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Funny or Die

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The Black Keys are very honest (and very funny) in this promo for their new album.

July 17, 2019July 16, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Funny or Die

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney aren’t usually known as funny guys. But this new Masterclass video for Funny or Die

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Recommended Music 

NOFX and Funny or Die Take on Big Pharma with New Video

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Big Pharma, Funny or Die, NOFX

The next NOFX album, First Ditch Effort, is due October 7. The third advance single from the album–a co-production with

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Everclear One-Ups U2

October 5, 2014October 5, 2014 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Apple, Everclear, Funny or Die, U2, Video

Given the steamroller of responses to U2 and Apple’s recent collaboration, you had to know this was coming. Everclear and

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The Ramones Go to Heaven (Too Soon?) [VIDEO]

July 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Funny or Die, Heaven, Kids in the Hall, Ramones

I’ll admit it:  I laughed.  Interesting that they use iPads in heaven, innit? The Ramones Go to Heaven from Funny

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Interview 

A Short “Documentary” on The Clash

January 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Funny or Die

You’ll see why “documentary” is in quotes in seconds. (Via Boing Boing)

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What If Coachella Were Programmed for Dads?

January 10, 2014January 10, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2014, Coachella, Funny or Die

Then instead of the lineup looking like this: …it might look like this: Via Funny or Die.  Now let’s enjoy

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Gene Simmons Stars in “A Very Satan Christmas”

December 23, 2013March 8, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas, Funny or Die, Gene Simmons, Satan

I’ll admit it.  I laughed. A Very Satan Christmas from Funny Or Die

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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    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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    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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