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Random music news for Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Back in the home office for a few days, long enough for the dogs to recognize me again. Here’s what’s

Hot? The lowest temperature ever recorded on the planet was on this day at Vostok Station, Antarctica, where it reached

Music has never seen anything like this: mass retirements and farewells from major stars. Elton John. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Paul Simon.

In the age of AI, the geeks meet up with one of Canada’s top radio programmers to find out why

Woke up in Nashville again. The amount of meat and fat available to the average person around here is mind-boggling.

If this is your birthday, you have the distinction of having the worst birth date on the calendar. Here’s why.

Forty-seven years ago today, Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles. And now, the music news… A Spotify executive

Fifty years ago today, the Vatican abolished its official forbidden books list, something that had been around since 1557. And

This has been a long Christmas break for some. When the everything closed up on Christmas Eve (a Thursday), much

Today is International Sushi Day. More unagi, please. Remember that domestic dispute involving Paul Simon and Edie Brickell? Never mind.

Still waiting for spring… Has Rage Against Machine played their last show? Study: Musicians run a higher risk of hearing

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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