Best Open Rehearsal Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering How to Care: Lessons from Deep Space Nine 1:04:02

12m ago1:04:02

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“The immediacy of the crisis that we're in demands a new society and not in some imagined future, but now,” says Rehearsals for Living co-author Robyn Maynard. In this episode, Kelly talks with Maynard and David K. Seitz, author of A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine, about the radical legacy of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and…

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It's “Open Season” on the Unhoused. We Must Oppose It. 53:14

9d ago53:14

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“We don't have a housing system, we have an unhousing system,” says author and organizer Tracy Rosenthal. In this episode, Kelly and Tracy examine the impacts of the Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing municipalities to criminalize the act of sleeping outside. Tracy and Kelly also examine the larger terrain of criminalization unhoused people f…

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S05 Episode 24: The 2024 European Leg Concludes - Springsteen Hits London (with Deborah Mayer and Matt Royal) 1:02:45

6d ago1:02:45

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their look at Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2024 European Tour. In this episode, Hal and Flynn are joined by Deborah Mayer and Matt Royal to discuss the two London shows that concluded the leg. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Pa…

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Radical Acts of Care: From Underground Abortions to Militant Clinic Defense 59:17

12d ago59:17

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“When you're engaged in political work that is as embodied and vulnerable, uncharted and courageous as self-help, you're really harnessing something like a new world building power,” says Deep Care author Angela Hume. In this episode, Kelly and Angela discuss the work of abortion self-help activists who provided illegal abortions in the 1970s, as w…

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S05 Episode 23: May Your Faith Give Us Faith - Tour 2024 Hits Stockholm (with Doug Maesk) 52:56

12d ago52:56

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their look at Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2024 European Tour. In this episode, Hal and Flynn are joined by Doug Maesk to discuss the Helsinki and Stockholm shows. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.…

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"Rocky Horror" meets "Kinky Boots:" Bart Perry and Matt Locke are back! 18:29

29d ago18:29

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It’s a Rocky Horror/Kinky Boots crossover episode! Last summer, Bart Perry and Matt Locke won our hearts as Lola and Charlie in the musical Kinky Boots. Now the two are back together in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show as the seductive Dr.Frank-N-Furter and the enigmatic Riff Raff. The two join AJ Jaffari as they reminisce over Kinky Boots a…

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S05 Episode 22: A Man Who Knows Her Style - Springsteen Hits Hannover 44:39

22d ago44:39

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their look at Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2024 European Tour. This episode covers the shows from Nijmegen through Helsinki with a primary focus on the Hannover show, which Hal attended and featured several big surprises, including the live premi…

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How Solidarity Falters Amid Repression and How We Can Do Better 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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“This system was designed to do exactly what it is doing and has been doing: concentrating wealth and facilitating racial capitalism and colonialism and extraction,” says author and activist Dean Spade. In this episode, Kelly and Dean discuss some common traps that activists fall into when discussing repression and how we can strengthen our practic…

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NBTB Archive Look Back - Episode 4: Nassau Coliseum - December 31, 1980 (PATREON SNEAK PEAK) 23:17

1M ago23:17

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In this special preview of our Patreon exclusive series, NBTB Archive Look Back, Hal and Flynn discuss the fourth release in the series, the epic New Years Eve show from Nassau Coliseum on December 31, 1980. The NBTB Archive Look Back is a monthly series discussing each Springsteen Archive that was released prior to the start of the podcast in Sept…

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To Stay in the Fight, We Must Navigate Trauma and Find the Healing We Need 1:13:11

1M ago1:13:11

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“If you're trying to destroy things that are as massive as the structures and the institutions that we talk about wanting to get rid of, that we talk about wanting to overthrow, you're going to have to sustain yourself,” says organizer and author William C. Anderson. In this episode, Kelly takes a trip to the Northwest Territories and talks with An…

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S05 Episode 21: The Power Of Prayer - Springsteen & The E Street Band Hit Spain (with Sal Trepat) 42:27

2M ago42:27

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Sal Trepat, editor of Point Blank magazine and co-host of the No Surrender podcast, to discuss the five shows that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performed in Spain over the past few weeks. Prior to Sal joining the show, Hal and Flynn talk about…

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What Today’s Workers Can Learn From Machine Breaking Luddites 53:25

2M ago53:25

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The Luddites, who smashed machines in the 19th century, in an organized effort to resist automation, are often portrayed as uneducated opponents of technology. But according to Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant, “The Luddites were incredibly educated as to the harms of technology. They were very skilled technologists. So they understood ex…

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S05 Episode 20: Murder Inc. 1985 - The Mythical Follow-Up To Born In The USA 51:58

2M ago51:58

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about Bruce Springsteen's marathon recording sessions for Born In The USA. They step into an alternate universe where in 1985 a second album called Murder Inc. was released from those sessions and they both give their track listings for wha…

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S05 Episode 19: June 8, 1984 - The Born In The USA Tour Rehearsal Show At The Pony (with Tom Cunningham) 38:38

2M ago38:38

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Tom Cunningham, long time host of the Jersey Shore radio show Springsteen On Sunday, which can be heard on 107.1 The Boss, to discuss a unique night in the history of the E Street Band. On June 8, 1984, four days after the release of Born In The USA, B…

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Objectivity in Journalism Is a Deadly Myth That Serves Israeli Military and Cops 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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“If you think about all the cop shows and you think about the birthright tours and you think about all the friendship visits of U.S. officials to Israel, where it's as if there's no Palestine, and you think about Coffee With A Cop, these are all in the same school of actually deeply violent, militaristic propaganda that tries to soften something th…

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Opening night at "Clyde's" 37:40

2M ago37:40

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AJ Jaffari takes us to opening night of "Clyde's" at City Lights! Join for conversation with cast members and other City Lights artists and friends about the power of this show and it's story. Clyde's May 16 – Jun 9, 2024 cltc.org/clyde's Written by Lynn Nottage Directed by Aldo Billingsea Supported by Producers Sandra Moll & Rick Holden Season sup…

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S05 Episode 18: There Was Nothing You Could Do - Born In The USA & The End Of The Heartland (with Steven Hyden) 1:25:48

3M ago1:25:48

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Steven Hyden, cultural critic for Uproxx and host of the site's weekly podcast, Indiecast, for a wide ranging discussion about his new book, There Was Nothing You Could Do - Springsteen's Born In The USA and the End of the Heartland. Also, at the start…

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Palestine Solidarity Encampments Are a Rehearsal for Self-Governance and Liberation 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

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“At UChicago, they were chanting, ‘40,000 people dead. You are fighting kids instead,’” says author and University of Chicago faculty member Eman Abdelhadi. “Palestine has laid open all the contradictions that are at the core of our society, and the sheer absurdity of trying to suppress this movement.” In this episode, Kelly talks with Abdelhadi an…

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S05 Episode 17: 40 Years Burnin’ Down The Road - Thoughts On The Born In The USA Anniversary Reissue 42:00

4M ago42:00

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the upcoming 40th anniversary release of Bruce Springsteen legendary LP, Born In The USA, which will be just the album with refreshed packaging and liner notes but not the larger box set that many fans hoped for. At the start of the episode, they also look a…

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Outside Agitators Are Good, Actually 54:04

4M ago54:04

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"When people come from outside your community or your campus, it makes you feel like you're connected to a bigger whole," says Solidarity co-author Astra Taylor. "It makes you feel like what's happening there matters. It creates a sense of a larger coalition. And that's powerful, which is exactly why the people in power don't like it." In this epis…

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S05 Episode 16: Streets Of Fire - The Opening Leg of Springsteen's 2024 Tour Concludes (with Anthony Castrovince) 59:49

3M ago59:49

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Anthony Castrovince, columnist for MLB.com and national contributor to MLB Network, to discuss the final 2 shows on Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's opening US leg of the 2024 Tour. At the start of the episode, Flynn has some news on a 40th anni…

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S05 Episode 15: Springsteen Tour 2024 Hits The Northeast (with Stan Goldstein & John Joyce) 46:07

4M ago46:07

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by Stan Goldstein to discuss Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's show at Mohegan Sun on April 12th. Later, John Joyce joins the show to give his report on the show in Albany on April 15th. And the episode opens with Flynn's report on the Springsteen A…

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“Hope For Me is in The Doing of Things,” Says Mariame Kaba 1:02:55

4M ago1:02:55

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While Kelly is away on medical leave, we revisit a fan-favorite episode in which Kelly and Mariame Kaba talk about lessons from their book Let This Radicalize You. "I have experienced countless losses, but there have also been some magnificent wins, so I know that these are possible," says Kaba. Music: Son Monarcas & David Celeste You can find a tr…

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S05 Episode 14: Rise Up - Springsteen's 2nd Night In LA (with David Wild) 38:31

4M ago38:31

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean are joined by David Wild, longtime Rolling Stone writer as well as writer/producer of The Grammys and co-host of the Naked Lunch podcast, to discuss Bruce Springsteen & The E Street's second show on the 2024 tour in Los Angeles on April 7, 2024. The conversation als…

