Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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 s...

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...

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 m...

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 – SetlustingBruce@gmail.com, twitter – @setlustingBruce or by voice mail – 214-736-3121 Learn more about...

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 southgatemediagroup@gma...

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 N...

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 ca...

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 incorpora...

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 Faceb...

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...

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’...

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=dtKCDlpT...

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 - Markdonald55@hotmail.com Smile Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UbNwhm2EX8 Beautiful Dreamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SriaRRcA6w Learn mo...

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...

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/ Lea...

Episode 100 Part 2 - Interview with Rob Southgate   As 100 episode week continues, Jesse is interviewed by Rob Southgate and they discuss the journey the podcast has been on and some of the things Jesse has learned about Springsteen Fandom and himself. Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW   Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 100 Part 1 Intro   It’s 100 episode week here at Set Lusting Bruce.  To start out the week we have a short episode talking about some of the behind the scenes stories of the podcast.   Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in a special cross over episode, Jesse is joined by Junior and Bob (his fellow cohosts from the "How Many" podcast) to discuss and debate Bruce's two most pop friendly songs Dancing in the Dark and Glory Days. Hope you enjoy our discussion and we would love to hear which song you would have picked. Also if you like our banter, please check out our How Many podcast. Junior's Twitter @Mexican_...

Episode 99 Michael Capehart - Set Lusting Bruce On this week’s episode of the podcast, Jesse is joined by Michael Capehart a self confessed Springsteen neophyte and they discuss Michael’s musical background and his thoughts on a selected number of Springsteen songs.  Hope you enjoy the discussion and please remember to go to iTunes to rate & review the podcast.  It is a great way to show your supp...

Episode 98 Jeff and Dale - Set Lusting Bruce   As we continue to count down to episode 100, today we have two previous guests Dale and Jeff who join us to talk their Bruce friendship and share some “from the road” stories.  Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Dale’s Twitter @dhosack821 Jeff’s Twitter @JeffCalaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices