Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

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

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