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This is perfect for anyone who needs to be thrown out of a bar

We’ve all see it. Some guy (or woman) becomes unruly at a bar/club and has to be removed by security.

Skull cakes? Kinda cool, actually. As for music news on Thursday, October 15… Coronavirus update 1: Remember that no social

Hello, Newman. You do bring up some good points. More info in today’s round-up of music news for October 10,

Drunk pigs result in better bacon? Uh, okay. Off to look at music news for July 23, 2020. Coronavirus update

This has been a rough few months for concert lovers, but it could turn into the end of the road

Before we begin, here’s some kind of supercut for Star Trek: TNG fans. Now that’s out of the way, here’s

For music lovers, Toronto has a long history of a vibrant music scene with legendary venues. Massey Hall. The El

A healthy city is always being rebuilt and renewed. However, this renewal often comes at a cost. Rising property values

It didn’t matter that the weather was awful. More than 200 people turned up at a town hall discussion on

Let’s start with the good news. Hugh’s Room, the much-beloved club in Toronto’s west end is going to re-open March

If you grew up or have lived in the Greater Toronto Area for any amount of time, you’re probably aware

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