Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Elisa Di Napoli is the best selling author of “Dare to Be Seen”. She and I had a great time discussing her many passions and projects. One of the items we discussed is how she helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. You can get her free book "Dare to Be Seen" here Get free songs here https://www.elyssavulpes.com/freesongs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiera Marsland, a musician from Liverpool, joined me at 3am at her time to talk about her musical journey and her debut single, Annie. Annie is set to be released at the end of February. We talked about her love of performing since a very young age. A couple of things that she and Bruce have in common. She was a delight and I hope you check out her music. https://www.instagram.com/kieramarsland/ https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Kazimier-Stockroom/Big-Condo-Records-Presents-Kiera-Marsland-Annie-Single-Launch/37258198/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry joins me to give the latest update on the Tramps Like Us Kickstarter campaign. The story of the one of a kind relationship Bruce Springsteen fans have with The Boss, the music and each other. If we can hit $50K by the end of the campaign, Bandanas for all backers! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Kratzke and I connected via Jay Armstrong. He was working with Jay's new book Ordinary Hero, (which is phenomenal by the way) Dave's own book, "It's OK to not eat your peas" is also a lot of fun. Dave has been a Springsteen fan since the early 80s, and has been lucky enough to see him 30-plus times over the years. We had a wonderful time and I can't wait for Dave to join me again sometime. Find more about this publishing company here https://bigkatkreative.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Garcia joined me on the podcast,he shared his personal Springsteen stories including attending concerts and collecting Springsteen memorabilia. We get into Julian Garcia's project of making a film about a unique Springsteen concert moment years ago in Phoenix. He will be screening the movie on Saturday 1/27/24 if you are interested in attending, email him at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tramps Like Us = The story of the one of a kind relationship Bruce Springsteen fans have with The Boss, the music and each other. David Berry joins me as we catch up on the progress of his Kickstarter. We are 75% funded! We also announce a Kickstarter Backer only podcast! Please check it out and become a backer! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Shepphird has written a little bit of everything including travel, sports, gardening and various other topics. She is now publishing her stories in her favorite genre cozy mysteries and rom-coms for 4 Horseman Publications. The Destination Murder Mysteries combine her experiences as a travel journalist with a stint working for a private investigator (because of her love of Sue Grafton novels), and the University Chronicles a series of satiric rom-coms are drawn from her days as a college-level communications instructor. She also shares her love of Bruce and his music. Check out her website for more details. https://annshepphird.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynn Chantale @lynnchantale, a romance novelist, short story writer, and part-time background singer joins me on the podcast. We discuss a little music and how while she has published many stories across several genres.she somehow found like she likes writing erotica (?), Her works include Sex, Lies, and Joysticks, True Detective Series, and Broken Lens to name a few. http://www.wlynnchantale.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and Alexander discuss their shared appreciation for Bruce Springsteen and Queen, touching on their similarities, legacy, pricing of concert tickets, set lists, reinvention, discography, favorite albums, Freddie Mercury, and concert experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry, @BossFanFIlm, is back talking about his Kickstarter Campaign about his film entitled "Tramps Like Us". The campaign has reached the 50% mark and David shares a brand new tier where you can get a USB Drive with the 4K version of the film along with a T-shirt, normally $100 but if you pledge today 1/16/24, it's only $75.00 Please check out the episode and then go to the kickstarter link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us From there you can find more details about the film, and how you can help. Follow the film on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554848284064 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Colburn hosts a wonderful podcast called Weekly Mixtape and he was nice enough to ask me to join him to do a Springsteen mixtape. I return the favor and have Brian join me today to talk about his love for Tom Petty & his podcast. Connect With Brian's Weekly Mixtape show: Patreon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | Threads | BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports is something that breaks your heart but every once in a while, your dreams do come true. See Texas Rangers World Series 2023. Here is hoping that the 2023 Dallas Cowboys can surprise us. Chris, Colin and JW break down their thoughts on the first round of the NFL Playoffs in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Dunn is the host of a podcast called Two Drunk Dudes in a Gun Room. He started it to highlight the struggles and the success of the veteran community and he is building a nonprofit called Heroes Voices Media Foundation to help Veterans reach their dreams while getting therapy doing it. Find out more here: https://www.gunroomradio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geary Nelson has been a songwriter since he was a teenager. He loves writing and making music. In today’s episode, he and I discuss his musical influences, his decision to make music full time and we also discuss his first novel "The Time Cycle" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry, @BossFanFIlm, is a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan and a professional filmmaker with 10 music documentaries released including one about U2 and their fans. He is setting out to do the same thing for all of us Springsteen fans with a film entitled "Tramps Like Us" and he needs the help of all of us on E Street. Please check out the episode and then go to the kickstarter link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us From there you can find more details about the film, and how you can help. Follow the film on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554848284064 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today, Beate Chelette, grew up in Germany, the daughter of big classical music fans, listening to Wagner overtures on the way to go skiing. She found her love for modern music by discovering the greatness of the Bay City Rollers. We discuss her past life as a photographer, mock aptitude tests and discuss her current role in helping people solve their problems and how that brings her joy. We cover a lot of ground in our discussion and it was a joy to visit with Beate. Find out more about her, her podcast and her business here https://beatechelette.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria DeVivo is a teacher and a writer, Her books include The Coal Elf Chronicles, the story of the elves on the North Pole who mine the coal for the naughty kids at Christmas as well as The Aestrangel Trinity.. Maria shares how the SE Hinton book, The Outsiders influenced her desire to be a teacher and a writer. We also spend a little time talking about her favorite band Fear Factory. Find out more about her and her books here - https://www.mariadevivo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2023 ends, let's review the year in the podcast and talk a little bit about 2024. Also stay tuned to the end of an announcement on how you can win a copy of Nicki Germaine's book Springsteen: Liberty Hall https://springsteenlibertyhall.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Bernstein, joins me to talk about his Hall of Fame photography career (a Curt Gowdy Award recipient) and his long love of Bruce Springsteen's music. Andrew shares stories of covering sports in the Los Angeles area, US Olympic teams, and of course music in the LA area. Find out more about his work here - https://www.adbapi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaclyn @JaclynNJohnston returns to the podcast to give us a chance to catch up and for her to share the results of some unofficial Twitter aka X polling she recently sampled. Jaclyn's website is https://themanifestit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dom joins me to share his journey of finding his confidence and his passion for books and radio. He speaks about his Christian upbringing, his discovery of reading in middle age, and his newfound love for self-help and non-fiction books. We also talk about his podcast 'Going North', where he interviews authors from across the globe to promote the written word https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Hughes @TheHughezy grew up in Belfast where his mother's love for music influenced his own taste, which predominantly lies in songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. We go into Adam's fandom and discuss on wish for a Western Stars mini tour as a possible Christmas wish. Adam and I had a wonderful discussion with a great deal of laughter. Please check out where I joined him on his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-161-the-bruce-springsteen-special/id1437800959?i=1000600560992 and please give him some 5 star love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Fuhriman joins me today and shares her journey of self-healing. She shared that journey lead her to an understanding that she deserved to let the things that brought her happiness back into her life, especially music. Amber's book- Break Your Bullsh*t Box can be found here - https://a.co/d/fRd8q28 Join her Break your BS Box community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/morethancorporate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wrap up a very exciting year here on E Street and with the Springsteen nation, I am joined by Shawn @Ltrs_2_U, Caroline @crolinss, and Joyce Millman @joycemillman to share our thoughts and memories of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if Elvis, Buddy and Janis didn't die. What if they faked their death for a greater purpose? What if there is a universe where Kurt, Jimi & John are not part of Rock n' Roll Heaven. That is the premise of Jay and Kyle's new book - The Dead Rock Stars. They join me today to talk about their friendship, their partnership and their hopes about the book and the universe it has created. Find the book here - https://www.deadrockstarsbook.com/ Follow them here on X aka Twitter @DRSbook and their Facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/thedeadrockstarsbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andeena Mignogna @adeena returns to the podcast and we discuss her finishing up her first series The Robot Galaxy. She shares a few secrets about her new book available for preorder Luner Logic and we touch on her Podcast The big Sci-Fi Podcast. Andeena is one of my favorite people and we had a wonderful time catching up. Find out more about her work here - https://t.co/9flKgAjUuD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maggie Wheeler was not a Springsteen fan. If she was going to give her love to a working class local hero, it was John Mellencamp all the way. In 2012, Maggie married Ray (who was a huge Bruce Fan) and like many mixed marriages, they found other common ground. Then something happened. I won't spoil it here, please listen to the podcast and then go read her story - https://www.letterstoyou.net/post/baptized-by-bruce-a-brand-new-springsteen-fan-shares-her-experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Courneed joins me to talk about his love of Bruce Springsteen's music. Trevor is a member of the band Deep Wimp, which recently released a new album titled "Like a Vine." I've included clips from two songs, Closer to No One and Grip. Trevor also shares how Springsteen on Broadway was a big inspiration for his new book - Everything I need to know I learned from Bruce Springsteen. You can find the book here - https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Need-Learned-Bruce-Springsteen/dp/1956403426/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ANHHHO8RT8ZM&keywords=trevor+courneen&qid=1701915050&sprefix=Trevor+cour%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 It's a wonderful choice as a holiday gift for the Springsteen Fan on your list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicki Germaine returns to the podcast and we spend some time catching up. She shares some of her adventures during the 2023 Tour and she gives us an update on her wonderful book - Springsteen Liberty Hall. The book is available here - https://springsteenlibertyhall.com/ However if you want an autographed copy, please email Nicki at [email protected] and in the subject line, put "Autographed Copy." In your email include who you want the autograph made out to, the address where you want it shipped and then you can pay Nicki by Venmo or Paypal and she will get it out. If you want it by Christmas, please don't delay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Hammond is the host of the "Winging It Travel Podcast" and he is also a major fan of both Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In today's episode, he and I talk about James' love of blues and guitars. We also dig into the podcast and the theme of "slow traveling." https://jameshammondorg.wordpress.com/wingingitpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Jardvall is a singer songwriter from Sweden. She and I had a wonderful discussion about her background as a musician as well as a Springsteen fan. Alexandra has been writing songs since she was 10 to help her express her feelings. She is a fierce ambassador for endometriosi, helping to raise awareness and funds for a cure. We also discussed her recent experience visiting the Springsteen holy land, New Jersey. The podcast starts with her song The Lucky One from her first album As Good as it Gets and we finish with her Christmas single, its that time. Please go check out here music and support this wonderful musician. https://www.alexandra-music.com/ https://www.facebook.com/alexandrajardvall.official/ https://www.youtube.com/user/euphorialex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucinda Sage-Midgorden was a child, she’s loved stories. In today's episode we discuss her love of stories, her podcast and how she beleives in the positive power of stories. Lucinda and I had a candid conversation about our experiences with religious groups and our dissatisfaction with the behavior they often exhibi and their significant lack of kindness and understanding towards those who are different or in need. Lucinda is also the author of The Space Between Time, a novel about two women, Jenna and Morgan, linked by blood but separated by time who must rebuild their lives. Find out more about Lucinda here - https://sagewoman.life/ https://sagewoman.life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah grew up with her Mom loving John Denver, how Pop music helped Sarah cope with High School and how she is enjoying the music from Taylor Swift. Sarah talked about her recent journey in exploring Tarot Card reading. She has been moving forward with doing readings on a regular basis. She gave me a Tarot Card reading on the podcast and it was a lot of fun. You can find more about Sarah here https://www.facebook.com/LetsJourneyThroughTarot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robonzo joins me from Mexico! We discuss him growing up in Fort Worth and we share memories of going to concerts at the Cotton Bowl. His love of the Rolling Stones. We also discuss his podcast The Unstarving Musician https://www.unstarvingmusician.com/about/ where he and his guests talk about marketing, business and the creative process to empower other musicians the ability to do more of what they love, make music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Colin were excited about the game on Thanksgiving. I'm still working nights so I couldn't join them. If you feel like listening to a couple of guys talk WWE, NFL and give a little love to me (I am blushing) enjoy two friends with a 20 year relationship, play a little grab butt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Edwards joins me today to share stories from his career as a owner of a chain of successful comedy clubs, to his current role as an entrepreneur and podcaster. We talk about that without hard work, talent is never enough, how in many ways being a standup comic is even harder than being a professional musician and some behind the scenes stories from his podcast - https://standupcomedyyourhostandmc.com/ http://www.scottscomedystuff.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were a fan of Community, you know about the greatness of Inspector Spacetime. You might even know about the "Untitled Web Series about a Space Traveler who can also travel through time" web series. (you can find it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVp3Mq3GR34) but do you know that man behind the red phone booth? It's actor, writer, podcaster Travis Richey. We spend a fun hour talking about his adventure in space & time (on stage) attending Doctor Who Conventions, podcasting with one of his friends (https://rss.com/podcasts/exposingourselves/) and his first novel, The Vampire's Curse. https://a.co/d/5zjxHKn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marian Jago @dr_marian_jago is the Senior Lecturer in Popular Music & Jazz Studies at The University of Edinburgh. After being on Music Talks with Terry Smith, I knew that I needed her to be on Set Lusting Bruce. Marian shares how she discovered music by taking out a Chuck Berry record from the Library. She shares her joy of learning and playing Jazz Music. She also shares her journey as a teacher and as an academic. Here is the link to her discussion with Terry - https://www.musictalkspod.com/396031/13340627-episode-89-music-talks-marian-jago-three-minute-records Photo by Margaret Gallagher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Hyland joins me for the 3rd time on the podcast. We catch up on he and his lovely bride's world travels and then talk about the passing of Jack's favorite musician, Jimmy Buffett. Put on flip flops, grab a tasty beverage and let's all celebrate the memory of a wonderful musician. Remember to grow older but try not to grow up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Statham joins me to talk about this updated edition of his Springsteen book "Springsteen Saint in the City 1949 - 1974. We discuss Craig's fandom and get into why he felt the need to document the early years of Bruce Springsteen's career. His book is available here - https://shorturl.at/AEJL5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are deep into the NFL season and Colin and Chris are back (without me this time) to talk about the 11/12 game at Jerry World against the New York Football Giants and a few other NFL topics. They are having fun and all apologizes to my wonderful Springsteen siblings that are NYG fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CK is an author and environmentalist that lives and works in Washington, DC. We had a wonderful discussion about Bruce, and her growing up in a Disco! We discussed her science fiction series, “The Impact Series”. It consists of three published novels, The Shooting, The Collision, and The Judgment, with The Aftermath being published in April 2024. Socials - www.ckwestbrook.com https://www.tiktok.com/@ckwestbrook.author https://instagram.com/ckwestbrook.author https://www.facebook.com/WestbrookCK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Porthouse joins me today to discuss his time as a Marine and how music has been a constant part of his life. He hosts the Transacting Value Podcast, where they talk about burnout, boundaries, and belonging; the stressors within our professional and personal lives; and ways to manage stress alongside our personal value systems. Josh and I had a wonderful discussion and I'll be joining him on his podcast later. https://www.transactingvaluepodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Finoia is a podcaster and a comedian. He and I had a great conversation covering a wide range of topics including how "knighthood" has declined since the middle ages, the challenge of building comedy set, his love of Phish and how his Uncles helped him to find Bruce's music and his upcoming special "Don't Let me Down" debuting on Youtube on 11/7/23. Find out more about Mike and how to follow him on his website - https://mikefinoia.com/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendi sent me an email and here is part of it "I’ve never met Bruce Springsteen, but I owe him a huge debt of gratitude. His music has been my constant companion since high school, helping me celebrate good times and make it through hard times. From the time when I danced exuberantly to “Dancing in the Dark” with my then two-year-old sister when she entered my room and begged me to “dance Booce Tin-tin” in the early 1980’s to the time I cried as I listened to “I’ll See You in My Dreams” while driving home from my dad’s funeral a few months ago, Bruce has always been there." She and I had a wonderful discussion, including Wendi and her husband's decision to move to Hawaii, her love of Bruce's music and in a more serious tone, a discussion of the current culture among some in the church. https://bio.link/wendigordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Rosen joins me today to discuss his friendship with one of the best Guitarists in Rock and Roll, Eddie Van Halen. In Steve's book Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen. Steve shares stories and conversations from their long friendship in the book. A very insightful book filled with many wonderful details. https://www.amazon.com/Tonechaser-Understanding-Edward-26-Year-Journey/dp/B0BHTMNPVT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PM8J79T9D873&keywords=steve+rosen&qid=1698045020&s=books&sprefix=steve+rosen%2Cstripbooks%2C92&sr=1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina Davidson, a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, the New York Times praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” She and I had an entertaining discussion about her music, her teaching and her new memoir Let Your Heart Be Broken: Life and Music from a Classical Composer. https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Heart-Broken-Classical/dp/1633376966/?fbclid=IwAR3BU-_UMhxivpy4A3mnPFttpYpiyLaeRdD0HHQnsVZwUjYeE7K2Lshse6M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim @imabossfan and Paul @paulapp0505 joined me to discuss their Springsteen friendship. Connecting over social media, they and a few other Springsteen fans have built a giving, loving and supportive online community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan Goldstein returns to the podcast and we spend some time catching up. We discuss the 2023 shows, Stan has attended. He shares him finding Bruce in the wild during a couple of recent tours and some other fun topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick DellaRatta a gifted Jazz musician, vocalist and composer joined me to share his music story. We talk about the many places his music has brought him, his different passions and how from the ashes of 9/11, he started Jazz for Peace. https://rickdellaratta.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices