Ricky Gervais Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

These celebrities were in bands before they got famous for something else

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] It’s a rite of youth to believe that you have what

Or at least his alter-ego David Brent does…

If you were a fan of the original The Office, you’ll remember how David Brent was not only an insufferable

Terry Fox died 35 years ago today. And moving to music news… The Chili Peppers’ The Getaway debuted at #1

David Brent is out of the paper business and is now touring as a singer-songwriter. Prepare to cringe. (Via Larry)

He and his partner are not the most honest radio people, but if they were, there wouldn’t be a movie

Sick of David Bowie news? Too bad. Get over it.In this over-stimulated, information-saturated world, Bowie’s death is Big News on

Time to leave Singapore for Kuala Lumpur where the Yellow Shirts and the Red Shirts are battling each other in

Apple Day. Let’s hope they do something about Apple Music. Speaking of music news… Speaking of Apple, new figures say

Before he became a famous comedian and actor, Ricky Gervais was in a New Romantic band called Seona Dancing. This

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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