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Random music news for Monday, August 16, 2021

Looking for that perfect brain implant on your way to becoming trans-human? Try these. Now some music news for August

Will we get more truth about UFOs/UAPs this week? Maybe. Bookmark that time after you check out music news for

A Canadian moon rover? Cool! We know something about dark and cold places. Here’s what you need for music news

This makes it three-for-three when it comes to the classic Blink-182 lineup selling older gear on Reverb. Here’s what Travis

If you want to kill some time this weekend, check out this Russian-made version of Lord of the Rings. It’s…quite

Damn. I was really hoping for aliens, but maybe not. Next time. Drown your disappointment in music news for March

We begin with this. Sorry. It’s from Tom. Scroll down for music news for February 22, 2021. For some reason,

Before we begin, it’s worth remembering some of the things Rush Limbaugh said about a couple of musicians. Now on

How many drummers does it take to cover Metallica’s “Enter Sandman?” If you’re Travis Barker, three sounds about right. He

Will in-person Black Friday shopping add to our COVID-19 problems? I’d bet on it. Stay home, shop online, and enjoy

Are we seeing an actual resurgence in protest music? If the material from the last week is any indication, the

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 […]
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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 […]
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