Best Abraham Levitan Podcasts (2024)

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Will Oldham on Overthinking, Mansplaining, and Learning to Love Nina Simone 1:18:02

8y ago1:18:02

1:18:02

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 44:51

8y ago44:51

44:51

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 52:16

8+ y ago52:16

52:16

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 56:20

8+ y ago56:20

56:20

X frontman John Doe is a livinglegend. He discusses X's career, their Bud Light commercial, andthe reasons why L.A. punks worship The Doors.

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Patti Niemi, Sticking It Out Through Juilliard, Anxiety Attacks, and an Orchestral Career 59:13

8+ y ago59:13

59:13

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 44:51

8+ y ago44:51

44:51

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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Thrill Jockey's Bettina Richards, Doing It Her Way Since 1992 1:16:30

8+ y ago1:16:30

1:16:30

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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Bruce Finkelman, the Empty Bottle, and the Empire of Cool 48:05

8+ y ago48:05

48:05

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, From Rocker to Realtor 58:28

8+ y ago58:28

58:28

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 on Thrill Jockey, Velvet Revolver, & Chevrolet 47:49

8+ y ago47:49

47:49

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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Bobby Conn & Julie Pomerleau, From Antichrists to Homeowners 40:29

8+ y ago40:29

40:29

Bobby Conn & Julie Pomerleau were musicians Abraham worshipped before he became their bandmate. They discuss the secrets of DIY glam, the fleeting gloss of professionalism, and getting stuck in a Bavarian vineyard. Part 1 of 2.

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Jason Narducy, From Verbow to Bob Mould to Superchunk to Split Single 1:10:44

8+ y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Jason Narducy, musician and entrepreneur, is one of Abraham's personal heroes. He inspired Dave Grohl to pursue music and played Letterman multiple times, he's a member of the Bob Mould Band and Superchunk, and he fronts his own band, Split Single.

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The New Yorker's John Seabrook on How Top 40 Gets Made 57:41

8+ y ago57:41

57:41

New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook recently published The Song Machine, a look at how today's Top 40 gets made. We discuss the future of Spotify, why death metal is more relevant than classic rock, and what the Backstreet Boys and Dylan have in common.

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Freda Love Smith, from the Blake Babies to Northwestern University 31:50

8+ y ago31:50

31:50

Freda Love Smith, once Juliana Hatfield's bandmate in the Blake Babies, is now a lecturer at Northwestern University whose recently published memoir, "Red Velvet Underground," combines rock, parenting, finances, and recipes.

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Kelly Hogan, Anti- Records Recording Artist and Ramen Aficionado 37:52

8+ y ago37:52

37:52

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.

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Ep 38 - Shame That Tune's Tribute to Fast Food [Explicit] 1:07:46

10+ y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

We have a…Whopper of a show for you this month! Super-sized portions of shame and hilarity are on the dollar menu, as we, um, something about Baconators, with these three contestants:Jason Earl Folks–stand-up comedian and improv performerKevin Smith–musicianNick Baer–writer and performerBy Shame That Tune

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STT Ep 36 - Shame That Tune's Tribute to the Dog Days! [Explicit] 1:06:17

10+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

If you want a Shame That Tune that's gone to the dawgs, well, you're barkin' up the ....right tree! This episode is doggone good! Try not to lick your junk in anticipation of hearing our contestants tell tales of shame. Who’d of pegged WBEZ Arts & Culture producer/reporter Alison Cuddy as the schoolyard bully? Well, not quite, but it sounds intimid…

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Abraham Levitan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Nerds On Tour

Abraham Levitan

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Shame That Tune

Shame That Tune

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Will Oldham on Overthinking, Mansplaining, and Learning to Love Nina Simone 1:18:02

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Lita Ford on The Runaways, Ozzy Osbourne, and Selling Men’s Cologne 44:51

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Will Oldham on Drag City, Quality of Life, and Being Bonnie "Prince" Billy 52:16

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John Doe, L.A. Punk Legend, on X, Bud Light, and Multiple Breakfasts 56:20

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Patti Niemi, Sticking It Out Through Juilliard, Anxiety Attacks, and an Orchestral Career 59:13

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Jason Collett on Broken Social Scene, Going Solo, & the Licensing Game 44:51

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Thrill Jockey's Bettina Richards, Doing It Her Way Since 1992 1:16:30

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Bruce Finkelman, the Empty Bottle, and the Empire of Cool 48:05

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The Redwalls' Andrew Langer, From Rocker to Realtor 58:28

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Bobby Conn & Julie Pomerleau on Thrill Jockey, Velvet Revolver, & Chevrolet 47:49

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Bobby Conn & Julie Pomerleau, From Antichrists to Homeowners 40:29

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Jason Narducy, From Verbow to Bob Mould to Superchunk to Split Single 1:10:44

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The New Yorker's John Seabrook on How Top 40 Gets Made 57:41

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Freda Love Smith, from the Blake Babies to Northwestern University 31:50

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Kelly Hogan, Anti- Records Recording Artist and Ramen Aficionado 37:52

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Ep 38 - Shame That Tune's Tribute to Fast Food [Explicit] 1:07:46

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STT Ep 36 - Shame That Tune's Tribute to the Dog Days! [Explicit] 1:06:17

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