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Random music news for Tuesday, July 27, 2021

In all seriousness, I was wondering about this. Can COVID be transmitted through farts? Doctors say it’s possible. Ponder that

While Bell Media is relaunching MuchMusic on TikTok, Ed the Sock has his own project called NewMusicNation. The project, which

Apparently MuchMusic is about to return July 7 in partnership with TikTok Canada. Info here.

Anyone who has worked with or met Kim Clarke Champniss will tell you he’s one nice and honorable dude. He

Although we used to be rubbish at it, we’re getting better at documenting the history of Canadian music with each

On this day in 1965, the Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York. This was pretty much the birth of

Former MuchMusic employee Ed the Sock has a few theories on why the network isn’t what it used to be.

It’s Halloween party weekend. No, I’m not going to any. I’m the WORST at Halloween. And now, the music news…

On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 was launched at 13:13 CST. Triskaidekaphobia, anyone? And now, the music news…. The

Did you make it through Blue Monday? Good. Things can only improve from here. Spring is on the way! The orbital

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the late 80s/early 90s when money was no object when filming a

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 […]
Mark Silver
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