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Nick Miller

Referenced in 5 episodes

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#258: Dellz-A-Poppin'

June 4, 2026

Ben Reiser, Scott Lucas, and Gabe Rodriguez discuss scheduling conflicts and communication issues before diving into topics including their new vinyl record release (which Gabe delivered late to shows), Scott's touring with the Toadies through Wisconsin Dells, and various tangents about salad recipes, turntables, water parks, and Gabe's rescue of an injured tortoise in Florida. The episode features their usual banter about quality control, with Scott criticizing both Gabe's faulty turntable and his approach to selling records to customers who may not actually play them.

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🎸 Replacements

#204: Sean Rice

January 16, 2025

Sean Rice, longtime member of the Chicago music scene, discusses his experiences playing in bands like Made to Fade and Local H. He also talks about starting his company Lawless Lures, a fishing lure manufacturer based in Mississippi, and attending fishing conventions and trade shows. Rice reflects on the early days of Chicago venues like the Liar's Club in the 1990s.

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#198: Lorri Francis

November 22, 2024

Lori Francis discusses her experiences working at iconic Chicago clubs in the 1980s and 90s like Medusa's, the Cubby Bear, and the Double Door. She shares stories of booking bands, managing the clubs, and being part of the Chicago music scene at places like the juice bar Medusa's. The hosts also play a game picking their favorite movies, albums and TV shows from the year 1981.

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🎸 Replacements

#183: Dave Rockland

August 9, 2024

Dave Rockland, who has worked at Jam Productions in Chicago since 1994, joins the hosts to discuss his experiences in the Chicago music scene over the past few decades. They reminisce about memorable shows and albums from 1993, the year Dave moved to Chicago, including Nirvana's final Chicago shows, Liz Phair, The Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream, and Quicksand opening for Rage Against the Machine at Metro.

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#158: Nick Miller

February 16, 2024

Nick Miller, a legendary Chicago concert promoter, discusses his decades-long career booking shows for acts like Cheap Trick, Bruce Springsteen, and Jeff Beck. The hosts and Miller share stories of their most memorable concerts, including seeing the Replacements, Depeche Mode, and Metallica early in their careers. Miller recounts his unconventional start in the music business and reflects on how the Chicago music scene has evolved over the years.