Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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 SetlustingBruce@gmail.com   Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices...

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 Twitte...

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   Je...

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...

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 T...

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....

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...

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...

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://sarahi...

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 a...

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 - @jessejack...

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 @bl...

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 meg...

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 af...

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’...

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...

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