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Random music news for Thursday, October 1, 2020

There’s another health issue caused by COVID-19: cracked teeth. Let’s see what we have for music news for October 1,

If you need some affirmation to start the week, here’s Jonathan Frakes telling you you’re right for 41 seconds. You’ll

Who’s excited for the long weekend? Anyone? Oh, right. We’ve been on a long weekend for nine weeks. Here’s music

REM 1, Donald Trump nil. Alexisonfire played a surprise set in a small Toronto venue on Friday. Here’s a fun

Back in my parents’ basement for a couple of days on the annual Xmas visit. Interesting that all Mom has

Google says that today is the anniversary of its founding in 1998. Interesting how they retroactively made that declaration. I

Come December 8, Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order will hold a garage sale of sorts. He’s looking

Martin Hannett, the producer behind records for Joy Division, the Stone Roses and so many others, was a genius. A

It’s still summer. Tomorrow, though… Here’s some music news for September 21. This weekend’s Global Citizen Festival in New York

MCing a wedding in Singapore today. A dry wedding. This should be interesting. Now, the music news. Daniel Ek, the

If it were up to me, there would be no talk of Christmas until today. You may proceed. Now, some

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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The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
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