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Random music news for Wednesday, November 6, 2019

I woke up in Phuket this morning. Bonus points if you can pronounce that correctly. Here’s some music news for

If I hear the term “quid pro quo” again today, I think my brain will explode. There will be none

Back in the day, all guitars were handcrafted. Today? Not so much.

Still in Vancouver at the Skookum Festival. Having a good time. Wish you were here. And now, some music news

No, no, no. This is not a good sign. I wish we were being punked but it appears that pinch

There have been a couple of times in history that we were warned that the electric guitar was dead–at least

Today is International Darwin Day. Take a Creationist to lunch and try to talk some sense into them, okay? Here’s

It was on this day in 1969 that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Why haven’t we gone back? And

There’s been much written about the decline of the electric guitar (here’s an example) as younger generations opt for hip

Ringo Starr turns 76 today. Does he still sing “You’re 16” in concert? That would be creepy. And now, the

Off to Winnipeg to see the folks tonight. Oddly, the temperature will be above freezing for the entire time I’m

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
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