Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. He is one of the hosts of The MisfitNation podcast, where they inspire everyone to be better humans with a focus on those who have served and th...

Wendy Malloy is an editor, writer, mother, and volunteer leader for the Florida Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. In our discussion, she remembers her first boyfriend singing “Born to Run” to her. We share her brush with greatness with Bruce, her being at the first show after losing Danny and we discuss how she is OK with the set list not changing much, in fact she could care less. Arou...

Deb Filcman @DebFilcman shares her Springsteen fandom with Jesse, talking about how she found his music, how his latest albums didn't speak to her the way earlier albums had spoken to her. She shares her thoughts on the current tour and what she was wanting/needing from this tour. You can find her toughts here https://www.blogness-brucespringsteen.net/post/review-bruce-springsteen-milwaukee-3-7-23...

One of the founders of Indy Pop Con joins me to talk about pop culture, growing up watching Star Treks, do's and don'ts attending conventions and his answer to the Mary Question. Go to https://popcon.us/ to find out more details about PopCon Louisville 6/16 - 6/18 and PopCon Indy 8/25 - 8/27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Shea joins Jesse to talk about working at SiriusXM, his musical fandom and his first book, All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart  Available now   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C26RHQL9/ref=docs-os-doi_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warren Zanes has worn many hats over the years, musician, scholor, writer, professor and music fan. Warren has done his share of interviews over the years and is currently promoting his amazing book about Nebraska. In today's discussion, Jesse and Warren take a drive through them county roads discussing a wide variety of topics including which Bruce album is the closest sister album to Nebraska. h...

Dino Grigoriadis is a 3rd Generation Truck Driver and spent the first part of 2023 doing his part to keep the #Springsteentour2023 on track. He shares his story about getting his CDL licence, finding his love of Greek Music and a few stories from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final Memorial Day Weekend Series of episodes, Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn, Chris, Steve and Jesse discuss and debate the sweet 16 of what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen covers.  Can you guess who got Gold, Silver and Bronze? The final standings https://challonge.com/s9v88xb0/standings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Memorial Day series of episodes, Jesse is joined by a group of former guests and Springsteen fans to discuss and debate what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen does that is a cover of some one elses song. In this 2nd of 3 episodes, We get down to the sweet sixteen. What favorites were left on the podcast floor, listen and find out! Our panel includes Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn,...

In a special Memorial Day series of episodes, Jesse is joined by a group of former guests and Springsteen fans to discuss and debate what is the best song that Bruce Springsteen does that is a cover of some one elses song. We start with almost 100 songs and over the next three days, we will get it down to our top 16, then 8, then final 4! Our panel includes Timothy, Ed, Henrick, Jaclyn, Chris and...

Gerard Longo joins Jesse to talk about Gerard's journey from Athlete, to classically trained vocalist to brodcasting to podcasting. We discuss his passion for helping others, his family, his music and in his many charitable causes. Find more about Gerard at his website https://undergroundmusiccollective.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to define Jayne Wesler is a dauting task, she has been and continues to be a author, coach, speaker, a licensed clinical social worker, attorney and of course Springsteen fan. We talk her many careers, her books, and how her brother introduced her to Bruce’s music. https://jaynewesler.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Reyna @alecreyna98is a fellow DFWer who is a young adult into Springsteen. He joins Jesse to talk about how he discovered Springsteen. The way that Bruce’s songs have affected and how he has become a major influence in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hayden OfficerWho89 joins Jesse from St. Louis (still too soon to talk about Game 6 in 2014). Mark is a 2nd generation fan who shares stories from his musical journey and of course his answer to the Mary Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter George is a professional speaker and coach who has been speaking on stage for 36 years. For half of that time, he has been coaching professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs to become more effective speakers. Despite growing up with a lisp and stutter, Peter found his passion for public speaking and helping others achieve their goals through communication. He shares stories of his passion...

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We gathered a group of writers, to try and answer the almost impossible question, what is Bruce Springsteen's best written song? Here is part two where we get the list down to our top five choices. Below is a link where all the songs are in a convenient playlist. What song did we leave out? What would be your pick? Leave a message at 469-249-2442 or send an email to setlustingbruce@gmail.com . Our...

We gathered a group of writers, to try and answer the almost impossible question, what is Bruce Springsteen's best written song? Here is part one where we get the list down to our top picks. Below is a link where all the songs are in a convenient playlist. What song did we leave out? What would be your pick? Leave a message at 469-249-2442 or send an email to setlustingbruce@gmail.com Our panel co...

In Episode 1014 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes a Musical secret agent man, its Hughes, Tim Hughes! From being a John Lennon Fan, to having a record collection to rival any record collection!! Tim has a story that you’ll never forget! Tune in to hear all this and so much more as we enter the Musical M-I:6 that is Tim Hughes’s love of music! This time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!! https://dlaign...

In Episode 1013 of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse welcomes Ken Swalick back to the podcast! It’s been 2 years since Ken’s story was told, but this time he’s back to answer the following… Did Ken experience Springsteen Ticket Gate, what are his favorite tour memories? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions, and so much more this time only on Set Lusting Bruce!!! Learn more about your ad choice...

Mark D'Alessio returns to the podcast to share some stories of the first few shows of the tour. We talk about Houston, Bruce's need of a better PR team and future plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda and I attended the 2/14/23 show in Houston. I recorded this quick review once we were back in the hotel room and she had gone to bed. I then went to Austin on Thursday, got COVID on Friday and forget about this file. I just found it as I was cleaning out some folders on the computer. This is a little late but I did want to share my thoughts on the show and the surprise of getting If I was th...

Dave Kobert @dkobert is a TV Producer. Video Editor. Writer and a Sports & Music geek. Jesse and he talked about the first few Springsteen shows and Dave's Bruce Journey. Dave's blog can be found here http://100concerts.blogspot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Gregoire @wayne_gregoire joins Jesse @jessejacksondfw to visit about podcasting, sports and his favorite musician Garth Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blogger and Springsteen fan Margarida @Margaridabruce shares stories from her Springsteen fandom. She shares how it is a family affair and how it is all or nothing when they are looking to purchase tickets! Follow her blog here - https://blogginginthestreet.wordpress.com/about-me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices