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How many songs about the coronavirus do we really need?

When the National Guard opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, Neil Young was

Podcasting has experience exponential growth over the last couple of years. So what’s the next frontier? Dogs, apparently. Earlier this

A Manchester company called TICKX went through thousands of Spotify songs and playlists to determine the ultimate listening choices for

The Cuban Missile Crisis began on this day in 1962. We don’t need another one of those, ever. Otherwise, how

I continue to be fascinated by the way new music delivery systems–in this case, streaming–are affecting the ways people consume

On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton categorically stated “I did not have sexual relations for that woman.” He ended

On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at

[A post by Jess Walter on how to make the best of your next road trip. – AC] The best music

Spotify’s playlists are becoming increasingly influential when it comes to guiding the planet’s musical tastes. And while there are over

NO MORE GDPR EMAILS! PLEASE! I don’t even subscribe to 75% of these newsletters! And now, for music news on

Back in the day before mixtapes, sexy music for sexy times came on albums like this,. But when the mixtape

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 […]
Andrew Dick
Behind the desk of Global and CTV News – Kevin Newman in conversation with TBP podcast ep 004 August 18, 2020
Kevin’s award-winning career has spanned four decades, covering the biggest stories from the four corners of the earth and those most important to Canadians. While he’s a household name for his on-camera presence, as you will learn in this episode, Kevin Newman is also an innovator whose energy is fueled by the same startup drive […]
Mark Silver
At the top of the sponsorship world – Sam Galet in conversation with TBP podcast ep 003 August 5, 2020
Sam Galet is one of the sponsorship industry’s most successful connectors. Over his 20+ year career, he has been directly involved in leading a number of massive sports, entertainment and lifestyle sponsorships, endorsements and naming rights deals. From an early age, Sam knew what he wanted to achieve in his career and he set his […]
Mark Silver