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Random music news for Saturday, February 27, 2021

Can’t stand the cold? It could be genetic. Now some music news for February 27, 2021. Live Nation is optimistic

The Great Lakes Blizzard happened on this day in 1977–40 years ago–which saw Buffalo and the surrounding area hit with

There was a lot of porn talk on this week’s program, but let us assure you that it was all

When you agree to be part of a J-pop idol band, you’re pretty much agreeing to a period of indentured

What if you were to take a Japanese idol band like, say, Babymetal, and graft it onto an Australian cross-dresser?

Oculus Rift, the much-hyped VR technology has been in the news a lot this year, especially after the company was

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