On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Chad Munitz and Marc Ross discuss the NFL Draft, Detroit landing the 2024 NFL draft, musicians turning to NFTs, Record Store Day 2022, Rick Rubin on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Spotify’s bid to remodel an industry, Wake with Clay Pigeon, Jack White’s National Anthem at Detroit Tigers Opening Day, the New Day Motor Club, Jim Farley tries to reinvent Ford, and what they are reading and watching.
Show notes for this episode of Brigadoon Radio:
2022 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects ESPN
Five-year NFL Draft analysis: Colts, Steelers picked way into elite company Brian Costello
NFL announces Detroit to host 2024 NFL Draft: "The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to the Motor City," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "With the help of Visit Detroit, the Detroit Sports Commission, and the City of Detroit the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience." NFL
Detroit has landed the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what it means for the city. The city of Detroit's selection Monday as the host of the 2024 National Football League draft will likely be the biggest, and most anticipated, sports event held in the city in more than a decade. Detroit Free Press
Hockey is making inroads in Mexico. Yes, Mexico: The LA Kings and other hockey teams see a chance to develop a fan base south of the border, with the hope of playing an NHL game in Mexico before long. LAT
Ross Rant: 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Inside scoop on the private conversations between General Managers and potential first-round draft picks. Caracal
Musicians turn to NFTs in hunt for fresh profits: More artists experiment with digital tokens but critics question valuations and ultimate worth for fans. FT
Record Store Day 2022: Exclusive vinyl releases out Saturday from Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and more USA Today
Rick Rubin: Legendary music producer Lex Fridman Podcast
Wu-Tang Clan gear is coming to Fortnite The Verge
The problem with muzak: Spotify’s bid to remodel an industry. The Baffler
Wake with Clay Pigeon: Playlists and archives WFMU
Jack White performs The National Anthem at Detroit Tigers Opening Day as an instrumental YouTube
Inside the downtown NYC cult of the beater automobile: New Day Motor Club has turned driving ugly and unloved cars into a strangely aspirational lifestyle. GQ
Jim Farley tries to reinvent Ford and catch up to Elon Musk and Tesla: Ford’s chief executive is about to introduce an electric F-150 pickup truck that could determine whether the automaker can survive and thrive in an industry dominated by Tesla. NYT
Is permanent renting the future of the car? Big plans ahead for permanent subscription models, but will people buy-in? Irish Times
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty HBO
Apple announces “They Call Me Magic,” the four-part real-life story of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, set to debut April 22 on Apple TV+.
Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off HBO
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