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Random music news for Monday, October 12, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! (Yes, American readers, we have our own that doesn’t seem to involve an orgy of shopping.) It’s a

A cross-section of British artists came together to cover “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to raise money for the victims of

Out of Thailand and now in Singapore. The big question: after a 7-day detox treatment during which I lost 7

Wait. Are the leaves on that maple tree outside my office window starting to turn? In non-arboreal developments, here’s some

Aw, crap. And DAMN YOU, SIMON COWELL! Despite a worldwide effort to push Iron Maiden’s “The Number of Beast” into

Once again, those crazy Brits are getting frothy about the charts, Every year around this time, the UK goes apeshit

Escaped from New York. Gawd, I hate LaGuardia… Simon Cowell wants U2 to debut new music on X Factor. Fat

Last day of April? I don’t know about where you are, but where I am, it feels like mid-March. The

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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