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Kelly Hogan, Anti- Records Recording Artist and Ramen Aficionado

Nerds On Tour

Release Date: 12/29/2015

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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'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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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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X frontman John Doe is a living

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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 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".

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After having her fill of the major-label A&R game, Bettina Richards started Thrill Jockey Records in 1992 from her apartment. It's now one of the world's most respected indie labels. She discusses how she made it happen.

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For Bruce Finkelman, starting the Empty Bottle, Chicago's coolest music venue, at age 23 was just the beginning. He now runs nine different operations. We discuss seeing the world through "owner's eyes".

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The Redwalls' Andrew Langer was signed to Capitol Records at age 18 and toured the UK with Oasis. These days, he enjoys being a father of two and a realtor for D'Aprile Properties. He's also very witty and a good hang.

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Bobby Conn & Julie Pomerleau share the very funny intersections between rock life and real life. They discuss being Thrill Jockey recording artists, sharing the stage with Velvet Revolver, and doing a corporate gig for Chevrolet. Part 2 of 2.

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The debut episode of Nerds On Tour features singer, songwriter, and Chicago civic treasure Kelly Hogan.  We talk about royalty statements, nerdiness, Ramen noodles, decision trees, neck moisturizer, and which one of us secretly wants a Saab automobile.