Scotch Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Whisky + Billy Joel explains the history of Scotch in 4 minutes

Props to this whisky blogger who manages to tell the history of distilling Scotch from 1494 to the present in

I was on the sidelines for much of this week’s show because no self-respecting Star Trek fan would engage in

After taking the last half of December off to investigate new and exotic forms of vodka (you’ll hear about it

Although many artists have their own beer and wine, band-branded spirits aren’t all that common–but they do exist. Marilyn Manson

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 […]
Mark Silver
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