Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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

Terence Reilly sent me an email after the Orlando show, here is part of it "despite the negative noise around all things Bruce and my own hefty dose of skepticism, I left reborn, renewed and re-dedicated and ready to call Ticketmaster for another few shows (hello, Seattle!) thanks to last night’s rock and roll exorcism, rock and roll baptism and rock and roll bar mitzvah. So, thank you Bruce Springsteen and the heart-stopping, pants-dropping, house-rocking, earth-quaking, booty-shaking, Viagra-taking, love-making, history-making, legendary E STREET BAND! I’m ready to grow young again." He and I had an amazing discussion. Please enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Antion joins me to today to talk a wide range of subjects including tips he got on how to run a better nightclub, his podcast, Screw the Commute and his company Prank Masters. We had a wonderful time talking and laughing. To find more about Tom, his trainings, his writing and his podcasts go here https://screwthecommute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Ramsey joins me today to talk about finding the funny while navigating life's ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders. We laugh a great deal and share many stories about the curves life gives us! You can find more information about her and her book https://www.ginaramseyauthor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard A Harrison @RAharrisonPA joined me to share his Springsteen journey, from discovering Born to Run, to seeing Bruce multiple times up to and including a couple shows on the current tour. We discuss a proud Dad moment when his daughter pointed out Bruce Springsteen to him and we both share our sorrow about losing Jimmy Buffett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pesach Sommer joins me on the podcast to discuss his Springsteen fandom. We get into his journey to becoming a Rabbi and his passion for teaching especially Children. He shared how his brother was a big influence on him and helped him to discover Bruce. We also take some time to discuss the current situation in Israel and how both of our hearts are broken about the pain and suffering being experienced and our disdain for all the blind hatred being show by a radical group of terrorists. Both Pesach and I felt that the conversation was cathartic and entertaining. My hope is you will feel the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former guest and dedicated listener Ian Braisby suggested that Claire would be a great guest for the podcast and he was correct! I hope you enjoy this Springsteen's newbie story! We also talk about her musical journey playing stringed instruments and her love of classical music. Facebook group: Claire's Mixtape www.facebook.com/groups/clairesmixtape/ for discussion about all kinds of music, music memes, questions, etc. YouTube Channel: Claire's Mixtape - YouTube aiming to make classical music accessible X/Twitter: @Claire_E_S Threads: @claire.e.sanderson Instagram: @claire.e.sanderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jo Fontana joins me from Denver, Colorado and I was very jealous of her cooler weather. We discuss her early influences and the origin story of her series of books about Turtle Monkey. Her new novel, Gods of the Bay, is available now and you can find out more about her and her work here - https://www.jofontana.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yvette Walker @ywalker joins me today to talk about joy, finding joy in life and helping to create your own joy. She discusses her early musical fandom and how Christian Music has become a source of inspiration for her as she has matured. She is the host of the Positively Joy Podcast. Find out more about her here - https://positivelyjoy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angie Colee joins me on the podcast to discuss her podcast, PTKA. She also shares stories about growing up in Texas, her love of music and wants to remind us to go and kick ass! As she says in her website "I'm a big fan of bucking convention and writing your own rules, which is a big part of the reason I decided to quit my role leading a celebrity's marketing team to start a podcast, write a book, and build a coaching business... all while figuring out how to be a digital nomad who travels full-time with a cat. " https://permissiontokickass.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francy hosts the Life with Francy Podcast and today she joins me to talk about her podcast and her love of music. She shares how music especially music of faith has helped her in her healing journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Thistle has loved music since he saw Tom Petty perform at the Superbowl on TV. He was learning the guitar by 9 and performing on stage by 10. He was around that age where John Hiatt asked him to join him on stage to sing Have a Little Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGASN34sQM Since then he has continued to learn and perform, his You Tube channel is filled with covers of songs from Bruce, John, Tom Petty and others. Jake is working on a new EP. Today he takes time out of his studies to spend some time with me and Sylvan Groth @sylvangreeneyes. Enjoy this cross over episode of Perfectly Good Podcast and Set Lusting Bruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris had one of his best friends Sherraud over for the weekend and the guys pulled out the recorder late Saturday night after a few tasty beverages and recorded a discussion about today's Dallas/New England game. Very little Jesse in this one as the guys take over in a fun unedited discussion. NSFW for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We did it! 30 episodes in 30 days! That is a lot of music talk. Thank you to everyone who listened and downloaded episodes. Please remember to rate and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Jones is a British writer with a growing worldwide readership. In today's episode, we discuss her book, “Those We Trust” and discuss a wide range of topics including her love of that other New Jersey Poet, Jon Bon Jovi. You can find more information about her work here - https://www.mariejonesbritishwriter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices