Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

In September there is a party going down in Asbury Park New Jersey and you do need a ticket but we want you to come on board! John J. Kelly joins Jesse today to talk about the Official 2017 Brucebook Convention happing in Asbury Park – September 22-24th. https://www.facebook.com/groups/112987355386159/?ref=bookmarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse is visited by a friend from the past. Niki aka Sarah Johns went to High School with Jesse and they spend some time talking about AM and Top 40 radio back in the day. Sarah is a radio host on Rock 101! KKGB-FM 101.3FM . She talks about her musical journey and her favorite songs and some special memories meeting some of our classic rock heroes. Also the 100th episode of Set Lusting Bruce is coming up and we would love for you to send in any feedback on favorite shows, stories, etc to [email protected] or call us at 214-736-3121 http://www.kkgb.com/ Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jesse is going through his chemo treatments, he’s finding more time to record Set Lusting Bruce episodes. In this week’s episode he’s joined by Jeff Calaway who also lives in the DFW area. They talk about growing up in a small town, listening to the local sports station, how Bruce and Merle Haggard’s music have many similarities and in a post credits discussion father and son bonding activities. By the way, we are slowly reaching the 100 episode. It’s not too early to send in your comments about the show to [email protected] or leave a voice mail about the 100th show or really any of our episodes at 214-736-3121 Jeff’s Twitter @JeffCalaway Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW To follow Jesse’s journey of healing, here is a link to his CaringBridge site https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jessejbloodbrothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all that is going on, I thought we could use a good laugh. Ross Murray wrote a great column giving Mary’s version of the song Thunder Road. It made me laugh and I couldn’t resist mashing the song and his column together. I asked Karen who was my cohost on Storming the Castle to read Mary’s part. I hope I did the column and the song justice. I know that Karen is great as Mary. Hope you enjoy this and it helps to make you smile. Here is the link to the column - https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/mary-487-thunder-road-neptune-nj Karen’s Twitter – @aleveria Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Bruce’s passions is raising money for food banks across the country. He’s also a big supporter of WhyHunger the charity 4 founded in 1975 by the late musician Harry Chapin and Radio DJ Bill Ayres on the fundamental belief that access to nutritious food is a human right and hunger is a solvable problem in a world of abundance https://whyhunger.org/ A group of fans have decided to collect recipes submitted by Springsteen fans across the world and publish a cookbook that will be sold to raise money for Whyhunger. For more details go to their Facebook page. Jesse is joined by Candy Dawson to talk about the project. Please send in your favorite recipe and then buy the book once it’s published. https://www.facebook.com/hungry.hearts.recipes.to.the.rescue/ [email protected] [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an unplanned hospital stay, Jesse is back talking Bruce Springsteen & all that implies. In this week's episode he is joined by Peter Chianca from Blogness on the Edge of Town discussing the blog's recent reader poll about what are the most Springsteen type songs of Bruce's songs. It is always great to visit with Peter and they discuss their own choices and the reader's choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As many of you may have read, Jesse has been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. His diagnosis is positive and he appreciates all the love and support. This episode was recorded the week before he found out that he was ill. Donna with Bruce Funds sat down with him and they talked about the Springsteen community and the healing power of Bruce’s music and the love that our fandom has for each other. Donna’s Twitter @brucefunds Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you may have seen on social media, Jesse is having a little health bump in his life and wanted to send out a quick note to the listeners saying thanks for their love, well wishes and prayers. No Retreat No Surrender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse is joined by Michael for a 2nd visit. This time the stories are less about the Springsteen middle school club but more about Michael’s personal Springsteen journey. They talk about how to stretch your concert going dollar and how sometimes you find yourself in a new city wondering how the heck will you get back home. Michael’s email - [email protected]’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW http://jukeboxgraduates.weebly.com/download-jukebox-graduate-radio-shows.