<p class="p1">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.</p>

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.

<p>After having her fill of the major-label A&amp;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.</p>

Thrill Jockey's Bettina Richards, Doing It Her Way Since 1992

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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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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