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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

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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