Episode #12
S01E08 The Up-and-Up, Part 2
Jun 18, 202621 minS1
At last . . . Johnny Roselli. And Lou tells JR something he has wanted to hear. And the News Man tells Lou hasn't wanted to hear - in a long time.
About this Podcast:
The time and the place: 1975, Chicago’s Far North Side. Meet LOU - an enforcer for the Chicago Outfit. Lou has also performed the occasional odd job for the CIA’s Miami station AKA "JM/WAVE". When he’s not breaking fingers or smuggling ancient relics, Lou writes thinly veiled tales of his exploits - under a pen name - for a pulp magazine publisher. That would be J.R. NASTE. (Pronounced, “Nast” not “Nasty”. The “E”, as J.R. often reminds others, is silent.) THE FIX-UP is a tale within a tale. There is the story of Lou and J.R., as the two berate, betray, belittle and finally befriend one another. Then there's the story of Lou's exploits. J.R. has convinced Lou these need a little editing - a "fix-up". And if Lou is willing to give J.R. a cut, J.R. will forward the stitched-together bio tell-all to Hugh Hefner, whom J.R. claims is an old pal. The goal - for now: sell Lou’s story of his mentorship under historical gangster JOHN ROSELL
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What is THE FIX-UP about?
The time and the place: 1975, Chicago’s Far North Side. Meet LOU - an enforcer for the Chicago Outfit. Lou has also performed the occasional odd job for the CIA’s Miami station AKA "JM/WAVE".
What has THE FIX-UP covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S01E08 The Up-and-Up, Part 2" (18 June 2026, 21 minutes), "S01E08 The Up-and-Up, Part 1" (18 June 2026, 22 minutes), and "S01E07 The Get-Up" (18 June 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does THE FIX-UP publish?
THE FIX-UP publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 7 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on THE FIX-UP?
Booking probability for THE FIX-UP is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. THE FIX-UP requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. THE FIX-UP's contact route on record: verified email.
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THE FIX-UP is a fiction podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Episode #11
S01E08 The Up-and-Up, Part 1
Jun 18, 202622 minS1This episode of THE FIX-UP begins with Lou staring at the motionless form of pulp publisher, J.R. Naste, whom Lou has just strangled. Lou proceeds to ponder past acts of violence, and the violence of action.
Episode #10
S01E07 The Get-Up
Jun 18, 202629 minS1In this episode of THE FIX-UP, J.R. has a very bad day. It begins with a visit from the Feds named Fred, who want information from the sleazoid publisher regarding "Lou Just Lou", John Roselli and a missing artifact...
Episode #9
S01E06 The Wake-Up, Part 2
Jun 18, 202625 minS1In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou explores a new kind of underworld beneath the streets of St. Louis.
Episode #8
S01E06 The Wake-Up, Part 1
Jun 18, 202621 minS1In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou shares a dream involving JR that is more normal than his waking life, while JR's waking life seems to be turning into a nightmare . . . . . . . and everyone is introduced to a...
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THE FIX-UP
The Set-Up
Dec 12, 202525 minS1<p>Before arriving at JR's apartment for his weekly visit, LOU confides to the viewer in a dream he had about two mysterious strangers who visited JR. </p><p></p><p>Later, LOU tells JR about his first meeting with...
Episode #6
The Blow-Up
Dec 11, 202521 minS1<p>JR receives a phone call from the FREDS. LOU waxes philosophically, sharing some thoughts on the soul, German engineering and the end of the world (as he recites “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost). </p><p></p><p>And...
Episode #5
The Shoot-Up
Dec 9, 202535 minS1<p>LOU goes looking for EARL and finds nothing but trouble. Ever have one of those days?</p>
Episode #4
The Grown-Up, Part Two
Dec 9, 202519 minS1<p>In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou discusses death, the troubadours, and the new waitress at Roller's Soda Fountain. Meanwhile, J.R. has been hiding something from Lou - and it's not Dolly. Johnny Roselli...
Episode #3
The Grown-Up, Part One
Dec 9, 202521 minS1<p>In this episode of THE FIX-UP, LOU describes to J.R. his introduction to the Outfit-owned business, Alla-Round Vending, where YOUNG LOU quickly excels at fixing slot machines and laundering the dimes and quarters...
Episode #2
The Screw-Up, Part Two
Dec 9, 202514 minS1<p>In this episode of THE FIX-UP, LOU begins telling his origins tale of The Life to men's adventure magazine mogul, J.R. NASTE, a story that falls somewhere between Hammer's KISS ME, DEADLY and Horwitz' THREE...
Episode #1
The Screw-Up, Part One
Dec 6, 202514 minS1<p>In this episode of THE FIX-UP, we meet LOU, an aging enforcer for the Chicago Outfit. Lou has a story or two to tell. Pulp magazine publisher, J.R. NASTE (the "E" in his name is silent) wants to hear - and publish...
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