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None But the Brave takes a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by film producer Hal Schwartz and Backstreets Magazine contributor Flynn McLean.

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United States

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None But the Brave takes a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by film producer Hal Schwartz and Backstreets Magazine contributor Flynn McLean.

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@nbtbpodcast

Language:

English


Episodes

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: September 21, 1978 - Passaic, NJ

3/15/2024
In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the March 2024 release from the series, recorded live at The Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ on September 21, 1978. They also discuss Bruce's appearance last week with John Mellencamp in Newark. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live.brucespringsteen.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:03

S05 Episode 11: The Best Of Springsteen/2014 US Tour Conclusion

3/7/2024
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the recently announced The Best Of Springsteen set that will be released on April 19. They give their thoughts on why this package is being put out now and the songs selected for it. They then make some predictions regarding the upcoming 2024 tour. Finally, they wrap up their coverage of the 2014 US Tour. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:56

S05 Episode 10: Might As Well Jump - The 2014 Tour - Part 2 (with Kirk Minihane)

2/27/2024
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2014 High Hopes tour. In this edition, they discuss the Spring US leg and they are joined by special guest Kirk Minihane, host of The Kirk Minihane Show on Barstool Sports. Hal, Flynn, and Kirk focus much of the episode on the final weekend of the tour, which took place at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:39

S05 Episode 09: Got High Hopes - The 2014 Tour - Part 1 (with Jason DiBattista and Ted Brych)

2/13/2024
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen's 2014 High Hopes Tour. In this first part, they are joined by Jason DiBattista to discuss Bruce's first (and only) trip to South Africa and Ted Brych weighs in on the Australian leg. Part 2 will focus on the US leg. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:16:34

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: September 25, 1996 - Akron, OH

2/7/2024
In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the February 2024 release from the series, recorded live at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron, Ohio on September 25, 1996. Hal and Flynn start the show by paying tribute to Adele Springsteen, Bruce's mom, who passed away last week. They also discuss Bruce's appearance on Friday at the annual MusiCares Person Of The Year dinner in honor of Bon Jovi. You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live.brucespringsteen.net For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:14

S05 Episode 08: Tales From A Taper - Cliff B. On 50 Years Of Springsteen Shows

1/21/2024
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean talk to Cliff B., one of the earliest Springsteen tapers. Cliff first saw Bruce in 1974 and attended shows at the Bottom Line and Roxy stands in 1975, as well as the Boston Music Hall stand in 1977. Cliff also tells Hal and Flynn about taping the early shows and how a small group of men made It possible for fans to hear many amazing performances that unfortunately don’t exist in Springsteen’s own archives. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:25

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 23, 2013 - Cardiff, GB

1/17/2024
In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the January 2024 release from the series, recorded live at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, GB on July 13, 2013. You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live.brucespringsteen.net And for more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:46

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 15, 1999 - E. Rutherford, NJ

1/2/2024
In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the Christmas 2023 release from the series, recorded live at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ on July 15, 1999. The show was the opening night of the 15 show stand in the arena. You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live.brucespringsteen.net And for more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:30

S05 Episode 07: Live In The Promised Land - The 45th Anniversary Of Springsteen's Legendary Winterland Shows (with Priscilla Schroeder)

12/26/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's famed performances at Winterland in December, 1978. The episode starts with a discussion about the first show and how important it was to Hal and Flynn as new fans to hear the widely circulated bootleg. They are then joined by Priscilla Schroeder, who attended the second show on December 16 (and also Roxy '75!). At the end of the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the impact of having the 1978 radio broadcasts circulate and what might have happened if Bruce instead had released an official live album of the tour. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:45

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: October 14, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA

12/13/2023
None But The Brave begins a new element of the podcast, a standalone episode to review every new release in the Springsteen Archive Series. In this edition, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the December 2023 release from the series. The show was recorded live in Philadelphia, PA on October 14, 2009 and includes a performance of Darkness On The Edge Of Town in its entirety. You can buy/stream the show via: https://live.brucespringsteen.net/live-music/0,35337/Bruce-Springsteen-mp3-flac-download-wachovia-spectrum-philadelphia-pa-10-14-2009.html And for more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:10

S05 Episode 06: Doin' The E Street Shuffle - The 50th Anniversary Of Springsteen's Second LP

12/5/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle on the 50th anniversary of its release. Also, Hal reports on Aoife ODonovan's tour where she is playing Nebraska from start to finish. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:01

S05 Episode 05: Into The Real World - The Christic Shows (with Erik Flannigan)

11/17/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by special guest Erik Flannigan, former editor of Backstreets magazine and the essayist for the Springsteen Archive Series, to discuss the two legendary benefit shows that Bruce played for the Christic Institute in November, 1990. Also, at the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn talk about Bruce's surprise guest appearance at Stand Up For Heroes last week in NYC. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:15:36

S05 Episode 04: From Giants Stadium To Shea - The Rising Tour - Part 4

11/3/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean complete their look at Bruce Springsteen's The Rising Tour with an in-depth look at the tour's final leg in North America, which began at Giants Stadium in July and concluded with an epic 3 show stand at Shea Stadium in October. Also, they discuss the announcement of the 2024 European leg and the Springsteen Archives event for the 50th anniversary of WIESS. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:26:07

S05 Episode 03: 2024 Tour Takes Shape/The Rising Tour - Pt 3 2003 European Stadiums

10/18/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean start the show with a wide ranging discussion on the latest Springsteen news including the rescheduled tour dates, the lack of a fall release, and the return of From My Home To Yours. In the second half of the show they return to their look at The Rising Tour, continuing with the 2003 European Stadium run. During the Rising Tour segment, they are joined by Sal Trepat, founder of Point Blank magazine, to discuss the famed Milan show. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:06

Bonus Episode: Hal And Flynn Join One Hit Thunder Podcast

10/5/2023
None But The Brave does a crossover episode with One Hit Thunder! NBTB co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean join Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly to talk about their love of Bruce Springsteen's music and also discuss a song from another artist that actually sounds a lot like Springsteen, On The Dark Side from John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. For more info and to follow "One Hit Thunder", go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-hit-thunder/id1493414021. And for info about None But The Brave's bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:33

S05 Episode 02: May Your Love Give Us Love - The Rising Tour - Part 2

9/22/2023
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's tour in support of his 2002 LP, The Rising. In Part 2, they finish their look at 2002 with a discussion of the short European arena leg and the US arena dates that followed before continuing into 2003 with a look at the controversial outcome at The Grammys, the stellar Atlantic City show, and the Australian leg. Also, Jason Berkley and Bill Donohoe join in to discuss notable shows they attended along the way. For more information on bonus NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:16

Bonus Episode: NBTB Reports Live From NY Following MetLife 3

9/6/2023
In this special preview of None But The Brave Patreon content, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean report live from NY following Bruce Springsteen’s third and final show at MetLife Stadium. For additional information on our Patreon subscriptions, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:53

S05 Episode 01: Meet Me At Mary's Place - The Rising Tour - Part 1

8/25/2023
In the 5th season premiere of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's tour in support of his 2002 LP, The Rising. This episode covers the Asbury rehearsals and the first US leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:46

Bonus Episode: Hal And Flynn Join Phil Rosenthal And David Wild On Naked Lunch Podcast!

8/3/2023
None But The Brave does a crossover episode with Naked Lunch! NBTB co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean join Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and the star of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, and David Wild, writer/producer of The Grammys and long-time Rolling Stone writer, on the Naked Lunch podcast to talk Springsteen. For more info and to follow "Naked Lunch", go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-lunch/id1620018481 To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:13

S04 Episode 22: A Look At The Springsteen Archive Series - The Most Essential Release From Each Tour

7/5/2023
In the fourth season finale of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean answer the most frequent question they get from Springsteen fans: What archive release is most essential from each tour? Hal and Flynn both select one show from every tour in the series, starting with the 1975 Born To Run Tour thru the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball Tour. At the start of the episode, they also discuss the two shows that Bruce played over the weekend in Oslo, Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:41