None But The Brave

Hal Schwartz, Flynn McLean

Booking Overview

This is a music-focused interview and analysis show centered on Bruce Springsteen, typically featuring authors, music critics, institutional leaders, and other knowledgeable commentators with a direct connection to Springsteen, rock history, or the surrounding cultural and political context. Credible pitches include Springsteen biographers, rock historians, music scholars, cultural commentators, music-institution executives, and political or communications experts with a relevant angle; booking difficulty is medium because strong subject-matter relevance is essential.

Metrics

Episodes: 192

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

Hal Schwartz - Film producer and co-host focused on Bruce Springsteen’s music and career.

Flynn McLean - Backstreets Magazine contributor and co-host focused on Bruce Springsteen’s music and career.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Direct expertise in Bruce Springsteen, rock music, music history, music criticism, or the cultural and political context surrounding his work. Relevant credentials include authorship, music scholarship, institutional leadership, professional criticism, or specialized communications expertise.

Required Achievements:

Published books or major writing on Bruce Springsteen or rock music, Leadership of a music institution or specialized cultural center, Established professional expertise in music criticism or communications, Longstanding firsthand involvement with the Springsteen community

Recent Guest Discussions

David Starkey - His Book On Track: Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987 And Springsteen’s Released Studio Recordings.

Matt Orel - Dave Marsh’s Legacy, Biography, Music Criticism, And Relationship With The Springsteen Community.

Lauren Onkey - Dave Marsh’s Legacy, Biography, Music Criticism, And Relationship With The Springsteen Community.

Doug Heye - The Intersection Of Art And Politics During Bruce Springsteen’s 2026 Tour.

Bob Santelli - The Creation And Development Of The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music, Its Collections, And Bruce Springsteen’s Connection To The Center.

Recent Topics

Bruce Springsteen, Rock Music, Music History, Music Criticism, American Music

Episodes

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None But The Brave

S07 Episode 14: On Track: Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987 (with David Starkey)

August 31, 2026

In the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by author David Starkey to discuss his new book On Track: Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987, which is now out in the US and UK. Starkey's book examines all of Springsteen's released studio recordings from 1973-1987. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your...

S07 Episode 13: The Heart Of Rock & Soul - A Tribute To Dave Marsh (with Lauren Onkey and Matt Orel)

August 20, 2026

In the latest edition of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the legacy of Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh, who died at 76 on August 14th. They are joined by Lauren Onkey and Matt Orel, both longtime Springsteen fans who were good friends of Marsh. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your...

NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 18, 2005 - Buffalo, NY

August 13, 2026

In this NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the August 2026 release from the series, which was recorded on July 18, 2005 in Buffalo at HSBC Arena. The show features a whopping six tour premieres and came during a period on the Devils & Dust Tour where Bruce was experimenting heavily every night, drawing from his entire catalog. It opens with the first and only time Prove It All Night has been played acoustically and also features the sole tou...

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