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Random music news for Monday, April 26, 2021

Before we begin, please give it up for this rooster who gave it his all. Now go out there are

If you’re a cyclist, you might find this cool. Next up: music news for April 9, 2021. By the way,

Probably not a great story for a Monday, but hey, we need caffeine, right? (Via Walter) Moving now to music

No more Trump. I still can’t believe he was ever president. Here’s music news for a brand new era started

Two weeks until the US presidential election. And wouldn’t you know it, but this could happen the day before. So

Got a dog? Here’s the proper way to determine his/her age in human years. Once you’ve done that, switch to

Before we begin, here’s a tutorial on farts. Oh, and Gwyneth Paltrow has a new scented candle. And yes, it’s

Remember when the US Memorial Day Weekend used to be a big time for blockbuster movies? This has already been

Forty years ago today., the UK went to war with Argentina over the Falklands Islands. Morrissey is still pissed that

Squirt, the junior English bull terrier in the house, turns five today. Special treats for everyone! On to music news

Off to Nashville tonight for Vintage-TV business for the Country Music Awards (I know, I know…). Here’s what I’m not

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 […]
Mark Silver