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Random music news for Saturday, July 10, 2021

Beetle juice! And yes, I spelled that right. Enjoy that and then move on to music news for July 10,

Would you want to ride a skateboard that can go 50 kph? Nope. Not ever. But I will provide some

Here’s why Apple Messages is better than WhatsUp. It surprised me, too. Now some music new for January 5, 2021.

Attention, America: We celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend. Do not be alarmed. We will, however, live up to our obligations to

The boops and pops and plunks of the theme from Seinfeld (made with a Yamaha DX-7 synth, not a bass guitar)

Don’t feel bad if you didn’t know a connection existed between Seinfeld and big band drumming legend Buddy Rich because

Yep. Donald Trump is still going to be president. I know. I still can’t believe it either. Let’s move to

When it comes to being iconic, the slappy-bass-and-horns theme to Seinfeld has to rank up there with the opening themes

I’ve been summoned for jury duty. If I’m selected, I may not be around for a while. Pray for me.

Drake took lessons from Elaine. It’s so obvious now. (Via Danny)

Take “My Iron Lung” and mate it with the theme from Seinfeld and you get…this. Call it “Radiofeld.” Details at AV

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