Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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

The second of a two-part discussion. After you've listened to the collection of answers to the "Mary Question." Please check out Jay Armstrong and I talk about the various answers and what it says about us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a two-part discussion. Here is a collection of answers to the "Mary Question." After listening to this episode head to the next episode where Jay Armstrong and I talk about the various answers and what it says about us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December Parry joined Jesse to talk about her Kickstarter campaign for her new album, the campaign was a success and now she joins us to talk about her new album Whiskey Aftermath. Go to www.parryadams.com to check out her music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary songwriter Mark Barkan passed away in early May. Ed Rakowski joins me to talk about his passing, his family and his legacy for a few minutes, then we are replaying the interview I had with Mark from September 2019. Please post your thoughts & memories of Mark here https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/mark-barkan-9175901 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cesario is a Boston resident that has a great story about his 40th birthday, his first Springsteen show and his son having a bad reaction to some medicine. Chris joins Jesse sharing his Springsteen story and how Bruce’s music helps him through the challenges of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Carmack @robCarmack is one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast Bruce Springsteen sings the Alphabet. He joins Jesse to catch up, talk about life in containment, the latest round of podcast episodes and the plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Andrew-Gee is a Canadian Journalist that has been a Springsteen fan for a while. During these dark times, he published a Springsteen playlist in his paper The Globe and Mail. He joins Jesse to discuss his Springsteen journey and his work as a writer. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-listen-a-springsteen-playlist-for-dreaming-of-escape-in-a-time-of/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jeff and Tim join Jesse to discuss the loss of way too many musicians so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Matthews joins Jesse to talk about his Springsteen journey. He shares stories of early fandom, his Rendezvous fanzine, and his experience of meeting Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Jesse's favorite guests, Bella Pori returns. They catch up on life in Law School during the lockdown, why the US Govt learned nothing from the AID's epidemic & other fun stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his last visit on the podcast, Ron Marz discussed his love of Brue and how his music influenced his writing. In a return visit, we talk Stephen King, the current Covid-19 crisis and a special Dreadstar Kickstarter campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/312724224/dreadstar-returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Campbell is a History professor at Monmouth University. Ken is also a massive Bruce Springsteen fan. What happens when you put the two things together? A unique look at American history through the music of Springsteen. https://www.newjerseynewsnetwork.com/story/41848128/monmouth-university-adds-a-bruce-springsteen-class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the years, I've enjoyed reading Ed Bark @unclebarkycom thoughts on TV and I’m thrilled to have him join me on the podcast. We talk TV news, Variety shows and he shares his story about a night in 1975 seeing @springsteen in Milwaukee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Hilligoss joins Jesse again to catch up. They talk Western Stars, what 4 songs would he pick @springsteen to perform from home via streaming & his blog at https://unionavenue706.com/ Ryan’s twitter @ryanhilligoss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2016 @danieljohnsonuk released a few short episodes of E Street Mary & Dave. If you watched them then, it’s worth rewatching. If you haven’t ever seen them, go check them out. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=East+Street+Mary+and+dAve Your life will be a little happier. Then listen to this episode & hear him talk about series & his love of Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raquel Aurilia is a singer songwriter that has opened for B.B. King, The Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lisa Loeb and Riders in the Sky. She joins Jesse to talk about her musical journey, her songs, and her future plans. https://raquelaurilia.com/ @RaquelAurilia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Hembrock is a fellow podcaster, a major Pearl Jam fan and a wonderful friend. She joins Jesse today to talk about buying tickets for shows, her Pearl Jam fandom and some other fun topics. Listen to Wendy at http://tuningintoscifitv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse reached out to his listeners, friends and fellow podcasters to ask them to send him songs they listen to when they need a boost. Songs that make them happy. Songs that help them to keep the faith during this dark time. Remember we walk on through the dark because that's where the morning is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliot Foskett is a police officer, a musician, a husband, and a father. He like many of us is spending time alone due to the Covid-19 situation. He shared his frustrations in a song and the song went (pardon the pun) viral. https://www.facebook.com/elliot.foskett/videos/10158159528232953/ He joins Jesse to talk about his musical journey, Brooklyn nine-nine and how we will get through this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Houk is a writer, a musician, and a great storyteller. He talks about his love of music and of all things Springsteen. @midliferocker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today's TBT episode, we go back into the vaults from an episode from September 2015. Nick Ferraro is The Philly Elvis and he joined me to share his Springsteen story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Marz is a writer who writes a lot. He’s written some of the world's favorite characters including Silver Surfer, Green Lantern, Superman, Darth Maul, Sara Pezzini (Witchblade) Batman and Captain America to name a few. He also is a major Bruce Springsteen fan. Ron joins Jesse to talk about comic books, storytelling and of course Bruce. Twitter @ronmarz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Marz https://ominouspress.com/ https://www.cbr.com/taking-storytelling-directions-from-the-boss/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa grew up in a record store and has loved music her whole life. She shares her many stories about Bruce, the band and other musical moments of her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Patrick's day might be a little quiet this year due to circumstances but here is a special episode filled with Bruce Talk from two of SLB's favorite Irish listeners, Al Doyle and Tom McCormack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Friday the 13th and to celebrate, here is a wheels off episode of Set Lusting Bruce featuring my podcast partner Sotero Lopez aka Mexican Junior. We also hear Chris’ good puppy dog, Charlie and Bob Bland (also from the How Many Podcast). Please keep an open mind as Junior has a little fun with me about Bruce and his music. Sorry about the background noise from Charlie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what we hope will be a new regular even on the podcast, music blogger Steve Houk shares a conversation he had with Max Weinberg for an article Steve wrote for his Living on Music Website. Here is the unedited conversation. Below is the link to the finished article. https://livingonmusic.com/2019/10/26/max-weinbergs-dream-come-true/ Steve’s Twitter @midliferocker Show’s Twitter @setlustingbuce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jesse is joined by Al Doyle from Belfast. He shares his Springsteen story & how he got his first Bruce cassette might remind you of a scene in a certain movie. Al is a passionate fan and his love of his city & of Bruce’s music comes through clearly in the episode. Please share it with your fellow Bruce Fans. Al’s Twitter - @aldoyle14 Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my favorite music podcasts is @suburbspod. we are having an RTS week on the podcast where we revisit times that they have joined us on SLB. Jim @jlenahan Patrick @themrpatty Sam @slisker Mary @maryvale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices