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None But The Brave

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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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Bonus Episode: NBTB Reports Live From NY Following MetLife 3

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

Sep 06, 202334 min

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

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

Aug 25, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 1

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

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 ...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 12 min

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

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....

Jul 05, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 22

S04 Episode 21: And The Big Man Joined The Band - The 30th Anniversary Of The Concert To Fight Hunger

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's Concert To Fight Hunger, which took place 30 years ago this week on June 24, 1993. They fondly remember the entire show, especially the very dramatic events that occurred in the encores. To open the episode, they make an appeal for Sweet Relief's Jesse Malin Fund. Jesse is diagnosed with "complete" spinal injury, meaning he is completely paralyzed from the waist down. For more info, pl...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 21

S04 Episode 20: Won't You Hear My Last Prayer - The Legend Of Electric Nebraska

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about Warren Zanes' book, Deliver Me From Nowhere, which focuses on the making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska. They also take an in-depth look at what is known about the E Street Band studio recordings of Nebraska as well as examining the live versions of those songs performed over the last 4 decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 202359 minSeason 4Ep. 20

S04 Episode 19: Hey I'm In A Travelin' Band - Multi-Night Stands In The Reunion Era

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss how Bruce Springsteen has constructed his multi-night stands in the E Street Band Reunion era, which began in 1999, while also taking a look at the first 3 night stand of 2023 that happened last week in Dublin. At the end of the episode, they also give their favorite multi-night stands from the past 25 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 19

S04 Episode 18: Deliver Me From Nowhere - The Making Of Nebraska (with Warren Zanes)

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by author Warren Zanes to discuss his new book Deliver Me From Nowhere, which looks at the making of Bruce Springsteen's 6th LP, Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 18

S04 Episode 17: Just A Local Hero - The First Leg Of Tour 2023 Concludes

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the NY/NJ shows that concluded the first leg of the 2023 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band World Tour. Following that, they consider whether Springsteen's shows have the same impact on them as in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 17

S04 Episode 16: Sparks Flying On E Street - Tour 2023 Hits The Northeast (with Kirk Minihane)

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Kirk Minihane, host of Barstool Sports' The Kirk Minihane Show, for a discussion about the March 20th E Street Band show in Boston, Bruce's recent albums, and more. At the start of the show, Hal and Flynn also discuss this past weekend's show at Madison Square Garden, which Flynn attended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 16

S04 Episode 15: One Minute You’re Here - Springsteen Contemplates His Own Ending (with Steven Hyden)

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean have a conversation with Steven Hyden, Uproxx's cultural critic, about Bruce Springsteen's 2023 Tour. Hyden also gives a sneak preview of his upcoming book about Born In The USA, which will be released in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 15

S04 Episode 14: On The Backstreets Until The End - A Conversation With Charles R. Cross

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean welcome back the founder of Backstreets Magazine, Charles R. Cross, for a wide ranging discussion on the end of the magazine and Bruce Springsteen's 2023 Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 14

S04 Episode 13: Springsteen Liberty Hall 1974 (with Nicki Germaine)

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean talk to photographer Nicki Germaine about her wonderful book of photos from the 1974 Houston stand, Springsteen: Liberty Hall. Nicki talks to us from within the E Street bubble and at the end, she gives us a little sense of what it's like being on tour in the time of COVID. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the latest round of ticketing and their thoughts on the most recent shows. For more info o...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 13

S04 Episode 12: The Last Man Standing - A Look At Springsteen's 2023 Setlist

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take a look at the structure of the setlist on Bruce Springsteen's 2023 tour. They also discuss the latest Springsteen news, including several band members coming down with COVID over the past week and the newly announced tour dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 12

S04 Episode 10: The NBTB 2023 Springsteen Tour Preview

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean finally get to do something they've been waiting for since the show began...preview a new Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band world tour. At the end of the episode, they announce the None But The Brave Patreon page, which will allow fans of the show to have additional tour coverage beyond our regular podcast episodes. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 30, 202354 minSeason 4Ep. 10

S04 Episode 08: The Future Of The Springsteen Archive Series - Part 3

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take their latest look at one of their favorite topics, the state of the Springsteen archive series and where it may go from here. They also discuss the latest archive release from NJ 1999. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S04 Episode 07: Meet Me In The Dream Of This Hard Land - The Born In The USA Sessions Revisited

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take an in-depth look at the recording sessions for Bruce Springsteen's biggest hit record, Born In The USA, with an emphasis on B-sides and the released outtakes. They also discuss the latest release from the Springsteen Archive Series, Nashville 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S04 Episode 06: Bruce Talks Ticketing & Tracks 2/More On OTSS

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean give their thoughts on Bruce Springsteen's recent interview with Rolling Stone, where he discussed the 2023 tour ticketing controversy and also provided more detail on what will be in the Tracks 2 boxset. Later in the show, they discuss Springsteen's four show residency on The Tonight Show as well continue their discussion about his new record, Only The Strong Survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 6

S04 Episode 05: Talkin' About Soul Days - Springsteen's Only The Strong Survive LP (with Lauren Onkey)

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's latest record, a collection of soul covers titled Only The Strong Survive. They are joined by Lauren Onkey, the Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at George Washington University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 5

S04 Bonus Episode 1 - Bruce At The Rock & Roll HOF Ceremony/Asbury '96 Archive Release

In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce's appearance at the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night, which Hal attended. They also give their thoughts on the latest Springsteen archive release from Asbury Park during the 1996 leg of the Joad Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 202223 min

S04 Episode 03: Nightshift/Bruce with The Killers/New Archive (with Brandon Shaw)

In this edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the latest breaking news in the world of Bruce Springsteen: the release of Nightshift, the second single from his upcoming LP of soul covers, his guest appearance with The Killers, and the amazing new archive release from October 1, 1978 in Atlanta. Joining Hal and Flynn to discuss the appearance with The Killers is Backstreets contributor Brandon Shaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Oct 17, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S04 Episode 02: Only The Strong Survive Announced!

In this special edition of None But The Brave, hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean react to the announcement that Bruce Springsteen's 22nd studio album, Only The Strong Survive, will be released November 11th and they give their thoughts on the first single, Do I Love You (Indeed I Do). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 202223 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S03 Bonus Episode 5 - Rome 2006 Archive Release/Fall Album Reports

In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean give their thoughts on Rome 2006, the latest release from Bruce Springsteen's archive series. They have a spirited discussion about the release and also the prospects of a Sessions Band return. At the top of the show, Flynn and Hal also discuss what they're hearing about a potential fall release from Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202221 min

S03 Bonus Episode 4 - A Look At The '84 NJ Stand/August 19, 1984 Archive Release (with Rich Russo)

In this special episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by guest Rich Russo, host of the Anything Anything radio show, to discuss the latest Springsteen archive release from New Jersey August 19, 1984. This leads into a larger discussion of the entire epic 10 night stand that Bruce played in 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202255 min

S03 Bonus Episode 3 - US Ticket Sale Wrap-Up/What About A Fan Club?

In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about the problems that occurred during the ticket sales for the Spring US leg of Bruce Springsteen's 2023 Tour. They look at the impact that Verified Fan is having on the process and also talk about the effective way some other big name acts are using fan clubs to sell tickets to their biggest fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 202236 min

S03 Bonus Episode 2 - US Ticket Sale Problems/Paris 2012 Archive Release

In a special episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean break down the major issues that occurred with the ticket sale for the first batch of shows on Bruce Springsteen's 2023 US Tour. They also discuss the announcement of the UK dates and give their thoughts on the fantastic new dual archive releases from Paris 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 20221 hr 3 min
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