Ed the Sock Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Ed the Sock launches NewMusicNation, an online analogue to MuchMusic

While Bell Media is relaunching MuchMusic on TikTok, Ed the Sock has his own project called NewMusicNation. The project, which

If you’re of a certain age, you probably have fond memories of rushing home from school to watch the latest

Thank you all who joined us live on location at Black Lab Brewing for the big fundraiser show! We managed

Guess who’s back? If you can remember a time when Eminem videos like “Without Me” played continuously on something called

Former MuchMusic employee Ed the Sock has a few theories on why the network isn’t what it used to be.

Confused by what will happen to your TV over the next year following the CRTC’s recent rulings? You’re not alone.

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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