In this special preview of the monthly Patreon exclusive series NBTB Archive Look Back, where we take a look at each Springsteen Archive that was released prior to the start of the podcast in September, 2019, Hal and Flynn discuss the legendary final night of the Reunion Tour, which took place at Madison Square Garden on July 1, 2000. 25 years ago today! Hal and Flynn were both there and have the story from a very emotional night for both the band and audience. For more information on exclusive ...
Jul 01, 2025•47 min
In an episode of None But The Brave many years in the making, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean have heard Tracks 2, Bruce Springsteen’s massive 7 disc box of “lost albums,” and they are very excited to talk about it. In this 60 minute overview of the box, Hal and Flynn provide listeners with their first impressions of each album and discuss potential listening routes through the material. Each album will also be the subject of its own individual episode of NBTB over the next few months. Fo...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 21
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Sunday Love, the sixth song to be released from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming box set, Tracks 2. This one is off the Twilight Hours LP. Later, they reveal their plan for their upcoming Tracks 2 episodes and also discuss the latest 2025 tour show from Berlin. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link ...
Jun 14, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 20
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, we're in between releases from Tracks 2 so co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean turn their attention to the 2025 LOHAD Tour, which is currently ongoing in Europe. First, they are joined by their friend Jeremy Neuer, who reports on the Marseilles show and then Daniel John returns to the podcast to discuss the very big happenings over the weekend in Liverpool, where Sir Paul McCartney joined the E Street Band. For more information on exclusive NBTB co...
Jun 11, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 19
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean start by discussing Adelita, the fifth song to be released from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming box set, Tracks 2. In the second half of the show, they give their thoughts on the surprise release of a new EP called Land Of Hope And Dreams, which features selections from the 2025 tour opener in Manchester that highlight Bruce's commentary about President Trump. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patre...
Jun 02, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 18
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean start by discussing Repo Man, the fourth song to be released from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming box set, Tracks 2. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the dramatic events that occurred during the opening night of the 2025 Land Of Hope And Dreams Tour in Manchester. Hal and Flynn are joined by Daniel John, who attended the show and gives a full rundown of what happened. For more information on exclusive NBTB co...
May 19, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 17
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the March 2025 release from the series, a show from the Reunion Tour recorded live in Oakland on October 28, 1999. The show features the only E Street Band performance of Sinaloa Cowboys and a hot start with Adam Raised A Cain followed by Prove It All Night. At the end, they also briefly preview the 2025 tour. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPod...
May 15, 2025•22 min
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the third song to be released from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming box set, Tracks 2. This one is the title track from Disc 3, Faithless. Hal and Flynn also report on their night at the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center For American Music's 3rd annual American Music Honors Gala. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by ...
May 05, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 16
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss two new releases from Bruce Springsteen. First up is the release of Blind Spot, the first song from the upcoming Streets Of Philadelphia Sessions that will be in the Tracks 2 box set, and they are very excited about its arrival. Later, they discuss the latest release from the Springsteen archive series, the 2008 show from Amway Arena in Orlando. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, ...
Apr 19, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 15
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Paul Rappaport, author of the new book Gliders Over Hollywood. The book details his long career as a Columbia Records promotions executive, during which time he worked with artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. Paul tells Hal and Flynn the wild story about how the broadcast of Springsteen's show at The Roxy on July 7, 1978 came together. The resulting recording would bec...
Apr 11, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 14
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are still celebrating the announcement of Tracks 2: The Lost Albums. In this episode, they give their thoughts on the first song released from the set, Rain In The River from the Perfect World album, and also take a deep dive into the press release that details the tracks on each of the 7 unreleased albums. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This sho...
Apr 05, 2025•49 min
In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean react to the news that Bruce Springsteen will finally be releasing Tracks 2, a 7 disc box of lost albums, which they have championed since the very first episode of the podcast in September, 2019. Needless to say, they are very excited! For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get...
Apr 02, 2025•17 min
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by an fantastic panel of baseball media members to explore the phenomenon of baseball writers and their passion for Bruce Springsteen's music. Taking part in the discussion with Hal & Flynn are Pete Abraham (The Boston Globe), Anthony Castrovince (MLB.com and MLB Network), and Ken Rosenthal (The Athletic and Fox Sports). For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patr...
Mar 24, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 11
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the March 2025 release from the series, a show from the Wrecking Ball Tour recorded live in Omaha on November 15, 2012 that features a unique Nebraska focused setlist. Later, they also discuss potential shows for next month's release. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show ...
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the first leg of Bruce Springsteen's The Ghost Of Tom Joad Tour that took place in late 1995. It was Bruce's first ever solo tour and with almost all of the Joad record in the set, they were dramatically different shows than his audience was used to. Hal and Flynn take a deep dive into the setlist and talk about what made these shows so different. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 10
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the February 2025 release from the series, a solo show recorded live on The Devils & Dust Tour at the Pontiac Theatre in Vancouver on August 13, 2005. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your first year: http://distrokid.com/vip/nbtb Learn more about ...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take a deep dive into the third disc from Bruce Springsteen's 1998 box set, Tracks. This episode covers the final 7 songs on the disc, Pink Cadillac through Lucky Man. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn pay tribute to their friend Ted Brych, who passed away over the weekend after an 18 month battle with cancer. Also, they provide an update on what they're hearing about a potential 2025 Springsteen box set...
Feb 04, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean report on Bruce Springsteen's surprise appearance at the Light Of Day Foundation's 25th annual Bob's Birthday Bash. He played one song each with Jesse Malin and Willie Nile as well as a full 60 minute set with Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the s...
Jan 21, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take a deep dive into the third disc from Bruce Springsteen's 1998 box set, Tracks. This episode covers the first 11 songs on the disc, Cynthia through Man At The Top. In the next episode, they will complete their look at the disc. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% of...
Jan 14, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In the final episode of 2024, None But The Brave co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean have numerous topics to discuss. First up, their favorite subject Tracks 2 re-emerges as Shorefire puts out a press release that says Bruce Springsteen will release previously unheard music next year. They then discuss the surprise new cover Girlfriend, which Bruce released via E Street Radio. Also, Southside Johnny retires and Hal and Flynn discuss his immense impact on the Shore music scene. Finally, they g...
Dec 27, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In the latest episode of None But the Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean recap Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's year on the road. They discuss their picks for the best shows of the year. Number 1 on the list is easy, from there the topic gets more challenging. Later, they talk about the Archive Series and shows they'd like to see released moving forward. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. Through December 24th,...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In the latest episode of None But the Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the conclusion of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's Canadian leg, the final dates of the 2024 tour. They are joined by special guest Mark Stricherz, who reports in on the final show in Vancouver. Mark is also a founding member of JEMS, the legendary tapers collective, and Hal and Flynn are excited to hear stories from the group's illustrious history. For more information on exclusive NBTB conten...
Dec 03, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In the latest episode of None But the Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the opening part of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2024 Canadian leg. They are also joined by Doug Maesk, who was at both Toronto shows and Ottawa. Later, Hal and Flynn discuss Bruce's appearance at Stand Up For Heroes. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and ge...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In the latest episode of None But the Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's new film, Road Diary, which is now out on Hulu and Disney+. As part of the release of the film, Bruce has conducted a significant promo campaign. Hal and Flynn cover it all with a primary focus on Bruce's interview with Howard Stern, the Rolling Stone pairing of Bruce and Zach Bryan, and the LA Premiere of the film, which Hal attended. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via...
Nov 01, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 2
None But The Brave co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are thrilled to be joined by Thom Zimny, Emmy and Grammy-winning director, documentarian, and editor, to discuss Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. The film is Thom's latest collaboration with Bruce Springsteen and it premieres on Hulu on October 25th. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show ...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 1
None But The Brave co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the closing night of the Vote For Change Tour, which took place at Continental Airlines Arena in NJ on October 13th, 2004. A monumental night with numerous special guests joining Bruce and the E Street Band on stage, most notably Eddie Vedder. Also, at the start of the show, Hal and Flynn discuss the latest Springsteen news. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast This show...
Oct 14, 2024•42 min
It's Bruce Springsteen's 75th birthday and to honor the occasion, None But The Brave co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Peter Ames Carlin, author of the 2012 Springsteen biography Bruce, and Brian Hiatt, author of Springsteen: The Stories Behind The Songs and senior writer at Rolling Stone, for a roundtable discussion about Bruce's legacy, his work over the past 10 years, and what might be still to come. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 28
In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean report on the instantly legendary show performed by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on the beach in Asbury Park on Sunday night to conclude this year’s Sea Hear Now festival. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your first year: http://distrokid.com/vip/nb...
Sep 17, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Backstreets Magazine editor Chris Phillips to pay tribute to Charles R. Cross, the founder of Backstreets, who died on August 9th. They discuss Charley’s role in the creation of the Springsteen fan community, his final editorial that ran posthumously last month, Bruce’s onstage dedication in his memory, and more. To hear Charley's final appearance on NBTB last year: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Sep 09, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss a charity event to benefit Steven Van Zandt’s Teach Rock organization that they were fortunate to attend last week in Asbury Park. At the event, Thom Zimny was joined by Steven, Garry Tallent, and Roy Bittan for a panel discussion on rare videos from the Springsteen vault. A total of 7 clips were shown and Hal and Flynn talk about what they witnessed. Later, they discuss the second show in Philadelphia, w...
Aug 31, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 25
