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Taylor Swift is apparently the most common job supervisor for home improvement projects

Since most of us have been home for most of the past year (or should’ve been…), tons of people have

It’s finally happening — unfortunately. Users of Google Play Music found out the hard way this week that they can

According to the latest figures, 12.5 million people listen to Spotify daily. About one-third of them spend time with playlists

When the National Guard opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, Neil Young was

Podcasting has experience exponential growth over the last couple of years. So what’s the next frontier? Dogs, apparently. Earlier this

A Manchester company called TICKX went through thousands of Spotify songs and playlists to determine the ultimate listening choices for

The Cuban Missile Crisis began on this day in 1962. We don’t need another one of those, ever. Otherwise, how

I continue to be fascinated by the way new music delivery systems–in this case, streaming–are affecting the ways people consume

On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton categorically stated “I did not have sexual relations for that woman.” He ended

On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at

[A post by Jess Walter on how to make the best of your next road trip. – AC] The best music

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