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Random Music News for Thursday, January 11, 2018

Forty-five years ago today, the American League adopted the designated hitter rule. Much like the Korean War, the fight over

In Edmonton today for a speaking thing and the Up and Downtown Festival. If you’re in the neighbourhood, drop in.

It’s the morning of April 4. There’s 15 cm of fresh snow outside my door. It’s Monday. To say I’m

On this day in 2004, Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in all public places,

My soul is still in transit after that long trip from SE Asia. Pleasue exuse all the sepllling msitakes. And now,

It was on this day in 1968 that Johnny Cash performed at Folson Prison. New limited-edition Iron Maiden beer! These

I’ve been summoned to see if I’m suitable for jury duty today. (It was supposed to be last week but

You know what’s dangerous? Car rental agencies that put generic floor mats in their cars. They slide around haphazardly, sometimes

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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