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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

🎙️ Set Lusting Bruce is more than a podcast—it"s a celebration of connection through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by longtime contact center leader and community builder Jesse Jackson, each episode invites fans from all walks of life to share their personal stories, favorite lyrics, and the moments where Bruce’s music met them right where they were. Whether you"re a die-hard E Street devotee or someone who just discovered Thunder Road, this show is your backstage pass to heartfelt

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19:50

Bonus Episode - Ken Schaefer on The Boroughs and The...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/06/20

"Catch our latest chat where Ken Schaefer and I explore Stephen King's 'The Long Walk' adaptation and its thought-provoking themes. Ken also shares his thoughts on the new series from the creaters of STranger Things - The Boroughs #StephenKing #MovieNight" #dufferbrothersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:03

Pride in Bruce: Alonso Duralde on Hollywood Pride,...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/06/16

Alonso Duralde joins the podcast to discuss his upbringing in an immigrant Spanish family in Atlanta, early influences from radio, classical music, and repertory cinema, and how Siskel & Ebert inspired him to pursue criticism. Duralde shares insights from his book Hollywood Pride, covering LGBTQ+ representation and creators from silent film to Everything Everywhere All at Once, plus surprises from his research. They talk Hallmark movies and how Duralde became part of the Deck the Hallmark team, his

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47:18

Pride in Bruce Bonus: Bruce Springsteen’s “Gayest...

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2026/06/11

As we continue Pride in Bruce, here is a re-releases a favorite 2017 conversation, edited to focus on guest Bella Pori’s joyful song discussion Jesse Jackson and Bella briefly discuss political engagement and gun reform before diving into Bella’s “Bruce Springsteen, gay as heck” lens on interpreting queer subtext in art. Bella shares her picks—“Streets of Philadelphia,” “Backstreets,” “This Hard Land,” “Bobby Jean,” “Frankie Fell in Love,” “Pink Cadillac,” and an honorable mention for

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53:20

Bonus Episode - JKL Media Crossover - Springsteen on...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/06/10

🎤 "This train carries saints and sinners, losers and winners..." To celebrate my birthday, Lou and Karen from the JKL Media Podcast joined me to talk about #SpringsteenOnBroadway in our newest #podcast episode! With insights, personal stories, and a love for the Boss, don't miss out on this special discussion! #SetLustingBruce #BruceSpringsteen Did they love it, like it or break my heart?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:54

Pride in Bruce: Jason Bisogni’s Story — Coming Out...

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2026/06/09

Host Jesse Jackson interviews Jason Bisogni, a Westchester, New York marketing professional and lifelong music fan, about his path into classic rock, his early concert experiences, and the moment he became a dedicated Springsteen fan after seeing the 1999 E Street Band reunion tour. Jason shares that he came out later in life (to two people at 39, more fully at 41 in 2021) and explains how Bruce’s lyrics took on new meaning afterward, citing songs like “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” “Trapped,”

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67:21

**Reissue | Is Bruce a Queer Icon? with Jesse Lawson...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/06/04

We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations as part of Pride 2026. Co-host Bella joins Jesse to talk with Jesse — radio producer, drag performer, and co-host of The Boss Belongs to Us — about her podcast, her love of Bruce Springsteen's music, and the question at the heart of it all: Is Bruce a queer icon? If you haven't heard it, you're in for a treat. If you have, it's absolutely worth another listen.https://open.spotify.com/show/33BxEoWfbSJ22NWap9pxhU?si=0bad4f80e3364f20 Learn more

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59:22

Pride in Bruce: Niko Stratus on ‘Dancing in the...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/06/02

We kick off Pride in Bruce Month with guest Nico Stratus, a Toronto-based writer originally from Canada’s Yukon. Niko describes growing up in a music- and book-filled home, later leaving construction work after coming out as trans, and building a writing career through online essays, including an early op-ed that prompted an attempted libel threat. Nico recounts discovering Bruce Springsteen later in life—initially misreading Born in the U.S.A.—and connecting deeply to Bruce’s earnestness,

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53:05

Lilly Hiatt Interview | Songwriting, Touring, Family...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/29

In this special episode of Perfectly Good Podcast—where the hosts normally rank John Hiatt songs A to Z—Jesse and Sylvan welcome guest Lilly Hiatt to talk about her own career. Lilly recalls starting guitar at 12, overcoming shyness to perform, and beginning songwriting in middle school, describing how melodies and lyrics arrive together and how she captures ideas on voice memos. She explains how songs develop at different speeds, how albums reflect a specific time period, and how collaboration

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52:53

Jake Cassman on Dueling Pianos, Teaching Music in LA,...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/27

