Bon Jovi Discussions W/ Jerry Braden

Here’s the new logo for my podcast, Bon Jovi Discussions! Here’s where you can check out the podcast episodes! So much more to come! YouTube: @jerrybraden?si=IRfzOoPRB2LD-19U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@jerrybraden?s… Apple: @jerrybraden?si=IRfzOoPRB2LD-19U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@jerrybraden?s… Spotify: spotify.link

Jon Bon Jovi driving Bruce Springsteen after rehearsals for Bruce Love the part of Jon looking back waiting for Bruce to get in the car Love seeing videos like this Video Credit: Jim Crisci #BonJovi #JonBonJovi

Richie Sambora has been reunited with his first guitar! @TheRealSambora Photo Credit: Guitar World Magazine

In this clip of Bon Jovi Discussions, Steve Brown (Trixter, Always Jovi) chats about him & PJ Farley sneaking into a private Bon Jovi Show for contest winners in June 1986 which was hosted by NY Z100 Radio at a local catholic school in Passaic, NJ Really cool Bon Jovi story! Now I have a question for all the other die hard Jovi fans, does anyone have any literature, photos, or setlist from this private show? I have looked deep into my Jovi archives and internet and can’t find anything. BUT IT DID HAPPEN! Check out the full episode below and hear lots of other really cool Bon Jovi & Trixter stories! YouTube: youtu.be/alRoBzA2CDQ?si… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0e0Rma… @BonJovi @jonbonjovi @ALWAYSJOVIROCKS @STEVEBROWNROCKS #BonJovi #JonBonJovi #Trixter #AlwaysJovi

🚨New Episode of Bon Jovi Discussions The legendary Steve Brown (Trixter, Always Jovi) Steve is my guest & we chat about many things including Trixter, Bon Jovi stories, & his new tribute band, Always Jovi This was an absolute honor Follow @STEVEBROWNROCKS and @ALWAYSJOVIROCKS for all updates with Trixter and Always Jovi Always Jovi is gonna blow a lot of minds-coming to a stage near you! YouTube: youtu.be/alRoBzA2CDQ?si… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0e0Rma… #BonJovi #Trixter #AlwaysJovi

I can’t believe it’s been six years since I’ve started my Bon Jovi Podcast, Bon Jovi Discussions The greatest thing about this podcast is being able to have guests on who love this band just as much-sharing the excitement, love, and passion we have for our favorite band I sincerely thank everyone who’s taken the time to watch/support the podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & Spotify. I don’t care about numbers of followers, views, or likes, but seeing all the love these episodes get is incredible-to know people actually love the podcast and can relate. I also want to thank all of the guests I’ve had on and continue to have on who make the podcast great. So much more fun content to come and a lot of special guests! It takes a lot of hard work scheduling, recording, posting, and promoting. Glad people enjoy it Check out episodes below! Youtube: @jerrybraden?s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@jerrybraden?s… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7uzyK08iW… #BonJovi

Absolutely excited about recording tonight’s episode of Bon Jovi Discussions This is gonna be one of my absolute favorite episodes as I get to chat/interview one of my favorite musician/songwriters, @STEVEBROWNROCKS Episode out tomorrow! In the meantime, check out my favorite Trixter song-Tattoos & Misery And go check out @ALWAYSJOVIROCKS You’re about to hear the coolest Bon Jovi tribute band! #BonJovi #Trixter

Happy birthday Everett! Here’s a throwback to when I had Everett on Bon Jovi Discussions to chat about his career and working with Bon Jovi In this interview, you’ll learn how pure, kind, and the heart of gold this guy has. And he’s an hilarious guy. And check out his Holidelic stuff, it’s awesome and will bring a giant smile of pure joy to your face YouTube: youtu.be/HUThmnAqCxg?si… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/20jjx6… @everettbnyc

Happy Bon Jovi day everyone 43 years ago, March 14, 1983, Bon Jovi officially became a band. So thankful for all the years of music, tours, memories, & the lifelong friends I’ve made because of this band. Looking forward to the next chapter I truly mean it when I say how much this band has impacted my life #BonJovi @TheRealSambora @jonbonjovi @dbdavidbryan

🚨Throwback Episode of Bon Jovi Discussions Going to start posting throwback episodes of my podcast, Bon Jovi Discussions Here’s my episode with Phil X in 2020! When I started this podcast in 2020, Phil was one of the very first people to come on the podcast and give me a chance! As an early interviewer and learning how to navigate questions and conversation, you can tell in this episode how amateur I was, but still had a great chat. Fun fact: After the episode, Phil stayed on to chat and also taught me how to work interviews and ask questions to guests. Advice that I continue to carry on with this podcast. Tremendously nice guy and one of my absolute favorite guitar players and people in this world. So here ya go! Enjoy. 🙂 YouTube: youtu.be/HfSpKth3LeM?si… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Xq52j… #BonJovi @TheRealPhilX

🚨New Episode of Bon Jovi Discussions New Bon Jovi Biopic Movie Coming Matt & I chat about the news of the new movie and share our thoughts of what we’d like it to be YouTube: youtu.be/UimzwFmzTgA?si… Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3ZA496… #BonJovi @kashifoodz

🚨Bon Jovi News A biopic of the band is in the works variety.com/2026/film/news… #BonJovi

In honor of Phil X’s birthday, here’s an incredible solo of Always from Wembley 2019 Absolutely love it @TheRealPhilX #BonJovi

9 years ago today, this band saved my life The power of music. Wanted to share a personal story and help give light to people who are in a dark space. Back in late 2016 and early 2017 was the darkest time of my life. I was going through a bad break up (to someone I thought I loved at the time and was actually a toxic relationship), moved to a new town (away from family/friends), felt so alone and isolated and that caused severe depression. Truly the worst darkest time of my life. On the edge of defeat, I remember going on a drive on this day just to get fresh air & clear my head and I had THINFS album on, which was new at the time (another life saver) & Rollercoaster came on. That moment, something overcame me. I turned it up so loud in my car, windows down, got on a highway, and just had this on repeat for hours as I drove-wherever I wanted to drive to-and just sat there focusing on the lyrics and music. It reminded me how life can have its ups and downs. As a young adult, those lyrics gave me guidance. And I’ll tell you some truth, that song saved me. That day and moment was a 360 for me and gave me a new outlook on life. That day moving forward, I’ve never been in that dark of a headspace. And I’m glad. All because of music. Of course, I have days here and there when I’m down, but don’t we all? But generally, I’m really happy. But I stand by it-that song saved me and came on when I needed it. Life became great after that day after I gotten that clear happier head space. I met the love of my life and have a beautiful family. I’ve been lucky to see this song live a few times. When I do, I close my eyes and sing along really feeling a connection to it as I recall that dark time in my life, because of that song. Point is, this band has saved/been there for me so much over the last 26 years-through the good times and bad times. Some people think “it’s just a band.” Well, it’s more than that. It’s a band that I connect with so much via their music. A feeling no other band can give me. Their music is therapy. Those are songs that I feel are my songs because they speak to me as if they were my own. Because of one particular song, it changed my life for the better. Directed me into a happier and healthier life. Thank you @BonJovi For anyone reading this, you may think there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, but there is. You just gotta keep pushing into you find it. #BonJovi

🚨New Interview Phil X on Music on the Run Podcast Full episode out on Tuesday, March 10 In this clip, Phil X talks about his first time with the band in 2011 #BonJovi

Remember those nights dancing at the masquerade? The clowns wore smiles that wouldn't fade You and I were the renegades and some things never change It made me so mad cause I wanted it bad for us And now it's so sad that whatever we had ain't worth saving Incredible song #BonJovi

Looking through old photos of me as a kid. Here’s a silly photo of me at 17. Finding pictures of me wearing Jovi shirts as a kid and teen. Seeing “that kid” that still loves this band 26 years and counting. I remember being a teen, not fitting in. My bullies making fun of me constantly for loving this band so much among other things. (My long hair didn’t help). I wanted to fit in so bad in school. I wasn’t a total reject, but I certainly wasn’t popular. But as any other kid, I tried to fit in so many ways, but just didn’t seem to find a way. Only way I thought I could get these kids to like me was to give up music and a band that I loved and was passionate about. Doing that would be losing a part of “me.” And I wouldn’t do that. I’m glad I didn’t give up what I loved. Just for people who didn’t like me to only like me for someone that I wasn’t. If I was to be liked, I wanted to be liked for who I was. Not being someone I was pretending to be and knew I’d eventually find a place where I fit in. And I did. Found the Jovi community and this community is where I truly feel like I belong with people who understand me and love me for me. I stuck to who I was and being proud of what I loved and eventually found a group (you guys) who love this band just as much and “gets me.” The thing is, you won’t get everyone to like you, no matter how hard you try. there will simply be people that won’t. And it’s wasting time trying. So don’t lose your authenticity just to please everyone. Be yourself and the right group of people will come along and love you for you. So here’s what I say. Always love and be proud of what you love. Never be ashamed and don’t let people take that away from you. Never change yourself for people to like you. You’ll find people who love the same things as you & they’ll love you for you. It’s ok to not fit in. It’s ok to be weird and different. There’s no other you, so be you. But there is one thing I regret, that long hair! What was I thinking!? #BonJovi

“New” photos of Jon Bon Jovi from 2025 for Nashville Tourism Campaign Photo Credit: Elizabeth Holms #BonJovi #JonBonJovi

Happy birthday to my absolute favorite singer, songwriter, and musician in the whole wide world. Thank you for the huge impact you’ve made in my life with your songs and being the positive role model in my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. #BonJovi #JonBonJovi

Question: Which Bon Jovi tour was your favorite that you’ve seen (whether live or YouTube)? For me, it’s the 2011 tour. Bunch of rarities each night, incredible encores, and band full of energy They had a unique level of chemistry onstage on that tour There’s some shows on that tour you couldn’t get the band to leave the stage! Encore after encore! 2010 Photo: David Bergman #BonJovi

🚨Suggestions I try to evolve and post all things Jovi, making this a fun space for everyone. It takes a lot of time and hard work. But it’s worth every second. From Jovi History, my Bon Jovi Discussions podcast, sharing news, photos, video archives, lyrics, polls, in the collection, and more; what other Bon Jovi content would you like to see? It’s awesome having a place where I can share the love and enjoyment I have for my favorite band with others & friends who love this band as much as I do. It’s a special community we have. This fan base and band is the one place where I truly feel like I fit in. This place is our little escape from our everyday world. A place where we can celebrate our favorite band. Sharing our opinions and experiences as fans. I thank everyone that interacts on here. It means the world to me to have all the friendships that I have here because of this band. Some of the kindest and greatest friends I’ve made are from the Jovi Fan Base. #BonJovi