Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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...

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/adc...

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,...

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 Bru...

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

Haji Outlaw @OutlawHaji has written for television (The Eric Andre Show, CBS, Comedy Central, NBC, etc.), film, commercials and a numerous books (Hey Doorman, These Movies Suck, Mangelscarre, etc.) In today's episode we talk a wide range of subjects including music, his comedy and his future plans. Here is his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvj5_WsyP22Nc84mHZYbMA/featured Learn...

Anastasia Lindsey joins me in today's podcast to talk a little music, her poetry and getting outside of your comfort zone. You can find out more about her and her poetry here https://summersolacehealing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Wallinga hosts a podcast called Ignorance was Bliss. In our discussion today she talks about her journey from engineering, to being a Forensic Psychologist to being a podcaster. We discuss the joys and challenges of having a conversational podcast, and how many of life's joys can come from very different places. Find more about her podcast here - https://iwbpodcast.com/ Learn more about your...

Heather Whelpley joins me to talk about her love of Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile (solo as well as part of the supergroup The Highwomen) Heather is a speaker and author of the award-winning book An Overachievers' Guide To Breaking The Rules: How To Let Go Of Perfect and Live Your Truth. Her work galvanizes women to break the rules with purpose, reclaim their bold voice, and unleash their authen...

Mark Dempsey @mkd1973 was in line for Springsteen on Broadway as part of his birthday celebration, hoping to shake Bruce's hand. Brian Hayes @BrianHayes757 was in New York to accompany his daughter as she ran the NYC Marathon and went to the queue at Springsteen on Broadway to see if he could meet Bruce and get something signed. Did it happen? How did they meet? These stories and more are discusse...

We go off the Springsteen train today and spend some time talking to Prince George. Prince George is the spokesperson for a company called Warzone Comics and the Voice behind The podcast "The #1 Prince Show of the Airwaves podcast. he's also the host of a talk variety show called The Prince George Show that he along with Trinity vision Entertainment/Warzone comics released on Amazon Prime this sum...

Bruce turns 74 on September 23rd and a few of his fans have sent in their birthday wishes! Here is hoping that Bruce has an amazing birthday, continues to heal and enjoys time with those he loves! Happy Birthday Bruce! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly West joined me from her car right after sound check for a gig in NYC. In our interview, she talks about growing up in the south, her love of music and how the Bass guitar spoke to her. She is a very busy musician as lead singer for Dead Groove Band, the bassist for Zepparella and also does acoustic material. To find out more about Holly go here - Holly West - lead vocalist & bassist in Dead...

In a very personal and moving episode of Springsteen in 5 lines, Mike Blanchard @tfg1Mike joins me to pick the 5 lines from Springsteen lyrics that share his Springsteen journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Winter is a French Cajun author with a charming yet candid attitude, Ryan is as gregarious as his love of New Orleans and writing is reknown! New to the publishing scene but no stranger to creative writing, his first work, a children's picture book, was conceived through a dare that horror writers couldn't cross genres. Ryan and I talk about music, New Orleans and storytelling in today's epis...

Rob Kassees is one of the cohosts of the brilliant podcast 1001 Album Complaints, musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Rob and I talk music, podcasting and his love of Bruce's music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrizia de Rossi is an Italian music journalist based in Rome. In 1987, she analysed and explored Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics through the big themes of North American literature with her thesis “The poetry of Bruce Springsteen”. Since then, her writings have included the books “She’s the one” in which she discusses the evolution of women’s figures in Springsteen’s songs, and “Last Man Standing”, w...

George Sirois is the author of the international bestselling young adult / science-fiction novel Excelsior, its two sequels, and the five-part science-fiction / sports serial From Parts Unknown. George and I talked podcasting, audio drama and music. Find out more here www.hesgotit.com www.onceuponapodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, US Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. He now blogs, speaks, coaches gritty leaders, and helps develop gritty organizations. In today's episode, David and I spent some time talking about music, leadership and buying multiple copies of a release. Find more about Davi...

Neal Portnoy loves sport, he loves athlete and he also always loved to doodle. Little did he know that one day his love of sports and art would lead to a brilliant career that has brought him fame and acclaim. It has been said that you are not successful in Vegas till you've been Portnoyed. He and I had a wonderful time talking about his background in sports and how he does all his artwork with ma...

Jon @jonalba joined me before the kick off of the new Springsteen tour and he sent me a direct message on twitter a few days before the show saying that the 1st song of the tour would be No Surrender. Since then, he's gone to multiple shows and he joined me to talk about the shows and his experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices