Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Mike @mikecagley is a fellow DFW resident and in today's episode we get very Sportsy. We do talk a little music but we spend a great deal talking about covering Sports, his podcast and radio show and heaven help us the Dallas Cowboys. https://illiniguys.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up February and talk about the podcast plans for March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Lin @MusingsForest joins Jesse on the podcast to discuss their thoughts on Bruce’s music and Springsteen’s influence on his creativity. They thinks that Bruce’s relationship with nonwhite audiences is a nuanced, tricky and important topic. As a child of Taiwanese parents and a native New Jersians ,Erik had diverse influences growing up. Please check out Erik’s You Tube Page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGY71Ml4zRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Mahony @MahoneyReturns has played in a few bands, in Mahoney & The Moment with my wife who is from New York and we play Folk: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CYHwXYkHNSY2yn9IMjLDG… and The Milkshakes a very E Street style band that play Rock & Roll: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CcMVf1ffagHQkNabCAbh8… He also does a monthly comedy podcast interviewing other grass roots artists called A Bev with Stev: https://pod.link/1165101919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Mensch has a long and successful career as a TV Documentarian. His newest career is writing best selling histories that read like novels with his fellow writer Brad Meltzer. Their last book is The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, And Churchill. We discuss their writing styles and get into his love of music including Bruce's early albums. The book can be fournd here - https://www.amazon.com/Nazi-Conspiracy-Secret-Roosevelt-Churchill/dp/1250777267 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A self proclaimed "Old School" Springsteen fan takes over the Set Lusting Bruce Channel and shares his thoughts on the Austin Set List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Markham @byAlexmarkham joins me from Valencia Spain to tak about his writing and his Springsteen fandom. Check out his writing at https://byalexmarkham.medium.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Stevenson @StefanVersusTex Is a Former reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years and he continues to Freelance. He covered the Dallas stop of the new tour, here https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/article272399133.html?taid=63e79159be05cf00017811d2&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source= We have a great talk about a wide variety of subjects. We recorded this a few weeks before the Dallas show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Springsteen and a short handed E Street Band played the American Airline's Center in Dallas Texas on Feb 10, 2023. They were missing Steve, Soozie and Patti. The band worked extra hard knowing that they were a little light in the line up. Here is my thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Andrews loves to make people laugh. He uses his skills to motivate, entertain and to inspire. He has a new podcast where he uses music to explore his guest's life. Find it here https://open.spotify.com/show/17FAGWMxBPLKRdNK5biKry?si=e0539bd6033245ae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen had reached out to the Spring-Nuts group sharing the story behind the Say Hi to Max book, after talking to Max's family, I knew I needed to hear Jen's story as well. She shares her long time Springsteen fandom and stories from shows and her favorite songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few voices mails from fans sharing their thoughts on the opening night of the 2023 tour. You can leave your thoughts by calling ‪(469) 249-2442‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all wanted to be where the Bands were last night. It sounds like the fans in Tampa were treated to a great show (duh!). Here is my thoughts on the set list. If you want to be spoiler free of what might get played during upcoming stops on the tour, please skip this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Viera @CouncilmanViera is the Tampa City Councilman for District 7. He wrote a guest editorial in the local Tampa paper talking about why Bruce Springsteen matters and who him touring again is a big deal. The Councilman joins me to talk about his love Bruce's music and how Born in the USA speaks to him as a Cuban American. https://www.cltampa.com/music/ahead-of-bruce-springsteens-tour-launch-in-tampa-city-councilman-luis-viera-reflects-on-the-importance-of-the-boss-14997987 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aron @aronkozin returns to the podcast after too long of an absence. We catch up on his youtube channel, discuss our plans for the 2023 tour and make plans to do a Springsteen Heardle Live! https://www.youtube.com/live/TcqlBuIVwhs?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eden Levin joins me from Germany via Israel. She is an entrepreneur, Female entrepreneurs meetup organizer and the lead singer for the Swing Metal Band Shoo Bee Doom. She joins me to talk about her musical journey, how she misses the food from her home in Jerusalem and we discuss the inspiration of their new single Old School Medicine. Find more about the band here = https://linktr.ee/shoobeedoom check out the single here - https://youtu.be/PwOgPUN-3c4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Alba @jonalba returns to give Jesse and them a chance to catch up. They talk Letter to You, Only the Strong and the 2023 Tour! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingAccordingToAlba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a cross over episode with Perfectly Good Podcast, John Fox joins Sylvan @sylvangreeneyes and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW to discuss @johnhiattmusic 6th album Riding with the King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Matthews joins me to catch up and to discuss the introduction of a brand new Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast "E Street Cafe" https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-e-street-cafe-podcast/id1667108880 please go subscribe and rate and review the new podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Berry @jakeberrynh returns to pick his Songs of your Life choices. 11 questions, 11 different songs, no repeats! 1. Song I hate (I don’t get) 2. Song that I think is overrated 3. Song that is under appreciated 4. Song that I love 5. Song that you can listen to over and over again 6. Song that made me fall in love with Bruce 7. Song that changed my life 8. Song that surprised me 9. song that is a Guilty Pleasure 10. Song I wish I had seen live 11. Great Song to see live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from the release of her new Album Lotus, Molly Healey joins me on the podcast to talk about her music, her discovery of looping and touring and performing with The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. You can find her music and more information about her at www.mollyhealey.com listen to her cover of Dancing in the Dark here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz4yH_pqVfM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris, Colin and Jesse are back to wrap up the regular season and give their predictions for the Dallas/Tampa playoff game on Monday 1/16/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Greene @Scotty_Ballgame returns to the podcast to pick the songs of his life. Eleven questions, eleven #Springsteen songs, no repeats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt DeMello @Marionmarooned the self proclaimed snarky singer-songcyclist joins me to talk about his music and his admiration of Bruce's music and Bruce's live performances. https://www.mattdemello.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Lizerbram @davidlizerbram joined me last October and I somehow misplaced the recording. So after too long of a delay, here is my discussion with the cohost of the Rock Doc Podcast @RockDocsPod. We discuss his love of Documentaries, his podcast and his musical fandom. https://linktr.ee/rockdocspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Gray has been working behind the scenes cooking for acts like Eagles, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. He is the creater of one of the best cookie recipe in the world. He and I had a wonderful time talking food, music and writing. https://www.hawaiifoodtours.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Plotkin believes that tattoos and beards are not only part of us but also who we are. He is The founder of Dermdude (www.dermdude.com) a website devoted to personal hygiene products for men and for those who love them. They have products for hair, tattoos, skin and yes for your balls (he makes me say it in the podcast). Drew is a long time Springsteen fan and he and I had a great time sharing stories and hope to meet up in Dallas on 2/10/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Vansak @stevevansak Father dropped him off to his first Bruce show in Chicago in 1981 as Steve wasn’t old enough to drive. Neither Steve or his Dad had any idea how much that would change the course of my life. He joins Jesse to talk his life as a working musician, the new Cover's album and Steve's Photography business. Instagram - @regionweddings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Miller @blindnello is one of my Ted Lasso co-hosts, an occasional guest on How Many and a fellow fan of Dallas Sports teams. He sent me a message asking for me to send him some suggestions about Bruce Springsteen music he might enjoy. Me and a few of my listeners sent him a play list and after spending some time listening to lots of Bruce, he joins me to discuss. Did we convert him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michele Blood @themysticalexp1is a successful, multi-talented lady. Michele was a rock singer in Australia and after a near fatal car accident, she created positive Affirmation Songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success. She joined Jesse earlier in the year to talk about her jourey. Michele is offering you listeners a free copy of her ebook, The Magic Of Affirmation Power, and her video, The Power Of Meditation. Included in these products are even more affirmation products from Michele. Your listeners can download these free gifts at: https://www.MicheleBlood.com/SetLustingBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! I hope that this season is one filled with joy, love, good food, good drinks, good friends and lots of laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fueled by a lot of great bourbon and feeling disappointed in the Dallas Cowboy's performance on Sunday 12/18/22. Recorded live in the car on the way home from our annual Bourbon Bowl. There may be a few curse words in this one. There may be a few random comments about the local restaurant chain Snuffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Blanchard, @TFG1Mike, one of the founders of The GeekCast Radio Network and one of Jesse's frequent cohosts when talking comics and other pop culture topics joins the podcast again to share his Springsteen stories and other fun music topics. https://linktr.ee/tfg1mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Mahoney @cmahoneymusic and Jesse spend over 90 minutes sharing stories about her music, her life and she brought along her guitar and plays a few songs, stick to the end for a special treat. Learn more about this talented artist on her website http://www.caitlinmahoney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Rodman won the Academy of Country Music Top New Female Vocalist in 1985. Her credits include top 10 Billboard single "She Thinks That She'll Marry", BMI Millionaire award for the #1 hit “One Way Ticket (Because I Can) cut by LeAnn Rimes. She continues to write and record her own music and works as a vocal coach for multiple musicians and speakers. Her latest video course is called Speaking Voice Technique. Find out more here – https://judyrodman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Paulson joins me to share stories about his love of all things Metal and his podcast "You are The Host Podcast." He had me on his podcast - find that link here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/02ceMTE5wCn1991mp1dI47?si=CDPyZVYmROesNXKdthB2uw Find Taylor's books here - First in series of poetry books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0841RLHVR?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ts_0GCAVZR5G1YRT5K5FBH1 First in series of novels: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08257L8Z3?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ts_FZRM5CWCE4FSS7MZH9EZ https://www.facebook.com/youarethehostpod https://youtube.com/channel/UCcfXSzgWYQgnIpb1lBPX_Tg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Morgan @TEXPAMAN is EVP for the Texas Rangers in charge of Ballpark Entertainment, Promotions and Productions. He is the creator of the Dot Race, a former announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. He joined Jesse last month to talk about his career, his music fandom and the evolutions of walk up music in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few years ago, I put together a list of holiday songs for a game we were playing at work. I released this back in December 2020, I thought it would be fun to share again. Send me an email if you want the answer sheet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few random Springsteen thoughts as we end November.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Story Song Podcast @story_Song is an amazing podcast where Michael, Rachel and Dan break down "story songs" discussing the lyrics in an off beat and humorus way. They give the story behind the song, lessons learned and connect all the songs in a shared universe. They release new episodes every two weeks and they have a large backlog of episodes to enjoy. In a tribute to their podcast, I've listed multiple Springsteen story songs that I wish they will cover. I'm also throwing out a plea for them to join me on Set Lusting Bruce some day to share some behind the scenes story of their friendship, the podcast and their love of music. The podcast can be found at www.Storysongpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noven Jaisi is a a Writer. Producer. Entrepreneur. Director. Philanthropist. Noven Jaisi has worn many hats in his decade long career. He joins Jesse to talk about his career including working with Mike Love and John Stamos. https://www.novenjaisi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel helps business owners leverage their LinkedIn presence to get leads. He is the author of “Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success. Jesse and he discuss music, social media and helping each other. https://www.danielalfon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few weeks ago, I shared my ranking of all the Springsteen studio albums. Today it is my listener's turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for all you do to support the podcast and my family. I love you all and can't wait to see you next year before E Street Shows. Please go to iTunes and rate & review the podcast. Reach out and schedule time to visit with my for the podcast. Be kind to each other, be safe and remember that love only grows when you share it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They boys are back to talk about an almost perfect game in Minnesota and how they are feeling going into a big Thanksgiving Game at Jerry World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip Sams @SkipSams is an award-winning composer, performing artist, multimedia producer, and sober coach. In today's episode we break down his journey to sobriety and how music helped him during that time and continues to help him as he helps others find their higher source of creativity. For more information about Sam, his music and his coaching services http://skipsams.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Berry @jakeberrynh joins Jesse on the podcast to talk about his @springsteen journey, raising twin boys and some of his favorite concert memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris, Jesse and Colin are not feeling the love with their Dallas Cowboys this week. Hoping to see better results this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of the podcast is all about kindness. Malena was concerned about the way people stared at her little brother Max, who has cerebral palsy. She wants to change the way that they interact with him so she wrote a book advocating people to just say “Hi, Max.” Malena with her Mom, Megan joins me today to talk about her book, her two brothers and her love of WWE wrestling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PWwP7jC08Q https://a.co/d/ePjjIXA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christy Alexander Hallberg @ChristyHallberg is the author of the award-winning novel ‘Searching For Jimmy Page’, from Livingston Press. She is also the host of Rock is Lit: A Podcast About Rock Novels, from Pantheon Podcast Network. She joins Jesse today to discuss her music fandom, her book and her podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices