Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

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