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Random music news for Monday, December 7, 2020

First, an experiment: water vs. beer. (Via Christopher) And from there, we move to music news for December 7, 2020.

July 2 is officially the midpoint of 2019. Thoughts on how things have gone so far? Let’s take a look

Off to Ottawa today for the next round of dates in my spring speaking tour. Maybe I’ll see you there.

On this day in 1982, Graceland opened to the public. The bathroom where Elvis died was kept off-limits. On to

Gaming Wikipedia can have all sorts of interesting effects. For example, Apple’s Siri assistant often draws from Wikipedia entries when

It’s International Nurses Day. Hug a nurse–but ask first. When it comes to music news for May 12, 2018… Here

Siri frustrates me. It seems like she gets half my requests wrong. I thought it just me, but apparently not.

If this is your birthday, you have the distinction of having the worst birth date on the calendar. Here’s why.

I’m fascinated by the rise of smart speakers, which are quickly becoming the must-have new gadget. I have a Google

Now on the ground in Singapore after some 23 hours in transit. And there’s plenty of music news to report

Happy 80th birthday, Toyota Motors! And now, the music news for August 28. I have it on pretty solid authority

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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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver