S07 Episode 16: Springsteen Fandom - A Lifetime Conversation (with Nicolas Pethes)
None But The BraveShow Notes
In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by writer Nicolas Pethes to discuss his new book Springsteen Fandom - "A Lifetime Conversation," which examines how Bruce's music has sparked the creation of a fan community that has brought fans together around the world. At the start of the episode, Hal and Flynn discuss the second part of the video release from the May 30th show in Philadelphia.
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