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This song based on the Republican National Convention may be the funniest thing you’ll see today

Have you been watching the Republican National Convention? I’m still traumatized after being yelled at by Kimberly Guilfoyle and freaked

Republicans managed to upset a large number of people this week at their national convention in Cleveland. Brian May of

There have been protests at the Republican National Convention this week, but few have received much attention. Until now. Third

Here’s video of Prophet of Rage’s entire set in Cleveland yesterday (July 18). They’re not far from the Quicken Loans

Hello, Cleveland! How are you doing hosting Donald Trump and the rest of the Republican Party so far? What’s that?

Prophets of Rage–three-quarters of Rage Against the Machine plus Chuck D (Public Enemy), B-Real (Cypress Hill) and DJ Lord–have just

Sixty-five years ago today, one of the most important radio shows of all time debuted on the BBC. You should

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 […]
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