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This Eminem fan is the epitome of stan-ness

The Urban Dictionary defines a “stan” this way: “Based on the central character in the Eminem song of the same name, a

Some people are really into tattoos and other body modifications. But would you have your ears removed so that your

It was one year ago today that we heard the news that Gord Downie had passed on. The best tweet

Last month, I had a story on soundwave tattoos. This woman had some of this ink and–well just look. And

You want some ink of your favourite musician. Who are you gonna call? If I were you, I’d serious looking

If you’re looking to be on the bleeding edge of ink culture, you should look into soundwave tattoos. They’re an

Meet Iva Chavez. Working as a tattoo artist in Australia, she’s created some amazing work for people who are looking

Tattoos are pretty much forever, so if you’re going to get some ink done, do your research and spend the

Not ink on the skin of musicians. These are tattoos creations that adorn the skin of fans. Word to the

Carl McCoid is 42 years old. A number of years ago, he decided that he needed to express his obsession

I get it. You’re such a diehard fan of a particular artist that you feel the need to permanently mark

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 […]
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