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Jesse talks to Astrophysicist grad student Jessica who just might have taken the greatest Bruce Springsteen selfie ever! Hope you enjoy her story of seeing her first Springsteen show with her Dad and how a simple photo went viral! Please share the episode on your social media sites and please go to iTunes to rate and review us! Jessica’s Twitter @thatastrokitten Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by Steven “checked shirt guy” Strauss. He shares his Springsteen story. His Bruce journey started on an actual journey with his Father being forced to go to a Springsteen show and Steven became “Trapped” and you can imagine the rest of the story. Enjoy Steven’s story and please share the episode on your various social media platforms. Also please go to iTunes or your other podcast players and rate/review the podcast. It is the best way for us to find new listeners. Steven’s Twitter @aintnohero Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Steven website https://writeallnite.wordpress.com/about/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air on a special Valentine’s Day episode of the podcast. Jesse is joined by frequent guest Jay Armstrong discussing their 5 favorite Bruce love songs. As usual, Jay outshines Jesse in his selections but we hope you enjoy our choices. Tell us what would be your choices either on Twitter @SetLustingBruce or on our Facebook Page Set Lusting Bruce https://www.facebook.com/SetLustingBruce/ Jay’s Twitter @writeonfighton Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by Michael Anthony a passionate Bruce fan who loves music and has an unofficial record that is pretty impressive. He’s also been the student advisor of several Bruce Springsteen clubs in middle schools. Hope you enjoy the discussion and look for a follow up episode soon where Michael talks about some of his other Bruce Stories. Michael’s email - [email protected] Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW http://jukeboxgraduates.weebly.com/download-jukebox-graduate-radio-shows.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jesse shares a story that proves the magic and healing power of Rock n’ Roll. He talks to J’aimee Brooker whose son Adam has a very special relationship with Bruce’s music. We often talk about the importance music and specificlly Bruce’s music plays in our life but in this case Bruce’s music gave Adam his voice and his joy. Please listen, please share, please help Adam meet Bruce. J’aimee’s Twitter @jaimee_brooker Adam’s Twitter @AdamMeetTheBoss Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Adam’s story http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/bruce-springsteen-awakens-potential-in-severely-disabled-brisbane-boy/news-story/c3b493684d6b132846da3c1e3bfd13dd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Jesse is joined by British Filmmaker Daniel Johnson who is in the process of producing a wonderful web series that holds up an unflattering at times mirror to we Springsteen fans. They talk about Daniel’s Springsteen journey, some of his earlier films, their mutual love of The Apartment & the quirks of being a Springsteen fan. Please download and share with your friends. If you could take a few minutes to go to iTunes or where ever you download the podcast and subscribe, plus leave the show a review, it would be greatly appreciated. Daniel’s Twitter @danieljohnsonuk Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Website http://www.danieljohnsonfilms.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by Susan Hampton. Susan attended her first (but hopefully not last) Springsteen show on her 60th birthday in April 2016. She shares her story on how she found Bruce, the kindness of her son and how modern tech helped her to discover a hidden love of music. Please go to iTunes to subscribe to the podcast and to give us a review. Susan’s Twitter @SHampton Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jesse goes back up north to visit with another Canadian Bruce Bud, Craig Colby. Craig talks about his childhood in Canada (after being born in the USA), his storytelling career and his Springsteen journey. Craig also has a very unique answer to the question “Did Mary get in the car?” Here is his Mom’s column that helped me to find Craig http://www.chroniclejournal.com/opinion/why-aren-t-i-a-springsteen-fan/article_b9b2ed6a-d0f0-11e6-bf04-130584430e88.html Craig’s Twitter @craigcolby1 Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Jesse borrows one of Bruce Springsteen sings the alphabet’s biggest fans Bella Pori to discuss her Springsteen story. We talk fandom, the significance of Streets of Philadelphia and Bella’s #LSAT logic game based around NYC Serenade. Bella’s Twitter @BellaPori Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start off 2017 with the story of a girl who was born to soon. Jesse is joined by writer Tom French and he shares a special Springsteen story. It’s a story of a little girl born too soon and how love, great medical care, Harry Potter and the music of Bruce Springsteen gave this family a very happy ending. Bring your tissues because this one will bring on tears of joy. Tom’s wife Kelley’s Twitter @KelleyBFrench Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW JUNIPER: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316324426?tag=reinstaut0562-20 Dear Bruce The Thing we wanted to say http://juniperbook.com/junebug/2016/10/10/dear-bruce-the-thing-we-wanted-to-say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2016 comes to an end, Jesse is joined by Steve Milton from Greasy Lake and they talk about this amazing year of Bruce. Steve’s Twitter @GreasyLake Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse is joined by Bruce fan Patti Thompson who participated in the 2016 Florida Ironman. She shares her Bruce story, her training journey & how sometimes perusing a goal can be a reward in itself. Patty’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/patty.a.thompson.1?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas listeners. Jesse put the call out for people to share their favorite holiday songs and many of his friends, fellow podcasters and fellow Springsteen fans sent in tweets, emails and a couple of voice mails. Please enjoy a sampling of a wide range of holiday songs! By the way, it’s been a month or so since Set Lusting Bruce has gotten a new review on iTunes. It would be the best Christmas present (short of Bruce tickets) to have some of you go to iTunes and give the show 5 stars and leave a review. Thanks in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features the return of Dale Hosack. Dale and Jesse discuss the 2nd half of Dale’s year of Springsteen shows and discuss a little bit about he and his lovely’s bride’s plans for 2017. By the way, it’s been a month or so since Set Lusting Bruce has gotten a new review on iTunes. It would be the best Christmas present (short of Bruce tickets) to have some of you go to iTunes and give the show 5 stars and leave a review. Thanks in advance! Dale’s Twitter @Dhosack821 Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue to make our way through the holiday season, Jesse is joined by Nick “The Philly Elvis” talking about a fund raising event he’s involved in that is helping fight the effects of drug addiction and abuse in the New Jersey area. https://www.gofundme.com/stand-up-against-heroin-addiction Lonely this Christmas https://soundcloud.com/user-551378112/lonely-this-christmas-master-1 Nick’s Twitter @PhillyElvis Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Texas A&M Student Matthew Aucoin is asked about visiting Philadelphia in September 2016, he is able to brag about more than getting a great Cheese Steak. In this episode, Jesse talks to Matt and hears his story of playing No Surrender with Bruce and the E Street Band! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fiU8XwhMw Matt’s Twitter - @Matthew_Aucoinn Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week features another episode with our favorite English Teacher Jay Armstrong (http://writeonfighton.org/) to discuss our favorite rare Springsteen songs. Jay goes deep into the vault and Jesse has his share of lesser known songs as well. We also discuss the results of our poll, “Does Mary get in the Car?”. Jay’s Twitter – @writeonfighton Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Meets Bruce! In today’s episode, Jesse meets Bruce. Jesse recorded his thoughts on the way down to Austin, got some stories from people in line and then recorded his thoughts after meeting Bruce. Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by Aron and he not only shares his Springsteen story but he also has a HBO (Hot Bruce Opinion) about ticket sales. Aron is full of passion for The Boss and for what he thinks some of us are doing to ourselves when we order tickets. This is a fun one and remember that his advice is coming from a place of love! Aron’s Twitter - @aronkozin Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Ellen Bren and she shares her Springsteen story. Her story includes her getting horrible news right before her wedding, her ultimate triumphant journey and her meeting with Bruce at a bookstore appearance. Please enjoy Ellen’s story and join her in giving thanks! Ellen’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ellen.bren?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JB Clark from Springsteen sings the Alphabet http://alphabeticalspringsteen.com/ shares his gratitude post. JB’s Twitter @lettersclark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 71 Stan Happy Thanksgiving week! In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by repeat guest Stan Goldstein. Stan shares his Springsteen story and talks about the origins of his tour book and business. Stan is filled with joy and his Springsteen tour is truly a trip to the holy land for us Bruce fans. Stan’s Twitter @Stan_Goldstein Njrockmap.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book Signing 8 – Lisa In another episode where Jesse talks to Springsteen fans who were able to attend a Bruce book store appearance, Lisa shares her story of her 2nd meeting with Bruce and how it went better than her first. Lisa’s Twitter - @JerseyGirl0204 Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 7 - Mark Former Set Lusting Bruce guest Mark Donald sends his Gratitude Message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70 Steve Today Jesse is joined by music writer Steve Wosaha. They share Steve’s Springsteen journey. They talk about first impressions of hearing Greetings and how the early hype for Bruce’s music may have set up unrealistic expectations. Please download and share the episode. Please go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast it helps us find new listeners. Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Steve @swosahla http://nodepression.com/users/steve-wosahla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTC Amy Kids who Care – 2 We continue to share stories from our listeners about causes that help to make the world a better place. In today’s episode Amy talks about Kids Who Care, a Fort Worth Texas organization that helps children to develop their artistic and creative side while helping then to learn important leadership skills. You can find out more details at www.kidswhocare.org 817737KIDS (5437) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 6 - Phillip Fellow podcaster and fellow Nightwing fan Phillip calls in to share his gratitude post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Dylan We continue our series of sharing stories from the Springsteen fandom who were able to attend a book store appearance. Today we are joined by Dylan as he shares his story and his Mom’s story of meeting the man! Dylan’s Twitter - @maccamcmanus Dylan’s podcast http://maccasrezradio.podomatic.com/ Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previous guest Candace calls in to share her Gratitude post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Take Care of our Own – Jay Special Olympics It’s the season of giving and Jesse is going to be turning over his podcast platform to friends of the podcast and letting them share about a charity they love and support. The guest will share why they believe in the cause and how in their own way they are trying to take care of their own. In the first of what Jesse hopes is many podcast Jay shares about his school raising money for Special Olympics in a write a thon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 4 – Jeannie In today’s Gratitude post, recent SLB guest Jeannie shares the thank you letter she wrote to Bruce and dropped it off at the book store appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 3 – Rob Today my podcast leader Rob Southgate shares his gratitude post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 69 The Return of Peter from Blogness on the Edge of Town - Set Lusting Bruce In today’s episode Peter Chianca from the great Springsteen blog – Blogness on the Edge of Town returns to talk about the 2nd half of the US River Tour, the autobiography and how Bruce continues to surprise and motivate us. He also talks about his wonderful tongue in cheek article about us older fans and our love of the boss. Peter’s Blog http://springsteen.wickedlocal.com/#axzz4OinXrs00 Peter’s tongue in cheek open leader to Bruce http://springsteen.wickedlocal.com/2016/08/27/middle-aged-fans-to-bruce-springsteen-cut-it-out-were-exhausted/#axzz4OinXrs00 Peter’s Twitter @blogness Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Robin The podcast continues it’s walk through the bookstore talking to fans who were able to get their moment in the spotlight talking to Bruce and getting their photo taken at bookstores across the USA (but not in Texas not that Jesse is bitter). In today’s episode Jesse is joined by fellow Texan Robin. Robin shares her story of flying off to Sweden for a quick weekend trip to see Bruce and her flying to the great Northwest to share with Bruce one of his own catch phrases. Hope you enjoy hearing this one as much as Jesse and Robin had recording it. Robin’s Twitter - @VarnerRobin Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 2 – John John from Bruce book starts us off with his gratitude message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish - Episode 1: Jesse It’s November and many people including Jesse posts a gratitude post each day on their Facebook page. For each day of November, you take a few moments and share on your page something you are thankful to have in your life. It could be family, friends, music, food, beverages or even a TV show. Jesse doesn’t think he can get enough online fans to share with him a recording of them saying what they are thankful for but he’s going to try. Send your thank you list to Jesse at [email protected] if you want him to read you note or you can record a short message and send it to him at 214-736-3121. To start the month off, Jesse talks about this podcast and what it has meant to him. The podcast continues it’s walk through the bookstore talking to fans who were able to get their moment in the spotlight talking to Bruce and getting their photo taken at bookstores across the USA (but not in Texas not that Jesse is bitter). In today’s episode Jesse is joined by fellow Texan Robin. Robin shares her story of flying off to Sweden for a quick weekend trip to see Bruce and her flying to the great Northwest to share with Bruce one of his own catch phrases. Hope you enjoy hearing this one as much as Jesse and Robin had recording it. Robin’s Twitter - @VarnerRobin Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another chapter of the story of fans meeting Bruce at book store appearances, Jesse is joined by Amy Cavanaugh. She shares her Springsteen story where she shares his birthday, her dancing with Bruce during She’s the One before Courtney Cox was even born and her passion for going to see live music. Amy shares her experience of meeting him and what her message was to Bruce during her six seconds. Amy’s Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/amyrmaid923?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 4 Jeannie It’s time for another episode talking to a fan that got to meet Bruce during one of his book appearances. In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Jeannie Fino. She shares about taking her daughter to her first show and how she wrote a thank you letter to Bruce that she was able to drop off at the signing. She also talks about her photo not coming out and getting a 2nd photo taken! Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Jeannie Fino Twitter - @JeannieFino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 3 – Stan We continue our series of episodes featuring fans who got to attend one of the Bruce book signings. In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Bruce historian and Jersey Tour Guild Stan Goldstein. Stan shares how he was lucky enough to get tickets for not one but two book signings as well as Bruce’s appearance in New York. Stan’s Twitter @Stan_Goldstein Njrockmap.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 2 – Trudie In our 2nd episode talking to Bruce fans who got to see Bruce during his book appearances, Jesse is joined by Trudie Coleman. Trudie does a great job of representing the west coast and more “seasoned” fans. They also talked about her seeing the Beatles live and their mutual love of the great Harry Chapin. Trudie Twitter @trudeball Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of several Bruce bookstore appearances, Jesse is joined by Kathy Esposito. Kathy shares her Springsteen story and the special message she wanted to tell Bruce during her “six seconds of contact.” Kathy’s Twitter @jerseykathy31 Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices