Introduction and Guest Introduction

Nick's Medical Journey

Life on Tour and Industry Insights

Nick's Creative Process and Challenges

Dealing with Creative Insomnia

Life on the Road and Maintaining Relationships

Nick Bataran has worked with Jenny Lewis, Gossip, The Kills, and Bruno Mars. Nick shares his journey through a severe medical condition involving his hand, delving into his terrifying and frustrating experience with radial nerve palsy. He also opens up about the challenges and learnings of living on the road, the complexities of creative work, and the importance of maintaining relationships and mental health amid a demanding tour life. Through humorous anecdotes and candid reflections, Nick offers valuable insights into the music industry's behind-the-scenes and life on tour.

Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction
[01:01] Nick's Medical Journey
[14:57] Life on Tour and Industry Insights
[34:58] Nick's Creative Process and Challenges
[40:51] Dealing with Creative Insomnia
[46:44] Life on the Road and Maintaining Relationships

Connect with Nick:
@nickoutthejams

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Nick Bataran has worked with Jenny Lewis, Gossip, The Kills, and Bruno Mars. Nick shares his journey through a severe medical condition involving his hand, delving into his terrifying and frustrating experience with radial nerve palsy. He also opens up about the challenges and learnings of living on the road, the complexities of creative work, and the importance of maintaining relationships and mental health amid a demanding tour life. Through humorous anecdotes and candid reflections, Nick offers valuable insights into the music industry's behind-the-scenes and life on tour.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>[00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction</li>
<li>[01:01] Nick's Medical Journey</li>
<li>[14:57] Life on Tour and Industry Insights</li>
<li>[34:58] Nick's Creative Process and Challenges</li>
<li>[40:51] Dealing with Creative Insomnia</li>
<li>[46:44] Life on the Road and Maintaining Relationships</li>
</ul>
Connect with Nick:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickoutthejams/">@nickoutthejams</a> </li>
</ul>
Join Our Community for Exclusive Content &amp; More!
<ul>
<li>Follow Janine on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">https://instagram.com/j9richards </a></li>
<li>Official Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast </a></li>
<li>Join us on Q101 Chicago: <a href="https://instagram.com/q101chicago">https://instagram.com/q101chicago </a></li>
</ul>
Support the show:
<ul>
<li>Share this episode to help our community grow!</li>
<li>Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.</li>
<li>Review us on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—your feedback is crucial for our improvement!</li>
</ul>
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  

With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  

Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 

Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at @j9richards, @thetourlifepodcast, and @q101chicago. 

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  
With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  
Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 
Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a>.

A weekly podcast featuring backstage conversations with music industry pros about life on and off the road. Discover what it's really like to work behind the scenes with your favorite artists, and map out your road to a successful, happy, and healthy career.

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