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Random music news for Monday, January 11, 2021

This is Blue Monday, right? It’s supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Hopefully, it’s at least sunny where

If you’re a fan of The Simpsons, you’ll appreciate this. And meanwhile, back in Russia… Once you’re done watching that

Strictly Come Dancing is the British equivalent of Dancing with the Stars. This performance, featuring pro dancer Dianne Buswell and

Nice work, Internet. Read more at Mashable.

Before we begin, please enjoy this. Now that’s out of the way, here’s music news for May 14, 2020. Coronavirus

The latest band to turn yellow for The Simpsons is Weezer. Tonight’s episode, “The Hateful Eight Year-Olds” will feature the

Wade Nixon earned a degree in music but it cost him $20,000 in student loan debt. He’s putting what he

Home from Asia after a 27 hour trip. Let the jetlag begin–but not before we tackle music news for November

The Internet is a marvellous thing, isn’t it? Read more about this (and see more videos like this) at Laughing

When Richard Nixon realized that he’d lost CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite over the Vietnam War, he realized that he’d

On this date in 1953, the CIA and MI6 overthrew the regime in Iran and installing the West-friendly Shah. That

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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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 […]
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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