Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Kyle Gordon @gdiggitydog8989 is a husband, father and he shares how #BruceSpringsteen’s music helped him as a new father especially during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Esmonde @basontheb joins Jesse @jessejacksonDFW to share her musical story. She shares stories about different shows she's attended, her experiance running a restaurant during the pandemic and her experiance on Chopped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Val Carroll @C00LR0CKIND4DDY is a former Navy Corpsman, a current nurse and a self-proclaimed lifetime member of the E Street Nation. He joins Jesse to share his musical journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob is a 32 year public school teacher, who taught English/ American history & Bruce Springsteen. His novel ‘Meetings at the Metaphor Cafe’ introduces four teens to the fictional version of Pacilio who is teaching literature and the events that shape those stories along with various Springsteen songs. https://www.robertpacilio.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Sanders is a singer-songwriter living in Ashville, NC. She performs her original songs throughout the south. She also recorded an EP of Springsteen cover songs available as a CD or as a download on her Bandcamp site. https://juliasandersmusic.bandcamp.com/ She joins Jesse to share her musical journey and how Bruce has influenced her song writing. https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSandersBand/?ref=page_internal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack Heydorn @zheydorntorch is a pro wresting journalist, a podcaster and a passionate Springsteen fan. We talk a little wrestling, a little music and lots of other fun stories. https://www.pwtorch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley is a writer, basssist, bandleader and podcaster. He has performed with over 50 members of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. He shares his musical journey with Jesse, his podcast and his book Am I Famous Yet? Memoir of a Working-Class Rock Star https://funkboynyc.wixsite.com/funkboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WW the host of The Western Reviews Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-reviews-podcast/id1518427024 #iTunes Joins Jesse to talk about his podcast journey and the upcoming Indie Podcast Unite program happening on Saturday May 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lovick aka Handsome Jack @handsomerjack is a writer, director & magician. Winner of the 2016 Parlor Magician of the Year, from the Academy of Magical Arts & of a Penn & Teller Fool us Trophy, joins Jesse to talk about Elton John, Tom Waits & The Shaggs? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lovick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK Mark @mkd1973 returns to pick the Songs of Your Life, 11 questions, 11 Springsteen songs, no duplicates, we also talk about his & @travel_Cowboy new podcast Fix this Sh!t Rich https://open.spotify.com/show/38XqRDd5PxTN83mZb8bCEa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Hepola @sarahhepola is the author of the bestselling memoir, Blackout, in this episode we talk about her book and her love of music especially the soundtrack to Xanadu! Her website is https://sarahhepola.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Hepola @sarahheopla is the host of the amazing & fascinating America’s Girls podcast, the behind the scene look at the Dallas Cowboy’s cheerleaders and so much more. The Podcast can be found here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-girls/id1597678826 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special 850 episode of the podcast, award winning Director Gurinder Chadha joins Jesse to visit about her Springsteen fandom, her artistic journey & her brilliant film Blinded By the Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Sparham @sophieSparham is a poet and writer from Derby. She has written commissions for BBC Radio 4, The V&A and The People's History Museum. She co-hosts the night Word Wise which won best spoken word night at the 2019 Saboteur Awards. Her latest collection 'The Man Who Ate 50,000 Weetabix' came out in April 2021 via Verve Poetry Press. Sophie's work has been published in Orbis, Under the Radar and The Morning Star. Her poem Sunrise Over Aldi won third place in the 2020 Charles Causley International Poetry Competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colby Crossley @colby_crossley joins Jesse @jessejacksonDFW from Canada to talk about parenthood, music and his Springsteen journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of our conversation with the cohosts of “In the Shadow of the Evening Tree” today Jennifer Von Ebers joins Jesse to share her musical journey. In addition to podcasting, she is a blogger WWW.Jenn-Cooks.com and on Instagram @jenncooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next two episodes feature cohosts of In the Shadow of the Evening Trees podcasts, they are also parents and partners. First up Dave von Ebers @davefromtr1 who shares his life journey & how The Clash and Springsteen kept him company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Slater @mpslater returns to the podcast after way too long. He and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW catch up on all things Springsteen, Mitch's own podcast and our thoughts on what comes next for the Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan I Fisher @fisherprotocol joins Jesse @jessejacksondfw on the podcast to talk about The Who, Bruce Springsteen and his podcast The Fisher Protocol https://t.co/2BxfzCf6Jd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Schultz and Vinnie Vineyard from Big and Funky Productions @Funkmaster__V joins Jesse to talk about filmmaking and music. Check out their website here https://www.funkmasterv.com/ from there you can find their music and other appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very candid and personal interview, fellow podcaster Emma Rose joins Jesse to share her personal journey and to talk a little about Screwing up the podcast @screwupthepod https://www.emmaredmarchrose.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former guest Laura returns to catch up now that she is back in school & discusses the recent Blogness column Springsteen never ever have I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Aucoin @matthew_Aucoinn returns to the podcast to give us an update on his musical journey and all that has happened after that magic night in Philly! Please check out Matthew’s YouTube channel and his new original music. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-roEyBSfm-bU-9n9eNC3w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Meany @bossnocontext, joins Jesse to talk about his love of Bruce and how he has been able to pick up a couple of special souvenirs. (The connection between Texas and Ireland was a little rough during recording, so the sound quality is not the best, but I wanted to share Josh’s story anyway) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Pattison @tilldecember from the band December joins Jesse to talk about the band and how Bruce and U2 helped inspire their musical journey. They have released an amazing cover of the Springsteen classic No Surrender. Find that here https://youtu.be/AckPcOAkhjk Found out more about the band here - https://www.decemberband.com If you enjoy their version of No Surrender & can afford it, please go here and support World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackensi Crenshaw @mac_attack8881 is a very popular contributor on the Rockin' the Suburbs podcast. Jesse borrows her on today's episode & Mackensi discusses her Springsteen fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Clare is an Autism Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and founder of crazyfitnessguy.com joins Jesse to talk about his podcast which that explores healthy living through Autistic eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Carbonara @1bossfan returns to discuss his songs of his life. Eleven questions, eleven songs but no song can be repeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Carbonara @1bossfan has been a fan of Bruce Springsteen & his music since he’s 10 years old. He is a father of 3 and his youngest devourers everything #springsteen much to the dismay of Joe’s lovely bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soren Kitaj @SorenKitaj & Knud Jonsson love Bruce's music so much that they have created not only a board game based on his early career but they have created an easy to play free card game as well. They join Jesse today to share how with their game you can Become the Boss. More details can be found at http://becomingtheboss.dk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Frend @beatlesblonde returns to discuss her and her husband’s trip to that city by the bay & a celebration of all things Metallica as the band celebrates 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eileen Chapman Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives Director & Center for American Music at Monmouth University joins Jesse to talk a little about her musical journey and the archives. She also shares details about the new Bruce Springsteen Live exhibit in Tulsa, OK. “Bruce Springsteen Live!” opens at the Woody Guthrie Center® on Saturday, April 16, running through Sunday, Sept. 25. More information can be found at Woodyguthriecenter.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a first for the podcast Jesse is joined by Jeff Smith @JeffSmithetc who is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester Withington since 2015,. He is also the Shadow Minister for Sport, Tourism, Heritage and Music since 4 December 2021. Jesse & Jeff talk a little music, a little sports, a little politics and a great deal of Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Kramer is one of the hosts of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll podcast @PrisonersofRock. (Guess where that name came from?) They cover all kinds of different music topics -- everything from Slayer to Sinatra. He joins Jesse today to talk his podcast and his love of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Bitfest is a San Antonio gathering geared towards gaming music and all its complimentary culture. Festival Director Joey Devine joins me to talk about the Festival. Attendees will find live music, gaming, art, tourneys, and much more! Event Location: San Antonio TX Date: March 5th, 2022 Doors: 3pm For more information - https://www.superbitfest.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the Warden returns to the podcast. That's right, you know him, you love him, we can't go through a day on twitter with out him Howie Chaz @SpringNuts_ We had a blast. If you are not part of the Spring-Nuts Facebook group, go over and join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpringNuts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruth Badley returns to the podcast for a 3rd time to discuss with Jesse the latest in Springsteen news, how they both are eager to see what Bruce gives us in 2022 & to discuss her new book, Bite-Sized World. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MGG5F59/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Winters @markwintersband is a Texas-based musician, who is also a poet, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a rocket scientist. He joins Jesse to talk about his music, his work with start ups and why he is involved with the Music Beats Cancer organization. Please donate here - https://musicbeatscancer.org/artist/mark-winters/ You can find out more about Mark's music at https://markwintersmusic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jude Gold @jude_Gold is a guitarist who has toured with Jefferson Starship since 2012, he has been the LA editor of Guitar Player magazine since 2001 and the host of No Guitar Is Safe podcast. He joins Jesse to share his musical journey. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-guitar-is-safe/id1020669587 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron David @RDavidOnTheWire returns to the podcast twice this week. In today’s episode he and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW break down a list of their choices for Bruce’s underappreciated songs. This list is very objective and I sure that everyone has their own opinions. We would love to hear your list, reach out via twitter, facebook or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron David @RDavidOnTheWire returns to the podcast twice this week. In today’s episode he and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW list their favorite songs of the last Springsteen decade. Starting with The Promise and ending with Letter to You. What are their favorite songs of that decade. This list is very objective and I sure that everyone has their own opinions. We would love to hear your list, reach out via twitter, facebook or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One would not think that there is a connection between Homer's Iliad and Bruce Springsteen's Broadway show. My guest Dr. Stephen Maiullo joins Jesse to share those connections in a very entertaining discussion. Find the show here: Twitter @Setlustingbruce @JesseJacksonDFWInstagram: Setlustingbruce Facebook: facebook.com/SetLustingBruce Email: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce?fan_landing=true Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Bark @unclebarky returns to the podcast. He and Jesse talk a little NFL, Super bowl halftime shows and the shrinking influence of Broadcast TV. Find the show here: Twitter @Setlustingbruce @JesseJacksonDFWInstagram: Setlustingbruce Facebook: facebook.com/SetLustingBruce Email: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce?fan_landing=true Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come on and get happy as Louise Poynton @LouisePoynton an Award-winning journalist & Sports Editor, a Finalist 2020 Best Book Awards & the host of The David Cassidy Connections podcast joins Jesse. Jump on the old school bus & enjoy the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominic Scarano @DOM_SCARANO45 has been a fan of Bruce Springsteen since the High Hopes tour. He's 23 years old, lives in Philly and shares stories of his @springsteen fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award winner Brian Koppelman @briankoppelman joins Jesse to talk Billions, Tilt, Rounders, his podcast and his long term Springsteen fandom. Find the show here: Twitter @Setlustingbruce @JesseJacksonDFWInstagram: Setlustingbruce Facebook: facebook.com/SetLustingBruce Email: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce?fan_landing=true Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Schofield @springsteenguit hosts a dedicated Bruce Springsteen Guitar Lesson Channel on Youtube. He joins Jesse to talk about seeing Bruce in 11 different countries and what inspired him to create his own You Tube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-ZCBg7CscD0tXM6O2rkEg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Chianca @blogness returns to the podcast to catch up with @jessejacksonDFW & to discuss the Never Have I Ever - #Springsteen edition @springsteen https://www.blogness-brucespringsteen.net/ Find the show here: Twitter @Setlustingbruce @JesseJacksonDFWInstagram: Setlustingbruce Facebook: facebook.com/SetLustingBruce Email: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce?fan_landing=true Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Sandoval joins Jesse to talk about her Springsteen fandom, she is the Mayor of Port Townsend as well as a full time Real Estate Agent. She shares stories about seeing Bruce at the Roxy, meeting the band during the Darkness tour and how she set the expectations with her husband that Bruce tickets weren’t a luxury, there were a necessity. (BTW, Michelle & I do express ourselves using some colorful language in this episode) #explicit #nsfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Nicoletti @jj_nicol is a Husband, Father, avid Yankees, Jets, and Springsteen fan. In today's episode he and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW talk a little baseball and a lot of Bruce Springsteen. #springsteen #indiepodcast Find the show here: Twitter @Setlustingbruce @JesseJacksonDFWInstagram: Setlustingbruce Facebook: facebook.com/SetLustingBruce Email: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce?fan_landing=true Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices