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Artist: Elle King Song: Shame Elle King’s lead single from her upcoming album brings the same grit and energy as

It’s Halloween party weekend. No, I’m not going to any. I’m the WORST at Halloween. And now, the music news…

Nielsen released their North American market update for this week and it shows some interesting things. In Canadian music sales

You know what really drives me nuts? When people stop in the curb lane of a business street, oblivious to

There’s no real explanation for this, but sometimes, the Internet is totally inexplicable. Just go with it, (Via AV Club)

Time for a little real estate porn. Alicia Keys is selling her house because at 25,000 square feet, there’s not

Earlier this month, a South Park episode exposed Lorde as a creation of Stan’s father, Randy. http://youtu.be/SiSnBc5gw6k The show just

When I woke up this morning, I had no idea where I was. Home? LA? Turns out it was London.

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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