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The Story of Rdio’s Bankruptcy

Not only was a big fan of Rdio, I was also preparing to do some business with them which promised

Why is that line from Pink Floyd’s “Time” going through my head today? I need to distract myself with some

Spotify continues to burn through money. Deezer is bleeding. Tidal could very well be sold to Samsung at any moment.

London. I think I spent $50 on bacon-and-eggs breakfast this morning. Bloody loonie. And now, the music news. Labyrinth, the

Rdio died last night, the victim of takeover by Pandora. If you were a user–I was–I hope you managed to

Rdio, the bankrupt streaming music company that was a favourite of so many Canadians, will be no more as of

This is a long read from Medium but well worth it. The author begins with a comparison between Spotify (his

The Globe and Mail takes a look at the demise of Rdio. This bums me out greatly–and I’m not alone.

I had to do my half of the podcast on the road this week as I was in London pursuing

I’m one of those who are really, really sad to see Rdio go, another collapse in what was supposed to

Earlier this week, it was announced the Rdio, my preferred music streaming service since 2010, had run out of money

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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