Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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

Terry Moore @Terrymooreart writes and draws stories about interesting people. He joined Jesse for a short visit (Jesse had to cut the talk short due to flat time emergency). He talks about his characters, his cousin who inspired him and why he explores different genres in his storytelling. Find his stories here https://abstractstudiocomics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A collection of messages from listeners and fellow podcasters congratulating the podcast hitting 1000 episodes! Please send feedback to [email protected], go to our Patreon to support the show https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode featuring voice mails from listeners sharing their thoughts about the latest Bruce Springsteen shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are down to the sweet 16, tough choices are made and one song becomes your champion. You might be surprised. Joining Jesse @jessejacksondfw is Steve @stevepryorGPISD, Chris @flickris, Jaclyn @jaclynnjohnston, Henrik @joe_roberts, Darrin @dfos42, Timothy @LVMtgConcierge and Rachel @rachel_berc After you listen to the episode, go here to see the journey. Disagree? Send feedback to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our Bruce Springsteen Song Tournament. We go from 128 songs down to the Sweet 16. Joining Jesse @jessejacksondfw is Steve @stevepryorGPISD, Chris @flickris, Jaclyn @jaclynnjohnston, Henrik @joe_roberts, Darrin @dfos42, Timothy @LVMtgConcierge and Rachel @rachel_berc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Set Lusting Bruce hitting 1000 episodes, several of my online friends joined Jesse to go from 256 songs down to one! In this first of three episodes, we go from 256 songs to 128 songs. Joining Jesse is .. Rachel, Steve, Chris, Timothy, Henrik, Steve, and Darrin. Come back tomorrow for part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Set Lusting Bruce hits 1000 episodes, Jesse is joined by Peter Ames Carlin @peteramescarlin. Peter is a writer and the author of several books, including HOMEWARD BOUND: THE LIFE OF PAUL SIMON, published in October, 2016 and BRUCE, a biography of Bruce Springsteen published in October, 2012. They discuss his writing, his fandom and his plans for future books. https://www.peteramescarlin.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we start the celebration of the Podcast hitting 1,000 episodes. The Creator & CEO at Pantheon Media Christian Swain joins Jesse to welcome the podcast to the Pantheon Media Network. The explore Chris' background and discuss the mission statement of the network, preaching the gospel of music. http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the young man thinking that shows up on the cover of the album Darkness on the Edge of Town, Here is Timothy Hoffman opinion. If you want to share your thoughts or do a Springsteen minute, reach out to me at [email protected] Cover art of Darkness done by Frank Stefanko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yedda @yeddinha is a passionate Springsteen fan who shares her story with Jesse @jessejacksonDFW. Growing up in Brazil, seeing the political state in her home country, coming to American, finding CD stores and making her way in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Colby joins Jesse to discuss his opinion of the story that Bruce is telling his audience with the song selections in this current tour. Some fans say static, others say consistent story telling. Let us know what you think by sending thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voice mail at 469-249-2442 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake joins Jesse in what hopefully will be a series of episodes where he and a guest define their Springsteen fandom by picking 5 lyrics from Springsteen songs. What 5 lyrics would you pick? Send your feedback to [email protected], find us on twitter at @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John grew up in West Texas and has been a fan of Bruce since he heard Born to Run on the radio. He joins Jesse today to talk about his Bruce Journey. https://imbalancedhistory.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the other podcasts I do is a pop culture review show with Lou @LouWSytsma and Karen @aleveria. Each week, we are watching Babylon 5 in chronological order and discussing them. We also take turns picking other movies, books or series to review. It was my turn so I picked Bruce's Western Star movie to help celebrate the podcast hitting 1000 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Shannon @kevins2u loves Bruce Springsteen and U2. He joins Jesse @jessejacksonDFW in today's episode talking live shows, his musical fandom and how a few years ago during The River Anniversary Tour his musical fandom came full circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Dempsey @mkd1973 joins me fresh from his business trip to the US, shares stories of attending 3 shows and getting to break bread with me and some of my friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short bonus episode where we catch up and talk about plans for April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Colby returns to the podcast to catch up on all things Springsteen and the tour. Craig had written a wonderful column named "YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME. HOW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ALIENATED HIS MOST RABID FANS AND WHY THAT’S A GOOD THING." https://www.colbyvision.net/theswissaccount/2023/2/14/youre-not-the-boss-of-me-how-bruce-springsteen-alienated-his-most-rabid-fans-and-why-thats-a-good-thing We discuss this and other fun topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan McInerney, one of the hosts of my newest podcast obsession, The Story Song Podcast @story_Song joined Jesse @jessejacksondfw a few weeks ago looking very dapper in his apricot scarf. (A reference to the song Your So Vain). Jesse and Dan share stories about podcasting, his early obsession with song lyrics and if they are ever going to cover a Bruce Springsteen song on the podcast. https://thestorysongpodcast.wordpress.com/ The Story Song Podcast is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network @pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few fans call in sharing their quick thoughts about stops during this leg of the E Street Band world wide tour! Let your voice be heard, call - 469-249-2442 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A GRAMMY Award-winning music historian, producer, and educator, Santelli was the Founding Executive Director of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and the author of more than a dozen books on American music, including the New York Times best-seller, Greetings from Asbury Park: The Story of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In our countdown to our 1,000 episode, here is Jesse's discussion with Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If death awaits all adventurers, then the salvation of resurrection is always the hope. But what about the waiting period? Stuck in the afterlife awaiting a cleric's blessing to return you from a critical failure–how do you bide your time? The composer of the soundtrack of a new Table Top Game - The Black Ballad, Drake Mefestta joins me for a great conversation about music, storytelling and gaming. Learn more about the game and the campaign here - Here is the trailer for the Black Ballad if you want to check it out. https://youtu.be/qMl18HCc_FI Please use this link for people to go to the Black Ballad Backerkit. https://www.backerkit.com/c/storytellers-forge-studios/the-black-ballad?ref=Southgate Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/diamorteofficial/ Tag: @diamorte Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/diamortemusic?lang=en Tag: @diamortemusic nstagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/diamorteofficial/ Tag: @diamorteofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEd-rWsj3ossTkuyyK7Gtgg Website: www.diamorte.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/diamorte Email: [email protected] Other Social Media Links: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/6509596 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ Burlingame @russburlingame returns to the podcast to talk about the latest Springsteen tour and his plans to attend at least one show. We talk about the set list and his expectations. We also talk about his new Kickstarter. He is writing a new Book - Time to Be Heroes: A Totally Unofficial Oral History of DC Legends of Tomorrow. Legends of Tomorrow is one of the best CW Super-Hero shows and Russ has already tons of interviews recorded and is planning to get more. Please go to the link and check out the kickstarter. www.theworstchris.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Myers & Stephanie Pena host the wonderful Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes podcast part of the Pantheon Family of Podcasts. Stephanie and Stephanie met in college and bonded over velvet pants and a love of music. They share stories about Austin, New York and podcasting. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephanie-stephanie-talk-tunes/id1561009536 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you host a podcast and need a promo, I'd love for you to share my latest promo for the podcast. If you have a promo for your podcast, let me know so I can help promote your podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Scruggs @amyscruggssd is a nationally known country music artist, a successful sales and media coach, the mother of 4 and a former TV host. She joins Jesse to talk about her passions, her latest album and green M&M's. Find out more about her music here - https://www.amyscruggsmusic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack Morrison @zackmorrison18 is a comedy writer and filmmaker from New Jersey, currently living in Los Angeles. He is the writer and director of Everything's Fine: A Panic Attack in D Major, a 2019 Television Academy student Emmy winner. He joins Jesse to talk about his film making and his Springsteen fandom. Check out his work at https://www.zackmorrison.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few voice mails from fans talking about the first few shows of the current Springsteen tour. Let you voice be heard - call 469-249-2442 Photo by Alec Solomita Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices