Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

This one is totally different. Josh is a self proclaimed Conservative Moderate. He and Jesse have a political discussion, with very little music discussed. If you are tired of politics, please skip but if you want to hear two reasonable people discuss growing up in a strong Christian home and finding their unique paths, enjoy. https://www.joshkelley.ink/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara believes that it is important to share our stories, even the difficult ones because they have the power to unite and inspire us. In today's episode, Jesse and Barbara discuss music fandom, grief, shares stories those we have lost and how to be there for people who need us. To learn more about Barbara Social, Podcasts, Articles: https://linktr.ee/BarbaraLegere925 For help and resources https://www.barbaralegere.com/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bella Pori @bellapori returns to the podcast to share her thoughts on the latest Springsteen tour, the current political climate with women rights, the LGBTQ community and a ton of other topics. They get serious, they get silly, they have fun and we think you will do the same! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip returns to the podcast to share the origins of his podcast - Byte Sized Biographies - Some Very Famous People You've Never Really Heard Of…In Less Than An Hour. https://www.someveryfamouspeople.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip D. Gibbons @philipdgibbons joins Jesse over the next two days. In today's episode, Phil shares hisstory of going to a show at the Roxy in July, 1978, I wonder who was playing that night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Bryant is the host of multiple podcasts, Jeremy joins Jesse today to talk about Disco, Symphonic Metal, and how he still struggles to narrow down his favorite bands. Paranormal the New Normal/Maniacal Music Musings Podcasts Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/54582... Our Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastar... Our Youtube Channel:/https://www.youtube.com/@maniacalmusicmusingspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Father's Day and Pride Month episode, I'm joined by Vicki-Ann Bush. Vicki-Ann writes Young Adult Paranormal novels. She talks about her books, the inspiration for Alex, the 17 year old transgender boy who is the hero of her Alex McKenna series. We spend time talking about fathers and their influence in both our musical lives. We also spend some time at the start of the episode discussing our thoughts on the current political climate around the anger of those who are different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Hardy loves building community. She is the host of the "Fabulous Over 50" podcast and the "Medical Gaslighting" podcast. She and Jesse discuss her mission to help people take back their power, get creative, and tap into their inner wisdom. You can find more about her here https://jenhardy.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle M. Orsino is a fantasy novelist whose compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal muses, from Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice, Jim Henson and Wonder Woman. She joins Jesse today to talk her love of Wonder Woman, Nursing, how a chemo patient helped inspire her series and how her love of Cosplay lead to her being on the cover of her series in character. Find out more here! https://www.birthofthefae.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fascinated by nature since her earliest memories, Tigrilla Gardenia turned that passion into her vocation. In today's episode Jesse and Tigrilla go through her journey, how she almost worked for the FBI being a sound specialist, her work in IT and finally how she found a home in Damanhur, Italy. Find more about her work and to determine what is your spiritual plant go here https://tigrillagardenia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Himanish Goel returns to the podcast to talk about how graduating from College and living through a Pandemic Shut down changed how he has listened to music and what kind of music he is interested in. https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanish-goel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Ulmer joins me to share his Springsteen fandom journey. We discuss his love for Bruce and how he's taken the mantle of his family business and worked hard to be there for his family. We discuss how Letter to You helped us to define our thoughts on the afterlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician and podcast patreon and great guy, Levi Petree returns to the podcast. In today's episode we catch up and Levi tries to summarize what Bruce means to him by picking out five song lyrics and sharing them. Which five would you pick? Find more about Levi here - http://www.levipetree.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie Phoenixx starts our discussion proclaiming he hatched and rose from the ashes of poverty to become a successful sales leader and now an expert in competitive intelligence and strategic marketing. We go from Business Talk, to arena/stadium business models as well as how Robbie has returned to one of his first loves making music with Sonic Octane @SonicBandFan. Find Robbie on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertzeas/ If you text Robbie to 33777, you will get a bundle of materials to help you with your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Adams is an Executive Coach, Strategic Advisor and Thought Partner. Today we get off the business track and move to the bright side of the road as we discuss his love of the music of Van Morrison. Tom grew up in a household filled with gospel music and in the music Van Morrison he found a connection between the music of his youth and his love of Rock n Roll. You can find more about Tom here - https://tomadams.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Ton brings a unique perspective to technology, business and leadership. He is a sought-after Information Technology speaker, author and thought leader. Today he gets off the "business path" and takes an exile off Main Street so he can discuss his love of The Rolling Stones on today's episode of the podcast. Find out more about Jeff here https://jeffreyston.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn and Dave have been together going on 30 years. They host a wonderful podcast called In the Shadow of the Evening Tree (I wonder where they got that title?). Both of them are return guests. In this episode, we play a little catch up, in honor of Pride Month, we talk about the current political climate for the LGBTQIA+ community and talk about their trip to Dublin to see Bruce. Check out their podcast here - https://intheshadowoftheeveningtrees.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Luke Rossmo helps parents to get unstuck. He is a mindset and performance coach, speaker, writer, musician and performer. He shares his redemption story and his love of the Dave Matthew's Band. (We didn't get into this but the next time Luke is on, we will talk about this great cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWc6Se4lsA) https://deeprootsmindsetperformance.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Kay the host of Play That Rock 'n' Roll Podcast. He attended the Springsteen show in Milwaukee and his You Tube reaction video got a little bit of traction from Springsteen fans and haters. We had a fun talk about podcasting, music and of course the Mary Question! Email: [email protected] Podcast: https://playthatpodcast.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playthatpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/playthatpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/c/playthatrocknroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. He is one of the hosts of The MisfitNation podcast, where they inspire everyone to be better humans with a focus on those who have served and the families of those active and veteran members of our military. He shares his memory of Bruce’s music and how the song Rooster by Alice in Chains has special meaning. https://www.themisfitnation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Malloy is an editor, writer, mother, and volunteer leader for the Florida Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. In our discussion, she remembers her first boyfriend singing “Born to Run” to her. We share her brush with greatness with Bruce, her being at the first show after losing Danny and we discuss how she is OK with the set list not changing much, in fact she could care less. Around 43 minutes into our discussion we spend some time talking about the current state of gun violence in the US and how she is working with the Florida Chapter of Moms Demanding Action for Gun Sense. The weekend we are releasing this is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend so it seemed the perfect time to release our discussion. #wearorange https://momsdemandaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb Filcman @DebFilcman shares her Springsteen fandom with Jesse, talking about how she found his music, how his latest albums didn't speak to her the way earlier albums had spoken to her. She shares her thoughts on the current tour and what she was wanting/needing from this tour. You can find her toughts here https://www.blogness-brucespringsteen.net/post/review-bruce-springsteen-milwaukee-3-7-23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the founders of Indy Pop Con joins me to talk about pop culture, growing up watching Star Treks, do's and don'ts attending conventions and his answer to the Mary Question. Go to https://popcon.us/ to find out more details about PopCon Louisville 6/16 - 6/18 and PopCon Indy 8/25 - 8/27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Shea joins Jesse to talk about working at SiriusXM, his musical fandom and his first book, All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart Available now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C26RHQL9/ref=docs-os-doi_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warren Zanes has worn many hats over the years, musician, scholor, writer, professor and music fan. Warren has done his share of interviews over the years and is currently promoting his amazing book about Nebraska. In today's discussion, Jesse and Warren take a drive through them county roads discussing a wide variety of topics including which Bruce album is the closest sister album to Nebraska. https://www.warren-zanes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino Grigoriadis is a 3rd Generation Truck Driver and spent the first part of 2023 doing his part to keep the #Springsteentour2023 on track. He shares his story about getting his CDL licence, finding his love of Greek Music and a few stories from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final Memorial Day Weekend Series of episodes, Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn, Chris, Steve and Jesse discuss and debate the sweet 16 of what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen covers. Can you guess who got Gold, Silver and Bronze? The final standings https://challonge.com/s9v88xb0/standings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Memorial Day series of episodes, Jesse is joined by a group of former guests and Springsteen fans to discuss and debate what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen does that is a cover of some one elses song. In this 2nd of 3 episodes, We get down to the sweet sixteen. What favorites were left on the podcast floor, listen and find out! Our panel includes Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn, Chris and Steve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Memorial Day series of episodes, Jesse is joined by a group of former guests and Springsteen fans to discuss and debate what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen does that is a cover of some one elses song. We start with almost 100 songs and over the next three days, we will get it down to our top 16, then 8, then final 4! Our panel includes Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn, Chris and Steve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerard Longo joins Jesse to talk about Gerard's journey from Athlete, to classically trained vocalist to brodcasting to podcasting. We discuss his passion for helping others, his family, his music and in his many charitable causes. Find more about Gerard at his website https://undergroundmusiccollective.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to define Jayne Wesler is a dauting task, she has been and continues to be a author, coach, speaker, a licensed clinical social worker, attorney and of course Springsteen fan. We talk her many careers, her books, and how her brother introduced her to Bruce’s music. https://jaynewesler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Reyna @alecreyna98is a fellow DFWer who is a young adult into Springsteen. He joins Jesse to talk about how he discovered Springsteen. The way that Bruce’s songs have affected and how he has become a major influence in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hayden OfficerWho89 joins Jesse from St. Louis (still too soon to talk about Game 6 in 2014). Mark is a 2nd generation fan who shares stories from his musical journey and of course his answer to the Mary Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter George is a professional speaker and coach who has been speaking on stage for 36 years. For half of that time, he has been coaching professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs to become more effective speakers. Despite growing up with a lisp and stutter, Peter found his passion for public speaking and helping others achieve their goals through communication. He shares stories of his passion and of his love of Eric Clapton's music especially Eric's guitar playing . https://petergeorgepublicspeaking.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We gathered a group of writers, to try and answer the almost impossible question, what is Bruce Springsteen's best written song? Here is part two where we get the list down to our top five choices. Below is a link where all the songs are in a convenient playlist. What song did we leave out? What would be your pick? Leave a message at 469-249-2442 or send an email to [email protected] . Our panel consisted of Gabriel Bergmoser @gobergmoser, Craig Colby @craigcolby1, Michael Elliott @mikejelliott, Jaclyn Johnston @jaclynNjohnston, and Keith R.A. DeCandido @KRADeC Please check out their books and give them some love on twitter for taking on this fun but daunting task. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/p.podderapp.com/1394819820/chrt.fm/track/E74G3E/traffic.megaphone.fm/PAN1035914263.mp3?updated=1684338262 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We gathered a group of writers, to try and answer the almost impossible question, what is Bruce Springsteen's best written song? Here is part one where we get the list down to our top picks. Below is a link where all the songs are in a convenient playlist. What song did we leave out? What would be your pick? Leave a message at 469-249-2442 or send an email to [email protected] Our panel consisted of Gabriel Bergmoser @gobergmoser, Craig Colby @craigcolby1, Michael Elliott @mikejelliott, Jaclyn Johnston @jaclynNjohnston, and Keith R.A. DeCandido @KRADeC https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/p.podderapp.com/1394819820/chrt.fm/track/E74G3E/traffic.megaphone.fm/PAN1035914263.mp3?updated=1684338262 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 1014 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes a Musical secret agent man, its Hughes, Tim Hughes! From being a John Lennon Fan, to having a record collection to rival any record collection!! Tim has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear all this and so much more as we enter the Musical M-I:6 that is Tim Hughes’s love of music! This time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!! https://dlaignite.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 1013 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Ken Swalick back to the podcast! It’s been 2 years since Ken’s story was told, but this time he’s back to answer the following… Did Ken experience Springsteen Ticket Gate, what are his favorite tour memories? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark D'Alessio returns to the podcast to share some stories of the first few shows of the tour. We talk about Houston, Bruce's need of a better PR team and future plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda and I attended the 2/14/23 show in Houston. I recorded this quick review once we were back in the hotel room and she had gone to bed. I then went to Austin on Thursday, got COVID on Friday and forget about this file. I just found it as I was cleaning out some folders on the computer. This is a little late but I did want to share my thoughts on the show and the surprise of getting If I was the Priest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Kobert @dkobert is a TV Producer. Video Editor. Writer and a Sports & Music geek. Jesse and he talked about the first few Springsteen shows and Dave's Bruce Journey. Dave's blog can be found here http://100concerts.blogspot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Gregoire @wayne_gregoire joins Jesse @jessejacksondfw to visit about podcasting, sports and his favorite musician Garth Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blogger and Springsteen fan Margarida @Margaridabruce shares stories from her Springsteen fandom. She shares how it is a family affair and how it is all or nothing when they are looking to purchase tickets! Follow her blog here - https://blogginginthestreet.wordpress.com/about-me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 1006 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Justin Mitchell @jbreen21WFMJ to the podcast! From being a local newscaster to bringing the family to a Bruce show, Justin has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear just how his childhood memories were wall to wall Bruce Springsteen, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In Episode 1005 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Olivia Frances to the podcast! From being a musician, writer, and performer, to being someone who just loves the Nashville vibes. Olivia has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear just how she is always having fun with music, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In Episode 1004 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Mike Oppenheim to the podcast! From being a music fan, and being in a rock band in his twenties, to being a writer and podcaster who talks coffins! Mike has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear just how he likes attention, but he doesn’t like stage performance, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicki got a phone call back in 1974 asking her to come to Liberty Hall in Houston to photograph a band's first show in Texas. She talks about that experience, her new book showing off these photos. The book is beautiful and shows a time before Roy, Max after Vinnie and before Born to Run changed everything. Find the book here https://springsteenlibertyhall.com/ Nicki is on twitter here - @Nicki_Germaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In Episode 1003 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Romana Hasenoehrl to the podcast! From being a writer for over twenty years, and always wanting that happiness mindset, Romana has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear just how she survived a sky diving accident, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Lenahan from Rocking the Suburbs and his friend Tim Hoffman went to the Springsteen DC show and have stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices