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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 890: Musicians who lost it, part 1

The summer encore season has come to an end. It’s time for some brand new shows. There’s something about creative

Once we beat the coronavirus, I’d be personally grateful if doctors start working on this. Oh, and Pac Man turns

If Friday the 13th freaks you out, you have paraskevidekatriaphobia. And March 13, 2020, is one of two Friday the

You may have noticed that most of the biggest rock acts in the world aren’t that young anymore. Green Day?

With a new album from the Pixies due something this year, it’s a good time to remember why the band

What do Eric Church, The 1975, Muse, Queen, Ed Sheeran and Bryan Ferry have in common? Or Mumford & Sons,

Back at work after two weeks of time off and just in time for tonight’s Polaris Music Prize gala. I’ll

Everyone needs a hobby, something to divert the mind from the pressures of day-to-day living. Even rockstars need hobbies. The

nerd: (nərd) n. informal. 1. A foolish of contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. 2. A

I was hoping the weather in Vancouver (I’m here for the Junos) would be better than the weather in Toronto. Nope.

You may have noticed that most of the biggest rock acts in the world aren’t that young anymore. Green Day?

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