Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

In today's episode of Set Lusting Bruce, we are trying something a little different. Think of this as a pilot episode of a possible new show on the Set Lusting Bruce network. We are calling these new episodes Tea Time for Terry. The challenge is to pick a song from every decade you've been alive and share that with us. Former guest Terry Smith and Jesse take that challenge and share seven songs each. What songs would you pick? If you want to join Jesse & Terry on future episodes of Tea Time for Terry send us an email at [email protected] or send us a tweet at @SetLustingBruce Hope you enjoy our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Jesse is joined by fellow Suburban Rock podcast fan Justin. They talk Bruce, podcasting and a wide range of other topics. Thanks for listening! Justin's Twitter @JustinSteiner Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by Kevin and the take a trip in a Taxi to discuss the great Harry Chapin. They share why they love Harry's music and talk about what Harry might have been doing if he was still with us. If you are Harry fan, you will enjoy this one and if you aren't sure who Harry is then this podcast is for you. https://harrychapinmusic.com/ Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast, Jesse is joined by blogger David Porter from the site Stereo Embers. They discuss David's Bruce journey and share stories from a recent Springsteen symposium he attended. http://stereoembersmagazine.com/ David's Email - [email protected] Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Jesse is joined by Ryan Hilligoss in this week's episode. They discuss how Springsteen's music has helped them both get through some tough times. He also shares his story of winning tickets to see Springsteen on Broadway and how his son gave a major asset! Ryan's Twitter @Ryanhilligoss Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse was lucky enough to fill in as a guest host on the outstanding podcast Rockin the Suburbs a few weeks ago. They must not have hated him because they asked him to return one more time. Go check out their episode today to hear Jesse, Scott, and Justin talk Bruce Covers. Then come back and hear an unedited episode filled with bonus material. http://www.suburbspod.com/category/episodes/ Justin's Twitter -@justinsteiner Scott's Twitter - @parkssr74 Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse and his guest Scott discuss the rocker John Hiatt. They each share how they found this talented musician and song writer and then share some suggestions on songs to listen to if you are not aware of his music. Thanks for listening and please remember to go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast. Scott’s Twitter - @The_icepoet Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse is joined by the Flores brothers Alex and Tommy. Back in May of 2014 in Houston Texas, they joined Bruce on stage for what was one of Jesse's live Springsteen highlights. If asked for a definition of joy, Jesse has often pointed to this moment. Please check out the clip and then listen to the podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53g8PQCnr-c Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce fandom is everywhere. Here is a perfect example. As Jesse in his Uber driver role, he was driving Debra and her husband home from a show and found a Springsteen fan. Of course they had to have a discussion! Please check out this impromptu discussion recorded in Jesse's Car. Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a return visit from Neil Cossar talking about his new book. Bruce Springsteen - The Day I Was There: Over 250 accounts from fans that have witnessed a Bruce Springsteen live show. Please check out the episode and then order the book. A certain podcast host might have a story in it so please be kind! Link to the book: http://a.co/cRjfjBp Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by photographer Barry Schneier. Barry has a Kickstarter project that might be some interest to the listner! Please check out the episode and head over to the Kickstarter, back it and leave a comment that you head about it because of the podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1204706677/bruce-springsteen-rock-and-roll-future-the-book Barry's Twitter - @bschneier_photo Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Today's episode, Jesse is joined by Terry Smith and they discuss Terry's Springsteen journey. They talk about Terry growing up in the "North" and the pride he felt by the Beatles success, seeing Bruce on Broadway and many more stories. Hope you enjoy their talk. Please remember to subscribe to the podcast. Go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast, it is the very best way you can support the show. Send us your feedback to [email protected], we want to do a listener email episode soon. Terry's twitter - @terryscrabble Jesse's twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by musician Jim Boggia who will be performing Friday Night June 22nd at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ. He will be doing a show he calls "Bruce Off Broadway." Bruce Off Broadway is Jim Boggia’s loving tribute to the Bruce Springsteen songbook, performed on ukulele. Jim and Jesse talk about Jim's musical journey and Jim gives some insight on why the Ukulele! If you are in the NJ area, please check out the show and tell Jim that Set Lusting Bruce sent you! Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by emmy award winning writer and show runner Mike Scully. They talk about his New England roots, breaking into show business, how the Bruce and the E street band came this close to being in the Simpson universe and other fun stories. Mike's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0780288/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm Mike's Twitter - @scullymike Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by writer and blogger Nell Kalter. Nell shares her experience seeing Springsteen on Broadway, how her love of Bruce is tied to her love of her sister and they even spend some time talking Reality TV! Please check out Nell's blog and books. https://www.nellkalter.com/ Nell's Twitter - @Nell_Kalter Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Jesse is joined by Tony Michaelides who shares his musical journey. Tony's stories include Matchbox 20, U2, David Bowie and Elvis Costello to name just a few. He talks about his love of music and a little bit of the business side of Rock n Roll. His book "Insights from the Engine Room" is available on his website. Please check it out and tell him that Set Lusting Bruce sent you! http://tonymichaelides.com/ Tony's Twitter - @tmengine Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is back from Vacation and has new episodes to share! Today's episode features a wonderful writer, Gabriel Bergmoser who has written an audio drama all about the man himself, Bruce Springsteen. Please check out Garbriel's work and enjoy their discussion. Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Gabriel Twitter @gobergmoser www.gabrielbergmoser.com https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Novel-Jonathan-Tropper-ebook/dp/B000FC1B4C/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.acast.com/moviemaintenancepresents/springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Jesse is in Kentucky driving Mrs. Set Lusting Bruce aka Linda around to the different Bourbon Distilleries, he's not forgotten the Set Lusting Bruce audience. Here is he and Jon's discussion of the music released on The Promise box set. Please share! Peter's Twitter @blogness Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features THE Springsteen blogger Peter Chianca @blogness. He and Jesse @jessejacksondfw catch up and then talk about Bruce's Human Touch and Lucky Town albums. We rank the songs from our least favorite to our most favorite. Lots of fun discussing two of Bruce's most controversial albums. https://www.blogness-brucespringsteen.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Jesse is joined by fellow podcaster Dan Bublitz from My Father's Records podcast. Dan and Jesse talk about their Parent's record collection and podcasting about music. Here is the link to Jesse joining Dan on his podcast = https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/my-fathers-records-podcast/e/53617482?autoplay=true Dan's Twitter - @danbublitzjr Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by fellow podcaster Rob Carmack to talk about his gateway album to Bruce Springsteen fandom Magic. They catch up, talk about the album and then in a bonus section, Rob and Jesse talk about the current situation among many Christian leaders and their embrace of Donald Trump's presidency. Don't worry if you don't want to hear politics in your music podcast, Jesse gives you a notice so you don't have to listen. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bruce-springsteen-sings-the-alphabet/id1073482419?mt=2 Rob's Twitter - @robcarmack Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we take a break from discussing specific albums in Bruce's catalog and get back to our core purpose, talking to Springsteen fans. Today Dan joins Jesse to discuss his Springsteen journey. Dan shares that in the process of listing his top ten favorite songs, he ends up sharing much of his life story. Please enjoy and don't forget to go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast! Can we get to 50 reviews by Jesse's birthday of June 3rd? Dan @mallondan Jesse @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the writers on This is Us make Jack a Bruce Fan and then had his family attend a Springsteen show that didn't exisit, some Springsteen fans were bothered and some were not. Jesse asks his cohosts from the How Many Podcast their thoughts. Hope you enjoy this mini episode and our discussion. Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse and guest Jeanie Fino talk about The Rising. They both share their thoughts on 9/11, the album and how it has effected their lives. They then go track by track ranking them from least favorite to favorite. Hope you enjoy the discussion and we would love to hear your thougths on how you would rank the tracks. Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Jeannie's Twitter - @JeannieFino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the excitment of Tracks Weeks, it is time to take it down a notch and talk about the greatness of Nebraska. Jesse is joined by Fred LaRocca and they talk about one of Bruce's classic albums. Please go to iTunes to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Jesse's twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Show Twitter @SetLustingBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracks Week comes to an end and to help us round out our discussion of the box set, today Seth and Alex from the great Springsteen song of the Week podcast join Jesse to discuss the final disc in the box set. Springsteen SOW twitter - @SpringsteenSOW Jesse's twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Show Twitter @SetLustingBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are half way through Track's week here on Set Lusting Bruce. Today Timothy Arnold returns to the podcast to talk one of our favorite discs of the box set. Tim's Twitter - @LVMtgConcierge Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Show Twitter @Setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's still Track's week and today Jesse is joined by Jane Weisbecker Amne to talk about the 2nd disc of the Box Set - Tracks Jane's Twitter @Janeweisbecker Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its the first episode of this week's Tracks Week. Today Michael McCabe joins Jesse to discuss and rank the songs on Tracks Disc one. Michael McCabe - https://www.facebook.com/michael.mccabe.798 Jesse's twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by blogger and Springsteen fan Torsten Morke. They discuss his Springsteen journey and his fun website covering the early days of Bruce Springsteen. Please check it out! Read more at http://setlustingbruce.libsyn.com/#CYLAY9Ch01hdHklS.99 Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to the part of town where there is no light, that's right Scott and Jesse talk the Springsteen classic Darkness on the Edge of Town. They do the almost impossible task of ranking the songs worst to first. Please send in your thoughts. Scott’s Twitter - @The_icepoet Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jesse is joined by 1/2 of the dynamic duo behind Bruce Springsteen sings the Alphabet podcast JB Clark. JB and Jesse catch up and then they go to the beginning, the start of it all, they rank the songs on Bruce's first album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. Please share your thougths on what song you would have ranked first and which one last! Also as always, if you haven't already please go to your favorite podcast player and subscribe, like and review us. It really does help. JB's Twitter - @Lettersclark Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Show Twitter @SetLustingBruce http://alphabeticalspringsteen.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features Springsteen fan Randy W. Hall. Jesse borrows him from Lee's great podcast, Tramps like us. Randy shares his story and talks about his own podcast That Dandy Classic Music Hour. Please check it out. Also as always, if you haven't already please go to your favorite podcast player and subscribe, like and review us. It really does help. http://thatdandyclassicmusichour.com/about/your-hosts/ The show twitter - @DandyClassic Jesse Jackson @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by Ken from Seattle who shares his Springsteen story. His webpage EStreetShuffle does a great job of talking about this Day in Springsteen history and sharing deep covers of songs by Bruce and others covering his songs. Go check out the website and tell Ken that Set Lusting Bruce sent you! http://estreetshuffle.com Ken's Twitter @Krosen Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another episode of Set Lusting Bruce! Today we have Steve from UK sharing his Springsteen story, Steve is part of a Springsteen Tribute Band called The East Street Band. He and Jesse talk concerts, songs and the power of Springsteen's music. Steve’s twitter @EastStreetBand Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW http://www.eaststreetband.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Jesse is joined by Bella Pori and they discuss The Seeger Sessions release. They discuss the songs from top to bottom (in their opinion). Let's us know how you would rank the songs! Bella's Twitter - @bellapori Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jesse talks to Springsteen blogger Catherine and she shares her Springsteen story. Please check out her blog and when you get a chance go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast! Catherine’s Twitter @cfleetshuffle Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW https://sparepartsandbrokenhearts.wordpress.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jesse is joined by writer and This Day in Music website creator Neil Cossar. Neil shares his musical story. He also talks about a new book he's is writing, Bruce Springsteen - I was there! He talks about the book and provides information about how you can share your Springsteen concert story! http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/ @Thisdayinmusic [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Brian and Bill from The Great Albums Podcast. They discuss their wonderful podcast, Bruce Springsteen and how they do not plan on discussing Hotel California anytime soon on their podcast. Please check out their podcast, it's a good one! http://www.thegreatalbums.com/ @thegreatalbums Jesse's twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Jesse shares his "Night on Broadway!" He was lucky enough to attend Springsteen on Broadway on January 25th. Here is his thoughts and stories from the trip! Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Anton in this week's episode of Set Lusting Bruce. They talk Bourbon, Bruce and having 4 brothers who all love The Boss! Enjoy their talk and please remember to go to iTunes and rate and review the podcast! Anton’s Twitter @cosanostra5 Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another Album review episode, Jesse is joined by Geoff Smith from down under to talk Tunnel of Love. We are the only podcast to have the courage to go through every Bruce Springsteen album and rank each son of the album from worst to first! Did we get it right? Let us know by sending an email to [email protected] Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of a series of episodes, Jesse and a guest will choose one Bruce album and rate the songs on the album worst to first (in our opinion). First up is fellow Springsteen podcaster Lee McCormack from the Tramps Like Us Podcast. He and Jesse break down the commercial smash Born in the USA. Let us know what would be your ranking! Lee's podcast http://trampslikeuspod.com/ Lee's Twitter - @moonvioletmusic Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first full episode of the new year, Jesse is joined by writer and Springsteen fan Jeff Varble. Jeff shares his Springsteen story, giving up a chance to fly with the Blue Angels to see Bruce and how he had the chance to ask Bruce for parenting advice. Please download, share and enjoy. http://www.wickedlocal.com/blogs/20171114/blogness-at-10-parenting-advice-from-bruce-springsteen Jeff Twitter @JeffVrabel www.jeffvrabel.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year in 2018 and to kick things off, here is a short episode with Jesse talking about 2017 and sharing plans for 2018. Happy New Year! The new year is also a great time to subscribe to the podcast via your favorite player. We would also appreciate you going to iTunes and rate and review the podcast. It really does help us find listeners. The show is at 40 ratings and 31 reviews here in the US. Can we get to 50/50? Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Show Twitter @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Jesse requested people to contribute their favorite holiday songs and stories. We had so much fun, we had to release it again! From December of 2016, episode 77 of Set Lusting Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Scott Matula one of Jesse's fellow host of How Many shares his Springsteen story. They talk standing in line for Tickets, stories of Record Stores and how Scott uses music as he teaches art! Scott's Twitter @bikinishark Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Jesse talks to North Texas' own Bruce Springsteen tribute band, Thunder Road. Jesse attended their rehearsal for their Christmas Gig at Tolbert's and afterwards the band joined him on a nice round table discussion about Bruce's music, their origin story and songs they love to play and ones that they just as soon skip. Please go and like their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter Thunder Road's Twitter - @Bossband1 Their Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/springsteenband/ ; Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse talks to Katya (Kate) from Russia. She shares her Springsteen story. Kate talks about growing up in Russia. She shares how she discovered Bruce and it's a slightly different path but a cool one. Please download and share. Katya's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ekaterina.aristova.9 Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to December! There a many ways to count down the days till Christmas. Many people have an Advent Calendar in their home and they open a different door each day to mark the days till the Holiday. Well one Springsteen fan, Gretta from Berlin, has for the past few years done a musical Advent Calendar where a differnt Springsteen song is sent out via her Twitter account to count down till Christmas Day. It's call the original BruceBud Advent Calendar. #obbac You can join the fun by following Britta on twitter - @BerlinBritta Please follow and share the magic of Christmas and the magic of Bruce's music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices