Adam Levine Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

You knew this was coming: America freaked out over Adam Levine’s nipples

Nothing frightens or outrages America more than the site of a nipple. Prime time TV can depict all manner of

I love writing for Alan Cross and his Journal of Musical Things, but there are times when he expects me

On this day in 1969, the Beatles performed together in public for the last time on the roof of the

I had another kidney stone attack, this time right in the middle of my gig MCing a wedding here in

I always find it interesting to see musicians’ homes. The extravagance of architecture and design are amazing, even if the

Don’t celebrate this: the Nazi Party was founded on this day in 1920. Let’s leave that behind and focus on

That’s it. I’m tired of everything pumpkin spice. And there’s still 29 days until Halloween. Meanwhile, in music news… The

Ronald Reagan’s “We begin bombing in five minutes” radio flub happened on this day in 1984. And now, in music

Crap! It’s my dad’s birthday on Sunday. I’d better get him something. Off to the liquor store! Making beer taste

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 […]
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