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CanRock kids: Here’s the Facebook Live chat about this summer’s Saints and Sinners Tour featuring The Headstones, Big Wreck, The Tea Party, and Moist

If you came of age musically in the 90s, you’ll definitely be at one (or more) of the Saints and

The 90s were when Canadian alt-rock really came of age. If that was your era, you’re gonna love the new

[Mike Carr has put together a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & Indie Reference and Collector’s Guide. It’s

Moist man David Usher returns with a new solo album called Let It Play on October 21. He’s always wanted

David Usher wears many hats: the frontman for Moist, successful solo artist, public speaker, business man and now the author

Plenty o’ Cancon this week. Feel free to share with friends. And thanks to Mediazoic for the hosting.

One more day here in the Far East and then it’s back across the Pacific. Jetlag awaits! What’s the holdup

By Juliette Jagger Artist: MTNS “Salvage” Album: Salvage EP This band has the incredible ability to take the simplest of

The Speaker Representation Business – Martin Perelmuter in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 018 January 18, 2021
It is a lot harder to become a paid speaker than you might imagine. While you may think that publishing a book is a surefire way to become sought after, there’s a lot more to it, actually! Sure, there are many authors, politicians and academics that companies pay big bucks to keynote events. There are […]
Mark Silver
Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
Mark Silver
In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
Mark Silver