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Random music news for Friday, September 17, 2021

Interesting. Does Alzheimer’s begin in the liver? Now I’m paranoid about that next drink. I am, however, fully confident in

Imagine seeing this at the grocery store. Hey, I laughed. Moving to music news for August 18, 2020, here’s what’s

Do Toronto newspapers have the absolute worst comics sections in all of North America? It’s embarrassing, really. Now let’s look

The day after its legendary Super Bowl commercial, the Apple Macintosh went on sale on this day in 1984. And

I love them. You love them. Who wouldn’t want one? Anyone who loves music in any way can get excited

Billboard takes a good look at this classic, and final, Smith’s release. That includes the differing views of the band’s

Cameron Gordon of Completely Ignored was curious as to which Manchester bands were embraced by Canadians (and vice-versa), so he

When concert promoters go to sleep, they dream of a short list of reunions they’d like to see. Led Zeppelin.

Here are the rules: if you put out your first release 25 years ago, you’re eligible to be nominated. This

Crabgrass. I hate it. Now that there’s a herbicide ban everywhere, the only way to get rid of it is

This is puppy’s first winter. She’s not impressed. Would you like some psychic predictions for what 2015 holds for Justin

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 […]
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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