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Random music news for Monday, February 1, 2021

I’m fascinated by the ‘Oumuamua mystery. Aliens? That would be cool. On to music news for February 1, 2021. Coachella

My hair has turned into a reverse mullet with all the party at the front. Soon I may have no

Larry Tesler has died. Who’s he? You’ll probably have cause to remember him today. He’s the guy who invented cut,

One summer long weekend down. But there’s still three more to go. Meanwhile, let’s get back to work with some

The first-ever space shuttle launch happened on this day in 1981 as STS-1. It was Columbia–but we all know what

Newark Liberty International Airport is not one of the nicest airports in the world, but it is one of the

Valentine’s Day. Yuck. Sorry. I’ll focus on music news for February 14, 2019 instead. Ozzy is officially out of the

Is it October 23, 2018, already? Time to start thinking about when to switch to snow tires, I guess. And

Has Kanye done anything crazy yet today? He’s had enough attention this week, so we’ll leave him out of music

The first book in Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series was published on this day in 1979. And for

It’s Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, which should explain to non-Canadian readers why (a) posts are later than usual this

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 […]
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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 […]
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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