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Random music news for Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Something happened in astronomy on this day in 1967 that eventually resulted in one of the most famous album covers

On this day in 1962, the Rolling Stones played their first gig. As for music news for July 12, 2018…

Super blood blue moon! And an eclipse! Probably means Armageddon or something. And now, music news for January 31, 2018.

There was a time when it was common knowledge–common sense!–that women just couldn’t rock has well as men. Sure, they

Happy second birthday, faithful bull terrier number two. There’s a special biscuit waiting for you at dinner. And now, music

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