Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

Greg creates music + visual art in harmonic alignment with our body, energy + universe to elevate wellbeing and performance. He is the the founder of SINES, a venture dedicated to bringing wellness music to the modern world. He and I had a wonderful discussion about the healing power of music and how his App SINES, helps to bring that power into focus. https://sines.app/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andreas Werner joined me on the podcast to share his musical journey that starts in Switzerland and brought him to Nashville and Muscle Shoals Alabama. We cover a wide range of topics including Andreas starting Crazy Chester Records in 2012 to release music that is close to his heart. He is the creator and host of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast where he interviews legendary musicians, songwriters and music empresarios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elisa Di Napoli is the best selling author of “Dare to Be Seen”. She and I had a great time discussing her many passions and projects. One of the items we discussed is how she helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world.   You can get her free book "Dare to Be Seen" here Get free songs here https://www.elyssavulpes.com/freesongs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiera Marsland, a musician from Liverpool, joined me at 3am at her time to talk about her musical journey and her debut single, Annie. Annie is set to be released at the end of February. We talked about her love of performing since a very young age. A couple of things that she and Bruce have in common. She was a delight and I hope you check out her music. https://www.instagram.com/kieramarsland/ https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Kazimier-Stockroom/Big-Condo-Records-Presents-Kiera-Marsland-Annie-Single-Launch/37258198/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry joins me to give the latest update on the Tramps Like Us Kickstarter campaign. The story of the one of a kind relationship Bruce Springsteen fans have with The Boss, the music and each other. If we can hit $50K by the end of the campaign, Bandanas for all backers!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Kratzke and I connected via Jay Armstrong. He was working with Jay's new book Ordinary Hero, (which is phenomenal by the way) Dave's own book, "It's OK to not eat your peas" is also a lot of fun. Dave has been a Springsteen fan since the early 80s, and has been lucky enough to see him 30-plus times over the years. We had a wonderful time and I can't wait for Dave to join me again sometime. Find more about this publishing company here https://bigkatkreative.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Garcia joined me on the podcast,he shared his personal Springsteen stories including attending concerts and collecting Springsteen memorabilia. We get into Julian Garcia's project of making a film about a unique Springsteen concert moment years ago in Phoenix. He will be screening the movie on Saturday 1/27/24 if you are interested in attending, email him at juliang922@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tramps Like Us = The story of the one of a kind relationship Bruce Springsteen fans have with The Boss, the music and each other. David Berry joins me as we catch up on the progress of his Kickstarter. We are 75% funded! We also announce a Kickstarter Backer only podcast! Please check it out and become a backer! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Shepphird has written a little bit of everything including travel, sports, gardening and various other topics. She is now publishing her stories in her favorite genre cozy mysteries and rom-coms for 4 Horseman Publications. The Destination Murder Mysteries combine her experiences as a travel journalist with a stint working for a private investigator (because of her love of Sue Grafton novels), and the University Chronicles a series of satiric rom-coms are drawn from her days as a college-level communications instructor. She also shares her love of Bruce and his music. Check out her website for more details. https://annshepphird.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynn Chantale @lynnchantale, a romance novelist, short story writer, and part-time background singer joins me on the podcast. We discuss a little music and how while she has published many stories across several genres.she somehow found like she likes writing erotica (?), Her works include Sex, Lies, and Joysticks, True Detective Series, and Broken Lens to name a few. http://www.wlynnchantale.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and Alexander discuss their shared appreciation for Bruce Springsteen and Queen, touching on their similarities, legacy, pricing of concert tickets, set lists, reinvention, discography, favorite albums, Freddie Mercury, and concert experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry, @BossFanFIlm, is back talking about his Kickstarter Campaign about his film entitled "Tramps Like Us". The campaign has reached the 50% mark and David shares a brand new tier where you can get a USB Drive with the 4K version of the film along with a T-shirt, normally $100 but if you pledge today 1/16/24, it's only $75.00 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

Brian Colburn hosts a wonderful podcast called Weekly Mixtape and he was nice enough to ask me to join him to do a Springsteen mixtape. I return the favor and have Brian join me today to talk about his love for Tom Petty & his podcast. Connect With Brian's Weekly Mixtape show: Patreon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | Threads | BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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