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This musician figured out how to game Google Assistant to freak out Spotify. It’s pretty freakin’ brilliant.

I spent yesterday installing and moving about a couple of new Google Assistant devices around the house. Once they were

We all knew it was coming but we hoped we’d have more time. This week, the death toll started to

It’s tough getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, isn’t it? But now that we’re into double

Hopping over to the NE Caribbean Command Centre for the next week. I will, however, remain on guard for any

I don’t want to be an alarmist, but next weekend is Labour Day. Yes, already. Here’s music news for August

On this day in 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building, killing 14 and injuring 26. The

It’s International Nurses Day. Hug a nurse–but ask first. When it comes to music news for May 12, 2018… Here

Cinco de Mayo! And this is what we have for music news for May 5, 2018. Here are my weekly

David Bowie died two years ago today. To commemorate that, this demo of “Let’s Dance” was released. And in more

I’m fascinated by the rise of smart speakers, which are quickly becoming the must-have new gadget. I have a Google

If you have an Android phone running the latest version, here’s a trick that should work on many phones. If

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