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Random music news for Friday, June 19, 2020

Before we begin, here’s a tutorial on farts. Oh, and Gwyneth Paltrow has a new scented candle. And yes, it’s

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] There have been plenty of 50th-anniversary commemorations this summer. The Apollo

On this date in 1953, the CIA and MI6 overthrew the regime in Iran and installing the West-friendly Shah. That

On this day in 1955, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, sold its first transistor radios. When it comes

Why do so many Canadian radio stations insist on giving the temperature in Fahrenheit? Jeezus, we’ve only been metric since

The speaking tour is over–for now, anyway–so I’m flying back home today. Let’s do this again. Meanwhile, here’s some music

One summer long weekend down. But there’s still three more to go. Meanwhile, let’s get back to work with some

Today is Mark Zuckerberg’s birthday. Imagine the number of messages he’ll get today. On to music news for May 14,

Yes, we’re up and running again after nearly two weeks issues with our web hosting service. It was THEIR fault

If things had gone according to plan, people would have been able to buy tickets to the 50th anniversary Woodstock

It was a big day in space history on this date in 1970 when Apollo 13 made it back to

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 […]
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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 […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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