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This masked cellist apparently prefers Slipknot

While the world muses over the identity of Slipknot’s Tortilla Man (Gilbert Gottfried? Is that you?), there’s another mystery to

I know, I know. You’re looking at the still frame below and wonder “What. The. F**K?” But don’t pre-judge. If

This year, February 19 is a stat holiday where I live, so please excuse the later-than-usual posting. We’ll be back

Brilliant? Deranged? Your call. (Thanks to Danny for the link. I think.)

Does the instrument you play determine how long you will live? Not really, but there is some kind of correlation.

Katinka Kleijn is a classical cellist who plays a duet with her brain–specifically music transmuted from her brain waves. (Via

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 […]
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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
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver