James Hetfield Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Metallica’s James Hetfield has a new snake named after him

The rule of scientific taxonomy is that if you discover something, you get to name it–providing that you follow certain

With no possible way to tour for the foreseeable future, musicians are trying to keep busy. Many are writing and

Marsquakes! Cool! Switching now to music news for February 26, 2020… The major labels are now hauling in over US$1

Ponder this: Bart Simpson is now the same age as Homer when The Simpsons began. Another note: Did you notice

Is it “Happy Martin Luther King Day” or “Merry Martin Luther King Day?” I can never remember. Never mind. Let’s

Today marks three years with Trump as president. Seems longer. Here’s what I have for music news on January 17,

Why can’t I get grass to grow in that one-square-foot spot on my front lawn? I’ve tried everything, including digging

The Sundance Film Festival starts on the 24th and among the premieres are two movies that will be of interest

I’d never heard of mixed doubles curling before last weekend. Amazing how it suddenly mattered when Canada was in contention

The younger bull terrier had dental work this week. Relatives from the US tell me that our dogs have better

Construction has started on my new office complex in the basement. This is going to take a while. And now,

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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