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Flea + Levi’s = Jeans called “Fleavis”

Levi is releasing a new set of jeans inspired by Flea and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The designer, Melody

Given that Flea is now one of the most respected bass players in the history of rock, it might be

Why is Venus so awful? We might soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s some music news for June 5, 2021. Flea

End of the holidays, back to work. Now we just need to focus on getting through January, February, and March.

In case you missed it, Dawn Wells–Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island–died this week at the age of 82. COVID. On

The RHCP’s Flea is known as a super-intense fan of the LA Lakers. He also likes to play a little

Still in LA. I remain unconsumed by wildfires. A good thing, that, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to report on

Back in August, a song appeared from the soundtrack of an upcoming movie entitled Motherless Brooklyn. The track was “Daily

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

Why do long weekends never really feel long enough? Back to work with music news for July 3, 2018. Remember

Thirty-two years ago today, Diego Maradona scored his famous Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup. Moving to

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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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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