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Calling All Metal Guitarists

Do you thrash the daylights out of any guitar you see? There’s a show looking for you. Shredders of Metal

I understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday

All eyes were on Elvis when he exploded into public consciousness in the middle 50s. He had the sound, the

Does the instrument you play determine how long you will live? Not really, but there is some kind of correlation.

If you’ve ever been in a band. you’ll know of those moments where everyone and everything is in sync. The

You don’t have to like this kind of music to appreciate the virtuosity of Rodrigo y Gabriela. Make sure you

Science proves it. From Mic.com. Whether it’s playing “Stairway to Heaven” until your fingers bleed or always finding yourself in

Ah, Tumblr. This is the kind of Photoshop f**kery you were designed for. Thanks to Tom for the link. I

If you’ve ever been in a band, you’ll know that the guy with the guitar is a little…off. (To be

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