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There’s never been an authorized biography of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, but a few people (me included; and

Expecting to die one day? Go to Mars! On that cheery note, here’s just news for July 1, 2021. Is

Ms Love has had a long and tumultuous relationship with various social media platforms with some posts resulting in legal

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A serious question: Why do all the seats used by players and coaches on the sidelines of big soccer matches

You may have noticed that some early Nine Inch Nails recordings have a warning on them that reads “Caution: Not

Trent Reznor was once known for taking the concept of free expression very seriously. In October 1994, Nine Inch Nails

Read that headline again. Would you ever have expected to see something like this 25 years ago? Last night (February

Guitarists are always looking to outdo each other when it comes to gear. How about the largest guitar amp in

Back in the early days of Nine Inch Nails, it was a risky thing just to be in the band.

Anyone else see the poop emoji in this design? Probably not a good corporate look. And now, music news for

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