Puddle of Mudd Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 891: Musicians who lost it, part 2

Sometimes, life becomes too much. Things get too weird. There’s too much pressure. Too many decisions to make leading to

Forty-five years ago today, the American League adopted the designated hitter rule. Much like the Korean War, the fight over

In Edmonton today for a speaking thing and the Up and Downtown Festival. If you’re in the neighbourhood, drop in.

Remember Harold Camping? He was the religious nut who said that the world was going to end on this day

It’s the morning of April 4. There’s 15 cm of fresh snow outside my door. It’s Monday. To say I’m

On this day in 2004, Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in all public places,

It was on this day in 1968 that Johnny Cash performed at Folson Prison. New limited-edition Iron Maiden beer! These

I’ve been summoned to see if I’m suitable for jury duty today. (It was supposed to be last week but

Sixty years ago today, a company called Tokyo Telecommunications Industries, sold its first production: a transistor radio. TTI would soon

I feel…older. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has some things to say about his ex, Zooey Deschanel. A

Happy birthday, Eugenie Bouchard! You’re 20! The tao and wisdom of Kurt Cobain. Apparently we’re going to get some unreleased

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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