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Now even record shows are going virtual

It’s tough being a record collector these days, especially if you’re the kind who loves to go crate-digging at used

If you’re in the Greater Toronto Area and you feel like doing some digging, the guys behind The Downtown Record

In what’s turning out to be an annual affair, this Geeks&Beats podcast recording was conducted at the Downtown Record Show

This Sunday, Michael Hainsworth and I will take our Beats&Geeks podcast recording session to the Downtown Record Show, which is

We’ve really been able to up the level of our guests. Sting still hasn’t made an appearance–we’re snubbing him–but so

In a first in the long and storied history of the G&B media empire, we took our show on the

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
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver