Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town with Craig Colby

Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town with Craig Colby

In this episode of 30 for 30, host Jesse Jackson is joined by friend and television producer Craig Colby, (writer of ALL CAPS: STORIES THAT JUSTIFY AN OUTRAGEOUS HAT COLLECTION) to explore Bruce Springsteen's iconic album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town.' They discuss the album's impact, its meticulously crafted track list, and the themes of struggle and defiance it portrays. Craig shares personal anecdotes, including his formative experiences with Springsteen's music and a heartwarming family connection to its lyrics. The conversation also touches on Craig's current projects, including his upcoming second book. Tune in for an engaging discussion on why 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' holds a special place in the hearts of Bruce Springsteen fans. Find more about Craig here - https://www.colbyvision.net 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:07 Craig's New Book and Bruce Springsteen Anecdote 03:22 Craig's Career Highlights 04:06 Discussing the Set List Controversy 04:51 Darkness on the Edge of Town: Craig's Favorite Album 05:46 The Impact of 'Badlands' 10:57 The Artistic Vision Behind 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' 17:55 Racing in the Street: An Adult Beach Boy Song 22:32 The Impact of Chart-Topping Hits 23:49 The Influence of Michael Pell 24:00 The Lawsuit and Its Consequences 25:05 Analyzing the Album's Structure 25:25 Thematic Parallels in Songs 29:47 Factory: A Blue-Collar Anthem 37:14 The Promised Land: A Live Performance 38:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Beate Chelette - the Growth Architect

Beate Chelette - the Growth Architect

My guest today, Beate Chelette, grew up in Germany, the daughter of big classical music fans, listening to Wagner overtures on the way to go skiing. She found her love for modern music by discovering the greatness of the Bay City Rollers. We discuss her past life as a photographer, mock aptitude tests and discuss her current role in helping people solve their problems and how that brings her joy. We cover a lot of ground in our discussion and it was a joy to visit with Beate. Find out more about her, her podcast and her business here https://beatechelette.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Jan 202458min

Maria DeVivo - "I've always been weird"

Maria DeVivo - "I've always been weird"

Maria DeVivo is a teacher and a writer, Her books include The Coal Elf Chronicles, the story of the elves on the North Pole who mine the coal for the naughty kids at Christmas as well as The Aestrangel Trinity.. Maria shares how the SE Hinton book, The Outsiders influenced her desire to be a teacher and a writer. We also spend a little time talking about her favorite band Fear Factory. Find out more about her and her books here - https://www.mariadevivo.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jan 202453min

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

As 2023 ends, let's review the year in the podcast and talk a little bit about 2024. Also stay tuned to the end of an announcement on how you can win a copy of Nicki Germaine's book Springsteen: Liberty Hall https://springsteenlibertyhall.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Dec 202310min

Andrew Bernstein - Hall of Fame Photographer

Andrew Bernstein - Hall of Fame Photographer

Andrew Bernstein, joins me to talk about his Hall of Fame photography career (a Curt Gowdy Award recipient) and his long love of Bruce Springsteen's music. Andrew shares stories of covering sports in the Los Angeles area, US Olympic teams, and of course music in the LA area. Find out more about his work here - https://www.adbapi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Dec 20231h 24min

Jaclyn Johnston Returns!

Jaclyn Johnston Returns!

Jaclyn @JaclynNJohnston returns to the podcast to give us a chance to catch up and for her to share the results of some unofficial Twitter aka X polling she recently sampled. Jaclyn's website is https://themanifestit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Dec 202349min

Dom Brightman -  bestselling author and host of the Going North Podcast,

Dom Brightman - bestselling author and host of the Going North Podcast,

Dom joins me to share his journey of finding his confidence and his passion for books and radio. He speaks about his Christian upbringing, his discovery of reading in middle age, and his newfound love for self-help and non-fiction books. We also talk about his podcast 'Going North', where he interviews authors from across the globe to promote the written word https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Dec 202342min

Adam Hughes  Podcaster and Springsteen fan

Adam Hughes Podcaster and Springsteen fan

Adam Hughes @TheHughezy grew up in Belfast where his mother's love for music influenced his own taste, which predominantly lies in songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. We go into Adam's fandom and discuss on wish for a Western Stars mini tour as a possible Christmas wish. Adam and I had a wonderful discussion with a great deal of laughter. Please check out where I joined him on his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-161-the-bruce-springsteen-special/id1437800959?i=1000600560992 and please give him some 5 star love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Dec 202353min

Amber Fuhriman - Break Your Bullsh*t Box

Amber Fuhriman - Break Your Bullsh*t Box

Amber Fuhriman joins me today and shares her journey of self-healing. She shared that journey lead her to an understanding that she deserved to let the things that brought her happiness back into her life, especially music. Amber's book- Break Your Bullsh*t Box can be found here - https://a.co/d/fRd8q28 Join her Break your BS Box community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/morethancorporate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Dec 20231h 14min

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