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Random music news for Monday, August 17, 2020

The bad news is that August is more than half over. The good news is that we’re closer to the

Why do so many Canadian radio stations insist on still giving the temperature in Fahrenheit? We’ve only been on the

Wikileaks was born on this day in 2006. Good thing? Bad thing? I guess it all depends. And now, music

Jay Mohr is best known as an actor, comedian and radio host as well as a podcaster. He’s teamed up

What’s with Metallica being so playful and fun with this album release? Whatever’s got into them, I like it. Their

There were some people who sniggered when Apple introduced the idea of apps and the Apps Store following the unveiling

Flea’s pile near Griffith Park above Hollywood (2630 North Vermont Avenue) is up for sale. It’s a Spanish-influenced home built

Maynard James Keenan is quitting Hollywood–or at least the place he designed himself. Maynard–a former student at Kendall College of

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
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Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
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The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver