Steve Earle was recently celebrated by Bruce Springsteen’s Archives at the inaugural American Music Honors ceremony at Monmouth University. On this episode, I share some clips from Steve’s radio show "Hardcore Troubadour" recounting the event. Check out Steve Earle: Hardcore Troubadour Radio on Sirius XM: https://www.siriusxm.ca/channels/outlaw-country/   Listen to ...

Bruce and The E Street Band are in Europe touring and Hugo Thölin joins me to recap the first of 3 shows in Gothenburg, Sweden. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group:&nb...

Julian Gill joins me to celebrate 50 years of AEROSMITH! Check out Julian’s Aerosmith book here: aerosmithontour.com  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: ...

Warren Zanes has just released "Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making Of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska” and joins me to discuss the book and his musical past, present and future. Check out more from Warren here: https://www.warren-zanes.com/ Order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Deliver-Me-Nowhere-Springsteens-Nebraska/dp/0593237412 Listen to Tramps Like Us...

David Newbould joins me for the conclusion of our four episode series focusing on Springsteen’s 9th and 10th albums, both released on the same day in 1992, Human Touch and Lucky Town. Check out more from David here:  https://davidnewbould.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tra...

David Newbould joins me for the third of four episodes focusing on Springsteen’s 9th and 10th albums, both released on the same day in 1992, Human Touch and Lucky Town. Check out more from David here:  https://davidnewbould.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on ...

David Newbould joins me for the second of four episodes focusing on Springsteen’s 9th and 10th albums, both released on the same day in 1992, Human Touch and Lucky Town. Check out more from David here:  https://davidnewbould.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on...

David Newbould joins me for the first of four episodes focusing on Springsteen’s 9th and 10th albums, both released on the same day in 1992, Human Touch and Lucky Town. Check out more from David here:  https://davidnewbould.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on ...

I went down to Milwaukee to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band! And BJ Kramp was there too! We give ya a pre show and post show recap. Dig it. Ayyyy! Check out BJ’s awesome Cheap Trick book here: https://thisbandhasnopast.blogspot.com Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us o...

Frank Zafiro & Dan Fink join me to recap 2 Pacific Northwest shows from the 2023 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band World Tour! If you’re attending an upcoming show and would like to share your thoughts on the show, contact us via trampslikeuspod.com or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ .  Check out more from Randy here: h...

David Hudson joins me to recap the February 18th Kansas City stop on the 2023 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band World Tour! Check out David’s Black Crowes podcast 'The State Of Amorica' here: https://on.soundcloud.com/vA1QzA5r5W4pNZuYA If you’re attending an upcoming show and would like to share your thoughts on the show, contact us via the trampslikeuspod.com or t...

Randy Brown joins me to recap 2 Texas shows from the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 World Tour! If you’re attending an upcoming show and would like to share your thoughts, contact us via trampslikeuspod.com or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Check out more from Randy here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-synapt...

Mitch Slater joins me to recap the opening night of the 2023 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band World Tour! If you’re attending an upcoming show and would like to share your thoughts on the podcast, contact us via trampslikeuspod.com or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ .  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open....

We’re looking back on all the notable E Street happenings in 2022. Mitch Slater joins me to recount events, releases, performances and our favourite moments from the last 12 months. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-li...

There’s a new Bruce Springsteen album! The Boss covered 15 soul classics. For this episode, I give my first impression of each song after my first listen. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 ...

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s 6th album, Nebraska, with cover versions of the ten songs. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://ww...

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s 6th album, Nebraska, with live performances of the ten songs 1984 - 2018. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group:&...

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s 6th album, Nebraska. Tim Drake and Dale Geist join me to conclude our two-part album review discussion. Check out Dale’s site: https://countryqueer.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s 6th album, Nebraska. Tim Drake and Dale Geist join me for the first of a two-part album review discussion. Check out Dale’s site: https://countryqueer.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...

I'm recounting the handful of concerts I attended this summer. Talkin' about the bands, setlists, venues and playin' some live music. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen Podcast Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen Podcast Join our Facebook group: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Spr...

John DeChristopher joins me to remember and celebrate our favourite drummer, Charlie Watts. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen Podcast Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen Podcast Join our Facebook group: Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen Podcast ...

We've got a big, big, BIG episode for ya! Mitch Slater joins me for this E Street Band spotlight! We're goin' through a timeline of musical moments and career highlights, paying tribute to Big Man Clarence Clemons. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...

Robert Lawson, author of Wheatfield Empire - the listener’s guide to The Guess Who, joins me to conclude this two part retrospective on one of Canada’s greatest rock’n’roll bands. This episode will focus on The Guess Who years 1973-2022, including the solo careers of Bachman and Cummings. Order Robert’s book from Amazon: Wheatfield Empire - the listener's guide to The ...

Robert Lawson, author of Wheatfield Empire - the listener’s guide to The Guess Who, joins me for this two part retrospective on one of Canada’s greatest rock’n’roll bands. This first episode will deal with The Guess Who years 1962-1972, the second focusing on 1973-2022, including the solo careers of Bachman and Cummings. Order Robert’s book from Amazon: Wheatfield Empire - ...

Live versions of the songs from Bruce’s debut album Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., through the years. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook...

BJ Kramp and Brian Jacobs join me for a discussion on Bruce's debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. On this episode we continue our track by track comments with side 2 and each pick our favourite and least favourite songs. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts:&nbs...

BJ Kramp and Brian Jacobs join me for a discussion on Bruce's debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. We give our general thoughts on the record and go track by track with side 1 on this episode. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Johnny Cash was born on February 26th, 1932. To celebrate 90 years of CASH, I got 2 sidecasts for ya, counting down my 40 favourite songs by The Man In Black. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2...

Johnny Cash was born on February 26th, 1932. To celebrate 90 years of CASH, I got 2 sidecasts for ya, counting down my 40 favourite songs by The Man In Black. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2...

It's time to bring on your Wrecking Ball. Eric Miller and Jeff Harris join me on this episode, concluding our two-part discussion reviewing Bruce Springsteen's 17th studio album.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like...

It's time to bring on your Wrecking Ball. Eric Miller and Jeff Harris join me on this episode for the first of a two-part discussion reviewing Bruce Springsteen's 17th studio album.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-l...

For the first show of '22, drummer/photographer Rob Shanahan joins me to discuss drums, photography and his relationships with some rock'n'roll legends, including Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, DJ Fontana, Sheila E., Van Halen, and Aerosmith. Check out Rob's photography here: https://www.robshanahan.art/ https://www.instagram.com/shanahanphoto/ Listen to Tramps Like ...

We're looking back on all the E Street happenings in 2021. Mitch Slater joins me to recount events, releases, and our favourite moments from the last 12 months. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt...

Long time, true pal Simon Head joins me to share thoughts and favourite moments from Peter Jackson's epic documentary, The Beatles: Get Back. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Face...

We're shining the spotlight on Steven Van Zandt! Rock'n'roll author and rock'n'roll fan Robert Lawson joins me for the second of two episodes to discuss the last 20 years of Little Steven. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tr...

We're shining the spotlight on Steven Van Zandt! Rock'n'roll author and rock'n'roll fan Robert Lawson joins me for the first of two episodes to discuss Little Steven in the 20th century. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tram...

David Newbould and Mitch Slater join me to discuss a River album tribute show and Springsteen On Broadway '21. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.fa...

Tribute to a legend. Joe Iannuzzi and Rob Bowman join me to respect, analyze, share stories and celebrate Charlie Watts.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group:&nbs...

I'm indulging in the majesty of rock'n'roll for this three-part series ranking my favourite guitarists. Lotsa riffs, lotsa licks, lotsa solos. Twenty of the rockinest cats in the galaxy. This podcast goes to 11. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

I'm indulging in the majesty of rock'n'roll for this three-part series ranking my favourite guitarists. Lotsa riffs, lotsa licks, lotsa solos. Twenty of the rockinest cats in the galaxy. This podcast goes to 11. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

I'm indulging in the majesty of rock'n'roll for this three-part series ranking my favourite guitarists. Lotsa riffs, lotsa licks, lotsa solos. Twenty of the rockinest cats in the galaxy. This podcast goes to 11. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

We're celebrating Bruce's 5th album THE RIVER all month on the podcast. Brian Jacobs and Brian Kramp join me on this episode to discuss the b-sides, outtakes and box sets associated with THE RIVER 79/80 era. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl...

We're celebrating Bruce's 5th album THE RIVER all month on the podcast. Mitch Slater and Sam Grosso join me on this episode to share their memories of The River tour 80/81.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-...

We're celebrating Bruce's 5th album THE RIVER all month on the podcast. BJ Kramp, Anthony Porter and Randy Hall join me on this episode to conclude our two-part roundtable discussion reviewing the album.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...

We're celebrating Bruce's 5th album THE RIVER all month on the podcast! BJ Kramp, Anthony Porter and Randy Hall join me on this episode for the first of a two-part roundtable discussion reviewing the album.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl...

Greg Lester and Robert Lawson join me to talk about their Springsteen fandom, tell some stories and play some tunes. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: h...

I'm counting down my top 10 favourite songs from the Chairman of the Board, Ol' Blue Eyes, the greatest singer of all-time, Frank Sinatra. Some of the greatest music ever recorded. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tra...

I'm counting down my 20 favourite songs from the Chairman of the Board, Ol' Blue Eyes, the greatest singer of all-time, Frank Sinatra. This episode counts down numbers 20-11. Stay tuned for the top 10 coming next. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://...

On this fourth instalment of our Two Hearts series, we look at the duets, collaborations and connections between Neil Young & Bruce Springsteen. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join o...

On this episode we get a couple of great fan stories and thoughts from Neil Fitzgerald and Steven Principe. I also revisit the night Bruce hopped the fence at Graceland with hopes to meet Elvis Presley.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...

We got another batch of Springsteen cover songs for this episode. 5 songs of artists covering Bruce, and 1 song by Bruce covering someone else. Brian Jacobs and Eric Miller join me for some good tunes and good times. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://p...

I'm talkin' with Nick Tsounis and Rob Appelblatt about their fandom of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band! Good friends, good tunes, good times. Check out music from Rob here: https://www.robappelblatt.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...

We’re lookin’ back on the last 365 days on E Street. Mitch Slater joins me to go through all the memorable Bruce Springsteen and E Street events of 2020. Happy New Year! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083...

'Tis the season for another listen of our E Street Christmas Spectacular. Enjoy. Happy Holidaze! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

I'm focusing on the girls that have been immortalized in a Bruce Springsteen song title for this episode. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.faceboo...

I'm counting down my top 10 favourite female artists for this sidecast. ♀ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044...

There's a new Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band album! I drop the needle on Letter To You and give my first impressions after each song. I also do the same with the accompanying behind-the-scenes, making of documentary directed by Thom Zimny. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on A...

Concluding this 2-part sidecast countdown of my all-time favourite Elvis Presley songs with the top 20! Some of the greatest music ever recorded, by the King of Rock'n'Roll. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-lik...

I'm counting down my top 40 favourite Elvis Presley songs! Some of the greatest music ever recorded. We're talkin' about songs ranked 40-21 for this first of two parts. The top 20 will follow. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

I'm given' my thoughts and reviews on a book, a film, a box set and a couple new songs for this episode. Special guest appearance by Greg Troyan. Order BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: All The Songs - The Story Behind Every Track https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Springsteen-Songs-Story-Behind/dp/1784726494 Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt...

Crossover episode with BJ Kramp & Brian Sword from the Rock And Or Roll podcast subseries Gettin' Bossy. We're each throwin' down 5 songs with the same name as a Springsteen song. Check out more from BJ: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.com/ Check out more from Brian: http://thedoublestop.com/episodes/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spo...

We’ve made it to 100 episodes of the Tramps Like Us podcast, and we're celebrating with a look at the monumental song BORN TO RUN. I'm joined by a bunch of friends for some discussion and some music. Thanks to Greg Troyan, Custer, David Zess, Jamie McLellan, Tom Ciurczak, Rob Bowman, Gordon Barry, Jay Lustig, Timothy Drake, Brad Page, David Newbould, Bill Elam and Jeff Har...

We're celebrating the 45th anniversary of Born To Run with an epic, over 3 hour episode, including music, "boss" soundbites and an album review discussion with friends Eric Miller, BJ Kramp and Brian Jacobs. Check out more from BJ Kramp at http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.com/ Check out more from Eric Miller at https://podsodcast.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on S...

I'm joined by 2 friends and fellow Copperheads Tom Ciurczak and Gordon Barry for this episode. Tom and Gordon are both songwriters and Bruce Springsteen fans. We discuss their music, their Springsteen fandom, and the influence Bruce has had on their songwriting. Check out more from Tom here: www.tomciurczak.com Check out more from Gordon here: www.gordonbarrymusic.com ...

I’m sitting at my drum kit to countdown my top 20 favourite drummers and talk about their importance. This episode concludes the countdown, ranking my top 10, 10-1. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id10...

I’m sitting at my drum kit to countdown my top 20 favourite drummers and talk about their importance. This episode counts down 20-11, the top 10 will follow. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id108313512...

This special crossover episode is courtesy of BJ Kramp and the Rock And/Or Roll podcast. I was recently a guest on BJ’s show discussing some important drummers and how their unique styles influenced other drummers and shaped rock’n’roll music. Check out more from BJ Kramp: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://op...

Good friends Alex Ferguson and Erik Zeidler join me to talk some wrestling! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4615405140...

We’re concluding our 4 episode celebration of Born In The U.S.A., focusing on the 84/85 world tour. Kurt Runyon, Brian Jacobs and Mitch Slater join me to share some memories and play some live tunes. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple...

In this 3rd episode celebrating Born In The U.S.A., we’re looking at the videos, the 12” remixes, the b-sides and the outtakes from this era. I’m joined by Simon Head of the Apologue podcast and BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast.  Check out more from Simon Head: http://apologue.ca/new-weekly-podcast/ Check out more from BJ Kramp: http://rockandorrol...

We’re celebrating Born In The U.S.A. with 4 special episodes! For the second instalment we’re talking with BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast, Joe Royland of the Sit & Spin With Joe Show, and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast. We’re concluding our album review, breaking down side 2 of Born In The U.S.A. for this episode. Check out more from BJ Kramp: htt...

We’re celebrating Born In The U.S.A. with 4 special episodes! Up first is a roundtable discussion with BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast, Joe Royland of the Sit & Spin With Joe Show, and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast. We’re breaking down side 1 of Born In The U.S.A. for this episode. Side 2 will follow. Check out more from BJ Kramp: http://rockandor...

We're goin' deep on all the great music and artists from STAX records in Memphis, Tennessee. Ethnomusicologist and author Rob Bowman is a fellow STAX fan and has unparalleled knowledge on the incredible soul music created on E. McLemore Avenue. It was a sincere pleasure to sit down with Rob to discuss some of my favourite soul artists and songs. Be sure to check out Rob's f...

I'm joined by the great Willie Nile on this episode. Willie discusses his upcoming album release New York At Night, his 40 year career and his relationship with Bruce Springsteen. Check out more from Willie and purchase some music: www.willienile.com Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Li...

Eric Miller of the Pods & Sods Network joins me for this episode as we pit 2 evenly matched rock'n'roll bands against each other in a series of song battles. Everybody wins! Check out more from Eric: https://podsodcast.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts...

Bonus crossover episode courtesy of Eric Miller and The Pods & Sods Network: A Six-Pack of Little Steven. I join Eric Miller and Kurt Runyon to talk about E Street Band guitarist/consigliere, Steven Van Zandt, and play some great music from his solo career. Check out more from Eric: https://podsodcast.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://ope...

Greg Troyan is back on the show to discuss the influence Bruce Springsteen had on Sylvester Stallone's character and film, Cobra. Check out Greg's Lipstick Panel podcast: https://www.lipstickgeneration.com/p/podcasting.html Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https...

I'm hangin' with BJ Kramp for this episode and we're each putting together our fantasy dream Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band setlist. Check out more from BJ on the Rock And Or Roll podcast: https://bjkahuna.podbean.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: h...

In this 3rd instalment of our series on Bruce Springsteen bootlegs, we’re featuring the 4 DVD 2009 covers compilation set. Discussing a few fun moments and playing some great cover versions performed by the E Street Band on the 2009 Working On A Dream tour. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us ...

I'm talkin' bout my favourite live albums for this 2-part sidecast. Crank it up! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ ...

I'm talkin' bout my favourite live albums for this 2-part sidecast. Crank it up! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-like-us/id1083135125?mt=2 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ ...

I recently guested on The Pods & Sods Network's six-pack series on RUSH, paying tribute to Neil Peart. I'm pleased to release this special crossover sidecast episode courtesy of Eric Miller. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods Network: https://podsodcast.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw List...

Singer-songwriter David Newbould joins me on this episode to break down Bruce's 11th studio album, 1995's The Ghost Of Tom Joad. We dig deep into these songs, stories and characters. Check out more from David at http://davidnewbould.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts...

We’re lookin’ back on the last 365 days on E Street. Mitch Slater joins me once again to go through all the memorable Bruce Springsteen and E Street events of 2019. We each pick our moment of the year and speculate on 2020. Happy New Year! Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment.  https://open.spo...

I’m concluding my 3-part series with this episode on Toronto artists and bands that had their first release between 1982 and 1998. Thanks to Danny Taylor, Simon Head, Terence Gowan, Paul DeLong, Roly Platt, Ralph Alfonso, Wendell Ferguson, John Palubski, Zero and Brad Hopkins for offering their comments and insight.  Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.sp...

Continuing my 3-part series with this episode on Toronto artists and bands that had their first release between 1977 and 1982. Thanks to Danny Taylor, Simon Head, Terence Gowan, Paul DeLong, Roly Platt, Ralph Alfonso, Wendell Ferguson, John Palubski, Zero and Brad Hopkins for offering their comments and insight. Volume 3 coming soon. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: htt...

I'm discussing Toronto artists and bands that had their first release between 1955 and 1976 in this first episode of a 3-part series. Thanks to Danny Taylor, Simon Head, Terence Gowan, Paul DeLong, Roly Platt, Ralph Alfonso, Wendell Ferguson, John Palubski, Zero and Brad Hopkins for offering their comments and insight. Stay tuned for volumes 2 & 3. Listen to Tramps Like...

Eric Miller, Julian Gill, BJ Kramp and Greg Troyan are here to conclude our round table discussion on Springsteen's studio albums. We're ranking and discussing the albums that placed 10-1 on this show. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods Network: https://podsodcast.com/, Julian at KISS FAQ: http://www.kissfaq.com/, BJ at Rock and/or Roll: https://bjkahuna.podbea...

I'm joined by 4 good friends for this episode to rank the Springsteen studio albums discography. Eric Miller, Julian Gill, BJ Kramp, Greg Troyan and myself discuss the albums that placed 19-11 for this show. The top 10 comes next in part 2. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods Network: https://podsodcast.com/, Julian at KISS FAQ: http://www.kissfaq.com/, BJ at Ro...

Greg Troyan of Lipstick Generation returns to discuss our cinematic experience with Western Stars and play a few tunes from the film.  Check out more from Greg and Lipstick Generation: http://www.lipstickgeneration.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: http...

We're pointing the spotlight on the organ for this episode. Devoting an episode, as tribute, to Phantom Dan Federici - an original E Street Band member. We'll take you through a timeline of Danny's life in music and with the E Street band. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/...

Good friend Eric Miller returns to help me play some tunes and discuss our rock'n'roll Mt. Rushmore.Our 4 favourite guitarists, bassists, pianists, drummers, vocalists and artists. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods network at https://podsodcast.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps...

Greg Troyan of Lipstick Generation joins me for the 6th instalment in our Cover Me Series. 6 cover songs: 1 song of Bruce covering someone else and 5 songs of someone else covering Bruce. There may even be a Lipstick Generation cover song in there. Check out more from Greg and Lipstick Generation: http://www.lipstickgeneration.com/ Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotif...

We're celebrating our rock'n'roll hero's 70th birthday for this episode. Looking back on September 23, 1949, playin' some Springsteen birthday-themed music moments, and checking out some other musicians that share his birthday. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes: http...

I’m bringing you my recent appearance on Snobcast Live for this crossover episode. My conversation with Steve and Mike of Snobcast Live – waxin' poetic about the BOSS - Bruce Springsteen. I’ve edited their show to bring you my segment only for this podcast but I encourage you to check out the full episode and others available. They have a great show, friends discussing and sha...

We had another rock’n’roll party in Nashville at the 2019 Rock’n’Pod Expo. I recorded throughout the day with fans, podcasters, musicians and friends. Talkin’ about Bruce Springsteen and rock’n’roll and whatnot. For this episode I bring you music and conversations with Gary Corbett, Bill Elam, Tukk Watts, Johnny Carss, Julian Gill, Anthony Porter and Greg Troyan.  I’m ...

I was recently out on tour with a Beatles tribute band playing cruise ships in Europe and Asia. I sat down with bandmates Greg Weeks and Paul Canning while we were at sea to discuss Beatles, music, life and whatnot. The 3rd Rock’n’Pod Expo is happening August 9 & 10 in Nashville, Tennessee. Come join us for lotsa podcasts, lotsa friends and lotsa rockn’roll. https://...

Two E Street records were recently released. For this episode, I’m spinning Bruce Springsteen’s Western Stars and Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul’s Summer Of Sorcery, and give my first impression after first listen. The 3rd Rock’n’Pod Expo is happening August 9 & 10 in Nashville, Tennessee. Come join us for lotsa podcasts, lotsa friends and lotsa rockn’roll. ...

This special crossover sidecast episode comes courtesy of BJ Kramp's Rock And/Or Roll podcast. I recently guested on BJ's show to talk about Steve Earle and count down our top 10 songs of his. Lotsa good stories and lotsa good tunes. Check out BJ’s Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Tramps Like Us podcast is on Spotify. Have a listen if th...

We're goin way off to the side for this one, talkin' bout wrasslin' and rockin' with Eric Miller and Joey Haynie. Listen to more Joey here: http://cnjradio.com/blog/ Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods network at https://podsodcast.com/ Tramps Like Us podcast is on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://op...

We're still talkin' MAGIC for June MAGIC month '19 a-go-go! We're talkin' to friends and fans about the MAGIC tour in '07 & '08. Jesse Jackson, Timothy Drake, Sam Grosso, Kurt Runyon, Charles Harrison and John Kelly recall those MAGIC tour moments. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://o...

Back again with good guy Kurt Runyon to conclude our discussion on Bruce Springsteen's, Magic. In this episode, we go track by track on the second half of the album, songs 7 to 11(12 actually), side 2 if you will. We then pick our favourite and least favourite song off the album. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio ...

Kurt Runyon is back on the podcast joining me in a discussion on Bruce’s 15th studio record, Magic. In this first of a two part show, we talk about the album and go track by track on the first 6 songs on the album – side 1 if you will. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/...

I'm talkin' with my good buddy Jimi LaMort for this episode of the sidecast. All about the time he worked with Mötley Crüe remixing Shout At The Devil. Lotsa good stories and insight on this show. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Join our...

We discuss more of Bruce’s non-album tracks for this episode of the podcast. BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll podcast joins me to discuss our 3rd instalment of Loose Ends picks and put together another great “alternative universe” Springsteen album. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https:/...

I'm talkin' with one of my favourite drummers, Custer on this show. We discuss Custer's early days, playin with Little America, recording and touring with Steve Earle for Copperhead Road and I Feel Alright, his stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early 90s, and his current project Valley Sons. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume ...

Seriously diluting the ugly on this podcast episode is Kimberly Blatz. Kim joins me for another volume in our Two Hearts series, discussing Springsteen duets. We both picked some great tunes to talk abut and play. Thanks for joining us. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/6j...

Friend of mine, friend of yours, friend of the show Eric Miller of the Pods & Sods Network joins me for this podcast sidecast on brothers and sister artists - some in harmony, others in rivalry...all making great music together. Check out more from Eric at the Pods & Sods network at https://podsodcast.com/ Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if t...

Im happy to welcome Randy W. Hall back to the show. For this episode, we're continuing our Cover Me series discussing Springsteen cover songs. I picked 3 and Randy picked 3. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you dig the music and conversation. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com...

We got another great Springsteen Fandom episode for ya...this time, with friend of mine, and work colleague, Ryan Carpenter. Ryan tells us about his journey down E Street and we play some tunes. Good friends, good music, good times. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEc...

Back by popular demand! Mike Bramston and Alex Ferguson join me once again on Tramps Like Us to follow up the show we did a few months ago discussing 4pc bands (vocals, guitar, drums, bass). This time we're each throwin' down our top 10 5pc bands. It's another fun and loose conversation with lotsa good tunes. Come hang out with us. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Ha...

I'm joined by Torontonian, rock'n'roll bar owner, Presley fan, good guy Sam Grosso for this show. We get into Sam's Springsteen fandom, tell some stories and play some tunes. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Join our Facebook group! https://www...

We're lookin' back on the last 365 days on E Street. Mitch Slater joins me to go through all the memorable E Street events of 2018. We pick our moment of the year, and speculate on 2019. Happy New Year! Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that’s where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Join our...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

I'm back with Johnny Carss to conclude our discussion on Bruce's 13th record, Devils & Dust. In this episode, we go track by track on the second half of the album, songs 7 to12, side 2 if you will. We pick our favourite and least favourite song off the album and touch a little bit on the Devils & Dust tour, Bruce's one-man show. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify...

Johnny Carss returns to the podcast to join me in a discussion on Bruce's 13th record, Devils & Dust. In this first of a two part show, we talk about the album and go track by track on the first 6 songs on the album - side 1 if you will. Tramps Like Us podcast is now on Spotify. Have a listen if that's where you consume your audio entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/...

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 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:...

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...

I'm diggin' through my Springsteen bootlegs to come up with some cool tunes to play 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/id1083135125?mt=2...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

Continuing the countdown with my top 20 songs by the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band, The Rolling Stones. Turn it up! 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/id1083135125?mt=2...

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....

Chanty & Lynx of the Muses And Stuff podcast return for this episode spotlighting the first lady of E Street, Patti Scialfa. For this E Street Band spotlight, we discuss Patti's background, her solo career, her contributions to the E Street Band, and her influence on Bruce Springsteen, professionally and personally. Chanty & Lynx have a great podcast focusing on the w...

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 ...

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...

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...

It’s the third week of  Tunnel Of Love month at Tramps Like Us podcast and this is the second part 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 2 of Tunnel Of Love. Check out Craig Smith here: www.podsodcast.com Check out Randy Hall...

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...

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...

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...

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...

End of the year, time to take a look back. Mitch Slater joins me to go through all the E Street events of 2017. We pick our moment of the year, and speculate on 2018. Happy New Year! 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/id1083135125?mt=2...

'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 h...

Alex "Baba" Ferguson and Mike Bramston join me to retell and relive some concert memories for episode two of the podcast sidecast. We're each discussing our first concert, our last concert, and a memorable concert in between. Good friends, good tunes, good times. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! ...

I'm joined by Kimberly Blatz, Eric Miller and Brian Jacobs for this episode. We're each pickin' our favourite Bruce Springsteen songs to listen to while driving. Cruisin', commutin', freeway trekkin', road trippin', highway ridin' and listenin' to the Boss. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https:...

Giordana Vescio and myself recorded a "Two Hearts" - Springsteen duets epsiode while driving down to the Nashville Rock'N'Pod expo last August. Join us on our rock'n'roll road trip as we discuss some Bruce Springsteen duets and recount the expo in Nashville, hangin' out in Memphis, and drivin' home to Canada. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/46154051404...

It's a special Halloween episode of the podcast!!!,  featuring some spooky, petrifying, terrifying and ghastly Bruce Springsteen music moments. This spine-chilling show includes an absolutely hideous and horrifying version of Monster Mash. You have been warned. Scary, scary stuff. "General Lee's one of them spook-talkin' mediums!" Trick or Treat ?!? Join our Facebook gro...

Brian Jacobs attended Springsteen On Broadway October 3rd and comes by the show to fill us in. 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/id1083135125?mt=2...

Covering a bunch of local E Street happenings for this show. Justin Tweedy was workin' the gear backstage at the Air Canada Centre when Bruce showed up to play the closing ceremonies of the Invictus Games. Justin shares what he heard, what he saw and what he got to play. Giordana Vescio and myself checked out Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul on October 9th at the D...

For the first episode of the new podcast sidecast, we're remembering Tom Petty. I spoke with a bunch of my friends - we shared thoughts, memories, stories and the music of the legendary Tom Petty. Stand your ground, don't back down, keep on swingin'. Friends: Elliott Clifton http://plainordinarydragon.com Alex Ferguson Joe Royland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wNc54DxF...

I guested on the Rock And/Or Roll Podcast's series "The Worst Of" with BJ Kramp and Brian Sword recently. We each picked our worst Bruce Springsteen songs from the 80s. Not an easy task for me. It's always great talkin to BJ and Brian, not withstanding their questionable picks. Enjoy this crossover episode. Check out BJ's Rock And/Or Roll podcast: http://rockandorrollpodcast...

Recently, I was a guest on the Pods & Sods Network, discussing Bruce's 2002 album THE RISING with Kimberly Blatz, Brain Jacobs and host Eric Miller. I'm happy to be able to bring this crossover episode to you. Kimberly, Brian, Eric and myself discuss our feelings on the record, the political and social climate that influenced Bruce's songwriting during this period, and t...

The Nashville Rock'n'Pod Expo was a blast. We met some new friends, heard some podcasts, bought some records, had some laughs and sang some songs. We recorded live throughout the day and talked to some great people. Lotsa fun talkin' music and Springsteen with... Bill Lambusta - http://www.thegreatalbums.com/ , Randy Hall - http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/ , Joe Polo - ht...

For this episode, I'm focusing on the live archives series of gigs that the Boss has been releasing regularly over the last few years through his website BruceSpringsteen.net . Specifically, I'll give highlights and play music from the live releases that I have purchased. These concert releases all sound fabulous and fill the void of high quality soundboard recordings in the...

I got together with my good friend Troy Harkin recently to play some tunes. We talked about his Bruce Springsteen fandom and the conversation led us to The Clash, The Who, Rush, Sun City, Stephen King and more. I bring you that discussion for this episode of the podcast. I’ll be representing this podcast and Bruce Springsteen at the Rock’N’Pod Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, A...

I'm playin some of my favourite Springsteen Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame moments for this episode of the podcast - speeches and performances from the induction ceremonies, the museum opening concert in 1995 and the 25th anniversary concert in 2009. I’ll be representing this podcast and Bruce Springsteen at the Rock’N’Pod Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, August 26th. We hope you c...

I recently grabbed Little Steven's new record Soulfire, and I love it. I wanted to hype the record and get a podcast out sooner than later, so I've assembled a few of my Bruce/podcast friends to join me. Charles Harrison, Kurt Runyon & Mitch Slater return to the show to discuss the record and all things SVZ in 2017. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Summer is here, so I figured I'd repost our Summertime Bruce episode. Mitch Slater joins me to count down our top 5 Bruce Springsteen summer songs. Soak up the sun, open a cold one and enjoy some Summertime Bruce music. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tramps-l...

I recollect the 10 Springsteen shows I've attended for this episode. I speak about each show chronologically, give as many details and setlist highlights as I can remember, and play a song from each show. I’ll be representing this podcast and Bruce Springsteen at the Rock’N’Pod Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, August 26th. We hope you can attend. If not, we hope you’ll support ...

Good friends Erik Zeidler and Alex Ferguson join me for this episode. We watch the 5 videos from Born In The USA and give our play-by-play commentary. Watch the videos while you listen and join in. We also pit 16 Springsteen studio albums against each other in a "Sweet 16" elimination style tournament and pick our favs. Which record will prevail? We're loose, loud and row...

We're talkin' about rockabilly Bruce Springsteen for this episode of the podcast. Music fan, Bruce fan, rockabilly fan, club owner and concert promoter Jeff Cohen joins me to discuss his Springsteen fandom and the connection and inspiration of rockabilly music and the Boss. We've got some great stories to tell and some rockin' tunes to play. Be Bop A Lula Join our Face...

We discuss Bruce's non-album tracks for this episode of the podcast. BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll Podcast joins me to discuss our Loose Ends picks and put together an "alternative universe" Springsteen album. We also discuss the upcoming Rock'N'Pod expo. I’ll be representing this podcast and Bruce Springsteen at the Rock’N’Pod Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, August 26th....

John Kelly joins me to discuss his Springsteen fandom and some current events, including the Brucebook Springsteen fan convention happening in Asbury Park this September. 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/id1083135125?mt=2 Questions? Commen...

We pay tribute to the great Chuck Berry in this episode of the podcast. Tellin' stories, playin' music, and connecting it all back to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. 2 hours of maximum rock'n'roll. Turn it up! Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/...

I'm joined by two friends for this episode. Alan Snoddy calls in to talk about his Bruce Springsteen tribute show, Tommy Youngsteen. More info can be found here: https://www.tommyyoungsteen.com/ Kurt Runyon joins me to tell us about his lifelong Springsteen fandom. We then discuss the amazing solo acoustic performances Bruce did in LA, November 1990, which Kurt attended. ...

Bruce and the band just finished their 14-show tour of Australia and a few eye-witnesses are joining me for this episode. Friends of the show Jamie McLellan, Charles Harrison and Kathy Fisher are here to tell a few tales as we talk about the tour and play some music highlights. I'll be representing this podcast and Bruce Springsteen at the Rock'N'Pod Expo in Nashville, Tenne...

This episode features Bruce's keynote address from the South By SouthWest music festival and conference in Austin, Texas on March 15th, 2012. Springsteen delivers "the meaning of music" to a roomful of young artists, musicians and music enthusiasts. This speech is absolutely my favourite interview/speech/lecture...umm...sermon that he has given. It's entertaining, funny and ins...

We're focusing on Bruce Springsteen movie moments for this episode of the podcast. We check out some of our favourite BOSS movie moments and soundtrack contributions. Let us know what we left out. Enjoy. 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/id...

Continuing our focus on the Darkness On The Edge Of Town album, BJ Kramp and Brian Sword join me to further discuss the album, the tour, the boxset, The Promise album of previously unreleased tunes and more. Check out BJ’s Rock And Or Roll podcast http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ and Brian’s Double Stop podcast http://thedoublestop.com/ Join our Facebook group! ht...

I'm joined by Ryan McKay on this show to discuss Bruce's 1978 record DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN. Ryan tells us about his Springsteen fandom and then we dig in deep on the backstory, give our thoughts, a song-by-song analysis, and reflections on this fan-favourite album. Ryan is the co-host of the Shabby Road Record Show. One of my favourite podcasts. Highly recommended for...

Bruce just appeared on the BBC Radio 4 program Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young. It was a great interview and interesting that there was an agenda for Bruce to pick some songs that shaped his life. I thought it would be cool to discuss the tunes the Boss deems desert island worthy for this episode of the podcast. Check out the original BBC program here: http://www.bbc.co.u...

We focus on this year, 2016, for this episode of the podcast. Mitch Slater joins me to recount, relive and rejoice in this past year of Springsteen events and happenings. The live performances, the tour, the music releases, the book, the meet and greets...all make this year, the year of the BOSS. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Su...

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 has nothin' to do with Bruce or E Street. Thanks for listening and have a cool yule. Join our Facebook group! https://www.fac...

We're gettin into Bruce's second record for this episode of the podcast. Bj Kramp and Brian Sword join me to discuss the album and each song. Check out BJ's Rock And Or Roll podcast http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ and Brian's Double Stop podcast http://thedoublestop.com/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and le...

I met Bruce Springsteen! Charles Harrison and Kathy Fisher did as well, and they joined me on the podcast to retell our tale of meeting the Boss in Toronto on the last stop of his meet & greet Born To Run book tour. To round out the show, James Cavalluzzo and myself discuss this very cool remix of State Trooper by Anders Trentemoller. We talk about Springsteen, Trentemol...

Mitch Slater joins me to review the Bruce Springsteen autobiography BORN TO RUN. We give our thoughts on the book and get into some details and revelations. And of course, we play some tunes. 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/id1083135125?mt=2 Qu...

Put on your copy of the new Bruce Springsteen album Chapter And Verse and let's have a listening party! Mike Carss and John Carss come by to hang out, listen to the record, shoot the shit and drink some beers. We're real loose on this one. Unedited; slightly censored; lotsa fun. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a re...

Eric Miller from the Pods and Sods Network podcast joins me to discuss and listen to some Springsteen duets. We discuss music by Sam Moore, John Fogerty, Eddie Vedder, Tracey Chapman, Mike Ness, Rosanne Cash and 42 others. Also available on iTunes. Check out Eric Miller's podcast The Pods And Sods Network on iTunes and here... https://podsodcast.com/ Join our Facebook group...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jamie McLellan, a great Bruce Springsteen fan from Melbourne, Australia. We'll get Jamie's perspective on the Boss down under in Australia. 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/id1083135125?mt=2 Questions...

Johnny Carss returns for our third installment of Springsteen cover songs. We talk music by The Cardigans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gary U.S. Bonds, Suicide, Waylon Jennings and Darlene Love. 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/id1083135125?mt=2 Questions?...

Charles Harrison joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss his Springsteen fandom. We talk about the new tour, the future book, new album and solo tour, and get into a few top 5 lists. Enjoy! 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/id108313...

BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll podcast returns for our first installment in a recurring series on Springsteen non-album tracks. We're each gonna pick 5 non-album Bruce songs, discuss 'em, play 'em and then we'll come up with a sequenced "alternate universe" Springsteen album. Check out BJ's podcast on itunes and visit his site http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Joi...

I am joined by singer-songwriter Terje Espenes for this latest episode discussing the Europe River tour 2016. Terje is a big Springsteen fan who recently saw the show in Oslo, Norway. We'll discuss the show, his fandom of the Boss, our Steve Earle copperhead connection and the music he makes with his band Jack Stillwater. Find out more about Terje, his band and his music at ww...

Summer's here and the time is right for listening to the new episode of Tramps Like Us: a Bruce Springsteen podcast... in the street. Mitch Slater (twitter @mpslater) joins me to countdown our top 5 Bruce Springsteen summer songs. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/p...

We focus on the 2009 Working On A Dream album for episode 9 of the podcast. Tom England returns to discuss the album with me. We get into a track by track analysis, the 2009 tour and the incredible Superbowl halftime performance. Enjoy. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.co...

Cover songs by and of Bruce Springsteen featuring Steve Earle, Neil Young, Donna Summer, The Band, Manfred Mann's Earth Band and the Rolling Stones. For the 2nd installment of this recurring themed show Lee McCormack is joined by good friends Mike Bramston and Alex Ferguson to discuss these songs and artists and what not. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/gro...

We continue our series of discussions with Bruce Springsteen fans with Toronto tattoo artist Jason Decator. I sit down with Jason after getting some new ink to talk about music, concert experiences, tattoos and how he became a Springsteen fan. http://www.passagetattoo.com/jaydecator.html Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscrib...

The Mighty Max Weinberg is our subject for this episode. Joe Iannuzzi and Darrin Pfeiffer join in on the discussion about Max and drumming. We discuss how Max got his start playing drums, his rock'n'roll influences, the infamous E Street Band audition, The E Street breakup in 1989, the Late Nite gig, and being Bruce Springsteen's drummer for over 40 years. Featuring interview c...

Lee McCormack & Arlen Schumer discuss the outstanding Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band tour supporting the Darkness On The Edge Of Town record in 1978. Featuring soundbites from Bruce and the band and music from the radio broadcasts chronicling 5 shows from the tour. Check out Arlen's art prints as mentioned here:  http://www.arlenschumer.com/springsteen/prints....

Cover songs by and of Bruce Springsteen featuring Johnny Cash, Jeff Healey Band, Pet Shop Boys, Gary U.S. Bonds, Joe Cocker and the wicked Wilson Pickett. In vol.1 of this recurring themed show Lee McCormack is joined by Johnny Carss to discuss these cool tunes and tell stories. Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave ...

BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll Podcast and Lee get sensitive discussing Bruce Springsteen songs that make us cry. Get your weeping cloth out. Be sure to check out BJ's show http://rockandorrollpodcast.blogspot.ca/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/461540514044016/ Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tra...

On this episode of Tramps Like Us: A Bruce Springsteen podcast we discuss the current River tour 2016. Arlen saw the show in New York City and Lee saw the show in Toronto. They'll both compare notes and converse on what they liked, what they didn't like, etc. Playing sound clips as the mood strikes. Also joining the show for this episode is Tom England who recently attended ...

Join Lee & Arlen for the inaugural episode of the new Bruce Springsteen audio fanzine podcast TRAMPS LIKE US. We're gonna discuss how we became Bruce fans. Our entry point into the rock'n'roll world of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. We'll also discuss our first Bruce Springsteen concert experience. Did Lee see any of the 5 nights in Toronto Bruce played on The B...

Episode 0 of the new podcast dedicated to Bruce Springsteen. This is a taste of things to come!!! Enjoy...