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Random music news for Thursday, August 6, 2020

The vacation staycation continues. Today’s the day I rid the garden shed of mouse poop. Fun. Frankly, I’d rather stay

Given that Canada had a day off in the middle of the week, this is not going to be a

Paranoid? Try this product. If you buy it, you’ve got bigger problems (Via Larry). This is music news for May

Anyone else suffering from this respiratory virus that lasts for weeks? Is it mostly a dude thing? Or am I

It took six hours to get from Palm Springs to LA because of rain, traffic, construction and assorted free range

On this day in 2004, Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in all public places,

You know what really drives me nuts? When people stop in the curb lane of a business street, oblivious to

If it were up to me, there would be no talk of Christmas until today. You may proceed. Now, some

On this date in 1985, a small company called Microsoft released a new operating system called Windows. Version 1.0 was

I should have rinsed the coffee maker better last night after descaling it. The coffee tasted like vinegar this morning.

Back in the hemisphere, although it may be a few days before my soul catches up with my body. As

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