trump’s plan for a big military parade in Washington. The comments to these ideas are

This is why the Internet was invented, apparently. (Via Tom. Talk to him.)

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi is by far the biggest single of 2017. When I checked this morning, the original video

No song has streamed more on YouTube than Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito.” Add in the Justin Biber remix and the total

It was on this day in 1990 that Milli Vanilli was stripped of their Grammy Award because they didn’t actually

“Despactio” is easily the biggest song of 2017, so it was just a matter of time before someone used it

It was on this day in 1995 that OJ Simpson was acquitted. And this week, he’s out of jail on

On this day in 1950, the first-ever Peanuts cartoon was published. And now, the music news for October 2. Got

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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