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Pantera has new physical-distancing merch

We’re on the verge of mask-shaming, if we’re not already there. On a (necessary) trip to Costco yesterday, I couldn’t

The designated hitter rule came effect on this day in 1973. And here are the things that we’re talking about

Spring starts at 5:58 pm EDT. Let’s get on with it. Meanwhile, let’s indulge in some music new for March

The Internet is a wondrous thing where even people like Donald Trump can be rehabilitated into a metal fan. Thanks to

Pantera is heavy, right? And trombones are made of metal, correct? So let’s call this a new take on heavy

When do you have your Thanksgiving dinner? Is it Sunday or Monday? We’re doing ours today so we get a

Yep, it’s a holiday across Canada, but since there are readers in other countries who come to this site, I

With declining music sales and with no hope in hell of streaming replacing those lost revenues, artists are looking at

Film soundtracks existed long before the 90’s but I really think the filmmakers of that era were really good at

Screaming is hard. Do it wrong and you’ll shred your voice forever. Danny forwards this lesson from Phil Anselmo of

I somehow missed Cowgirls from Hell. I think I’m in love. Thanks to Danny for bringing this to our attention.

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 […]
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