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Random music news for Thursday, February 4, 2021

Will there be a running of the bulls this year? It’s unclear. On to music news for February 4, 2021.

Fun fact (via Sean): Magicians have been sawing women in half for a hundred years now. Who knew? Now educate

When will Canadians get a chance to get their COVID-19 vaccination? Use this calculator. Once you know your place in

KISS performed an insanely big New Year’s Eve show in Dubai, one that set at least two world records. First,

In case you missed it, Dawn Wells–Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island–died this week at the age of 82. COVID. On

Jeezus. These people are nuts. Ignore them and focus on music news for December 29, 2020, instead. That recorded voice

I spent my two-week staycation watching 25 seasons of South Park. Now I’m finally caught up and can discuss the

First, an experiment: water vs. beer. (Via Christopher) And from there, we move to music news for December 7, 2020.

When we finally get back to traveling, I think I’m gonna get me one of these. Meanwhile, more pandemic distraction

With COVID-19 roaring through New York City again, Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade was a mostly virtual affair and greatly

What a way to go. Wow. I’ll stick with compiling music news for November 19, 2020. Coronavirus update: This band

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 […]
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