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Ongoing History Daily: The No Doubt suicide

No Doubt was formed by Eric Stefani, Gwen’s brother, just before Christmas 1986. The singer at the time was a

Looking for a new conspiracy beyond QAnon? Try the “Birds Aren’t Real” movement. Yes, it exists. Fortunately, the music news

It’s an addition that might raise a few eyebrows for an international exercise ride-along, but the Tragically Hip are one

A serious question: Why do all the seats used by players and coaches on the sidelines of big soccer matches

Exercise in a pill? Maybe. Think about that as you browse through music news for July 11, 2020. Coronavirus update

It was 33 years ago today that I walked into CFNY for the first time. I arrived at 12 noon,

Off to Vancouver today to cover the Skookum Festival. I just have time to report on some music news for

The first ever space shuttle launch–Columbia and STS-1–happened on this day in 1981. As for music news on April 12, 2018…

[NOTE: I’m on vacation this week, so there will probably be fewer postings than usual. – AC] Eight years ago

To Kill a Mockingbird was first published on this date in 1960. And with that, here’s the music news for

It’s still January? And is there still a sun in the sky? It’s been weeks since it’s been out over

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