Year: 2018

bonus replay episode – Christmas Spectacular

‘Tis the season, so I figured I’d repost the CHRISTMAS spectacular episode. Listen to the end – there may be a bonus clip, EH!?! It’s a Tramps Like Us, Bruce Springsteen podcast Christmas spectacular! We’re gonna let that spirit take us right down Santa Claus lane. An audio Christmas gift to you. Some Springsteen xmas music, some E Street xmas music, and some xmas music that...

Rock’n’Roll Trios – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep10

BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast and Joe Royland of the Sit And Spin With Joe show join me for this sidecast episode. Following the last episode on 4pc bands, for this show we’re focusing on 3pc bands. BJ, Joe and myself each countdown our top 10 favourite rock’n’roll trios. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Check ou...

4pc bands – Vocals, Guitar, Bass & Drums – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep9

Good friends Mike Bramston and Alex Ferguson dropped by Tramps Like Us headquarters to hang out a few nights ago and we decided to throw down a podcast. Nothing was prepared so I figured I’d play a recent playlist of my top 15 4pc bands (vocals, guitar, drums, bass) and we’d see what happens. It’s loose and lotsa fun. I hope you dig it. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spoti...

ep69 VH1 Storytellers

Following up our 2-part review of the Devils & Dust album with a look at the VH1 Storytellers program Bruce recorded, which aired in April 2005. The program was also commercially released on DVD and an “uncut” bootleg version has also circulated. I discuss the program and play some highlights of Bruce performing solo and tellin’ some of the stories behind the songs for this...

Stray Cats Stories with Bobby Startup – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep8

Bobby Startup was a friend and manager of the Stray Cats when they were starting out in the late 70s, early 80s. Bobby joins me to tell some stories 'bout the early days of the band and how he helped them when they moved to England in 1980. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.co...

ep66 Bruce Boots vol.2

ep66 Bruce Boots vol.2 I’m joined by fellow Springsteen fan and bootleg creator/collector Oliver Krings for this episode. We discuss Oliver’s Springsteen fandom and his creation and editing of Springsteen video bootlegs. Check out Oliver’s website: https://www.mybrucelist.de/ and his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/dvddubbingguy Join our Facebook group! https:...

bonus episode: Happy Birthday Bruce Food Bank Fundraiser

Special bonus episode to give some attention to John Kelly and his noble food bank fundraising efforts in the spirit of Bruce Springsteen and his birthday. Find donation info here: https://one.bidpal.net/brucebook2018/welcome Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast...

ep64 Live from the Rock’n’Pod Expo 2018

We had a rock'n'roll party in Nashville last month at the 2018 Rock'n'Pod Expo. I recorded throughout the day with fans, podcasters, musicians and friends. Talkin about Springsteen and rock'n'roll and whatnot. For this episode I bring you music and conversations with Joseph Wren, Tuk Smith, Craig Smith, Courtney Cronin Dold, Sean Cullen, Gary Corbett, Brian Jacobs, BJ Kramp, Er...

ep63 Springsteen Fandom vol.8

I speak with two new friends for this episode, the next Springsteen Fandom installment. First up is David Zess. a singer/songwriter from the Boston area who has just launched an all-request Bruce Springsteen solo acoustic tribute show. I talk with David about his show and how he became a Springsteen fan. Check out David’s Springsteen tribute show here: https://www.youtube.com...

Gabba Gabba Eighties – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep7 (RAMONES)

I recently joined BJ Kramp and Craig Cohen on BJ's podcast Rock And Or Roll discussing the RAMONES in the 80’s. I’m thrilled to bring you that show as a special sidecast crossover episode. BJ, Craig and I give a retrospective of the RAMONES in the 80’s and then pick our top 10 favourite songs of theirs from that decade. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockand...

ep.62 State of the E Street Union

We're checking in on some current events on E Street for this episode. I'm joined by Tom England to get his review of Springsteen On Broadway which he recently attended. John Kelly then joins me to discuss some recent happenings with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The Nashville Rock'n'Pod 2 is about a month away. Find ticket, donation and all other information on t...

Ep.61 Steve Earle & Bruce Springsteen at Camp Copperhead

I recently spent 4 days and nites singing and songwriting with Steve Earle at Camp Copperhead. Hard core. I attended Steve’s master class songwriting retreat the first year of the camp in 2014 and had a fabulous time returning last month. For this episode, I’ve compiled some audio moments and highlights from Camp Copperhead 2018. I spoke with Steve and my fellow copperheads ab...

ep60 Cleveland Rocks with The BOSS

It was a great pleasure having Ken Mills join me for this episode of the podcast. Ken is a friend and fellow podcaster and rock'n'roller who grew up in the Cleveland area. Ken and I discuss rock'n'roll radio in Cleveland and how the working class people of the Great Lakes city embraced Springsteen, focusing on the legendary E Street Band performance from the Agora, summer '78. ...

Peter Criss, Lita Ford, Dee Snider & GWAR at Rock’n’Con – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep6

I had a good time meeting some rock'n'roll heroes at the Rock'n'Con in London, Ontario. I'm breakin it down, layin it out and sharin the details for this episode.  Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/...

Neil Young vs the 80’s – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep5

I recently joined BJ Kramp on his podcast Rock And Or Roll to get into some Neil Young 80's music. I'm happy to bring you that show as a special sidecast crossover episode. BJ and I give a retrospective of Neil's career in the 80's and then pick our top 10 favourite songs of his from that decade. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.c...

ep.59 Sounds Like Bruce vol.2

We're back with another batch of tunes that sound like Bruce Springsteen. BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll podcast joins me on this episode and picks 15 tunes that most Bruce fans should dig. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Find ticket, donation and all other information on this year’s Rock’n’Pod 2 Expo happening in Nash...

ep.58 Teaching English Literature with Bruce Springsteen

Timothy Drake is a professor of english literature at the First Nations University of Canada and University of Saskatchewan. We discuss how he has incorporated Bruce Springsteen music as a teaching tool and his fandom of the Boss. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca...

Top 40 ROLLING STONES Songs (40-21) – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep3

For this episode of the sidecast, I'm counting down my top 40 songs by the world's greatest rock'n'roll band, The Rolling Stones. In the first part, I discuss and play numbers 40-21. Keepin' the talkin' to a minimum and the rockin' to a maximum. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes....

ep.56 Women, Muses & Tramps

I'm joined by Chanty & Lynx of the Muses And Stuff podcast for this episode focusing on the women in Bruce Springsteen's life. Chanty & Lynx have a great podcast focusing on the women, muses and groupies in rock'n'roll. Check out their show on iTunes and at musesandstuff.ptbopodcasters.ca. Find ticket, donation and all other information on this year's Rock'n'Pod 2 ...

ep55 Cover Me vol.4

Eric Miller and Brian Jacobs return for our fourth installment of Springsteen cover songs. We talk music by Bob Dylan, Living Color, Dar Williams, Sean Rowe, Hank III and Moon Violet. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods network at https://podsodcast.com/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTun...

ep 54 even more TUNNEL OF LOVE

We're wrapping up TUNNEL OF LOVE month discussing live performances since 1988, the singles, b-sides and outtakes. Jamie McLellan, BJ Kramp and Brian Sword join me on this episode. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Check out Brian’s Double Stop podcast: http://thedoublestop.com/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook...

ep52 more TUNNEL OF LOVE

Tunnel Of Love month continues with another episode discussing the album, the music, the band, the era – 1987/1988 Springsteen. Jesse Jackson of Set Lusting Bruce podcast joins me to rank the songs off Tunnel Of Love, least favourite to favourite. Singer-songwriter Matt McCormack discusses his appreciation of Tunnel Of Love and recent Bruce cover. Finally Springsteen fan and wr...

ep51 TUNNEL OF LOVE album review – side1

We're kickin' off Tunnel Of Love month at Tramps Like Us podcast with the first of a 2 part episode reviewing Bruce's 8th studio record. Randy Hall of That Dandy Classic Music Hour and Craig Smith of The Pods & Sods Network join me to dig in deep and break down side 1 of Tunnel Of Love. Check out Craig Smith at www.podsodcast.com Check out Randy Hall at www.thatdandyc...

ep50 Sounds Like BRUCE

Joe Royland of the Sit and Spin videocast show joins me on this episode to discuss some music that "sounds like Bruce". We've each picked 5 songs from artists that, to our ears, are inspired and influenced by Bruce Springsteen. Check out Joe's show here: https://www.facebook.com/sitnspinwithjoe/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscr...

ep49 Ranking the songs of BORN IN THE U.S.A. (crossover episode)

Recently, I was a guest on the Set Lusting Bruce podcast, ranking the songs of Born In The USA, least favourite to favourite, with host Jesse Jackson. I’m happy to bring this crossover episode to you. Thanks to Jesse Jackson for including me on his show and allowing me to bring the episode to TRAMPS listeners. Check out more Set Lusting Bruce at http://setlustingbruce.libsyn...