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Happy 25th birthday to the MP3

Back around 1996, I heard about this new thing called an “MP3” from a guy who was working security at

I think one of the greatest gifts humans have is a sense of curiosity. That ability to question things around

May 15, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fraunhofer, MP3

The MP3 is dead. Long live the MP3. The Fraunhofer Institute of West Germany–yes, that’s how far back this story

May 12, 2017 Alan Cross 2 Comments AAC, Fraunhofer, MP3

It’s impossible to imagine today’s music universe without MP3 technology. Developed at the Fraunhofer Institute in West Germany (that’s how far

I think one of the greatest gifts humans have is a sense of curiosity. That ability to question things around

I’m currently working on a children’s book for Kids Can Press which traces the evolution of the gadgets we’ve used

“Stiles?” Did Michael misspell Harry Styles last name? After all, we do talk about his junk late in the program

The history of attempts at squishing audio goes back more than a hundred years but we really didn’t get serious

Back in the 1980s, boffins at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany were looking for ways to make digital files smaller

There are a couple of things about American Thanksgiving I really like. (1) Football all day Thursday; (2) Canadian retailers

MP3 files first started creeping into mainstream consciousness about twenty years ago, although it wasn’t until the late 90s (97-98-99)

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver