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Metallica shoes? Yep.

Metallica is pulling out all the stops for the 30th-anniversary commemoration of the release of the “black” album. Along with

Someone was bribed with a golden toilet? Over to music news for July 22, 2021. Chester Bennington’s widow posted this

Back in the 90s, there was so much money flowing through the music and beer industry that we saw some

At some point, we’re going to want to get back on an airplane. Here’s the latest rating of the best

Would you want to ride a skateboard that can go 50 kph? Nope. Not ever. But I will provide some

Expecting to die one day? Go to Mars! On that cheery note, here’s just news for July 1, 2021. Is

Will we get more truth about UFOs/UAPs this week? Maybe. Bookmark that time after you check out music news for

When we hear a new song, it’s the final product of what is often a long and agonizing process of

In a move that will have metalheads scratching their heads, Metallica has just announced two releases surrounding the 30th anniversary

Britain is one of the most sweariest places in the world. And now some want it to be less sweary?

Time for another creepy robot. Now we can concentrate on music news for June 2, 2021. Here’s one to debate:

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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