Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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

In this episode Jesse is joined by writer and blogger Olivia Isenhart from the blog Pancakes and Whiskey. She shares her writer's journey, her influences and how her Father inspired her love of music. She also gives more details behind her interview with Brian Wilson. We hope you enjoy the episode, please check out Olivia's writing and let her know that you found her via the podcast. Twitter -@oliviaIsenhart https://oliviaisenhart.com/ Pancakes and Whiskey http://pancakesandwhiskey.com/ Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's B-Side episode, Jesse is joined by singer songwriter and long time friend Sara Hickman to talk about David Cassidy. How his music and career helped shape her musical journey. They also talk a little about Sara's own carreer and their long friendship. We hope you enjoy the episode and please go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast. Sara's Twitter - @sarahickman websites http://sarahickman.com/ https://www.thenestofpalacios.com/ Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Show's twitter - @SetLustingBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the US, we are celebrating Thanksgiving and in this short episode, Jesse takes time to share a few things he's grateful for and talks about losing one of his early musical heroes, David Cassidy (?). Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Jesse is joined by Tim a fellow DFW Springsteen fan. He and Jesse met at a Harlon Corbin book signing and via Twitter. Tim shares his Springsteen story and the experience of seeing Springsteen on Broadway! Tim’s Twitter - @LVMtgConcierge Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the return of Dan French! Dan and Jesse talk about the passing of Tom Petty, Springsteen on Broadway and lots of other topics. Dan is a great story teller and it is always a treat when is on the podcast! Dan’s website - https://sites.google.com/site/wildandinnocentproductions/ Dan’s Twitter – @wildandinn Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Show’s twitter – @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Today's episode Jesse looks at the wonderful fan site My Boss Time which is a great online Springsteen database. In this episode Jesse discusses his statistics and shares a few voice mail from fans about their stats as well. I hope all of you go and sign up to get your stats! http://mybosstime.com/ My Boss Time Twitter - @mybosstime Eelco's Twitter - @mrEelco Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jesse is joined by THE Springsteen blogger Peter Chianca from Blogness on the Edge of Town. Peter's blog is fast reaching his 10th anniversary. In this episode we talked about this event and he also gives Jesse the "verified fan" quiz that was on his blog. Please enjoy! http://www.wickedlocal.com/blogs/20170920/quiz-are-you-verified-springsteen-fan Peter's Twitter @blogness Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's November and in today's episode Jesse is joined by one of his favorite guests Bella Pori. They catch up and then Bella shares her list of Bruce Springsteen's "Gayest Songs." It's a fun discussion and it gives us a chance to examine and hear some Bruce classics from a different perspective! Bella's Twitter @bellapori Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we end one month and start a new one, let's have two episodes of Set Lusting Bruce. On today's episode Jesse is joined by Paula Whitney who shares her Springsteen story. Paula is going through her own health journey and has created a wonderful facebook page Bruce Springsteen & the ESB Tramps: Chronically ill with "High Hopes" Paula and her husband live in Florida and we recorded this right after Hurricane Nate had hit Florida. Thankfully she and her husband were back home safe. https://www.facebook.com/groups/507495506115825/ Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Paula's Twitter @pawlagsd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a short episode, Jesse shares about his Steven Van Zandt weekend. He talks about meeting Little Steven on Saturday night and then on Sunday night he and Ms. Set Lusting Bruce attended the Disciple of Soul show. It was great meeting Jeff, Nancy, Gloria, Lisa and Mark before the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by Shanna who found the podcast while working with Jesse's son! She shares her Springsteen story and how she and her husband spend dates nights attending concerts and enjoying live music. Hope you enjoy our discussion! Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jesse is joined by Barbara Quinn who has a new novel due out on 10/24/17. The name of the book is The Summer Springsteen's Songs Saved Me. The novel is very entertaining and has the soundtrack built in with a Springsteen song used as the name of each chapter in the book. Barbara and Jesse also discuss her Springsteen story and some of Barbara's other novels. http://amzn.to/2yxnbep Barbara’s Twitter - @BarbaraQuinn Jesse Jackson - @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by TV Producer, sports fan and fellow Bruce fanatic Jean Marie! They talk a little sports, golf and of course a lot of Bruce! Please download, rate and review our episodes, it does make a difference! Jean Marie's Twitter - @TVJeannie Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson is joined by photographer Frank Stefanko to discuss Frank's journey into photography and his work with Bruce Springsteen. Frank shares his early fascination with photography, starting with a box camera in his childhood, and progressing to professional-grade digital equipment. He describes his initial exposure to Bruce Springsteen's music and his subsequent work photographing Springsteen’s career, including iconic album covers like Darkness on the Edge of Town. The conversation covers Frank's new book, 'Bruce Springsteen Further Up the Road', showcasing 40 years of his photography with Bruce. They also touch on the evolution of photography in the digital age and the importance of capturing moments. Frank shares insights into a significant celebration for Bruce's autobiography release and reflects on his involvement in preserving memories through imagery.. http://www.stefankostudio.com/Franks_Site/Home.html https://www.facebook.com/frank.stefanko Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Today's episode Jesse is joined by Catherine as she talks about Bruce performing in Toronto for the end of the Invictus Games. She talks about the magic of seeing him perform live solo and then the great duets he did with Canadian Icon Bryan Adams. CAtherine's Twitter - @faithsreward Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast Jesse is joined by Anna and Jennifer and they discuss their top 10 Springsteen songs! Jennifer's Twitter - @silverwyvern99 Anna's Twitter - @annalind1 Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Jesse is joined by fellow podcaster Calvin Powers. Calvin hosts the Americana Music Show where he talks about music each week. They discuss Calvin's show, his love for music and we got through a set of Springsteen songs to get Calvin's perspective. That's right it's another "Springsteen Newbie" episode. We hope you enjoy it. Please go to iTunes to rate and review the show. It make a big difference and helps the show find new listeners. Calvin's Podcast https://americanamusicshow.com/the-podcast/ Calvin's Twitter - @amershow Set Lusting Bruce Twitter @setlustingbruce Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Set Lusters! Today is a short little update from Jesse sharing the latest chapter in his journey to remission! Thank you for all the love and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soon it will be Bruce’s birthday and many, many Springsteen fans are headed to the shore to attend the first BruceBook Springsteen convention. In this episode John Kelly is joining Jesse to talk about the weekend and how in addition to have fun, we fans are going to have a chance to donate money to help feed the hungry. We also talk about a couple of great items that will be available via auction (including 2 tickets to Springsteen on Broadway). https://one.bidpal.net/brucebook2017/welcome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by long time fan Dan French. Dan was the creator and editor of the Springsteen fanzine Point Blank. He shares his Springsteen journey and talks about the circumstances behind his first Springsteen concert! Dan is a great story teller and has agreed to be a regular guest on the show. Enjoy his story and please share the link to the podcast on your social media platforms. Also if you can, please go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast, it really does help. Dan’s website - https://sites.google.com/site/wildandinnocentproductions/ Dan’s Twitter – @wildandinn Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Show’s twitter – @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the return of Jackson Cage Match! This week Jay Armstrong from writeonfighton.org joins Jesse to have a Nebraska debate – Atlantic City vs. Highway Patrolman. Please let us know how we did! Jay’s twitter @writeonfighton Jesse’s twitter @JessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another newbie episode, this week Kevin Long from the Kevin Long podcast joins Jesse to discuss a set of Springsteen songs. Kevin thinks that many of them are very gospel/church related. You can check out Kevin’s podcast at https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/74797 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce is heading to Broadway! It is going to be a difficult ticket for us Springsteen fans to acquire. In this episode, Jesse collects some thoughts and feelings from various Bruce fans and he shares his opinion on this latest chapter in The Boss’ journey. Please send your thoughts via email – [email protected], twitter – @setlustingBruce or by voice mail – 214-736-3121 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Rob Southgate to discuss their new book, PodLife: Podcaster's Stories (How they got started, how they stay inspired, and the stories they have to tell.) To support the Kickstarter for PodLife, go to http://kck.st/2vr8N5d Find PodLife on Facebook at @PodLifeTheBook Rob's Twitter - @RSouthgate Jesse’s Twitter – @jessejacksonDFW Email the show (and Rob) at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse completes the set of talking to his siblings. Last year his sister Rita joined him and now his brother Dean has joined the Set Lusting Bruce team. Dean and Jesse spend time talking about listening to music in Jesse's Plymouth Arrow, our youthful love of KISS and the give a lot of love to music moments on Aaron Sorkin's TV shows especially Sports Night! Please download, share and remember to rate and review us on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second part of our Rockin’ the Suburbs double feature. Today Jesse is joined by Jim Lenahan and Patrick