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Random music news for Monday, August 17, 2020

The bad news is that August is more than half over. The good news is that we’re closer to the

Yes, you can. Call this “Raining Lobsters.” (Via Tom and MetalSucks)

I’ve been lucky enough to see Henry Rollins a number of times doing his talking shows. At one particular show,

I have to install a new doorbell today. I can’t put it off any longer. I’ll start work as soon

As you struggle with traffic today, remember that it was on this day in 1914 that the first-ever traffic light

One of the singers from the B52s will have a solo album called Guitars and Microphones out on February 17.

[Another guest blog from Jason Kane. – AC] Top Vinyl Hidden Messages Playing a vinyl record in reverse was a

Tales from the Sports Journalist’s Beat – Morgan Campbell in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 019 January 24, 2021
From being an NCAA football player to becoming a journalist, Morgan Campbell has spent most of his life with an insiders’ view of the sports world. Over his 20+ year career, he’s witnessed the changes and pullback in sports journalism. In this episode, Morgan breaks down the impact of the new realities of sports journalism, […]
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The Speaker Representation Business – Martin Perelmuter in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 018 January 18, 2021
It is a lot harder to become a paid speaker than you might imagine. While you may think that publishing a book is a surefire way to become sought after, there’s a lot more to it, actually! Sure, there are many authors, politicians and academics that companies pay big bucks to keynote events. There are […]
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Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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