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Random music news for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

I’ve long maintained that I have a black ball of infinite density somewhere in my abdomen where I keep all

Looking for a new conspiracy beyond QAnon? Try the “Birds Aren’t Real” movement. Yes, it exists. Fortunately, the music news

When Queen first released “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a single on October 31, 1975, it was a disaster. Reviews were brutal.

Would you want to ride a skateboard that can go 50 kph? Nope. Not ever. But I will provide some

That is one valuable motorcycle. Now get your motor runnin’ (sorry) with music news for May 27, 2021. Marilyn Manson

There’s now a board game for cats. Please enjoy. And now, music news for April 13, 2021. Here’s an ask

Apparently Popeye was right. Who knew? Let’s try some music news for Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Talk to Sharon

Probably not a great story for a Monday, but hey, we need caffeine, right? (Via Walter) Moving now to music

Fun fact: Chinese couples are clamoring to get married next Sunday because the Chinese characters for that date (20210314) look

If you’re the kind of person who can’t be bored for a nanosecond which has you on your phone all

That is ONE BIG SCREEN for a car dashboard. Want. As for music news for January 9, 2021… Still more

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 […]
Mark Silver
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