Shaggs Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 831: It’s a family affair

Music is one of those things that can bring families together. Sometimes, that togetherness grows into a business. The Bee

Are you enjoying a statutory holiday today? Nice little February break, innit? Holiday or no, there’s still music news to

This may be the weirdest radio program you hear all year. There are those among us who are driven to

There was a time when it was common knowledge–common sense!–that women just couldn’t rock has well as men. Sure, they

Ah, The Shaggs, perhaps the greatest, weirdest story in the history of outsider music, the most alternative of any kind

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 […]
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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