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Random music news for Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Model Plaid? Weird name, but hella fast! On to music news for September 24, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Van

This is not a rickroll. It’s Rick covering the Foos–who, by the way, are big fans of Rick/

Artificial intelligence is a big deal in the scientific world as boffins in white coats try to make computers into

The NFL and its sponsors like to make a big deal about the Super Bowl halftime show. We’re already being

Looking to burn off time at work before you can start the weekend? Here are two strange music videos that

Canadian Thanksgiving. I get that. But why is Columbus Day still a thing? Think about that while you browse through

I got a tweet earlier this weekend from someone who was inside The Moth Club in London saying that the

Happy 77th birthday, Paul McCartney! (Check out the reference to him in this story.) Now on to music news for

Today is the 11th birthday of the Android operating system. And as for music news on November 5, 2018… The

Back at work after two weeks of time off and just in time for tonight’s Polaris Music Prize gala. I’ll

Back on this day in 1966, England won the World Cup over Germany in extra time. As for music news

Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Andrew Dick
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 […]
Andrew Dick