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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.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

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9 Oct 2026 · 35 min

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: October 16, 2002 - Barcelona, ESP

In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the October 2026 release from the series, which was recorded in Barcelona on October 16, 2002. Yes, it's a show from The Rising Tour, only the second one in the 12 year history of the archive series, and it's taken from a half inch digital multitrack tape captured by Springsteen producer Brendan O'Brien. Most importantly, it's the first show to be released from 2002 when the tour was most focused on the songs from The Rising and as Hal and Flynn discuss, that makes this an essential release. For…

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S7 · E16 · 28 Sep 2026 · 48 min
S07 Episode 16: Springsteen Fandom - A Lifetime Conversation (with Nicolas Pethes)
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by writer Nicolas Pethes to discuss his new book Springsteen Fandom - "A Lifetime Conversation," which examines how Bruce's music has sparked the creation of a fan community that has brought fans together around the world. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the second part of the video release from the May 30th show in Philadelphia. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to…
S7 · E15 · 14 Sep 2026 · 40 min
S07 Episode 15: Philly 2026 Video Release/Stockholm '88 Review And The Future Of The Archive Series
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean start by talking about this week's video release of the first seven songs from the Philly LOHAD Tour show as well as the interview Bruce did with Rolling Stone in conjunction with that release. They then spend the bulk of the episode discussing the September Archive Series Release from Stockholm on July 2, 1988 and that sparks a spirited discussion about the future of the series. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by…
S7 · E14 · 31 Aug 2026 · 42 min
S07 Episode 14: On Track: Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987 (with David Starkey)
In the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by author David Starkey to discuss his new book On Track: Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987, which is now out in the US and UK. Starkey's book examines all of Springsteen's released studio recordings from 1973-1987. 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
S7 · E13 · 20 Aug 2026 · 51 min
S07 Episode 13: The Heart Of Rock & Soul - A Tribute To Dave Marsh (with Lauren Onkey and Matt Orel)
In the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the legacy of Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh, who died at 76 on August 14th. They are joined by Lauren Onkey and Matt Orel, both longtime Springsteen fans who were good friends of Marsh. 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
S7 · 13 Aug 2026 · 42 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 18, 2005 - Buffalo, NY
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the August 2026 release from the series, which was recorded on July 18, 2005 in Buffalo at HSBC Arena. The show features a whopping six tour premieres and came during a period on the Devils & Dust Tour where Bruce was experimenting heavily every night, drawing from his entire catalog. It opens with the first and only time Prove It All Night has been played acoustically and also features the sole tour appearances of Leap Of Faith and You're Missing. It's quite an interesting listen and Hal and Flynn…
S7 · E12 · 29 Jun 2026 · 45 min
S07 Episode 12: Flag Flying Over The Courthouse - The Intersection Of Art And Politics On The 2026 Tour (with Doug Heye)
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Republican communications consultant Doug Heye to discuss the intersection of art and politics on Bruce Springsteen's 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn pay tribute to Clive Davis who died on June 22 at 94 and was a key champion of a young Bruce Springsteen. 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…
S7 · E11 · 22 Jun 2026 · 58 min
S07 Episode 11: Inside The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music (with Eileen Chapman and Bob Santelli)
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the new Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music, which is now open on the campus of Monmouth University. They are proud to be joined by the Director of the Center, Eileen Chapman, as well as a little later in the episode, Executive Director Bob Santelli. They give Hal and Flynn the inside scoop on how the Center came about. Thom Zimny's new film that serves as the introduction to the center, the incredible array of musical artifacts from across American music history that are found on the first…
S7 · E10 · 12 Jun 2026 · 58 min
S07 Episode 10: The Songs That Shaped Us - Bruce And Friends Play BSCAM'S Music America Shows
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the two shows that took place last week on the campus of Monmouth University that served as the opening events for the Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music. The shows were titled Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us and over two nights a group of artists including Bruce, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Trombone Shorty, Kenny Chesney, Darlene Love, Mavis Staples, and many more took the audience through highlights from the 250 year history of American music. At the start of the episode, Hal and…
S7 · E9 · 29 May 2026 · 53 min
S07 Episode 09: The 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour Hits Pittsburgh And Cleveland (with Anthony Castrovince)
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Anthony Castrovince, reporter and columnist for MLB.com as well as a contributor to MLB Network, to discuss the shows played by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band last week in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. Get 25% off an annual membership through June 1 with code MD2026. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your first year:…
S7 · E8 · 25 May 2026 · 38 min
S07 Episode 08: Bruce Performs On Colbert/NBTB Archive Look Back: Episode 25 - New York, NY - November 8, 2009
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's performance of Streets Of Minneapolis on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The appearance came during Colbert's second to last show on CBS. At the start of the show, Flynn gives a short rundown of the Brooklyn show from May 14th. Also in this episode is a special preview of our Patreon subscriber only series NBTB Archive Look Back. Episode 25, which was originally released on February 1st, takes a look at the archive release from Madison Square Garden on November 8, 2009, the…
S7 · E7 · 11 May 2026 · 25 min
S07 Episode 07: Working For The Clampdown - The 2026 LOHAD Tour Hits Long Island
In 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:…
S7 · E6 · 27 Apr 2026 · 34 min
S07 Episode 06: This Is Happening Now - The Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour Hits Newark
In 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:…
S7 · E5 · 23 Apr 2026 · 33 min
S07 Episode 05: People Have The Power - The 4th Annual American Music Honors
In 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:…
S7 · E4 · 14 Apr 2026 · 43 min
S07 Episode 04: We Gazed Upon The Chimes Of Freedom Flashing - The 2026 LOHAD Tour Hits Los Angeles
In 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…
S7 · E3 · 4 Apr 2026 · 39 min
S07 Episode 03: The 2026 LOHAD Tour Has An Emotional Kick Off In Minneapolis (with Josh Jacobson)
In 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…
S7 · E2 · 30 Mar 2026 · 34 min
S07 Episode 02: The Land Of Hope & Dreams 2026 Tour Preview
In 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%…
S7 · E1 · 16 Mar 2026 · 1 hr
S07 Episode 01: A Conversation With Al Teller - President Of Columbia Records 1981-1985
In 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…
11 Mar 2026 · 34 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: June 22, 2000 - New York, NY
In 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…
S6 · E41 · 19 Feb 2026 · 21 min
S06 Episode 41: Bruce Announces 2026 Land Of Hope & Dreams American Tour
In 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…
17 Feb 2026 · 36 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: February 12, 1997 - Sydney, AUS
In 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…
S6 · E40 · 3 Feb 2026 · 28 min
S06 Episode 40: Bruce Plays The Defend Minnesota Protest Concert (with Jon Bream)
In the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's performance with Tom Morello at the Defend Minnesota protest concert on Friday in Minneapolis. They are joined by Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter and critic Jon Bream, who attended the show. Jon first saw Bruce at the Bottom Line in 1975! 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…
S6 · E39 · 30 Jan 2026 · 22 min
S06 Episode 39: Bruce Releases Protest Song Streets Of Minneapolis
In this special edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss Bruce Springsteen's surprise release of a protest song, Streets Of Minneapolis, that he was inspired to write in the past few days following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Hal and Flynn break down the song, which harshly criticizes President Trump and ICE, and talk about how it continues Bruce’s long history of political activism. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use…
20 Jan 2026 · 22 min
NBTB Live In Red Bank - An Incredible Night With Bruce At Light Of Day 2026
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 26th annual Light Of Day WinterFest. Bruce joined Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers for a high intensity set that contained 13 songs, including two with special guest Gary U.S Bonds. Bruce also once again made news with a powerful speech on the state of the country right before he launched into Promised Land. Earlier in the night, he played One Guitar with Willie Nile. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit:…
S6 · E38 · 14 Jan 2026 · 53 min
S06 Episode 38: A Look Back At A Huge 2025 For Bruce And What May Lie Ahead
In the season finale of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the massive year that fans of Bruce Springsteen had in 2025. Bruce released two long awaited box sets, toured Europe, had a biopic released, and put himself firmly in the cultural conversation with his thoughts on the state of America at the moment. Later in the episode, Hal and Flynn look at what might be ahead in terms of releases and with the Springsteen Archive Series. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by…
S6 · 5 Jan 2026 · 24 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: December 31, 1975 - Philadelphia, PA (Remixed 50th Anniversary Edition)
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the special 2025 Christmas release from the series, which was recorded on December 31, 1975 at The Tower Theater in Philadelphia. The triumphant final night of a 4 show stand that concluded a year that saw Bruce's career take off following the release of Born To Run. The show was originally released in 2015 very early on in the archive series and this release is a fully remixed version of the show. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast.…
S6 · E37 · 23 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
S06 Episode 37: Can You Live With An Unsatisfied Heart? - Thoughts On The LA Garage Sessions '83
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean conclude their coverage of Bruce Springsteen's Tracks 2 box set with the seventh episode in a series that looks at each of the seven albums in the box. This episode is dedicated to the LA Garage Sessions from 1983, which is material that Bruce recorded shortly after the release of Nebraska. He moved to Los Angeles (as depicted in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere) and set up a recording studio in his new garage. Meanwhile, he was still contemplating what to do with all of the material he had recorded for…
S6 · 12 Dec 2025 · 39 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: May 8, 2013 - Turku, FI (with Glenn Radecki)
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by long time fan and former Backstreets Magazine contributor, Glenn Radecki, to discuss the December 2025 release from the series, a show from the Wrecking Ball Tour recorded live in Turku on May 8, 2013. The show is filled with surprises and is most known for featuring the one and only performance of the Born In The USA outtake, Wages Of Sin. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. And now through 12/15, use code CYBER2025 to get 25%…
S6 · E36 · 4 Dec 2025 · 46 min
S06 Episode 36: You Lifted Me Up - Thoughts on Perfect World
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their coverage of Bruce Springsteen's Tracks 2 box set with the sixth episode in a series that will look at each of the seven albums in the box. This episode is dedicated to Perfect World, which is the most rocking album of the set and is comprised of a group of songs that Bruce had been holding onto that date all the way back to 1994. 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…
S6 · 18 Nov 2025 · 26 min
NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: October 26, 2007 - Oakland, CA
In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the November 2025 release from the series, a show from the Magic Tour recorded live in Oakland on October 26, 2007. Only the second show released from the opening leg of the tour, the show features a compact ultra-tight setlist including the final performance ever of Racing In The Street with Danny Federici and a rare appearance of Tunnel of Love. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to…

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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.

None But The Brave is a English music podcast from Evergreen Podcasts. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Evergreen Podcasts
Language: English
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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 39 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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