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Back in the day, one of the more famous recording studios in London was Wessex Studios in Highbury. The building

It’s “Bohemian Catsody,” of course. And because Freddie was such a fan of cats, you know he’d approve.

If I had to guess which band’s t-shirt was the most popular ever, I’d probably go with The Ramones, Metallica,

That’s one big rock–and a valuable one, too. Let’s try some music news for August 9, 2021. You know all

I’ve long maintained that I have a black ball of infinite density somewhere in my abdomen where I keep all

Looking for a new conspiracy beyond QAnon? Try the “Birds Aren’t Real” movement. Yes, it exists. Fortunately, the music news

When Queen first released “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a single on October 31, 1975, it was a disaster. Reviews were brutal.

Would you want to ride a skateboard that can go 50 kph? Nope. Not ever. But I will provide some

That is one valuable motorcycle. Now get your motor runnin’ (sorry) with music news for May 27, 2021. Marilyn Manson

There’s now a board game for cats. Please enjoy. And now, music news for April 13, 2021. Here’s an ask

Apparently Popeye was right. Who knew? Let’s try some music news for Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Talk to Sharon

Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver