Springsteen’s Nebraska featuring Paul O’Brien

Send a textJoining me for my first episode of 2026 is legendary Springsteen fan Dan French. Dan has followed Bruce across the globe since 1980 and is the author of the book “Grab Your Ticket And Your Suitcase” which recounts his adventures doing so.Dan is also one third of the E-Street Cafe podcast a dedicated Springsteen pod with his friends Jeff and Mike.We discuss all the tours and albums from 1980-2009 as Dan shares stories, encounters with Bruce and the band and much much more.We had that much fun we ran out of time so Dan will be back next month to discuss the rest of Bruce’s career.

Send a textJoining me for the final episode of 2025 is independent artist singer songwriter and my friend Jason Webb. We discuss the challenges of releasing music in the digital age, the dangers of AI, James Bond themes and a lot more. Please note this interview was recorded live under the influence of alcohol 🤣 

Send a textJoining me for this week is legendary rock promoter Paul Rapport.Paul spent 33 years at Columbia Records promoting the greatest bands in rock. Together we discuss the changing landscape of the music industry compared to the 70s and 80sBe prepared for some outrageous stories, find out what it was like to promote Springsteen and to play in Pink Floyd.This is a chat not to be missed.Also please check out Paul’s book, if you love music you will love this book!GLIDERS OVER HOLLYWOOD: AIRSHIPS, AIRPLAY, AND THE ART OF ROCK PROMOTION 

Send a textJoining me for a track by track guide to Bon Jovi’s Forever Legendary Edition is Jay Harris from the Bon Jovi Talk Twitter pageWe also discuss the upcoming tour, our feelings on fandom, and the past and future of the band.

Send a textJoining me for the first in a series of episodes looking at Steve Van Zandt’s solo career is author and Stevie expert Robert Lawson.Join us as we delve into Stevie’s 1982 classic ‘Men Without Women’ track by track and discuss the subsequent movie and tour.

Send a textJoining me for this episode to discuss the second iteration of The Clash is musician Gerald Manns.We discuss the album ‘Cut the Crap’ track by track and Gerald shares stories of seeing the band live in 1984.We also dive into Gerald’s work re-recording the album to sound like the bands live performances, resulting in the album Mohawk Revenge and the upcoming deluxe edition Ain’t Diggin No Grave. 

Send a textIn this episode I share my thoughts on the new Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ and the Nebraska Expanded Edition. I dive into the Electric Sessions track by track and give my thoughts of the album as a whole, the outtakes and the 2025 live performance.

Send a textIn this week’s episode of Flint Rocks actor Johnny Cannizzaro joins me to discuss his role as Steve Van Zandt in the Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’Johnny reveals how he prepared for the role, shares stories from the set and his love of Billy Joel and much more.Sit back, relax and listen to Flint Rocks!

Send a textIn the first episode of Flint Rocks singer songwriter Paul O’Brien joins me to discuss Bruce Springsteen’s dark masterpiece Nebraska. Together we dive into the albums 10 tracks and Paul provides a cover of his favourite song.We also discuss Bruce’s 2025 tour and the show we both attended as well as Paul’s top 5 albums to listen to before you die.Sit back, relax and listen to Flint RocksPlease check out Paul O’Brien’s music https://youtube.com/channel/UCfHkiGndDuGzeJLpJDS2wDQ?si=njedETKKHDvMsBVr