Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

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