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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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S07 Episode 07: Working For The Clampdown - The 2026 LOHAD Tour Hits Long Island
5d ago00:25:02Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss last week's Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show that took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Flynn attended the show and he reports that he had a much bigger Bruce buzz than he had after the Newark show. Later in the episode, Hal and Flynn talk about the change of dates for the Philly show. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 06: This Is Happening Now - The Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour Hits Newark
3w ago00:33:53Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean report on last Monday's Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show that took place at Prudential Center in Newark. It was the first show that Flynn has seen on the tour and he discusses what he thought of the performance. Later in the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the differences in watching a show where the setlist is known in advance versus shows from the past where they went in expecting significant changes from night to night. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 05: People Have The Power - The 4th Annual American Music Honors
3w ago00:33:26Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean report on the Springsteen Center For American Music’s 4th annual American Music Honors event, which took place Saturday night on the campus of Monmouth University. The honorees this year were Dionne Warwick, The Doors, Dr. Dre, The E Street Band, and Patti Smith. There was also a special tribute to The Band. At the start of the episode, Hal gives his thoughts on the Phoenix stop of the 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 04: We Gazed Upon The Chimes Of Freedom Flashing - The 2026 LOHAD Tour Hits Los Angeles
Apr 1400:43:10Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's two shows in Los Angeles on April 7 and 9 as part of the 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams American Tour. Hal attended both shows and talks about the very powerful performance that Bruce is delivering on the tour. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 03: The 2026 LOHAD Tour Has An Emotional Kick Off In Minneapolis (with Josh Jacobson)
Apr 400:39:14Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by longtime fan Josh Jacobson to discuss the opening night of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's Land Of Hope & Dreams American Tour, which kicked off in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. At the start of the episode, they discuss the President's angry response to Bruce's remarks during the show and also the Nugs livestream of the show's opening two songs. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 02: The Land Of Hope & Dreams 2026 Tour Preview
Mar 3000:33:53Tap to summarizeIn the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean preview Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's upcoming Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour, which kicks off in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. At the start of the episode, they also discuss Bruce's performance at the 30th anniversary event for Democracy Now and the interview he did this week with Jon Bream of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S07 Episode 01: A Conversation With Al Teller - President Of Columbia Records 1981-1985
Mar 1601:00:27Tap to summarizeIn the first episode of the seventh season of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are very excited to be joined by Al Teller, who has had a legendary career in the record industry. Most importantly to listeners of this show, Teller was the President of Columbia Records from 1981-1985, which coincided with the period that Bruce Springsteen released Nebraska and Born In The USA. In a wide ranging conversation, Hal and Flynn talk to Teller about hearing both of those records for the first time, his thoughts on the Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere film adaptation (where he was played by David Krumholtz), and they also get his insight on the state of the music industry today. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: June 22, 2000 - New York, NY
Mar 1100:34:03Tap to summarizeIn this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the March 2026 release from the series, which was recorded on June 22, 2000 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fifth night of the legendary ten night stand at the Garden that closed the Reunion Tour with the E Street Band, the show features 3 previously unreleased songs including the world premiere of Another Thin Line as well as other rarities like Secret Garden and Incident On 57th Street. Both Hal and Flynn attended this show and they excitedly recount what it felt like to be in the building that night. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S06 Episode 41: Bruce Announces 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams American Tour
Feb 1900:21:29Tap to summarizeIn the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's announcement that he will be doing a short tour with the E Street Band in the Spring, starting in Minneapolis and ending in Washington, D.C. Bruce issued a passionate statement about his views on the state of the country and said that he will be bringing joyous rock and roll in defense of the American experience. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: February 12, 1997 - Sydney, AUS
Feb 1700:36:19Tap to summarizeIn this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the February 2026 release from the series, which was recorded on February 12, 1997 at the Capitol Theater in Sydney. The final night of a 5 show stand, this marked Bruce's first appearance in the city since the Born In The USA Tour. The show features several unreleased songs and is notable for also being the only show on the tour with both Bruce's The Ghost of Tom Joad and Woody Guthrie's Tom Joad. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the announcement by the Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music about this year's American Music Honors event and they also touch on the upcoming Springsteen Record Store Release at the end. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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