Allen Callaci - Letter to You

Michael Dolan @mikedolanny is a writer and a publisher and he is a passionate Springsteen fan. In today's discussion, we talk about how Bruce's music has influenced Mike tell his own stories and helps him help others tell their stories. #30daysofSpringsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 20231h 6min

September is a special month every year. Back in 2015, the first episode of Set Lusting Bruce was published. September is also Bruce's Birthday and I'm working to do a new Audio Birthday Card for him. I hope you contribute. #30daysofSpringsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Sep 20235min

Rachel thought she was living the life she wanted even though she was miserable inside. She reached a point where she had to make a choice and once she did, she no longer looked back. Rachel and I had a wonderful conversation about her successfully changing careers (twice), successfully leaving a marriage and starting over. As she says, we only have this one life - don’t settle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Aug 20231h

Tapping a multiracial family and prior careers on Broadway and in law, Stephanie Cotsirilos writes about injustice, humor, and resilience. In today's episode, she joined me to talk about her journey from the Arts, to Law School, to writing and how Joni Mitchell has kept her company during her journey. Find out more about Stephanie here and find her new book My Xanthi - https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Aug 202357min

A few months ago, Lou, Karen and I discussed one of Lou's favorite bands, The Tragically Hip. We released the episode on our YouTube Channel but for some reason, we never released this on Set Lusting Bruce. here is our discussion of a band that never found much success in the US but is beloved by most Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Aug 20231h 3min

Sarah Gregory lost her Grandmother in a violent death. This loss sent her down a path of unhealthy behavior and poor choices. She was able to find sobriety, however her remaining "but" was that she was not ready to offer forgiveness to the man who killed her Grandmother, till she was. The catalyst of this forgiveness story started in a Letter to You. Sarah joins me in a heart felt episode where she and I talk Forgiveness, Love, Acceptance and the healing power of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Aug 20231h 8min

After bouncing around the world, Gwen Tolios has settled in Chicago to write and coax her cat into cuddles. A magical ace unicorn, she writes short stories and novels for anyone who likes to read. In today's episode Gwen and I have a wonderful discussion about her different stories and her process of writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Aug 202346min

Michelle Rene DeBellis is the author of the multiple award-winning novel, The Music We Make. Her vision is to deliver entertaining stories that help us make sense of our humanity. We talk about her novel and how music helped inspire her writing. https://michellerenedebellis.com/   https://open.spotify.com/track/77g8muDRsyxZf4EQDWCOWO?si=R7QRwHwtRL--pEejO0qGBQ&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Aug 202343min