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The award-winning podcast where Springsteen fans choose That One Lyric and describe how it has shaped and impacted their lives. Hosted by award winning journalist Ted Canova from The Tour Podcast.

Ted Canova


    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES

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    The That One Lyric podcast is a captivating and thought-provoking show that explores the power of music and lyrics. Hosted by Ted Canova, each episode focuses on one specific lyric from a Bruce Springsteen song, inviting guests to share their personal connection to the chosen lyric. The podcast is well-produced, engaging, and offers a fresh perspective on familiar songs.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of guests that Canova invites to discuss each lyric. From musicians to actors, writers to politicians, each guest brings a unique perspective and personal story to the conversation. This not only offers listeners a deeper understanding of the chosen lyric but also highlights the universal appeal and impact of Springsteen's music.

    Furthermore, Canova's interviewing style is empathetic and insightful. He allows his guests to fully express themselves and encourages them to delve into their own experiences and emotions related to the chosen lyric. This creates an intimate atmosphere and fosters meaningful conversations that resonate with both dedicated Springsteen fans and casual listeners alike.

    On the flip side, one possible drawback of this podcast is its laser focus on Bruce Springsteen's music. While it may be appealing for die-hard fans of The Boss, it may not have as broad appeal for those who are less familiar with his work or have differing musical tastes. However, for those who appreciate Springsteen's lyrics or are interested in exploring his music more deeply, this podcast provides an enriching listening experience.

    In conclusion, The That One Lyric podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Bruce Springsteen or anyone who appreciates the power of song lyrics. With its compelling discussions, diverse range of guests, and thought-provoking exploration of music and personal connections, this podcast offers a unique perspective on one artist's body of work while also touching on broader themes of human emotion and experience through music.



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    Latest episodes from That One Lyric

    Ep 33- Pulling Out Of Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 12:13


    In this episode, you'll meet Bud, another longtime fan with a tall tale of discovering Bruce in the mid 1970's. Bud posed as a Springsteen imposter on the Auburn University campus and came face-to-face with Bruce and the band before the show and was invited backstage afterwards. Bud chose That One Lyric from a Springsteen's “Thunder Road” in which the final lyric changed the trajectory of his life.

    Ep 32- I Promise I'll Love You Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 12:00


    In this episode, you'll meet Michael, who became a Springsteen fan in the early 1970's after hearing his first Springsteen song and then seeing him perform in front of 100 people that very same night. Michael chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" that celebrates summer filled with freedom and adventure, along with a desperate plea for love.

    Ep 31- Now It's Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 12:03


    In this episode, you'll meet Ian, a fan from Leeds in the UK. Ian chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Long Time Comin'” that in just three words, helped him reconcile his past and now motivates him to be his best.

    Ep 30- Barefoot Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 10:59


    In this episode, you'll meet Tom, a fan from Chicago. Tom chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Jungleland” that takes us back to a time in life that was adventurous and mysterious, a time that overflowed with the ideal of endless excitement.

    Ep 29- For What Are We

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 12:25


    In this episode, you'll meet Carlo from Milan, Italy. Carlo chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's ”Across The Border” that explores the mystery of our lives, and poses THE question that makes all of us equal.

    Ep 28- Love Is A Power

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 13:27


    In this episode, you'll meet Tom from Dublin, Ireland. Tom chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Terry's Song” that provides comfort and solace during heartbreaking loses, and reminds us of the importance of holding tight to those shared memories.

    Ep 27- Your Best Steps Stolen Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 17:31


    In this episode, you'll meet Alec, a fan from Orlando, Florida. Alec chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Walk Like a Man,” a song with a double meaning, for a father with a double life…. both stolen away too soon.

    Ep 26- Ready To Grow Young Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 16:37


    In this episode, you'll meet Jeff, a fan and former mayor of Delray Beach, Florida. Jeff chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "No Surrender" that helped him survive 39 days in the ICU, deathly ill with COVID.

    Ep 25- The Key To The Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 9:39


    In this episode, you'll meet Mark from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, one of the northernmost shores of Lake Superior. Mark chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Growin' Up” that highlights the magical bond he has with Bruce and his brother, one that endures the challenges of everyday life.

    Ep 24- It Ain't No Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 14:34


    In this episode, you'll meet Donna from Northwest Connecticut, who founded Bruce Funds, which helps needy fans get tickets to their first Springsteen concert. Donna chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Badlands” that is unabashed and unapologetic.

    Ep 23- The Little Boy's Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 10:38


    In this episode, you'll meet John, a longtime Springsteen fan who grew up in New Jersey. John chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Wild Billy's Circus Story” that uses a fun childhood event to remind us that there's a great wide open to explore.

    Ep 22- Get Away From Those Fools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 13:30


    In this episode, you'll meet Ryan, a social studies teacher. Ryan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “No Surrender” that pokes fun at his job, while connecting with the young minds trying to understand the world.

    Ep 21- Come Home From Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 11:59


    In this episode, you'll meet Dan, another one of our many fans in the UK. Dan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Racing In The Street" that takes us from ordinary moments to ones that make life worth living.

    Ep 20- Something Happening Somewhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 15:58


    In this episode, you'll meet Paulina, a poet, a seeker and a Springsteen fan living in The Netherlands. Paulina chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Dancing In The Dark” which she credits for helping her dance through life, no matter how dark it gets.

    Ep 19- Like Scattered Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 23:49


    In this episode, we commemorate 20 years since September 11th with Ed who was in Manhattan that morning, then spent days tending to the families which culminated in a night of music and baseball that served as a small ray of hope. Ed chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "My City Of Ruins” which reminded him of the chaotic confusion of people walking around the New York City during the morning of the attacks.

    Ep 18- Straight Into The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 11:10


    In this episode, you'll hear Perry, another guest living in Australia, who grew up with a tough loving father. Perry chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "The Promised Land" that helped him stand his ground and live his life on his terms.

    Ep 17- Hold Tight To Your Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 9:46


    In this episode, you'll hear Deborah, a member of the fan group Spring-Nuts who lives in a small Australian town. Deborah chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" that helped channel her anger to leave bitterness and hatred behind.

    Ep 16- Devil's In The Mailbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 9:31


    In this episode, you'll hear Andrew from the UK discover a curious twist. Andrew chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “You're Missing” that holds unexpected power without expressing any words.

    Ep 15- Tonight We Got Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 10:31


    In this episode, you'll hear from Stan Goldstein, a Springsteen historian and familiar fan to E Street Nation. Stan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Meeting Across The River" that seems simple and ordinary but contains something special and powerful.

    Ep 14- Is A Dream a Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:42


    In this episode, you'll hear from Claire who became a Springsteen fan at 15 years old while living in France. Claire chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “The River” that proves how resilience is the key to following her dreams.

    Ep 13- To Dream Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 12:08


    In this episode, you'll hear from Rich Hollenberg, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and play-by-play man for the Tampa Bay Rays and ESPN college hoops. Rich chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Two Hearts” that has given him the stamina to chase and reach his dreams.

    Ep 12- I'll Pay The Cost

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 14:25


    In this episode, you'll hear from Andy Berke, the popular two-term mayor of Chattanooga who became a Springsteen fan at the age of 12. The Mayor picked that one lyric from “Darkness on the Edge of Town” where he mysteriously finds a reward in the darkness.

    Ep 11- I Ain't Nobody's Bargain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 15:15


    In this episode, you'll hear from Nick Ferraro, christened by Bruce Springsteen as “The Philly Elvis” and included in the movie “Springsteen and I.” Nick chose that one lyric from Springsteen's “Human Touch” that's all about acceptance.

    Ep 10- You Know The Rest (BONUS VIDEO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 20:00


    In this episode, you'll hear from Lauren Jenkins, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, actress and filmmaker. Lauren chose that one lyric from Springsteen's “Highway 29” because life, like the character's tale, doesn't always need explaining. Watch the video of this episode with Lauren at https://www.thatonelyric.com/episodes/you-know-the-rest

    Ep 9- My Life To Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 14:09


    In this episode, you'll hear from Jesse Jackson, creator of the long-running Springsteen podcast "Set Lusting Bruce." Jesse chose that one lyric from Springsteen's "Better Days" that has given him light and life to beat cancer.

    Ep 8- But Eddie, Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 11:56


    In this episode, you'll hear from Jay Lustig, former Star-Ledger music critic and founder of the arts and culture website NJArts.net. Jay picked that one lyric from Springsteen's “Meeting Across The River” that gave him strength to ignore the naysayers and pursue his dreams.

    Ep 7- Don't Waste Your Time Waiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 11:50


    In this episode, you'll hear from Andy, a Springsteen fan in Great Britain who says “Bruce is my hero.” Andy picked that one lyric from “Badlands” that conveyed clarity to create his own destiny.

    Ep 6- A Town Full Of Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 13:34


    In this episode, you'll hear from Laura, a college student living in New Orleans. Laura picked that one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's “Thunder Road” that helped her overcome struggle and sadness and instilled resilience in her life.

    Ep 5- He Just Ain't No Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 13:45


    In this episode, you'll hear from Howie Chaz, the “warden” of the Springsteen fan group Spring-Nuts. Howie picked that one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's “Highway Patrolman” which gets to the heart of his group and to the soul his life.

    Ep 4- Dreams Of Where He's Been

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 17:16


    In this episode, you'll hear from Jonathan Bernstein, an avid Springsteen fan and a writer and research editor for Rolling Stone Magazine. Jonathan picked that one lyric from “Shut Out The Light” which he called “an obscure Springsteen song” and our conversation only added to the mystery.

    Ep 3- Arms Around You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 15:56


    In this episode, you'll hear from Mitch Slater, a fan who has attended more than 250 Springsteen shows. But it was one in particular in which he took a first date to, that speaks to the explainable and perhaps unexplainable level of his fandom. Mitch picked that one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's “Long Walk Home” which we surprisingly discovered connects the dots to the past and present.

    Ted appears with Christopher "Maddog" Russo on Sirius/XM Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 2:00


    Ted appears with Christopher "Maddog" Russo on Sirius/XM Radio to invite him onto his new podcast as Maddog selects "That One Lyric" from Bruce Springsteen's "Badlands."

    Ep 2- Sufferin' From A Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 9:43


    In this episode, you'll hear from Lori who learned about our podcast while listening to Springsteen's E Street Radio. “I heard you were starting a new podcast called "That One Lyric" and I'm a crazy Bruce fan, been to 130+ shows so I take my Bruce pretty seriously.” Lori picked that one lyric from “I'm A Rocker” that “saved my life...literally.” If you're struggling with loneliness or depression, we encourage you to call or text the Samaritans' 24/7 Helpline: (877) 870-4673 (HOPE)

    Ep 1- Broken Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 12:22


    In our debut episode, you'll hear from Jonathan who I met at a "Bruce in the USA" tribute show years ago. Our friendship has taken us to The Pit for many amazing Springsteen shows, from Mohegan Sun, Philly, DC to ultimately Rome, Italy before 80,000 fans. Jonathan picked that one lyric from “Born to Run” that I never would have guessed.

    Ted appears on Sirius/XM's E Street Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 3:40


    Ted appears on "The Wild and the Innocent with Jim Rotolo" on Sirius/XM's E Street Radio to discuss his new music podcast "That One Lyric" and to share his one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's "Tougher Than The Rest" "The road is dark And it's a thin thin line But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time"

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 0:59


    Listen to Ted Canova explain his new music podcast, where fans share That One Lyric and describe how it has shaped and impacted their lives.

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