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Ongoing History Daily: Should you listen to music while you work out?

Listening to music is good when you’re working out, right? In most cases, yes—but not necessarily. One study says that

What kind of digital hoarder are you? I’d like to think I’m a Collector, but I fear I may be

Wait: We’re supposed to drink our coffee after we have breakfast? The science is, apparently. Music news, though, is good

Many people use the motivating power of music to get them through an exercise session, so it’s no wonder that

I get beat up by a personal trainer twice a week and also attend an hour-long circuit class on Saturday

If you sign on to RunHundred, you’ll be greeted with this message. Okay, I’ll bite. Some 65,000 people are polled

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 […]
Mark Silver