15 episódios
Nerds On Tour Abraham Levitan
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Host Abraham Levitan talks with music people about money, motivation, and the rest of life. Nerds On Tour fills a void of mentorship and “from-the-trenches” advice that Abraham noticed as a younger touring musician. It offers a place to get honest, funny, and occasionally wonky tips from great artists about health, money management, and creative workflow and habits.
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Will Oldham on Overthinking, Mansplaining, and Learning to Love Nina Simone
Will Oldham returns to Nerds On Tour, this time in Will and Abraham’s mutual hometown, Louisville. An inspiring dive into Will’s philosophies on life and art.
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Lita Ford on The Runaways, Ozzy Osbourne, and Selling Men’s Cologne
Lita Ford's first band, The Runaways, became a global phenomenon. Months later, she was selling men's cologne at the mall. She discusses Nikki Sixx, Ozzy Osbourne, and the value of having the right team.
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Will Oldham on Drag City, Quality of Life, and Being Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Abraham talks with one of his all-time heroes, Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy, about the hard choices that make for a satisfying long-term music career.
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John Doe, L.A. Punk Legend, on X, Bud Light, and Multiple Breakfasts
X frontman John Doe is a living
legend. He discusses X's career, their Bud Light commercial, and
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Patti Niemi, Sticking It Out Through Juilliard, Anxiety Attacks, and an Orchestral Career
Classical percussionist Patti Niemi gives an insider’s account of surviving Juilliard, enduring high-pressure auditions, and getting a tenured position with an orchestra. She’s battled serious anxiety issues throughout.
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Jason Collett on Broken Social Scene, Going Solo, & the Licensing Game
Jason Collett left Broken Social Scene at the height of the band's global fame. His resultant solo career has led to some lucrative ad placements as well as his self-aware new album, "Song & Dance Man".