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New movie explores the truth behind the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash.

On October 20, 1977, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd boarded a rickety Convair CV-240 passenger prop plan for a hop from

Something went terribly wrong with a rickety prop plane ferrying Lynyrd Skynyrd from Greenville, SC, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Somehow,

More proof that the internet is truly a strange and wonderful place. If you enjoy this, there’s more to be

Lynyrk Skynyrd was at the height of their fame when they boarded a rickety Convair prop plane in Greenville, South

Today would have been John Lennon’s 79th birthday. On to music news for October 9, 2019. A Hole reunion? It

For the most populous province in Confederation, Ontario, should have more choice when it comes to multi-day outdoor music festivals.

In London, England, all this week. I’ll need a hat for the wedding on Saturday. What kind of fascinator should

The first-ever YouTube video, “Me at the Zoo,” was posted on this day in 2005. As for music news on

Music has never seen anything like this: mass retirements and farewells from major stars. Elton John. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Paul Simon.

First day of spring! Now if those dirty piles of snow in parking lots would just go away. Here’s what

This was the first day of the Great Blizzard of 1977. People in the Great Lakes still talk about how

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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