Funny/Weird Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Please enjoy some quality family time with Grandpa Billy Idol

Old punks never die. They just…grow up. Sometimes. (Via Larry)

Metallica was booked to perform a virtual gig at BlizzCon, which is an annual event dedicated to the video games

Say hello Turnip, a 12-year-old Madagascar tortoise living at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. She’s treated to showers to simulate

Badass metal birdies. They rock.

Despite being a high-school dropout, it’s well-known that Dave Grohl is a big supporter of teachers, mainly because (a) his

Well, at least it should. (Via Sean)

Need a distraction? Triumph and Weird Al to the rescue. (Via Sean)

Take a look at the Wu-Tang logo. What do you see? I see some the band’s name written in a

If you’ve finished Spotify and still haven’t found something avant-garde enough for your chill-out sessions, let me direct you to

If you’re an observer of TikTok, you’ll know that the current hot trend involves people posting sea shanties. Why? No

Why? A challenge, I guess. And everyone could use a hobby, right? The full story at MobileSyrup. (Via Sean)

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver