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Random Music News for Monday, February 6, 2016

I had a weird dream where I was the manager of a New Wave-ish indie-pop band in which all the members

On this day in 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man made his debut. And now in music news… Jack White’s Third

With a week to go in 2016, the Grim Reaper keeps on taking. We’ve just lost Rick Parfitt, a principle

The solstice has passed and the days are now getting longer! Only six months til summer And now, music news.

On this day in 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. She was part of the crew

It was 45 years ago today that “The Long and Winding Road” became the Beatles last #1 hit. Bono will

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