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Family Policing is Part of a "Carceral Web" 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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Kelly is still on medical leave, so we are revisiting their conversation with Dorothy Roberts about the fall of Roe and the carceral nature of the family policing system. “This strategy of making fetal protection more important than the lives and freedom of women and other pregnant people began with the prosecutions of Black women, who were pregnan…

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Backstage with the Cast of "King Liz" 17:46

4M ago17:46

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We're back with another episode of Backstage with AJ! Join AJ Jaffari as he interviews cast members from our current show, "King Liz." You can learn about Davied Morales' first role on stage, Caitlin Papp's opinion on playing a villanous character, and more! "King Liz" runs through April 21, so there's still time to see this vibrant, drama about li…

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S05 Episode 13: Turning Back The Hands Of Time - Springsteen's Tour Reaches New Heights 42:24

4M ago42:24

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2024 Tour. This time the focus is on the two shows in San Francisco and the first show in Los Angeles. Hal gives an ecstatic recap of the events in LA on Thursday night, a show which ran for 3 h…

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Capitalism is Killing Us and Our Work Won't Love Us Back 50:24

5M ago50:24

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While Kelly is on medical leave, we hope you enjoy this fan favorite from the archives. In this episode, Kelly talked with Sarah Jaffe about surveillance, criminalization, and lessons from Jaffe's book, "Work Won't Love You Back." Music: Son Monarcas You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/audio/wo…

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S05 Episode 12: Can You Feel The Spirit? - Springsteen Kicks Off 2024 Tour 56:24

5M ago56:24

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the opening week of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s 2024 Tour, covering shows in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Hal was in the latter two cities and is pretty fired up, especially about his night in San Diego. Later in the episode, they also disc…

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Episode 13 - Apex is back! In [redacted] form 2:22:37

5M ago2:22:37

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Most of the gang are back for a full review of Rebellion Without Rehearsal in which we absolutely don't start to run out of energy in the back half and get distracted trying to work out what's going on in the Window Of Opportunity art

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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: September 21, 1978 - Passaic, NJ 27:03

5M ago27:03

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In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the March 2024 release from the series, recorded live at The Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ on September 21, 1978. They also discuss Bruce's appearance last week with John Mellencamp in Newark. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit:…

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Care Must Be a Collective Practice of Survival, Not a Site of Profit Extraction 1:00:11

6M ago1:00:11

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“In this moment of crisis, we have to understand how the care economy functions … I think we have to ask ourselves, do we want someone to profit from our pain? Do we want our loved ones to be for sale? I think it is imperative upon all of us to push back on the system of profit from care and to find alternative ways of thinking and doing care,” say…

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Episode 12 - I see you've played rezzy de-rezzy before (Rebellion Without Rehearsal HB Scoops!) 1:01:16

6M ago1:01:16

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We're back once again, and NSG were kind enough to give us four whole scoops for everyone's favourite corp faction to take 7 click turns with, Haas-Bioroid! Note - at time of recording we had seen Thunderbolt Armaments and Lightning Lab but not Brasilia Grid, as such if we are glaringly wrong about anything it's absolutely because of that and not b…

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S05 Episode 11: The Best Of Springsteen/2014 US Tour Conclusion 49:56

6M ago49:56

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the recently announced The Best Of Springsteen set that will be released on April 19. They give their thoughts on why this package is being put out now and the songs selected for it. They then make some predictions regarding the upcoming 2024 tour. Finally, …

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State of US Journalism Is “Worst I’ve Ever Seen It,” Says Sarah Kendzior 1:02:01

6M ago1:02:01

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“The public domain is being purchased, and it is being purchased in order for it to be destroyed,” says journalist Sarah Kendzior. In this episode of “Movement Memos,” Kendzior and host Kelly Hayes discuss the decline of journalism in the U.S. and how we can resist the erosion of our shared history, our values, and our shared reality. Music: Son Mo…

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S05 Episode 10: Might As Well Jump - The 2014 Tour - Part 2 (with Kirk Minihane) 49:39

6M ago49:39

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean continue their discussion about Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's 2014 High Hopes tour. In this edition, they discuss the Spring US leg and they are joined by special guest Kirk Minihane, host of The Kirk Minihane Show on Barstool Sports. Hal, Flynn, and Kirk …

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Chicago Organizers Defeat Police Tech in Ongoing Fight for Community Safety 58:18

7M ago58:18

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“Every interaction between Black and Brown community members and CPD responding to a gunshot alert is dangerous. It puts people at risk of violence and harm,” says Stop ShotSpotter organizer Navi Heer. In this week’s episode, Kelly talks with two organizers from Chicago’s Stop ShotSpotter campaign, which claimed a major victory this week, and inves…

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S05 Episode 09: Got High Hopes - The 2014 Tour - Part 1 (with Jason DiBattista and Ted Brych) 1:16:34

7M ago1:16:34

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen's 2014 High Hopes Tour. In this first part, they are joined by Jason DiBattista to discuss Bruce's first (and only) trip to South Africa and Ted Brych weighs in on the Australian leg. Part 2 will focus on the US leg. For mo…

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Welcome to Mangum Talks Shogun! 19:21

7M ago19:21

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Spencer and Lee introduce the newest podcast from Mangum Talks- "Mangum Talks Shogun!" This series will provide an episode-by-episode recap of the FX series "Shogun" as well as periodic reviews of the source material by James Clavell. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mangum-talks-shogun/id17303602…

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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: September 25, 1996 - Akron, OH 23:14

7M ago23:14

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In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the February 2024 release from the series, recorded live at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron, Ohio on September 25, 1996. Hal and Flynn start the show by paying tribute to Adele Springsteen, Bruce's mom, who passed away last week. They also discuss Bruce's a…

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Predictive Police Tech Isn’t Making Communities Safer – It’s Disempowering Them 1:02:15

7M ago1:02:15

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“The truth is, every time community groups have asked questions about policing, the police haven't had good answers. And when really pushed, they had to fold to recognize that maybe this technology wasn't worth the money, wasn't doing what it was said. And while sure, it sounded good in a soundbite, it sounded good to the city council when you said…

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S05 Episode 08: Tales From A Taper - Cliff B. On 50 Years Of Springsteen Shows 50:25

7M ago50:25

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean talk to Cliff B., one of the earliest Springsteen tapers. Cliff first saw Bruce in 1974 and attended shows at the Bottom Line and Roxy stands in 1975, as well as the Boston Music Hall stand in 1977. Cliff also tells Hal and Flynn about taping the early shows and how…

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Attacks on the Concept of Settler Colonialism Are About Undermining Solidarity 59:46

7M ago59:46

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“Surviving settler colonialism isn't just about surviving its material realities, it's also about surviving how settler colonialism requires destroying cultures, and languages, and sensibilities, and values, and ways of being in the world,” says scholar and activist Nadine Naber. In this episode, Naber and host Kelly Hayes discuss the connections b…

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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 23, 2013 - Cardiff, GB 20:46

8M ago20:46

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In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the January 2024 release from the series, recorded live at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, GB on July 13, 2013. You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live.brucespringsteen.net And for more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon…

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Rehearsal Sneak Peak for "Nora: A Doll's House" 27:36

7M ago27:36

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AJ Jaffari takes us into rehearsal for the Northern California premiere of Nora: A Doll's House. Join us as AJ talks with the cast about the unique timeline within the show, the multiple characters, and more. We hope you enjoy this sneak peak before the show opens in a few weeks! Nora: A Doll’s House January 18 – February 18, 2024 cltc.org/nora Wri…

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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: July 15, 1999 - E. Rutherford, NJ 23:30

8M ago23:30

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In this NBTB Archive Series Review, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the Christmas 2023 release from the series, recorded live at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ on July 15, 1999. The show was the opening night of the 15 show stand in the arena. You can buy/stream all shows in the Springsteen Archive Series via: live…

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S05 Episode 07: Live In The Promised Land - The 45th Anniversary Of Springsteen's Legendary Winterland Shows (with Priscilla Schroeder) 49:45

8M ago49:45

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In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean take an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's famed performances at Winterland in December, 1978. The episode starts with a discussion about the first show and how important it was to Hal and Flynn as new fans to hear the widely circulated bootleg…

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Series Wrap-Up! 1:13:08

8M ago1:13:08

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Spencer and Lee FINALLY return to do a full debrief on the series "Succession." We discuss what the show meant and what we think it's legacy will be, character (and actor) winners and losers, and we do a snake draft of favorite episodes. This was a great series to cover and we sincerely appreciate everyone listening. Stay subscribed to find out wha…

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Opening Night of “Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays” 15:38

8M ago15:38

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We’re backstage with AJ Jaffari after opening night of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays. We talk to the audience members about the show, some of the actors let us in on their favorite moments, and we even hear from Producer Clint Moore, who’s beautiful green car is in our production photos! Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or…

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NBTB Springsteen Archive Series Review: October 14, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA 17:10

9M ago17:10

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None But The Brave begins a new element of the podcast, a standalone episode to review every new release in the Springsteen Archive Series. In this edition, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss the December 2023 release from the series. The show was recorded live in Philadelphia, PA on October 14, 2009 and includes a performance of Darkne…

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