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Ongoing History Daily: Synesthesia

Synesthesia is that interesting neurological condition where the senses overlap. Some musicians say that they can “see” musical notes in

Like everyone else, artists are locked in their homes with little to do. Some have taken the opportunity to write

My neighbourhood drugstore is already stocking Halloween supplies. Anyone seen Christmas displays yet? Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s only

The air here in Hanoi tastes funny. Diesel fume, lead, cadmium. Probably not wise to go for a jog, then.

Whilst in Shanghai, I almost got to see one of those weird Chinese airport fights where angry passengers took on

Salon looks at the most reviled, most hated rock band in detail here. This is an executive summary of Salon’s

Spring ahead. Gotta remember to spring ahead. Lady Gaga’s startup social network has gone down in flames. (Via Peter) And

You’ll need to know this stuff if you’re going to outdo your friends on music knowledge this weekend: On

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
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