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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

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver
Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
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Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
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