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Anyone care about the Grammy Award nominations? Just in case…

The Grammy Awards have always been lacking in the credibility department, but we still pay attention for some reason. The

I had planned a trip to SE Asia to visit my goddaughter for her second birthday, but now maybe not,

There are 84 Grammy Award categories, only about 10 of which will be given out during the telecast. And because

The more rich and famous you get, the more likely people want to give your stuff for free. Take, for

Hardcore music fans have always held the Grammy Awards in contempt, saying that the organization is out of touch and

Gamblers are always looking for ways to make a few extra bob on virtually everything. Take the Grammys, for example.

With just a couple of days to go before the Grammy Awards, the non-profit organization that runs it is in

Is it “Happy Martin Luther King Day” or “Merry Martin Luther King Day?” I can never remember. Never mind. Let’s

There’s no way I’m going anywhere near a mall today. I’ll just end up behind someone who insists on backing

Fifty years ago today, the first permanent ARPANET (a forerunner to the internet) was established between UCLA and Stanford. And

The Grammys have long lost any credibility with hardcore music fans, but the annual nominations are still a story that

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 […]
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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 […]
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