Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

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 info@springsteenlibertyhall.com 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