Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

We have new Springsteen music. Jesse is joined by Chris, Stephen and Donna to talk about Letter to you and our hopes for the new album (and tour?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Jesse's other podcasts is "How Many" where he and some friends discuss pop culture topics. Here is another episode of a series of episodes where the guys pick the "bands of their life." The boy's favorite Sports Talk Station The Ticket has a segment each week where they have a guest pick the bands of their life. Eleven Questions and you can only use an artist/band once. In this episode, Bob shares his list. Band I hate (I don’t get) Band that I think is overrated Band that is under appreciated Band that I love Band that you can listen to over and over again Band that made me fall in love with music Band that changed my life Band the surprised me Guilty Pleasure Band I should have seen live by now Great Band to see live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Bronson joins Jesse to share her stories about her Springsteen fandom. She also gives the results of her Mary Question Twitter Poll Liz Twitter @Bronsonliz September is the 5 year anniversary of the podcast. If you want to share your thoughts or memories of the show, please email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, we are all about brotherhood. Evan and Matt Breslow join Jesse to talk about their Springsteen journey and their journey as brothers. Evan's twitter @evanbres Matt's Twitter @grildchzgrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlen Schumer presents SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’S GREATEST SHOW webinar via New York Adventure Club (nyadventureclub.com) Friday, September 18 @ 12 noon EST: DIRECT TICKET LINK: https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/spirit-in-the-night-bruce-springsteens-greatest-show-webinar-registration-118871322325/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2nd of a series of episodes, Terry Smith (Music Talks) and Jesse talk about the latest release from the Springsteen archives, we paid our money down and climbed Jacob's ladder to share our thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back 5 years using a TARDIS, or the Wayback machine, or a time tunnel or was it a Delorian to listen to the very first episode of Set Lusting Bruce - Meet the Host. As our 5-year celebration continues, please send thoughts and comments to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming on up 9/12/20 at 10:00am PDT, Ruth Badley will be featured in a free online zoom meeting. Discussing her book Where are the Grown-Ups?, researching family history & how to organize your story & will include a writing exercise. Go to https://iwosc.org/los-angeles-westside-writers-group/ to register. Ruth can be found at http://www.ruthbadley.com/ & on twitter @RuthbadleyPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maureen Van Zandt joins Jesse in today's episode. They talk a little about politics, ballet, Bob Fosse, Sopranos, and her answer to the Mary Question. Maureen's Twitter @MVZaGoGo Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by his Next Stop Everywhere: The Doctor Who podcast Charles Skaggs & they pick their top 5 concerts in the past they would attend if they could borrow the TARDIS Charles Twitter - @charlesskaggs Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse used to start the show with a short blurb from past guests, here is a montage of those promos. Are you on here? IF not, want to be? Send a recording to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Brisby returns from the show. He and Jesse discuss how Ian has been doing during these strange times as well as a unique singalong he had while traveling. Ian's Twitter @ianbraisby Jesse's Twitter @Jesse JacksonDFW This month we are celebrating 5 years of Set Lusting Bruce, we would love to hear your feedback, please email at [email protected] or call our voice mail at (469) 249-2442‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice Ashcroft is a singer/songwriter, musician, and host of In our own words podcast. She joins Jesse today to talk about her music, her podcast, and of course the Mary Question. @themusicofalice https://www.aliceashcroft.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 8, 2015, the first episode of Set Lusting Bruce was released. As a celebration of that milestone, Jesse will be sending out 5 episodes a week for the month of September. Hope you enjoy the content and give Jesse feedback on the episodes and congratulate him for his 5 years and almost 600 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlen Schumer is a passionate Springsteen historian, critic but most of all Fan. Here is the 2nd part of his discussion with Jesse to talk Darkness & River outtakes, Springsteen’s live performances, and the most unique answer to the Mary Question ever. https://arlenschumer.com/ Arlen's twitter - @arlenschumer Jesse's twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlen Schumer is a passionate Springsteen historian, critic but most of all Fan. He joins Jesse to talk about Comics, outtakes, Springsteen’s live performances, and the most unique answer to the Mary Question ever. https://arlenschumer.com/ Arlen's twitter - @arlenschumer Jesse's twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few thoughts after hearing The Rising played at this year's Democratic Party Convention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asif M. Sardar has written dozens of books from subjects as varied as Teenage super-heroes, a reimaging of Sherlock Holmes as a woman as a series of mystery novels set in Texas. He joins Jesse to talk about writing, classic movies, and music. You can find his books here https://www.amazon.com/AM-Sardar/e/B007QJV8YA?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000 and Asif is on twitter at @amsardar Show twitter - @setlustingbruce Jesse's twitter - @jessejacksondfw show web page www.setlustingbruce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Bland is hosting a new podcast focused on indie bands and musicians. He sent Jesse 9 Springsteen covers and asked him to rate and review. Let us know what you think & check out Bob's podcast at https://bendandscoop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Hickey is a prolific writer and an ambitious podcaster. His mission to tell the history of Rock and Roll in 500 songs. He shares a new song and tells a new chapter every week in his brilliant podcast https://www.500songs.com/ Today is the 2nd part of his discussion with Jesse where they talk Elvis, future plans with the podcast and the Mary Question Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Andrew’s Twitter @500songspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Hickey is a prolific writer and an ambitious podcaster. His mission to tell the history of Rock and Roll in 500 songs. He shares a new song and tells a new chapter every week in his brilliant podcast https://www.500songs.com/ Today he joins Jesse in the first of a two-part discussion where they talk the podcast, the Beach Boys & other topics. Enjoy and please share this link with a friend who loves music and history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Goddard is working on a book about Springsteen, Andrew’s life and other topics. He’d like some help from fans. Please listen and share your information to Andrew [email protected] Send Andrew the 3 words you would use to describe Bruce (like those in the film Springsteen and I) Answers to the questions posed by Carole Tuszynski in her book "Our Reasons to Believe" back in 1986. How has listening to Bruce’s music shaped or influenced you? How do you compare Bruce’s songs/albums of the past compared to his newer material If you are on a deserted island, what one Springsteen album would you bring? What is your personal Springsteen song? Andrew would also like Pictures of street artwork related to Bruce and the EStreet band in New Jersey or anywhere 2.More answers to the questions above- also anything odd ball Anything about tribute bands - name and website 4 What resources exist - blogs and other internet related stuff, have a pretty good list of websites, but need some help with the other stuff Pictures of the Bramall Lane concert in Sheffield 1988. Anybody with Bruce inspired artwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Anderson @tonksaurors is the leader of the Wizard Rock band Tonks & The Aurors (often called the Springsteen of Wizard Rock). In the 2nd half of her conversation, she & Jesse talk West Wing & of course the Mary Question. http://stephandersonmusic.storenvy.com/ https://www.tonksandtheaurors.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Anderson is the leader of the Wizard Rock band Tonks & The Aurors (often called the Springsteen of Wizard Rock), she has written music about The West Wing, John Green novels and of course Harry Potter. She joins Jesse to talk about music, playing at Libraries and of course Bruce. http://stephandersonmusic.storenvy.com/ https://www.tonksandtheaurors.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thom Zahler is a writer, an artist, and an overall great guy. Jesse & he catch up and discuss the lack of comic conventions, writing new Love and Cape stories, and Thom’s new Kickstarter project, collecting the first season of his series Cupid Arrows. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thomzahler/cupids-arrows-volume-1 https://thomzahler.squarespace.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we end July, here are some recent emails/tweets from listeners about the show and Bruce. Send your thoughts to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michele E. Watson is an artist, a writer, a coach, and a mentor. She is the author of Peaceful Heart, Healthy Body. In today’s episode, she shares her love of music and the belief in the healing power of truth. Micheleewatson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of a series of episodes, Terry Smith and Jesse Jackson break down the latest Springsteen archival release, Philly 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2nd part of Jesse's discussion with Russ Burlingame, they talk about live shows, sharing Bruce's music with his family and of course the Mary Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, Jesse is joined by Senor Staff Writer Russ Burlingame. In this first part of their discussion, they cover the Death of Superman, the TV show Arrow & their love of Springsteen song titles & of course a little Springsteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer returns to the podcast and she and Jesse catch up, share stories of self-isolation, missing live music, and how Jennifer has been entertaining herself during the Pandemic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bella returns to the podcast to share with Jesse her favorite five musical movies as well as social justice charities that tie into those movies. Jesse shares his five favorite musical movies as well. Black Girls Smile, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging positive mental health education, resources and support geared toward young Black girls, https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/ GLITS NYC, a non-profit working on securing stable housing for transgender women in New York. Find them at glitsinc.org. Jews For Racial and Economic Justice at jfrej.org maketheroadny.org and raicestexas.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie inherited her love of music from her Dad. One of her earliest memories is listening to Jungleland on repeat trying to understand the magic of the song. Stephanie is a gifted writer who has written multiple stories for almost every major Comic Book publisher. Check out her work at https://www.stephaniecomics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron shares his musical story and how his love of Nirvana helped him to kick his own addiction and help to set him on his life's goal, to help others. He also discusses his first novel Genocide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087SCJ5NB/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_qpt.Eb2T7V2WK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt McGee is a long time U2 blogger and podcaster but there is a new band in his life Gang of Youths. He shares his musical story and how and why he made the switch in a wonderfully candid and funny episode. Please download and share. https://www.mattmcgee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we have another friend from the UK, this time Graham Lees joins Jesse to share his Springsteen story, getting Santa Claus in the summer and how he requested Atlantic City and the band delivered. @glees5150 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year ago, my good friend Terry Smith launched his wonderful Music Talks podcast. Today we celebrate that milestone by catching up and sharing a few thoughts about the past 24 episodes and the past year. @musictalkspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frequent guest, Springsteen fan and prolific writer Ron Marz joins Jesse today to talk about Springsteen series of My Home to Yours episodes and the greatness of Comic Book Legend Denny O'Neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse's first musical obsession/passion turns 78. Here is wishing Brian Wilson a great birthday and many more years for happiness and great music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by comedian, podcaster, Springsteen fan Danni Gallegos @DaniiGallegos. They talk growing up on the shore, why you don't date a tall guy, Springsteen fatherhood & a unique answer to the Mary Question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode that was 3 years in the making. Jesse's partner in time and "son-in-law" Charles Skaggs makes his first appearance on the podcast! Sting, Peter Gabriel, Twin Peaks, Doctor Who are just some of the topics he and Jesse discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short episode talking about episodes coming up in June, a shout out to our Patreons, and as always an invite for guests! @jessejacksonDFW @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by long time friend and former podcast partner Shannon Clarke. Shannon shares stories about the early days of REM, his multiple playlists, Bourbon and shares his frustration with Glory Days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Salvia in addition to his day gig as a radio producer, voice-over artist, and editor he is also a singer-songwriter, a bassist, a father, and a husband. Today we talk Covid-19, great Bass Players, and his musical journey. Check out his website www.joeysalvia.com Joey's Twitter - @joeysalvia Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse shares some recent feedback on episodes and asks for more emails/tweets from fans! Send your thoughts, feelings, cheers or jeers to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is a writer for Slate Magazine. He recently shared some thoughts on the lyrics of Glory Days and how they might need a bit of tweaking. He explains and shares his thoughts in today' episode. https://slate.com/culture/2020/05/bruce-springsteen-glory-days-lyrics-speedball-no.html Dan's Twitter - @dankois Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Heider is a singer-songwriter from Ohio He has released several albums but his latest album “Ohio” will be a very special interest to Springsteen fans. Kevin does acoustic versions of several of Springsteen songs. https://kevinheider.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-springsteen-me-from-nebraska-to-ohio/id1369574162?i=1000453954172 https://kevinheider.bandcamp.com/album/ohio-a-tribute-to-springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is here. I'm going back to one episode a week for the summer. I still need guests so please reach out to me if you want to join me. [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phoenix Crockett from the Stephen King Boo Club joins Jesse in today’s episode. They discuss Phoenix’s Springsteen fandom, stories of flying to Los Angles for his first show and they discuss a little Stephen King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Steven Merrill @chiefstevfe_ shares his story of growing up as a Springsteen fan, missing a soccer game to attend a Bruce show (and that is just the start of the adventure) and how seeing Springsteen live is a family affair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices