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Random music news for Monday, December 21, 2020

Would you like some Baby Yoda with that Google search? You’re welcome. Here’s another round of music news, this time

When we finally get back to traveling, I think I’m gonna get me one of these. Meanwhile, more pandemic distraction

Dr. Seuss’ classic Green Eggs and Ham turns 60 tomorrow. There’s an interesting backstory, too. In music news for August

Ew. Gross. Now cleanse your mind from those images by browsing through music news for June 15, 2020. Radio folk

It’s the future. Time for the first roundup of music news of the new decade. Here’s a list of all

I’ll be weirded out by this date for the rest of my life. Let’s deflect from that by looking at

I understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday

I think I speak for all of us with gross feet: men in opened-toed sandals anywhere but at the beach

Between the national holidays in Canada and the US combined with the World Cup and the oppressive heat over much

After a day without Internet, TV or wifi due to technical issues, I’m back in business. Damn, that was some

We’re one-twelfth done with 2018. Only another seven weeks until spring. Think about that as you browse through the music

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
Mark Silver
In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
Mark Silver
Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
Mark Silver