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Quebec to hold two experimental concerts to see how things work at this stage of COVID

Canada’s vaccination rate is pretty solid, having caught up to and past the rates in the US. Yet we’re a

The Quebec ministry of culture was put on hold with another government department and was “shocked” to hear—and that’s a

Your job today is to praise your dog. Science proves that they love it. On to music news for August

Are you woke? Are you sure? On to music news for July 10, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Aid to the

They do things differently in Quebec. All rental leases in the province are up July 1. It wasn’t all that

Here’s a hit of nostalgia for any Montreal residents. Do you remember the golden era of rock radio in la

If you were a fan of Rush in the early 80s, you’ll remember this video. This clip was shot where

The deeper you go, the better it gets–except when you get to “Rage Against the Machine Tribute.” But who cares,

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 […]
Mark Silver