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Movies Music History 

In 1987, a Smiths fan sought to hijack a Colorado radio station. There’s now a movie based on that.

March 6, 2021March 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Denver, Shoplifters of the World, Smiths

This is a fact: Back in 1987, an 18-year-old pulled up outside a Y108, a now-defunct top 40 station in

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Movies Music History 

Someone is Making a Movie Based on a Smiths Song. Sort Of.

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Denver, James Kiss, Jo Manganiello, Morrissey, Radio Station, Smiths

If you know the movie Magic Mike and the Spider-Man trilogy, you’re probably acquainted with Joe Manganiello. His new project

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Music News 

A Radio DJ Is Suing Taylor Swift Because He Allegedly Grabbed Her Butt

September 14, 2015September 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Denver, Lawsuit, Taylor Swift

First rule of interviewing stars: don’t touch them unless they touch you first. A handshake is okay–polite, even–but never initiate

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Radio 

Weird Radio Station Story Number 1: Denver’s Smokin’ 94.1

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Colorado, Denver, KBUD, Smokin' 94.1

Everyone knows by now that pot is a legal commodity in Colorado. As bud continues to work its way through

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Music News 

Riot Fest 2015 – Initial Lineups

May 28, 2015 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments 2015, Chicago, Denver, Riot Fest, Toronto

Riot Fest is coming and the first wave of announcements have arrived. You will note for each site, Toronto, Chicago

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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RSS The Backstage Project – Sports & Entertainment Podcast

  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • 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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