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Random music news for Thursday, August 30, 2018

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Washington-Moscow hotline that went into use after the Cuban missile crisis. And when

As of today, smallpox has been eradicated from the planet for 38 years. Take that, anti-vaxxers. And for music news

If we were to follow the traditions of the ancients, we really should have today off. This is what’s making

Note to self: Publish some music-related New Year’s resolutions tomorrow. Any suggestions you have should go to [email protected] And now,

Headphones are headphones, right? Two speakers that either cover (or inserted into) the ears, linked together by a band or

Technological evolution means some cool new gadgets for music lovers. For people who enjoy attending concerts, but want to protect

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