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Join me Saturday for a charity trivia night

If you’re looking for a way to pass time during the lockdown, I’m hosting a charity trivia night in support

Jim Steinman, who had a long, LONG string of hits writing for Meat Loaf to Celine Dion to Sisters of

If you know anything about the history of the Hamilton music scene, you’re always led back to Grant Avenue, the

Look, you never want to gloat about someone’s misfortune, especially when it comes to someone’s health. But try to hold

The Royalties Calculator (brought to our attention by Tom) offers and easy way to see how much your favourite musician

As I write this, the Roomba on the main floor is going about its thrice-weekly task of picking up English

It’s called The Space Between” and is set in LA during the 90s. Micky Adams, an old rock star (played

As usual, MRC/Nielsen’s email featuring Canadian music sales and streaming stats appeared in my inbox Monday evening. Here’s how the

On Monday (April 19), the US Supreme Court refused to hear appeals on a federal law that would see a

True or false: a couple members of the Clash once were arrested because they were suspected of being terrorists. True.

Mobius Radio ft. Dr Draw Song: “The Jake Revival”Album: SingleRelease Date: April 16, 2021Location: TorontoWhy I Like it: Really cool

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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