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Eddie Van Halen + Star Wars = This

The internet strikes back–or something like that. (Via Tom through LouderSound.)

The battle between Star Wars and Star Trek has been taken to a whole new level. Now let’s concentrate on

This guy was protesting against the coronavirus lockdown policies. Wow. Just…wow. I have to agree with the #maga hoard and

In Singapore to see U2’s first-ever show in the city state. This should be interesting. As for music news on

Trains, planes, and automobiles day for ‘Murica. Which reminds me: I have to watch that movie again. To music news

Researchers at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have taught a seal named Zola to sing a couple of

This adorable group of kids was expected to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” to the assembled families. But the kid

More emergency kidney stone surgery last night! What fun! I’ll spare you the details other than I do not wish

No, I don’t get it, either. How could this have ever seemed like a good idea? (Blame Tom for the

The best compliment you could pay 2019 Oscar winner Jos Stam is that you didn’t see his work. And you’ve

I’m not a fan of a lot of parody songs, but this one by The Nerdist nails it.

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