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Top Gear: How the BBC Helped Careers of Iconic Musicians

Before streaming, social media, and the internet, many music fans learned about new artists and up-and-comers — as many of

Captain Slow tweeted something earlier this week: “Good news! I’ve got a new gig. The bad news is that the

Fifty-five years ago today, the US FDA approved the first-ever oral contraceptive. Diddy got arrested yesterday after fighting with a

It’s lovely day here in London. Paid a visit to Abbey Road this morning. Slayer guitarist wears a “Kill the

On this date in 1971, President Richard Nixon declares the U.S. War on Drugs. How’s that going, by the way? The

Business takes me to the Gold Coast of Australia this week. As far as you’re concerned, I’m standing upside down.

As a Top Gear fan, I’m in mourning. Maybe James May will finally fall back on that music degree of

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 […]
Mark Silver
Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
Andrew Dick
AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
Andrew Dick