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Poll: Who Is the Greatest Rock Lyricist of All-Time?

As the second decade of the 3rd millennium nears its end and I start thinking about what inevitable listicles to

I’ll cut right to the chase – I want to ask one simple question to the musically-educated readers of this

Last year, a group called ActionAid released an album entitled All I Want for Christmas is a Goat, which involved

I’ll admit it: my first instrument was the accordion. My dog was less enthusiastic about my playing than this little

A reindeer antlers-wearing, Christmas jumper sporting goad riffing on “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” on an electric guitar. Nothing strange about

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick