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Random music news for Wednesday, November 20, 2019

On this day in 1985, v1.0 of Microsoft Windows was released. Tabbing over to music news for November 20, 2019…

I used to have a gig supplying music programs to Air Canada. Every month or two, I’d provide several hours

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

This was a momentous day for music in 1954. Texas Instruments introduced the first-ever transistor radio: the Regency TR-1. And

As someone who flies nearly 200,000 miles a year, I long ago started ignoring inflight safety videos. Air Canada’s is

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a book on Oasis–and we’re still waiting. However, a new book called Confessions

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver