Podcasts by Tramps Like Us

Tramps Like Us

Hosted by a fanatical Springsteen fan. Every episode talks Bruce and more Bruce!!

Further podcasts by Lee McCormack

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ep146 E Street Band Reunion Tour 1999/2000 from 2023-12-12T17:00

Brian Jacobs joins me to recap one of the greatest rock’n’roll tours of all-time! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like U...

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ep145 Lost Topics–Loose Ends from 2023-12-05T17:00

Mitch Slater joins me on some missed topics - The Seeger Sessions album, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan and the Live 1975/85 set. Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j...

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TV Theme Songs – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.52 from 2023-11-28T18:00

My 20 favourite television theme songs! Dy-no-mite!Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAw Listen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://p...

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Sylvester Stallone Soundtrack Songs – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.51 from 2023-11-21T17:00

Greg Troyan joins me to discuss and play our favourite Stallone soundtrack songs! Check out Greg's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@gregtroyan Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spoti...

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ep144 HIGH HOPES album review – part 2 from 2023-11-07T18:00

David Hudson joins me to discuss the second half of Springsteen’s 18th album, HIGH HOPES. Check out David’s Black Crowes podcast ‘The State Of Amorica’ here: https://on.soundcloud.com/vA1QzA5r5W...

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ep143 HIGH HOPES album review – part 1 from 2023-10-31T17:00

David Hudson joins me to discuss the first half of Springsteen's 18th album, HIGH HOPES. Check out David’s Black Crowes podcast ‘The State Of Amorica’ here: https://on.soundcloud.com/vA1QzA5r5W4...

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8 Favourite Solo Artists – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.50 from 2023-09-27T16:00

Countin'down my 8 favourite solo artists! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...

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8 Favourite Bands – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.49 from 2023-09-26T16:00

Countin'down my 8 favourite bands! Listen to Tramps Like Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...

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ep142 Steve Earle: American Music Honors from 2023-08-01T17:00

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 sh...

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ep141 2023 TOUR: Night 46, Gothenburg, SE. from 2023-07-11T16:00

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...

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50 Years Of Aerosmith – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.48 from 2023-06-27T13:00

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/6jEcIY8QRw...

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ep140 Warren Zanes: Deliver Me From Nowhere from 2023-06-06T16:00

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 War...

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ep139 LUCKY TOWN album review – part 2 from 2023-05-23T16:00

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 ...

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ep138 LUCKY TOWN album review – part 1 from 2023-05-16T16:00

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...

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ep137 HUMAN TOUCH album review – part 2 from 2023-05-09T16:00

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 Davi...

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ep136 HUMAN TOUCH album review – part 1 from 2023-05-02T16:00

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...

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ep135 2023 TOUR: Night 14, Milwaukee, WI. from 2023-03-17T18:00

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 ...

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ep134 2023 TOUR: Night 10&11, Portland, OR.&Seattle, WA. from 2023-03-05T17:00

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 yo...

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ep133 2023 TOUR: Night 8, Kansas City, MO. from 2023-02-28T17:00

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...

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ep132 2023 TOUR: Night 5&7, Dallas, TX.&Austin, TX. from 2023-02-23T02:00

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 ...

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ep131 2023 TOUR: Night 1, Tampa, FL. from 2023-02-03T17:35:15

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...

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ep130 2022: E STREET year in review from 2022-12-27T08:00

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 Tr...

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ep129 covers vol.1 ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE–first listen from 2022-11-15T21:25:11

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: ht...

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ep128 Cover Me vol.8: NEBRASKA Covered from 2022-10-18T08:00

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2...

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ep127 NEBRASKA Live from 2022-10-11T19:07:13

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/sh...

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ep126 NEBRASKA album review–part 2 from 2022-10-04T19:00

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://cou...

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ep125 NEBRASKA album review–part 1 from 2022-09-27T19:00

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://...

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Summer Concerts 2022 – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.47 from 2022-09-06T17:00

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 S...

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Celebrating Charlie Watts – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.46 from 2022-08-24T07:00

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 PodcastListen to Tramps Like ...

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ep124 Clarence Clemons – E Street Band Spotlight from 2022-06-21T19:00

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 C...

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The Guess Who part 2 (1973-2022) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.45 from 2022-05-17T15:00

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...

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The Guess Who part 1 (1962-1972) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.44 from 2022-05-10T16:00

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 d...

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ep123 GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, N.J. Live! from 2022-04-19T16:00

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...

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ep122 GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, N.J. album review (side 2) from 2022-04-12T16:00

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 fav...

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ep121 GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, N.J. album review (side 1) from 2022-04-05T16:00

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 epis...

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Top 40 Johnny Cash Songs part 2 (20-1) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.43 from 2022-02-26T17:00

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...

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Top 40 Johnny Cash Songs part 1 (40-21) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.42 from 2022-02-26T11:00

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...

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ep120 WRECKING BALL album review (part 2) from 2022-02-15T17:00

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 Tram...

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ep119 WRECKING BALL album review (part 1) from 2022-02-08T17:00

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 T...

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Rob Shanahan: Drums&Photography – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.41 from 2022-01-25T14:38:28

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 Font...

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ep118 2021: E STREET year in review from 2021-12-28T11:00

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 Spoti...

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The Beatles: Get Back – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.40 from 2021-12-07T11:00

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.sp...

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ep117 Steven Van Zandt–E Street Band Spotlight part 2 from 2021-11-02T07:00

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. Liste...

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ep116 Steven Van Zandt–E Street Band Spotlight part 1 from 2021-10-26T07:00

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 ...

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ep115 Summer Stuff’21 from 2021-09-07T09:50

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdw...

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Tribute to Charlie Watts 1941-2021 – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep.39 from 2021-09-03T13:00

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/6jEcI...

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Top 20 Guitarists pt.3 (6-1)–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep.38 from 2021-07-27T14:00

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 podca...

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Top 20 Guitarists pt.2 (13-7)–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep.37 from 2021-07-20T14:28:10

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 podca...

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Top 20 Guitarists pt.1 (20-14)–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep.36 from 2021-07-13T10:00

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 podca...

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ep114 THE RIVER: B-Sides, Outtakes&Box Sets from 2021-06-29T14:50:20

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 ...

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ep113 THE RIVER tour 80/81 from 2021-06-22T12:08:42

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 Lik...

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ep112 THE RIVER album review (record 2) from 2021-06-15T12:36:35

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 ...

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ep111 THE RIVER album review (record 1) from 2021-06-08T22:00

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 t...

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ep110 Springsteen Fandom vol.13 from 2021-05-25T14:26:20

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/6jEcIY8QRw...

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Top 20 Frank Sinatra Songs pt.2 (10-1)–Rockin’And Rollin And Whatnot ep.35 from 2021-04-27T13:22:36

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 Tram...

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Top 20 Frank Sinatra Songs pt.1 (20-11)–Rockin’And Rollin And Whatnot ep.34 from 2021-04-20T13:46:37

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 ...

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ep109 Two Hearts vol.4: Shakey&The Boss from 2021-03-30T12:48:18

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.s...

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ep108 Thoughts, Stories&Graceland from 2021-03-09T17:00

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 Pre...

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ep107 Cover Me vol.7 from 2021-02-16T18:00

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 tun...

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ep106 Springsteen Fandom vol.12 from 2021-01-26T21:40

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.ro...

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ep105 2020: E STREET year in review from 2020-12-29T17:00

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...

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bonus replay episode–Christmas Spectacular (2020) from 2020-12-15T20:00

'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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen t...

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ep104 Give The Girl (in the song title) A Kiss from 2020-12-08T20:00

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghA...

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Top 10 Female Artists – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep33 from 2020-11-24T16:14:02

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us on App...

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ep103 Letter To You–first impressions from 2020-11-03T17:00:15

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-sc...

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Top 20 Elvis Presley Songs – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep32 from 2020-10-20T10:00:33

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 Lik...

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Top 40 Elvis Presley Songs (40-21)–Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep31 from 2020-10-13T20:00:09

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. Li...

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EP102 REVIEWS–Fall 2020 from 2020-10-06T15:00:16

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 Stor...

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ep101 The Springsteen Song Name Remains The Same from 2020-09-22T16:00

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 fro...

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ep100 BORN TO RUN from 2020-09-08T15:00

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 musi...

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ep99 BORN TO RUN album review from 2020-08-25T04:05:13

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...

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ep98 Springsteen Fandom vol.11 from 2020-08-11T16:35

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 Springst...

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Top 20 Drummers part 2 (10-1)–Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep30 from 2020-07-28T19:00

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 S...

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Top 20 Drummers part 1 (20-11)–Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep29 from 2020-07-21T19:00

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:...

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Drummers&The Evolution of Rock’n’Roll Drumming–Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep28 from 2020-07-14T19:00

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 influence...

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Professional Wrestling Mt. Rushmore–Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep27 from 2020-07-07T19:00

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us on A...

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EP97 BORN IN THE U.S.A. Tour Moments from 2020-06-23T19:00

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 tune...

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EP96 More BORN IN THE U.S.A. from 2020-06-16T19:00

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...

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EP95 BORN IN THE U.S.A. album review–side2 from 2020-06-09T15:43:48

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 J...

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EP94 BORN IN THE U.S.A. album review–side1 from 2020-06-02T16:00

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 L...

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STAX with Rob Bowman–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep26 from 2020-05-19T17:02

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 incred...

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ep 93 Willie Nile 2020 from 2020-05-05T16:51

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...

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The Go-Go’s vs The Bangles–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep 25 from 2020-04-21T16:51:15

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 Er...

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Six-Pack of Little Steven–bonus crossover episode from 2020-04-07T18:44:16

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, Stev...

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ep.92 Stallone on Springsteen and Cobra from 2020-03-31T17:23:07

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.lipstickgen...

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ep.91 Dream Setlist from 2020-03-17T19:06:37

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 podcas...

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ep.90 Bruce Boots vol.3:2009 Covers from 2020-03-03T23:00:04

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 perform...

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Top 20 Live Albums part 2 (10-1) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep24 from 2020-02-18T23:00:25

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us ...

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Top 20 Live Albums part 1 (20-11) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep23 from 2020-02-11T23:00:03

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/6jEcIY8QRwt2mcSdwdghAwListen to Tramps Like Us ...

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Six-Pack of RUSH (crossover episode) – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep22 from 2020-02-04T23:00:46

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...

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Ep89 THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD album review from 2020-01-28T23:00:32

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 m...

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Ep88 2019: E STREET year in review from 2019-12-31T17:00:24

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 y...

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Toronto Rocks! Vol.3 1982-1998 – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep21 from 2019-12-17T23:00:43

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, Ro...

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Toronto Rocks! Vol.2 1977-1982 – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep20 from 2019-12-10T23:00:04

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 P...

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Toronto Rocks! Vol.1 1955-1976 – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep19 from 2019-12-03T23:00:25

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,...

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EP87 Ranking The Studio Albums round table–part 2 from 2019-11-26T23:00:06

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 s...

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EP86 Ranking The Studio Albums round table–part 1 from 2019-11-19T23:00:32

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 ...

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EP85 WESTERN STARS film review from 2019-11-12T23:00:25

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://ww...

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ep84 Danny Federici–E Street Band spotlight from 2019-11-05T23:00:56

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...

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Rock’n’Roll Mt. Rushmore–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep18 from 2019-10-22T22:00:33

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 mor...

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ep83 Cover Me vol.6 from 2019-10-08T22:00:29

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...

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Ep 82 The BOSS is 70! September 23, 1949 from 2019-09-23T05:00:26

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 music...

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Ep81 Snobcast Live – Bruce Springsteen from 2019-09-03T22:00:48

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 edite...

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Ep80 Live from the Rock’n’Pod Expo 2019 from 2019-08-20T19:00:04

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’rol...

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Cruisin’ with The Beatlemaniacs – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep17 from 2019-08-06T22:00:29

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,...

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Ep79 First Listen: WESTERN STARS&SUMMER OF SORCERY from 2019-07-30T22:00:50

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 impr...

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Top Ten Steve Earle Songs – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep16 from 2019-07-16T22:00:40

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. Lots...

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Rock’n’Wrestling Entrance Themes – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep15 from 2019-07-09T22:00:44

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 ...

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ep78 MAGIC Tour Moments from 2019-06-25T22:00:17

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 an...

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ep77 MAGIC album review – side 2 from 2019-06-11T22:00:32

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), sid...

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ep76 MAGIC album review – side 1 from 2019-06-04T22:00:15

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 so...

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Shout At The Devil’97 with Jimi LaMort – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep14 from 2019-05-21T22:00:07

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. ...

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ep75 Loose Ends vol.3 from 2019-05-07T22:00:05

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 a...

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CUSTER on the drums – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep13 from 2019-04-23T22:00:48

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 ...

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ep74 Two Hearts vol.3 from 2019-04-09T22:00:53

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 tal...

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Sibling Harmony vs Rivalry–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep12 from 2019-03-26T22:00:04

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...

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ep73 Cover Me vol.5 from 2019-03-12T22:00:26

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 an...

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ep72 Springsteen Fandom vol.10 from 2019-02-26T23:00:53

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. Go...

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5pc Bands–Rockin’And Rollin’And Whatnot ep11 from 2019-02-13T00:12:09

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 t...

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ep71 Springsteen Fandom vol.9 from 2019-01-29T23:23:23

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 podcas...

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ep70 2018: E Street year in review from 2019-01-01T17:00:13

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 Y...

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bonus replay episode – Christmas Spectacular from 2018-12-18T23:00:08

‘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 spectacu...

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Rock’n’Roll Trios – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep10 from 2018-12-11T23:00:13

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 o...

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4pc bands – Vocals, Guitar, Bass&Drums – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep9 from 2018-12-04T23:00:58

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...

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ep69 VH1 Storytellers from 2018-11-27T23:00:56

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 ...

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ep68 DEVILS&DUST album review–side 2 from 2018-11-13T23:00:04

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. W...

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ep67 DEVILS&DUST album review–side 1 from 2018-11-06T23:00:22

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 so...

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Stray Cats Stories with Bobby Startup – Rockin’ And Rollin’ And Whatnot ep8 from 2018-10-23T22:00:29

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 helpe...

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ep66 Bruce Boots vol.2 from 2018-10-09T22:00:13

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 Spri...

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bonus episode: Happy Birthday Bruce Food Bank Fundraiser from 2018-09-27T08:45:01

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.bid...

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ep65 Bruce Boots vol.1 from 2018-09-25T22:00:01

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 r...

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ep64 Live from the Rock’n’Pod Expo 2018 from 2018-09-11T22:00:07

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 ...

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ep63 Springsteen Fandom vol.8 from 2018-08-21T22:00:15

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 S...

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Gabba Gabba Eighties – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep7 (RAMONES) from 2018-08-07T22:00:53

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, Crai...

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ep.62 State of the E Street Union from 2018-07-31T22:25:08

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...

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Ep.61 Steve Earle&Bruce Springsteen at Camp Copperhead from 2018-07-17T22:00:45

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 ...

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ep60 Cleveland Rocks with The BOSS from 2018-07-03T22:00:03

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'...

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Peter Criss, Lita Ford, Dee Snider&GWAR at Rock’n’Con–Rockin’and Rollin’and Whatnot ep6 from 2018-06-19T16:00:58

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://...

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Neil Young vs the 80’s – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep5 from 2018-06-12T22:00:48

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 retrospe...

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ep.59 Sounds Like Bruce vol.2 from 2018-05-29T22:00:03

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. Ch...

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ep.58 Teaching English Literature with Bruce Springsteen from 2018-05-15T22:00:44

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...

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Top 20 ROLLING STONES Songs – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep4 from 2018-05-01T22:00:06

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/Subs...

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Top 40 ROLLING STONES Songs (40-21) – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep3 from 2018-04-24T22:00:16

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 ta...

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ep.57 Patti Scialfa–E Street band spotlight from 2018-04-10T22:00:29

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 ...

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ep.56 Women, Muses&Tramps from 2018-04-03T22:16:08

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 groupie...

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ep55 Cover Me vol.4 from 2018-03-20T22:00:26

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 mor...

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ep 54 even more TUNNEL OF LOVE from 2018-02-27T23:00:32

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 ...

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ep53 TUNNEL OF LOVE album review – side2 from 2018-02-20T23:00:26

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 Ho...

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ep52 more TUNNEL OF LOVE from 2018-02-13T23:00:54

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...

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ep51 TUNNEL OF LOVE album review–side1 from 2018-02-06T22:56

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 o...

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ep50 Sounds Like BRUCE from 2018-01-23T20:00:54

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 inf...

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ep49 Ranking the songs of BORN IN THE U.S.A. (crossover episode) from 2018-01-13T00:49:54

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 y...

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ep48 2017: E STREET year in review from 2017-12-27T08:00:04

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 Faceb...

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bonus replay episode–CHRISTMAS Spectacular from 2017-12-15T08:00:01

'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 spectacul...

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Concert Memories – Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot ep2 from 2017-12-12T22:45:47

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 mem...

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ep47 Drivin’with Bruce–volume up, pedal down from 2017-11-28T21:15:29

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...

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ep46 Two Hearts vol.2 – Springsteen duets (roadtrip edition) from 2017-11-15T00:12:32

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...

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ep45 HALLOWEEN with the Jersey Devil from 2017-10-31T04:00:48

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 hideo...

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ep44 Springsteen On Broadway from 2017-10-24T07:00:38

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 ...

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ep43 E Streeters in Toronto Sep/Oct 2017 from 2017-10-17T09:30:05

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 Invictu...

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Remembering Tom Petty 1950-2017–Rockin’and Rollin’and Whatnot ep1 from 2017-10-06T04:49:47

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. ...

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ep42 The Worst of Bruce: the 80s (crossover episode) from 2017-10-03T07:30:54

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 ...

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ep41 THE RISING album review (crossover episode) from 2017-09-19T05:00:27

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 episo...

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ep40 Live from the Nashville Rock’n’Pod Expo from 2017-09-05T14:16:55

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 ...

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ep39 Live Archives from 2017-08-22T16:55:56

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 g...

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ep38 Springsteen fandom vol.7 from 2017-08-09T01:23:11

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 K...

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ep37 the ROCK AND ROLL Hall Of Fame from 2017-07-25T22:24:25

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 ...

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ep36 LITTLE STEVEN–Soulfire from 2017-07-11T20:30:27

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 jo...

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bonus replay episode–Summertime Bruce from 2017-07-04T20:15:40

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 S...

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ep35 Springsteen Concert Memories from 2017-06-27T20:00:08

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 eac...

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ep34 Born In The USA video commentary/Sweet 16 album tournament from 2017-06-13T20:30:43

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....

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ep33 Rockabilly Bruce from 2017-05-31T22:37:36

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 Springstee...

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ep32 Loose Ends Vol.2 from 2017-05-17T04:18:36

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"Spr...

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ep31 Literature, Politics, Current Events, Springsteen fandom vol.6 from 2017-05-02T23:17:15

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! ...

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ep30 CHUCK BERRY tribute“a tremendous loss of a giant for the ages” from 2017-04-18T20:30:04

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'r...

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ep29 Christic Shows 1990/Springsteen fandom vol.5 from 2017-04-04T22:02:25

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/ K...

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ep28 Summer Australia 2017 tour from 2017-03-21T21:37:19

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 h...

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ep27“the meaning of music”SXSW 03.15.12. from 2017-03-07T23:09:48

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 ...

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ep26 the BOSS in Hollywood from 2017-02-21T23:20:36

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....

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ep25 MORE darkness on the edge of town from 2017-02-07T06:03:40

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...

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ep24 DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN album review from 2017-01-24T22:38:38

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 thou...

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ep23 Desert Island Picks from 2017-01-10T23:02:01

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 ...

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ep22 2016: year of the BOSS from 2016-12-27T22:51:53

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...

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ep21 CHRISTMAS spectacular from 2016-12-14T00:14:30

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,...

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ep20 THE WILD, THE INNOCENT&THE E STREET SHUFFLE album review from 2016-11-30T00:00:17

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://rockand...

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ep19 Toronto meet&greet 2016 / STATE TROOPER remix from 2016-11-15T23:29:03

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 T...

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ep18 BORN TO RUN book review from 2016-11-01T22:37:01

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 o...

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ep17 Chapter And Verse listening party from 2016-10-19T23:52:23

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...

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ep16 Two Hearts vol.1–Springsteen duets from 2016-10-05T00:58:44

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, Ro...

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ep 15 Australia edition–Springsteen fandom vol.4 from 2016-09-21T00:55:09

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 Fac...

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ep14 Cover Me vol.3 from 2016-09-07T05:34:47

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 Face...

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ep13 Springsteen fandom vol.3 w/ Charles Harrison from 2016-08-24T01:53:54

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. Enj...

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ep12 Loose Ends vol.1 from 2016-08-10T00:34:04

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'e...

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ep11 the River tour 2016–Europe [Oslo] from 2016-07-27T01:01:29

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...

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ep10 Summertime Bruce–our fav Springsteen summer songs from 2016-07-13T00:29:30

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 ...

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ep9 WORKING ON A DREAM album review from 2016-06-29T01:05:47

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...

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ep8 Cover Me vol.2 from 2016-06-15T00:22:06

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...

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ep7 Springsteen fandom vol.2 w/ Jason Decator from 2016-06-01T03:57:02

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...

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ep6 Max Weinberg–E Street band spotlight from 2016-05-18T10:20:05

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'...

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ep5 Darkness tour’78 from 2016-05-04T22:11:41

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...

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ep4 Cover Me vol.1 from 2016-04-20T07:00:46

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...

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ep3 The Tears That Blind: Springsteen songs that make us weep from 2016-04-06T07:00:58

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://rockandorrol...

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ep2 the River tour 2016 from 2016-03-23T07:00:07

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 note...

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ep1 Springsteen fandom from 2016-03-08T23:33:43

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 ...

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Ep 0 Teaser from 2016-02-17T18:50:08

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

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