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Los Angeles–based musician and music teacher Jake Cassman, who shares his path from growing up in Berkeley on classic rock and ’90s alternative to discovering Bruce Springsteen later through a 2008 Obama rally performance, long bus rides through New Jersey, and years playing dueling pianos. Jake discusses teaching recording and songwriting at The Geffen Academy, the realities of freelancing (busking, weddings, improv), and how COVID ended live work and pushed him into a

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57:34

Electro-Punk Pioneer Peter Pepper on Touring,...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/22

In this B-side episode, host Jesse Jackson talks with electro-punk pioneer Peter Pepper, calling from Shibuya, Tokyo, about growing up in rural Florida feeling alienated, discovering punk and industrial music, and channeling creativity through early audio editing into a music career. Peter shares how playing the State Theatre in St. Petersburg became a breakthrough moment, how “electro-punk” emerged organically around 1999–2001, and stories from touring, including Asbury Park’s Stone Pony in 2001

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43:13

Brigitte Donahoe on Faith, Songwriting, and Finding...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/21

Host Jesse Jackson opens a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce with musician and worship leader Brigitte Donahoe, who shares her journey from growing up in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, California, and Michigan to becoming a songwriter, wife, and homeschooling mom of two. Brigitte discusses her eclectic influences (’90s rock/ska, R&B vocalists, and later country), her complicated early church experience, and a pivotal youth conference encounter that brought her back to faith. She describes starting

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32:38

Blue Collar Costumes: Comparing Bruce Springsteen &...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rarely played songs like “Born in the U.S.A.” Tom introduces his new Substack, “Blue Collar Costumes: A Comparative Study of Bruce Springsteen, Stephen King, and the World That Made Them,” which supports a larger book project exploring parallels between Springsteen and King—similar East Coast working-class

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49:32

Michael Cubeiro - Returns

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/13

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Michael C back to discuss Jake Thistle’s American Idol elimination, arguing Jake’s strengths are his songwriting, frontman rapport, versatility in changing vocal styles across artists (Petty, Jackson Browne, Bruce, Phil Collins, John Hiatt), and strong character, with hopes for continued success and mention of an April 29 Monmouth University show with Vinny “Mad Dog” Lopez. They shift to Springsteen concerts, set lists, and the tour’s anger/war-related themes, including

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36:32

"Kneet's Rise: Music, Identity, and Liberation"

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Host Jesse Jackson presents a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce featuring Neat, a Punjabi Thai Sikh independent recording artist and development psychology graduate student from Bangkok who moved to New York at 25. Neat describes growing up with Bollywood and religious music, discovering Western artists like Britney Spears and Eminem, and secretly writing lyrics that sparked her own songwriting; her father destroyed her rap cassettes, prompting her to graffiti her wall in protest. She explains how

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52:43

Danny Goldberg on Woodstock, Led Zeppelin, No Nukes,...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/30

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes music journalist, publicist, label executive, and manager Danny Goldberg for a B-side conversation about music memories and Bruce Springsteen connections. Goldberg recounts growing up in Hastings-on-Hudson with classical, folk, and cast albums, then shifting to rock after discovering Dylan, the Beatles, and the Stones, and later covering Woodstock for Billboard in 1969. He explains moving from criticism to publicity, becoming Led Zeppelin’s publicist, and shaping press

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18:49

Still feeling the power of Sunday Night - Springsteen...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/28

The echoes of Sunday night in Austin are still alive with me. The joy, unity, and tender moments at the Springsteen concert served as a reminder of the goodness we can foster in the world. Do yourself a favor and soak up this experience if you can! Email me at Setlustingbruce@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:13

Revival in Austin - Springsteen 2026 Land of Hope and...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/27

A few thoughts on the show in AustinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:26

"Sober Paths and Spiritual Growth: Ryan T. Reichert...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/23

Host Jesse Jackson introduces a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce featuring Ryan Riker, a North Dakota native and retired Army infantry lieutenant colonel who served 23 years with deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Ryan recalls early music influences (country fairs, Vanilla Ice, Pearl Jam) and discusses how music and visiting performers helped soldiers feel connected during deployments. He describes a Catholic upbringing, struggles with alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, and

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46:59

"Deep Dive: From Bruce Springsteen to Aaron Sorkin...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/21

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Jeff Blum, a Chicago-based freelance sports and entertainment writer and para-professional working with autistic students. They briefly discuss current sports topics including the Bulls’ streaky season, trades, and franchise management, plus comparisons to other struggling teams. Jeff shares limited impressions of Springsteen’s large “Tracks 2” set, mentions favorite deep cuts, and discusses seeing the Springsteen-related film, praising its entertainment

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16:36

"Exploring the Joy of B-Movies and the Unexpected...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/17

Ken Schaefer is one of my dearest friends. He watches at least one movie a night and sometimes two. He loves B Movies, the cheesier the better. I asked his thoughts on the 2025 film Sinners and he had thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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