Foster from the Rockin’ the Suburbs podcast. The 3 of them pick their top 3 (after a lot of hand wringing) Bruce Springsteen pop songs. Let us know how we did and what 3 songs would you have picked? Please call the Set Lusting Bruce Voice Mail at 214-736-3121 and more importantly call the Suburban Party Line at 612-440-1984 and leave them a message telling them you heard about them from Set Lusting Bruce (that way they will have Jesse on their show again!) Their facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/suburbspod/ Show twitter – @suburbsPod Jesse’s Twitter – @jessejacksonDFW Show Twitter – @setlustingbruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Rockin the Suburbs cross over week on Set Lusting Bruce. Today’s episode continues a long tradition of Mary Nahorniak talking music on a Tuesday. Back in the day, she would be featured each Tuesday on the USA Today Dad Rock Podcast. She recently spent a week guesting with Jim and Patrick on the Rockin’ the Suburbs podcast. She joins Jesse to talk her musical journey, how she’s incorporated her love of music in taking her of her daughter Alice, her regret in not seeing Bruce perform live (yet) and they both share the greatness of Rafi! Please enjoy and give us feedback via our Facebook page, twitter or email [email protected] Mary’s Twitter @MaryVale Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Set Lusting Bruce Podcast @SetLustingBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we start a new month, we have two episodes of the podcast this week. In today’s podcast we have Terry from the Damaged Goods podcast. Terry is a passionate podcaster and he shares his Springsteen journey with Jesse. Hope you enjoy the conversation and if you like what you hear, please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Jesse Jackson @JesseJacksonDFW Terry @damagedgoodstheshow Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/damagedgoodstheshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse is joined by Michael from Not Your Father’s Podcast. They talk about Michael’s podcast journey and he takes the Springsteen newbie challenge. Please check out the podcast and enjoy this newbie episode. Not Your Father’s Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-fathers-podcast/id1169665901?mt=2 Twitter @NotYourDadsPod Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Catherine McGowan, another Canadian #BruceBud. Catherine wins the award for the most patient Bruce listener. She contacted me on March 2016 asking about being on the show and due to circumstances beyond our control, we didn’t talk till June of 2017! We discuss her hearing Dancing in the Dark and not looking back! Catherine’s Twitter @Faithsreward Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter is here! Despite it being hot as hades here in Dallas Texas, Jesse is joined by Game of Thrones Blogger Pat Sponaugle to talk about the return of Game of Thrones and specifically the music on the show. Hope you enjoy our Westros journey! Pat’s Twitter @patman23 Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Pat’s blog – patricksponaugle.com Adam Warrock's stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtKCDlpTEKs (When the Winter Comes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU6HAc1K4Go (We Do Not Sow - I particularly like this, because no one writes songs about the Greyjoys) MelodySheep (the videos are certainly worth watching, I can also just enjoy the music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMvt13PtV5I (The Dragon's Daughter - this one has a beautiful rendition of Sam and Jon taking their vows, before kicking into serious Dany stuff.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr2QahUX4nA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show it’s a return guest Mark from Canada. This time Mark and Jesse discuss how music helped them both during a tough time in their lives and specifically the magic of Brian Wilson’s Smile. Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Mark’s email - [email protected] Smile Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UbNwhm2EX8 Beautiful Dreamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SriaRRcA6w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the excitement of episode 100 week, Jesse is joined by Corey from the Showdown podcast to hear his thoughts on a select group of Bruce’s songs. That’s right it’s another newbie episode! Please enjoy. The Show Down podcast @theshowdownpod https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showdown-podcast/id916463765?mt=2 The Miller Times Podcast Corey @nkogonzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wrap up Episode 100 week, our final episode is a clip show featuring parts of some of the past 50 shows. Jesse Twitter @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an “Ask Jesse” episode where our host answers question submitted by listeners via social media. Jesse Twitter @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our official 100th episode, Jesse is proud to present an interview with Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, founding member of the E Street Band and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Vini & Jesse spend time talking about Vini’s musical journey, his love of singing and his side gig as a Caddy! Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Vini’s Facebook page = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1448056495431832/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices