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Rod and Karen discuss transition lenses, the NBA Finals, Black people walking in the park and candle lady. Gender Wars, Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues, the states spend the largest percent of income on fast food, Annual CPI inflation surges to 4.2% in May, the highest level since 2023, as energy prices rise, The Cookout, White People News, Violence prevention worker shoots man in the back after fight inside Sunoco gas station, Man strangled woman who got the promotion he applied for, Pregnant woman and sister toss hot grease on chicken shop worker over wrong order and sword ratchetness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not in your head and yes inflation is real but ticket prices have indeed kept climbing for years. One company has a monopoly on the industry and doesn't even have the decency to wear a top hat and own hotels on Baltic Avenue. Holden charts the founding of Ticketmaster, how it won the war and now controls everything. But hey, we're not just about doom and gloom here so we're highlighting all the good folks that have fought for their fans and the fans themselves who are saying "We're Not Gonna Take It" in their best Dee Snider snarl and simply not giving in to ludicrous prices despite how much they would love to see Post Malone and Jellyroll. Plus our own concert memories! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Nerd of Mouth ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Leinster champs have been on quite the run!Niall 'Bressie' Breslin joined Dave for a chat about his live show 'Niall Breslin and the Polaris Quartet'. For dates check out Ticketmaster.ie

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trumps name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order For some Chinese youth, virtual parents are an antidote to loneliness Newspaper headlines PM overrules Miliband and We was robbed Resident doctors in England call off strike US Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trumps Iran negotiations Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princesss son Marius Borg H iby King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour Molly Russells dad says rushing social media restrictions deplorable Knicks fans wont be locked out of game after last minute panic, Ticketmaster says

Send us Fan MailSomeone in our music family is gone, and we feel it in our bones. We open by paying tribute to Michelle, a Pearl Jam fan who didn't just show up, she helped build the community around Touring Fan Live while fighting cancer with a kind of courage that still doesn't feel real. We share what she meant to us, why her energy changed the people around her, and we play the moment Pearl Jam recognized her from the stage. After that, we do what friends do when they're trying to keep moving forward: we pour a glass and talk. It turns into a surprisingly helpful deep dive on Merlot, from aging and oak to Bordeaux-style blends, why Washington Merlot deserves more respect, and how pop culture moments like Sideways warped the way people buy wine. If you've ever said “I don't like Merlot,” we give you a few reasons to reconsider and a few questions to ask your own palate. Then we jump into Pearl Jam talk the way fans actually do it, with equal parts excitement and skepticism. Ohana Festival is around the corner, “Eddie Vedder and Friends” has everyone guessing, and the new drummer mystery keeps feeding the rumor machine. We also step back and talk about what really matters for a band at this level: chemistry, trust, and whether a new lineup can honor a massive catalog without losing the spark. We wrap with the bigger live-music reality check: tour cancellations, Ticketmaster, and the breaking point for ticket prices. And because we can't resist a time machine, we run through a June 1996 top songs list that hits everything from Soundgarden and STP to Butthole Surfers at number one. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review if the show makes you feel a little less alone.www.TheTouringFanLive.commedia@TheTouringFanLive.Comwww.facebook.com/TheTouringFanLiveInstagram-@TheTouringFanLiveCopyright The Touring Fan Live 2026

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trumps name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trumps Iran negotiations Resident doctors in England call off strike Knicks fans wont be locked out of game after last minute panic, Ticketmaster says Molly Russells dad says rushing social media restrictions deplorable Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princesss son Marius Borg H iby For some Chinese youth, virtual parents are an antidote to loneliness US Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour Newspaper headlines PM overrules Miliband and We was robbed

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princesss son Marius Borg H iby For some Chinese youth, virtual parents are an antidote to loneliness Knicks fans wont be locked out of game after last minute panic, Ticketmaster says Trumps name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order Newspaper headlines PM overrules Miliband and We was robbed The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trumps Iran negotiations Molly Russells dad says rushing social media restrictions deplorable King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour Resident doctors in England call off strike US Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Molly Russells dad says rushing social media restrictions deplorable For some Chinese youth, virtual parents are an antidote to loneliness Trumps name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order US Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump Resident doctors in England call off strike The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trumps Iran negotiations Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princesss son Marius Borg H iby Newspaper headlines PM overrules Miliband and We was robbed King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour Knicks fans wont be locked out of game after last minute panic, Ticketmaster says

We're podcasting per the launch of the World Cup-tracking Probability Cup, but of course, just had to talk about Wednesday night's NBA Finals classic. The BIG question on my mind: Should predictors/gamblers price in the NBA's massive incentive to make this great series continue? Topics!* Knicks–Spurs Finals comeback analysis and whether San Antonio collapsed or New York surged.* How teams should manage volatility differently when protecting large leads versus playing from behind.* Debate over NBA referee incentives, league interests, and the possibility of series-extension bias.* SportsPredict's World Cup Probability Cup and using prediction contests to identify analytical talent.* Whether modern hiring should adopt a “Moneyball” approach by measuring forecasting skill instead of relying on traditional credentials.* Is the big money in studying idiot sports predictors or geniuses?Again, join our Probability Cup contest and perhaps win an iPad Pro ($1,000 value) or $200 Ticketmaster gift card. Accept the challenge and learn more at sportspredict.com/probabilitycup.House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.houseofstrauss.com/subscribe

Welcome back to this week's episode of Trudge Report. Thank you for supporting the show. We go around the horn. Corey rolls in fashionably late. Dan tells us how a local festival that was supposed to be family and community centric was taken over by teenagers where a handgun went off and local businesses were robbed and looted. We talk about how Ticketmaster and Live Nation continue to be public enemy number one for fans and concertgoers.The recovery segment is all about each of our experiences in the first 30 days of sobriety. Mostly not including when any of us were in rehab, but when we all got to the rooms of recovery and started to hear the message. Each of us talk about those experiences and what those days were like. For all of us it was a very simple time. We discuss how certain moments and certain key people in those days were finally important and without them, we don't know where we would be. We each take a turn describing what “kept us coming back." Sovereignty is the God given Providence to experience life and its gentle loving path laid before us. -Dr. Scott S. Don't forget to like, share, rate, and download the podcast on all of your listening platforms. Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel, @trudgrereportpod, for other content surrounding sports and trending topics. Trudge on good people. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod 

Sitting in a park in Boston shooting the shit with you! Oh and Ticketmaster is a scam. The end. Thank you ASPCA Pet Health Insurance for sponsoring this episode! http://www.ASPCAPetInsurance.com/Rachel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tiny concert moment turned into a full-blown fandom mystery: when Jun Matsumoto grabbed a drone mid-song during the ARASHI show, it instantly reminded us of Jungkook doing the same thing on the BTS tour. So we do what we do best and start digging. Who grabbed the concert drone first, was it happening across multiple shows, and is it pure coincidence that both groups were touring in Japan around the same time?From there, we zoom out into bigger questions that every J-pop and K-pop fan ends up asking sooner or later: how long can groups really last, what the “seven-year itch” looks like in the industry, and why Arashi's long history gives us hope for BTS's future. We also celebrate BTS's AMAs wins, talk about what major U.S. recognition can mean, and bring back the goal that still cracks us up because it's also dead serious: SUGA wants a Grammy.We don't skip the messy side of pop culture, either. We react to legal action tied to defamation and misleading headlines, and we vent about the Ticketmaster class action email many fans just received. Then we get back to the good stuff: Arashi's upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release, STARTO talent updates like Takahisa Masuda's Yellow fashion brand, Snow Man finally putting a huge catalog on streaming, and Takuya Kimura's album and tour news.We close with a very real weekend recap: braving cold sideways rain for the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck pop-up in Boston, then finding out a meteor caused a sonic boom nearby hours later. If you like fan talk with receipts, laughs, and a little outrage, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more fans can find us.Support the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagramBlueskyIf have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

British actor, comedian and author Alan Davies joined Canterbury Mornings ahead of his first visit to New Zealand in a decade. He's returning with his new tour, Think Ahead, which he is calling his best show yet. Davies' Think Ahead tour will come to the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday, August 12. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White makes his return to NZ with 'The Dire Straits Experience'. The tribute group brings back the hits from the iconic 80s band to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre this August. Chris joins Nick on the show today to reminisce on the old days with the original band and frontman Mark Knopfler. Chris and Nick talk his return to NZ, the success of tribute bands, bringing the music back to the stage and his favourite songs to play live. Get tickets for the Dire Straits Experience at Michael Fowler Centre August 20th on Ticketmaster.co.nz LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to understand how much this episode means to us - Katie Taylor is a hero of Irish sport and a dream guest for a long time. This weekend, we joined her as she drove around the country promoting her final ever fight in Ireland's most iconic arena, Croke Park. Katie told us what it means to follow in Muhammad Ali's footsteps fighting in Croke Park and how she knew this was the right time to retire.She got emotional talking about the Olympics and the fight to get women's boxing recognised as a sport, and opened up about achieving a childhood dream to representing her country - Not to mention winning gold. Katie didn't stop at gold though - She's put on incredible battles as a professional boxer and is an inspiration to so many young girls in Ireland. As we travelled around we saw first hand how much that legacy means to Katie and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of sports stars. Tickets to see Katie fight in Croke Park will be on sale from Friday June 12, on Ticketmaster. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

We're back talking about music again this week, catching up on some of the biggest stories we missed since the last podcast including cancelled tours, three unremarkable Drake albums, and more overpriced ticket discourse.Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller

Mannfolk, snakk om det! Metalheads Against Bullying (MAB) setter ekstra fokus på menns mentale helse i hele juni. Mannfolk topper selvmordsstatistikken, og det er ingen hemmelighet at vi menn er elendige til å snakke om problemene våre.Med på laget har MAB fått med seg Rob Halford (Judas Priest) og Alex Møklebust (Seigmen, Zeromancer) som selv har opplevd å møte veggen, hatt selvmordstanker og vet hvor vanskelig det er å sette ord på slike problemer.Leif Munkelien i MAB har du kanskje møtt på festival, eller hørt tidligere her i Gammal Maiden. Nå er han tilbake sammen med Seigmen-Alex for en lengre prat om mannfolk, mental helse, metal-mannfolk og hvordan vi skal bli bedre til å snakke sammen.Trondheim Stage (Neon og Trondheim Rocks), Tons of Rock, Radio Rock, Ticketmaster og Hard Rock Café er også med og bidrar i kampanjen. Sier det igjen:Mannfolk, snakk om det!

Dolly Parton Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Dolly Parton remains as busy and influential as ever, with the last few days offering a snapshot of how her brand, legacy, and philanthropy keep expanding even as she steps back from constant touring. The most visible development fans can touch right now is the new Kendra Scott x Dolly Parton pop up at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store in Nashville, running June 5 and 6, where visitors can shop the latest Dolly inspired jewelry and merch. According to the Country Music Hall of Fame event listing, this collaboration is another brick in the growing empire of Dolly themed lifestyle products, underscoring how her image now anchors a premium, cross generational fashion brand as much as a music catalog. Looking slightly further ahead but making news in recent days, Ticketmaster is spotlighting Dolly Live in Las Vegas, a major one night only event scheduled for late September 2026 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. While details of the production are still emerging, the official listing positions it as a tentpole live appearance, significant from a biographical standpoint because Dolly has largely moved away from regular touring. A high profile Las Vegas show signals a pivot toward curated, legacy affirming live experiences rather than the grind of the road, reinforcing her status as an icon who can command destination events on her own terms. On the philanthropic front, Dolly Partons Imagination Library continues to generate fresh coverage, particularly in the United Kingdom. The official Imagination Library site is currently highlighting how the program is helping UK public libraries thrive, emphasizing that regular free books for children are pulling families into local libraries and strengthening community literacy efforts. That sort of sustained, global reach suggests the Imagination Library may ultimately become as central to her life story as her music, framing Dolly not only as a country legend but as one of the most consequential literacy advocates of her era. In the personal realm, American Songwriter recently revisited her 60 year love story with her late husband Carl Dean, noting that he died in March 2025 at age 82 and that Dolly has said she believes he is waiting for her and has no plans to remarry. That reflection, amplified again in the last few days by anniversary coverage, adds emotional context to this phase of her biography: Dolly is a widow honoring a private, six decade marriage while very publicly broadening her cultural and business footprint. No major scandals, health crises, or verified social media controversies involving Dolly Parton have surfaced in reputable outlets in the past 24 hours. Any online chatter about surprise tours, new full length studio albums, or drastic career shifts remains speculative and unconfirmed; until Dolly or her official channels announce otherwise, those rumors should be treated as fan wish lists, not facts. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Dolly Parton, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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Send us Fan MailDust off your flannel and turn up the volume! The Back in Time Brothers are taking you on an immediate transport mission back to 1995—a legendary year where the wall of sound met the industrial groove.This week, DJ Paulie and Lou team up with DJ Britt to count down the top 10 most infectious, heavy, and melodic guitar hooks that lived in your head rent-free during the golden era of alternative rock. From the gritty Seattle sludge of Alice in Chains to the massive layered buzzsaw tones of The Smashing Pumpkins, we are cranking the amps all the way to 11! Plus, we dive into a hilarious connection involving rock royalty marriages and a notorious backstage affair.But we aren't just spinning records. The brothers are breaking down the massive, mind-blowing headlines that made 1995 absolutely unforgettable:The News Room: We look back at the climax of the O.J. Simpson trial, the tragic Oklahoma City bombing, and the tech revolution of Windows 95.The Silver Screen: How Toy Story effectively retired hand-drawn animation, Jim Carrey's historic $20 million salary, and the dark thriller Seven that left theater audiences in stunned silence.Rock Talk (The Dark Side): Special guest Todd Snyder stops by to unpack the explosive rock scandals of '95, including the vitriolic "Battle of Britpop" between Blur and Oasis, Courtney Love crashing Madonna's MTV interview, and Pearl Jam's brutal war against Ticketmaster.Retro Snacks: A nostalgic trip down the food aisle! We reminisce about the debut of Pizza Hut's stuffed crust, the dangerously caffeinated Surge, Dunkaroos, and Planters PB Crisps.Whether you're a long-time loyal listener or tuning in from Germany, Japan, or Vietnam, grab a cold drink and get ready to rock.

On this episode, Sona and I break down the season finale of Season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors and react to where the show lands heading into Season 3. We also talk Knicks playoff excitement and Ticketmaster frustrations, then preview our next weekly series, Apple TV's Cape Fear. Victor and Sona open with Knicks fandom, ticketing issues, and how broken live-event pricing has become. Victor then gives spoiler-free impressions of Apple TV's Cape Fear adaptation, highlighting Nick Antosca, producers Scorsese and Spielberg, and a cast led by Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson, plus the show's tense horror staging and intriguing “innocence project” irony. They move into Your Friends & Neighbors' finale, praising the cold open and some character moments while criticizing contrivances around the cover-up, cameras, the lake sequence, and unresolved plot threads, yet noting stronger thematic focus and confirming Season 3 is in production. Join our Patreon for more Content https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:26 Knicks Ticket Chaos 03:39 Broken Ticketing System 05:42 Next Show Cape Fear 08:06 Cape Fear Premise Cast 09:32 Bardem Steals Scenes 12:37 Horror Tension Moments 13:13 Finale First Impressions 15:00 Cold Open Cleanup Hijinks 16:27 Coverup Logic Problems 19:57 Cameras And Contrivances 25:21 Lake Crash And Logistics 31:51 Coop and Mel Truths 34:08 Ego and Lifestyle Motives 36:48 Season Three Casting Talk 38:35 Sister Reunion Scene 40:21 Affair Advice Debate 44:13 Elena Robbery Fallout 49:24 Barney Marriage Breaking 49:36 Money Math and Loose Ends 53:01 Cricket Puppet Master Theory 54:59 Season Three Hopes and Wrap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: can Albertans actually be dual citizens if the province separates from Canada, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested a face-to-face with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Ontario government is going after illegal ticket resellers again, and could B.C. see its first Conservative premier in a century? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Alex Chatfield, Co-Founder and President of Endorsable, joins Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi to discuss how data technology is transforming influencer and celebrity marketing. Drawing on his ad tech background from AppNexus, Alex explains how brands can move beyond traditional influencer metrics by leveraging fandom intelligence, audience data, and identity signals to build more effective endorsement partnerships. The conversation explores the growing intersection of influencer marketing, audience ownership, first-party data, programmatic advertising, and measurement. Takeaways Most creators and athletes don't truly own their audience data. Ticketing platforms, merch providers, social networks, and link-in-bio tools often control valuable fan information. Organic social reach continues to decline. Brands increasingly need paid amplification beyond social platforms to effectively reach a creator's fan base. Measurement remains a major challenge in influencer marketing. Many partnerships are still structured around content deliverables rather than business outcomes or audience performance metrics. Social platforms have an opportunity to improve influencer measurement. Platforms like Meta and YouTube could make campaign reporting more transparent and actionable for brands. Alex credits his AppNexus experience for shaping his entrepreneurial journey. His current business combines expertise in programmatic advertising, identity, and data with the entertainment and talent ecosystem. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and podcast preview  01:50 Meet Alex Chatfield and the story behind Endorsable  02:17 What is a "fandom intelligence engine"?  02:55 How Endorsable differs from traditional influencer marketing platforms 04:07 Understanding celebrity fandom and audience profiling  04:47 Why creators and athletes lack ownership of fan data 0 6:27 Lessons from fan databases and audience relationships  06:41 Building a modern fan database through digital platforms  07:44 How link-in-bio platforms generate audience identity signals  08:39 Why audience ownership matters for creators and athletes  09:10 How fandom data changes brand sponsorship negotiations  10:21 Extending influencer campaigns beyond social media  11:14 The impact of declining organic social reach  11:58 How brands and agencies currently discover influencers  13:20 The limitations of platform-native influencer discovery tools  14:06 The influencer negotiation process and talent representation  14:59 Audience data gaps in influencer marketing today  16:38 Why measurement remains difficult in influencer campaigns  17:36 Can Meta, YouTube, and social platforms solve measurement?  18:37 Lessons from AppNexus and becoming an entrepreneur  20:08 Bridging ad tech and Hollywood  20:50 Why talent should demand access to audience data  21:06 The significance of Ticketmaster data access for artists  21:32 Closing thoughts and where to learn more about Endorsable Guests: Ari Paparo, Eric Franchi, Alex Chatfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Poor Peoples News includes news clips from News organizations, Social Media and other peoples commentary, critiques, investigative research and their perspectives. Hezbala still attacking Israel with Lebon citizens fleeing. Hear President Trump's account of his accomplishment in the China Summit. Africa News on South Africa Xenophobia discrimination against other Africans. Ghana renewd Partnership with EU for their Security Assistance. About President Trump asking to pay January 6 Insurrection Convicted Felons out of a created Fund. A DC Lawsuit wins against Ticketmaster and Live Nation for overchargging fees, etc. Lack of Medical Care in ICE Detention Facility called Atlanto.   Leave Your Email       Hit Subscribe Youtube Channel  Oldskoolqueene Youtube Channel Song of the week for Podcast Episode   Shut My Damn Mouth Song Choice      

DOCKET ALERTS:   Kash Patel brings UFC to FBI. WTF???   A federal judge in Maryland issued a TRO blocking the construction of an ICE detention facility without first undertaking the legally required environmental impact assessment.   The Trump administration filed an "emergency" petition to the Supreme Court demanding that it be allowed to immediately deport 350,000 Haitians who have enjoyed Temporary Protected Status for decades. It insists an earlier shadow docket ruling allowing it to deport Venezuelan TPS holders is precedential. An amicus brief from 175 former judges points out that shadow docket orders are definitionally non-precedential.   The USDA is teaming up with Robert Kennedy and his team of freaks at Health and Human Services to Make America Healthy Again … by shaming poor people for their food choices. SNAP recipients sued in DC to block a "pilot" program to allow states to restrict food benefits to exclude sugary foods.   MAIN SHOW:   DOGE destroyed the National Endowment for the Humanities in three weeks last spring. We wrote about it on the blog, and discussed the ongoing litigation. Turns out, the DOGE dudes are pissed that the plaintiffs released video of them smirking their way through depositions.   On Monday, in the middle of trial, the Trump administration tried to blow up the antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster. This leaves the 40 states which joined the suit as co-plaintiffs in the lurch. Judge Arun Subramanian has ordered the parties to huddle up and see if they can't negotiate a settlement. Will the case go forward next week without the lead plaintiff?   And Andrew has an extended exploration of Trump's plan to use a little known federal agency called the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to get oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The DFC has released a plan (or at least, concepts of a plan) to reinsure insurance companies that issue war riders. Which might help if insurance companies were refusing to issue policies to ships at sea – except that insurance companies are still underwriting as many marine policies as ever. It's just that it costs more now, because of the war.   Plus for subscribers, we'll break down the bar complaint against fan favorite Ed Martin.   Kash Patel Confirms UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents This Week, Calling It A "Historic Opportunity" https://deadline.com/2026/03/kash-patel-ufc-fighters-train-fbi-agents-1236750897/   State of Maryland v. Noem [ICE Detention Center in Hagerstown] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313096/state-of-maryland-v-noem   Lesly Miot v. Trump [Haitian TPS, Trial Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70965949/lesly-miot-v-trump/   Trump v. Miot [SCOTUS Docket] https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25a999.html   DOGE Bros Had More Fun Burning Down Government Than Testifying About It https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/doge-bros-had-more-fun-burning-down   Authors Guild v. National Endowment for the Humanities https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70243086/the-authors-guild-v-national-endowment-for-the-humanities   Amicus Brief of 175 Former Judges re Precedent of Shadow Docket Rulings https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25A952/400077/20260305142419318_Amicus%20Brief%20of%20Former%20Judges%20re%20Dahlia%20Doe_FINAL.pdf   Aragon v. Rollins [SNAP Benefits] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72419889/aragon-v-rollins/   DOJ nopes out of Ticketmaster antitrust suit https://www.publicnotice.co/p/ticketmaster-suit-doj   US v. Live Nation https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68557723/united-states-of-america-v-live-nation-entertainment-inc   Trump's 'free flow of energy' vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz [The Guardian] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/10/trump-free-flow-energy-fails-restart-shipping-strait-hormuz   DFC Reinsurance announcement [US International Development Finance Corporation] https://www.dfc.gov/media/press-releases/dfc-announces-chubb-lead-insurance-partner-maritime-reinsurance-plan   Gulf war risk premiums topping double-digit millions of dollars per trip [Lloyd's List] https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156586/Gulf-war-risk-premiums-topping-double-digit-millions-of-dollars-per-trip   No, P&I clubs have not 'cancelled war risk cover' [Lloyd's List] https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156515/No-PI-clubs-have-not-cancelled-war-risk-cover   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

DOCKET ALERTS:   The lady who wore a penis costume to a No Kings protest in Fairhope, Alabama was acquitted of disturbing the peace.   DNI Tulsi Gabbard referred the Ukraine Whistleblower and former Intelligence Community Inspector General to the DOJ for criminal prosecution. Crime: TBD.   US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro continues to harass the Federal Reserve. This time she sent prosecutors to bang on the door demanding to inspect the ongoing renovations.   The Trump administration uses the threat of administrative sanctions to force changes it can't get from Congress or the courts. The Justice Department extorted $17 million from IBM — which just so happens to have billions of dollars in government contracts! — for committing DEI "fraud." And the FTC forced brand advisers to agree not to "discriminate" against conservative media outlets.   On a more positive note, a judge in Maryland continues to block the ICE facility being constructed in the state, and Judge Richard Leon put the kibosh on Trump's ballroom … again.   MAIN SHOW:   A jury slapped Live Nation and Ticket Master in the antitrust lawsuit filed in New York. The feds noped out two days into trial, but the states who picked up the baton and ran with it. The jurors found the company liable on all counts. We talk about the ins and outs of the decision and some pending legal questions still waiting for resolution.    We also break down a new lawsuit brought by a lawful resident of Maine with no criminal record who was seized by ICE during "Operation Catch of the Day" and brutalized. Can he sue under the Maine Civil Rights Act? And if so, is this a path forward for blue states to fill the gap left by inadequate federal laws?   Penis costume protester prevails in court https://www.courthousenews.com/penis-costume-protester-prevails-in-court/   Tulsi's "Criminal Referral" of the Ukraine Whistleblower and ICIG https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26   Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned away https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-jeanine-pirro-office-visit-federal-reserve-headquarters-jerome-powell/   Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/16/justice-department-settles-with-ibm-over-alleged-dei-practices/   Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ad-firms-settle-with-trump-ftc-over-claims-they-boycotted-conservative-media   Maryland v. Mullin https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313096/state-of-maryland-v-mullin   National Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Service https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72028010/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-in-the-united-states-v-national   US v. LiveNation [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68557723/united-states-of-america-v-live-nation-entertainment-inc/?order_by=desc&page=1   Carvajal-Munoz v. Ravencamp [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73186770/carvajal-munoz-v-ravencamp/   Maine Civil Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. 4682 https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4682.html   "State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question," [2013 U. Penn. L. Rev.] https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1976&context=facpub   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod

Visit Patreon.com/millennial to get exclusive bonus episodes, live stream access, and more! Visit our merch store: ⁠⁠https://shop.millennialshow.com⁠⁠ Follow the show in your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Happy Pride, Millennials! We're kicking off with a Dumpster Fire Corner that basically writes itself — UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House, an America 250 concert lineup that's... something, and Georgia gas prices ticking back up at midnight. Oh, and Jill Biden is doing press for her new book. We have thoughts. From there, we're checking in on our 2026 predictions, then catching up on stories we've been tracking: a jury found Live Nation acted as a monopoly, Ticketmaster's president admitted the queue isn't randomized (lol), and listener John asked us to dig into FIFA — so we went in on corruption, Qatar, migrant worker deaths, and whether we're personally watching the World Cup. We've also got a great mailbag this week — a listener used the confessional to blow the whistle on the current Ebola outbreak, a dispatch on government protests in Ireland from a Gen Z/Alpha listener on the ground, and a beautiful email about grandparents secretly canceling each other out with rogue baptisms. Laura's rec this week: take a mental health day. Pam's rec: 'Off Campus' (on Amazon Prime) And patrons, stick around — After Dark gets candid about what's really changed behind the scenes since Pam and Laura took over the pod.

-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DNC autopsy and the 2026 midterms -- Donald Trump argues over details of an Iran nuclear agreement that remains unfinished after repeatedly claiming a deal is nearly complete -- A former Trump supporter says rising financial pressures and dismissive responses from the White House have shattered her trust -- Ticketmaster and Live Nation continue dominating ticket sales despite a court finding that the company operates as a monopoly -- Donald Trump portrays a cognitive screening exam as proof of extraordinary intelligence despite the test serving a different purpose -- Rising credit card delinquencies and inflation concerns expose a disconnect between economic data and the administration's messaging -- On the Bonus Show: Producer Pat hosts the Bonus Show, and much more...

A federal jury found Ticketmaster and Live Nation were acting as a monopoly. What does this mean for concertgoers and smaller venues in the area? On "Florida Matters Live & Local," an outspoken club owner who trekked to Washington, D.C., to share his views with lawmakers talks about the challenges.Plus, for one Tampa resident, the war with Iran is not distant news but a personal reality. His family lives in the country amid rising prices, restricted communication and growing fear. He explains how the Iranian diaspora is processing the crisis from afar.Also, did you know Florida still observes Jefferson Davis Day? And, what's next for NASA after last week's Blue Origin rocket explosion?Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

When Live Nation and Ticketmaster make the news, the conversation usually starts and ends with ticket prices. But the real crisis goes much deeper. In this episode, we sit down with Karen Suarez-Flint, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208, to expose the systemic extraction of wealth from the working musicians who hold the entire industry up. What We Discuss in This Episode: The Live Nation Antitrust Verdict: What the April 2026 ruling actually means, why the federal settlement was "pathetic," and how 34 state attorneys general are fighting back. The 100-Mile Lockout: How Live Nation's aggressive "radius clauses" are quietly crushing independent venues in cities like Chicago. Streaming Economics 101: Why Spotify's $19B revenue translates to a $0.003 per-stream rate for artists—and how algorithms are gamed to suppress music unless artists accept even less. The American Music Fairness Act: Why the U.S. shares a bizarre radio royalty policy with Iran, China, and North Korea, and how this bipartisan bill could change everything. Take Action: Love live music? Don't let your local music ecosystem run out of time. Listen to the episode, share it, and contact your representatives to demand support for the American Music Fairness Act. Learn more about the Chicago Federation of Musicians: cfm10208.com Subscribe to America's Work Force Union Podcast for more insights on building worker power across America!

Tom DeGeorge is the owner of Crowbar, the independent Ybor City music venue closing this summer after 20 years, and a longtime voice in the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), the coalition behind the Save Our Stages Act. He recently testified before the House and Senate Judiciary Committee about Live Nation and Ticketmaster, just weeks after a Manhattan jury found the company guilty of running an illegal monopoly.0:00 Welcome back from Congress6:32 What Live Nation controls14:49 Why small rooms matter26:27 Venues as anchor businesses39:07 Ybor's identity crisis48:41 Aggressive parking hurts Ybor1:09:37 Reactionary policies backfire1:15:21 The Grand Oak tree fight1:30:45 Jury finds Live Nation guilty1:45:46 Pearl Jam warned us first

Los conciertos viven actualmente una etapa de enorme popularidad y se han convertido en uno de los grandes fenómenos culturales del momento. Las redes sociales han cambiado la manera de disfrutar la música en directo y han impulsado el conocido FOMO, el miedo a quedarse fuera de aquello que todo el mundo comenta. Muchas personas no solo buscan asistir al espectáculo, sino también compartir fotos y vídeos en plataformas como Instagram o TikTok para mostrar que estuvieron allí. En muchos casos, la experiencia social pesa tanto como el propio concierto, que ya no se limita únicamente a las dos horas sobre el escenario. La industria musical ha sabido adaptarse perfectamente a esta nueva realidad. Hace algunos años era impensable anunciar giras con tanta antelación o acumular varias fechas consecutivas en una misma ciudad. Ahora es habitual que los artistas publiquen conciertos más de un año antes y llenen estadios durante semanas seguidas. Un ejemplo claro es Bad Bunny. El artista puertorriqueño, líder habitual en Spotify, aterrizó primero en Barcelona y después en Lisboa antes de llegar a Madrid, donde ofrecerá diez actuaciones entre finales de mayo y mediados de junio en el Riyadh Air Metropolitano, el estadio del Atlético de Madrid. El movimiento económico que generan estos espectáculos es gigantesco. Aunque no existen cifras oficiales definitivas, se calcula que el precio medio de las entradas ronda los 150 euros y que cerca de medio millón de personas acudirán a los conciertos madrileños. Solo con la venta de tickets se podrían superar los 75 millones de euros. A esto habría que sumar ingresos derivados del turismo, hoteles, restauración, transporte, merchandising y campañas publicitarias vinculadas al evento. Además, diversos medios estiman que el Atlético de Madrid podría ingresar entre 12 y 15 millones gracias al alquiler del estadio. Bad Bunny representa solo una parte de todo el dinero que mueve actualmente la música en directo. Empresas como Ticketmaster y Live Nation obtienen enormes beneficios gracias a este modelo de negocio, que en 2025 habría generado alrededor de 45.000 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, el sistema también ha despertado numerosas críticas, especialmente por las comisiones añadidas al comprar entradas y por el dominio que estas compañías ejercen sobre el mercado. Incluso el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos señaló recientemente posibles prácticas monopolísticas. Todo esto abre un debate cada vez más presente: si los precios de los conciertos son realmente razonables y si el modelo beneficia de verdad al consumidor.

Today's daily comedy adventure starts with an actual real estate listing from the underworld itself: Hell, Michigan is officially for sale. That's right — for the low, low price of $625,000, you too can own seven acres of pure Midwestern chaos complete with a wedding chapel, mini golf, souvenir shop, and an ice cream stand called “The Crematory.” Because apparently somebody looked at a normal small-town business plan and said, “Needs more eternal damnation.”The gang debates whether Hell is secretly a genius investment opportunity, whether Lern should become mayor of Hell, and how long before somebody turns the whole thing into a TikTok influencer commune with haunted goat yoga and craft IPA flights called “Satan's Hazy Delight.”Then things get appropriately weird in Crap On Celebrities:Adam Sandler causes internet drama by showing up to his wife's red carpet premiere dressed like he just wandered out of a Knicks tailgate.Gayle King once again denies she and Oprah are secretly together, while Rizz remains approximately 0% convinced.Cindy Crawford reveals a longtime eyelid condition and somehow still looks better than the rest of humanity combined.Sam Elliott confirms he's basically been the voice of America for decades thanks to Smokey Bear.A Perfect Circle drops new music for the first time in eight years.Jared Leto apparently wants your eyeballs now with a bizarre iris-scanning concert ticket system because regular Ticketmaster misery wasn't dystopian enough.Jon Hamm stars in what might become the greatest movie premise ever: a woman desperately trying to cash in her celebrity hall pass before her marriage collapses.And then… possibly the dumbest and greatest moment of the show: Lern unveils her absolutely unhinged patriotic remix promoting America's 250th birthday celebration featuring CNC Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Milli Vanilli, and enough early-90s energy drinks to restart the economy. Honestly, if this lineup doesn't scream “government-funded county fair energy,” nothing does.Also:Back In The Day triviaRocky III nostalgiaGary Coleman conspiracy talkWhy nobody should ever trust “orb technology”Why Phil Hartman's story is still heartbreakingThe return of weird celebrity AI recreationsAnd somehow Bedman & Throbbin enters the conversation because this show legally cannot behave itself for more than six consecutive minutes.This daily comedy episode is exactly what happens when a funny morning show has unrestricted access to microphones, caffeine, and internet headlines that sound fake but somehow aren't.If you love weird news, sarcastic humor, celebrity nonsense, and St. Louis radio chaos, congratulations — you found your people. This daily comedy trainwreck rolls on weekdays whether society is prepared or not.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is joined by Jeffrey L. Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP. They discuss the remarkable antitrust trial Jeff won involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster.In that case, the Department of Justice, 33 states, and the District of Columbia sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, only for the DOJ to settle and withdraw from the case one week into the trial. The remaining states continued litigating and brought in Jeff as their new lead trial lawyer midway through the proceedings, an unprecedented action in major antitrust litigation. This required Jeff's team to enter a complex jury trial with almost no preparation time, review a massive evidentiary record with the assistance of AI, coordinate with dozens of state attorneys general, and quickly reorganize witness presentations and trial themes.The case centered on allegations that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained monopoly power through long-term exclusive agreements, threats to withhold concert talent from venues using rival ticketing companies, and other conduct designed to block competition in ticket sales. The plaintiffs highlighted damaging internal company documents, including references to “boiling the frogs,” “digging a moat around the castle,” and using a “velvet hammer” to pressure venues, all of which became powerful evidence supporting claims of anti-competitive intent. The plaintiffs also relied on economic testimony and evidence showing that the companies internally acknowledged serious service and quality problems while publicly claiming their products were superior.Jeff's trial strategy included simplifying complicated antitrust theories for jurors, narrowing claims, reducing witnesses, and using AI tools to rapidly analyze deposition transcripts and evidence. After a lengthy trial and four days of jury deliberations, the plaintiffs secured a major verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, with further proceedings still pending regarding damages and possible structural remedies, including the separation of Ticketmaster from Live Nation.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

"Many summer tours are having to scale back or cancel altogether. The nickname given to this practice is Blue Dot Fever. It is named after the blue dots that appear on unsold seats when a ticket buyer uses Ticketmaster. It has become indicative of a larger societal and financial concern that is leading to people not being able to attend live music. We will explain."

There's been endless conversation around ticket prices recently, mostly blaming Ticketmaster and scalpers for surged prices. The All American Rejects say the artists themselves should start to take some accountability.

Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton break down the latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame controversy, including Iron Maiden, Oasis, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, and the bands they think still deserve to get in. Plus: Ticketmaster monopoly drama, insane WrestleMania ticket prices, Record Store Day madness, concert stories, comedy chaos, and one of the strangest conversations about crying at movies you'll ever hear.

Jason and Paul welcome Sheehan Perera (Concertpants) back to the show to discuss the latest ruling against Ticketmaster and Live Nation. A jury decided the concert mega-company is, in fact, a monopoly having broken anti-trust laws. So now what? We discuss what the sentencing might be including the possibile separation of the two companies. Plus, what does the ruling mean for venues, promotors, artists, and music fans?Buy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This comes after a jury finding that the company operates as an unlawful monopoly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

After Live Nation And Ticketmaster's Trial, Will Concerts Be Cheaper? Concert tickets have skyrocketed in recent years, with Live Nation and Ticketmaster facing growing scrutiny over their control of the live music business. We look at the recent antitrust verdict against the companies and what it could mean for artists, independent venues and millions of fans across the U.S. Guests:  Randy Nichols, artist manager, board member, National Independent Talent Organization Stephen Parker, executive director, National Independent Venue Association Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri and Grace Galante Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entire world votes on America every single day with immigration. That's the real poll.And here's the part the Left hates. The more functional and prosperous America becomes, the more impossible it is for them to sell their victimhood franchise.Because modern Leftism requires America to be evil. It's foundational. If America is fundamentally good, then their entire emotional support ideology collapses like a vegan bodybuilder in a power outage.Think about what these people actually believe.They say America is systemically racist, yet millions of non-white immigrants desperately want to come here.They say capitalism is oppression, while posting those complaints from $1,200 smartphones ordered with free shipping.They say America is terrible, but notice how none of them ever move to the worker's paradise of North Korea. Funny how socialism is always somebody else's retirement plan.And history absolutely wrecks their argument.Name another country that became the dominant military power, economic engine, innovation capital, and cultural exporter simultaneously.America rebuilt Europe after World War II.We put a man on the moon.We created the modern internet.We dominate entertainment, technology, medicine, aviation, finance, and innovation so thoroughly that even people who hate America usually hate us using American apps on American phones while wearing American fashion trends.Even our enemies consume America like addicts hiding snacks under the bed.China criticizes us while sending their kids to American universities.Russian oligarchs don't stash money in Belarus. They stash it in Manhattan.Everybody talks tough about America until it's time to buy real estate, educate their children, or protect their assets.Then suddenly Old Glory starts looking pretty attractive.

When Guilt Gets Rebranded As Innocence Edgar Smith was convicted of murder, but from prison, he built a powerful case for his own innocence. We speak with writer and author Sarah Weinman about how his story captured public attention and why so many people wanted to believe him. Guest: Sarah Weinman, writer, author of Scoundrel: How a Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free.   After Live Nation And Ticketmaster's Trial, Will Concerts Be Cheaper? Concert tickets have skyrocketed in recent years, with Live Nation and Ticketmaster facing growing scrutiny over their control of the live music business. We look at the recent antitrust verdict against the companies and what it could mean for artists, independent venues and millions of fans across the U.S. Guests:  Randy Nichols, artist manager, board member, National Independent Talent Organization Stephen Parker, executive director, National Independent Venue Association   Viewpoints Explained: What To Know Before You Buy Matcha Matcha's rise in the U.S. has turned a centuries-old tea tradition into a café staple and Gen Z favorite. We look at what's fueling the boom and why not every green latte is the same quality.   Culture Crash: Christopher Nolan Takes On The Odyssey Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is already stirring debate over how ancient stories should sound on screen. We review his latest Hollywood blockbuster. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VLOG May 22 Brazil murder trial closings, US v Sikkema https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/art-world-hit-trial-for-murder-of-661 Live Nation, states mull Ticketmaster break-up, PA FOIA filings due. Tennis union fight; @FinanceWatchOrg v Enova-Grasshopper, Revolut coming. Volker Turk's $400 a day DSA on SG junket

Indias statsminister var på besøk i Oslo og pressen - både enkeltjournalister og Aftenposten har klart å pådra seg mange inderes vrede og frustrasjon. Hva er det egentlig som skjedde? Budsjettpartiene skal starte med forhandlinger i Stortinget, men har de gjort grunnarbeidet? Og VM-skjenking er vedtatt - men hva med barna, skal de få dispensasjon fra leggetidsreglementet? Hør episoden som abonnent hos Podme eller Aftenposten. Få nyhetsbrevet på www.aftenpodden.no og kjøp billetter til liveshow på www.Ticketmaster.no Følg Aftenpodden på instagram.

Send us Fan MailPaul Robertson and Kevin McLoughlin talk Florida music festivals, the future of live music, Ticketmaster monopolies, AI-generated music, and why supporting local venues matters more than ever.From the 561 Music Festival to Rockville, blues jams, and stories from the road, this episode blends music industry conversation, comedy, and real talk about where the live music scene is heading.Plus… one of the wildest “Tales From The Road” stories yet.

En este episodio de Músicos de Sillón hablamos de la nueva crisis en la industria musical: la famosa “fiebre de los puntos azules”.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Pitchfork news director Alex Suskind to talk about why musicians keep coming down with “blue dot fever.” Stars like Meghan Trainor and Post Malone are among many in recent months who have cancelled entire tours, seemingly due to a lack of ticket sales. Has social media changed what it means to be famous, or have things like Ticketmaster finally made concerts too expensive to attend? Or are we, the audience, to blame? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In FOLLOW UP, the guys marvel at the completely normal state of America as Amnesty International issues a travel advisory for the 2026 World Cup because apparently “visiting the United States” now comes with the same vibe as backpacking through a failed cyberpunk state. Then it's onto Dead Podcast Theory, where more than a third of all new podcasts are AI-generated “podslop,” proving Silicon Valley heard “everyone has a podcast” and responded with “what if nobody did?” Meanwhile, Ticketmaster reminds everyone that if you've purchased a concert ticket since 2010, there's probably a class action settlement with your name on it and enough compensation for half a convenience fee.IN THE NEWS is basically one long panic attack sponsored by AI. The White House is considering regulating AI models, Canada says OpenAI vacuumed up everyone's personal data like a drunk Roomba, Character.AI allegedly impersonated a licensed psychiatrist, and Mother Jones found ChatGPT still happily helping aspiring mass shooters workshop their plans. Snap's Perplexity deal died quietly in a ditch while Meta keeps assembling humanoid robots like it's building the world's most annoying version of Westworld. Then GameStop tries to buy eBay in the dumbest sentence ever typed, Ryan Cohen gets himself banned from eBay while trying to meme-finance the deal, Elon Musk settles with the SEC for pocket lint money, Coinbase fires people because “AI,” Toto accidentally becomes a semiconductor giant through toilet technology, and smart glasses officially evolve from creepy gadget to extortion accessory.MEDIA CANDY brings some relief with Daredevil: Born Again and Widow's Bay. The Academy finally decides AI-generated actors and scripts can't win Oscars, which feels like the bare minimum required to stop ChatGPT from getting Best Supporting Actor before Willem Dafoe.In APPS & DOODADS, Pornhub returns to the UK thanks to Apple's age verification system, Ask.com finally dies and takes Jeeves with it into the great dial-up tone in the sky, and Apple agrees to pay users because “Apple Intelligence” arrived somewhere between vaporware and wishful thinking.Finally, THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE tackles the true meaning of “decimate,” AI-powered C-3PO heads, mechanical keyboards for grown men who refuse to use laptop keys, Maul: Shadow Lord, The Boys, and a reminder that Solo was a great movie, grocery store adventures, lost AirPods, and the eternal mystery of why middle-aged dudes become furries. Because at this point, why not?Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/745Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0P9rgRrL4-QFOLLOW UP2026 World Cup Travel AdvisoryMore Than a Third of All New Podcasts Are AI-GeneratedWelcome to the Ticketmaster Fee Class Action WebsiteIN THE NEWSThe White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI modelsCanadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy lawsPennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctorEven After Two Massacres, OpenAI Still Hasn't Stopped ChatGPT From Helping Plan School ShootingsSnap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is deadMeta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machinesGameStop submits $56 billion offer to buy eBayGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Banned From eBay After Flexing His Meme-Stock MuscleElon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investmentCoinbase to Lay Off 14% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption and Crypto VolatilityToilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisisExtortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing NowMEDIA CANDYDaredevil: Born AgainWidow's BayFun item for media candy?AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for OscarsAPPS & DOODADSPornhub Expands Access in the U.K. Thanks to Apple's New Age Verification SystemAsk.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butleriPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delaysTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the Building'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient RomeThis AI-Powered Talking C-3PO Head Lets You Feel What It's Like to Be R2-D2NuPhy Air75 V3 - Wireless Mechanical KeyboardMaul: Shadow LordSolo: A Star Wars StoryThe BoysWhy grown men become furriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 30, 2026 - The team explores complex legal topics including jury nullification, attempted manslaughter, Alpine divorce, and the Ticketmaster monopoly case. Become a patron by signing up at www.patreon.com/undisclosedpodLeave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/undisclosedSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel @UndisclosedPodFollow us on Instagram/Facebook @undisclosedpodcastX @undisclosedpod#undisclosed #towardjustice #tjweekly #unfiltered

For years, music fans have said they felt ripped off by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, its parent company. Last week, a jury ruled that they were right, and that the company is a monopoly. Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry for The New York Times, breaks down the trial that unfolded and what it means for concertgoers. Guest: Ben Sisario, a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the music industry. Background reading:  Read five takeaways from the antitrust trial. Photo: Allison Dinner/EPA, via Shutterstock For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.