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Random music news for Saturday, February 27, 2021

Can’t stand the cold? It could be genetic. Now some music news for February 27, 2021. Live Nation is optimistic

WHY are podcasts all the rage these days? Everyone and their mother seems to be involved in one, from amateur

I know a lot of people who come to this site work in the music industry. If you have anything

Here’s the best part about potential North Korean missile attacks on the US: They’d have to fly over Canadian territory

If you’ve seen Metallica on their current tour, you’ll be acquainted with the new, more family-friendly Metallica, the band that

Vicky Cornell, Chris’ wife, and other members of his family don’t believe the Detroit Medical Examiner’s verdict that Chris’ death

What’s wrong with people? According to some reports, the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit has been receiving requests about room

Merry Good Friday. Here’s your music news. Jack White’s massive Third Man record store in Detroit is turning into a

I’m a fan, but even I’m getting exhausted with how Dave Grohl continues to be awesome with fans. In today’s

In Vegas for Rush. I have to hear “2112” one more time. Let’s examine what’s making music news this Saturday.

Yahoo did a webcast from Friday’s show at the Filmore in Detroit. And look who showed up! Former singer Chuck

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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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 […]
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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 […]
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