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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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54:25

Springsteen, Dyslexia, and Finding the Spark: Russell...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Russell Van Brocklen, a New York State–funded dyslexia researcher, to discuss how Bruce Springsteen’s music—especially “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Born to Run”—sparked his love of music and mirrors the “spark” dyslexic learners need. Russell shares his own path from severe reading and writing struggles and damaging academic setbacks to developing a writing-first, typing-based intervention that builds skills by focusing on a student’s specialty, moving from specific details

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38:41

Set Lusting Football Week 3 - Rio Heartbreak, Tuesday...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/30

The gang is back to discuss week 3 of the NFL Season. We have Rich, Jean Marie, Joe Kay, Holly Mac and me discussing the ins and outs of their teams. We discuss injuries, records, heartbreaks and happiness. Let us know your thoughts on your team by sending us an email to setlustingbruce@gmail.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:53

Matt Donnelly on Magic, Fool Us, and Bruce...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Jesse Jackson welcomes Matt Donnelly for his third appearance on a B-side “Set Listing Bruce” episode that detours from Springsteen into Matt’s life in comedy and magic. Matt recounts how a dare from Penn Jillette led him to learn magic with mentor Johnny Thompson, tour with Piff the Magic Dragon, and build routines through problem-solving, tension, and performance. He discusses nerves onstage, the work of writing and “mascot” duties on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and shares the story of Moxie Jillette

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71:56

Arlen Schumer on the Bruce Springsteen Center for...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Arlen Schumer, who discusses his Twilight Zone book and debates standout episodes including “Eye of the Beholder,” “To Serve Man,” and “Walking Distance,” while previewing a September webinar deconstructing “Shadow Play.” Schumer then shares his opening-day visit to the newly renamed Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, praising its first-class architecture, interior design, and dense, well-presented exhibits, including a detail about matching wood

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26:51

Widow’s Bay vs. Haven, TV Binge Frustrations, and Why...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Jesse Jackson and his friend Ken Schaeferdiscuss Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay after Ken watches it, comparing its supernatural-small-town premise to Haven. Then they pivot to loving Galavant and memorable musical TV episodes (Buffy’s “Once More, with Feeling” and Strange New Worlds). They briefly touch on accents, songwriting for TV, and plan to discuss Supergirl next month.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:37

Setlusting Football - Week 2 - Rich joins the fun!

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/23

🎙️ Dive into the heart of NFL week 2 and Bruce Springsteen's legacy with us on Set Lusting Bruce! Jean Marie, Holly Mac, Rich and Jesse share their thoughts on week two in the NFL. Catch our episode now! #SetLustingBruce #NFL #Springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:33

Pitchfork Editor Sam Sodomsky on Springsteen...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Sam Sodomsky, senior editor at Pitchfork and musician behind The Bird Calls, to discuss how a childhood encounter with a “Dancing in the Dark” parody sparked a lifelong Springsteen obsession that led him to guitar, songwriting, and writing about music. Sam shares growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, collecting bootlegs and books, and even creating a mock Springsteen biography, then traces his path through blogging, an MFA in nonfiction at Columbia, and a decade at

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28:19

Set Lusting Football - Week 1 Cowboys Lose and all...

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2026/09/18

It's week one of the NFL season and Jean Marie's Giants are feeling good, Jesse's hand is hovering over the panic button and Wendy is enjoing the Music of David Bryne from The Talking Heads but still had time to share her thoughts. IF you want to get into the action where you know you will have a winning ticket, send in your thoughts at 972-591-1460 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:20

Bow Thayer on DIY Music, Vermont Creativity, and the...

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2026/09/17

Jesse and his Perfectly Good Podcast cohost Sylvan Groth sit down to talk with her friend and neighbor, Vermont songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bow Thayer. Bow shares his journey from growing up in Massachusetts to finding a home making over 30 albums in the small town of Vermont. He shares stories of connecting with Levon Helm, touring, having a family and his latest venture of a campground and concert venue called KnowTown. Bow also discusses his upcoming album. Inspired by both

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58:07

Songwriter Bob on Recording-Only Projects, Concept...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/15

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Texas songwriter Bob Blumenfeld to discuss his recording projects Welcome to the 21st and The Disappearing Act, both featuring longtime collaborator alim Nourallah and John Dufilhoo. Bob shares growing up in El Paso, discovering Springsteen’s Born to Run, and seeing Bruce live in the Bay Area, plus early influences from his brothers and his mother’s music. He explains his path from band and guitar lessons to constant songwriting, a DIY El Paso label (Tortilla Records),

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31:14

Set Lusting Football Kickoff: Fans, Fandom Stories &...

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2026/09/11

Jesse Jackson launches “Set Lusting Football,” a seasonal spin on his Bruce Springsteen podcast where music fans representing different NFL teams gather for weekly football talk, friendly rivalries, and laughs. Guests share their fandom origin stories: Wendy Hembrock (Bills), Jean Marie Anderson (Giants), Holly Mac (Packers), and Joe K (Commanders/Packers), while Jesse recounts becoming a Cowboys fan after moving to Dallas. The group gives season record predictions and Superbowl picks.Learn more

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50:41

Harmonizing Worlds: Indie Folk Meets Classical with...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/10

William John Titus Bishop performed orchestral works and other musical genres before learning to play the guitar and perform at smaller venues on the London circuit. He has gone on to play international festivals and tour widely. In a breakaway from his stifling classical background, he went on to writing his own songs. He then recorded three full-length studio albums and amassed a following of over 1.5 million on social media and his last album gained 4 million Spotify streams in its first week

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77:29

Set Lusting Bruce: A Long Walk Home - Episode 1500

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/09

Set Lusting Bruce celebrates its 1,500th episode with congratulatory messages from fellow podcasters, friends, and listeners, praising Jesse Jackson’s consistency, kindness, interviewing skill, and the community he’s built. Jesse is joined by Chris Jackson for a milestone conversation covering Jesse’s regrets about guests he hasn’t booked, how his signature opening question helps people share their music origins, and why storytelling is central to the show. They discuss podcasts they enjoy,

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84:11

JB & Rob Return: Bruce Springsteen Sings the Alphabet...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Jesse welcomes JB and Rob back to Set Lusting Bruce to discuss their return to podcasting and the relaunch of Bruce Springsteen Sings the Alphabet. JB shares updates on life in North Georgia, while Rob explains his transition from pastor to banker during COVID, personal struggles, and how reconnecting with JB revived their creative spark. They outline the show’s new format: covering Springsteen album-by-album (collections included) in alphabetical order while discussing tracks in sequence, breaking

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53:12

Brian K. Pagels & Stephen on Brian K and the...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/03

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guests Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ of Brian K and the Parkway to discuss their musical partnership, their preferences for live performance versus studio work, and the creation of their second album, “Roses and Kerosene,” out September 4. They recount how the project evolved from demos into a full band after a 2021 trip to Asbury Park, then detail recording most of the new record in four days at The Brink studio in Richmond with Kat Popper on bass and Rob

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55:33

Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, and a Life in Music...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back music journalist and author Steve Rosen to discuss his new Jeff Beck book, rewritten and expanded from a Japan-only 1978 biography originally commissioned by Player magazine. Rosen recounts growing up in Culver City listening to early rock, discovering Jeff Beck through the Yardbirds and seeing the Jeff Beck Group in 1969, and how learning guitar fueled a deep-dive curiosity that led to music journalism. He describes his earliest reviews for school papers, the LA

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55:25

Perfectly Good Podcast Crossover John Hiatt Birthday...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Sylvan opens an August 20 intro to a special John Hiatt birthday episode, sharing news that the November Nashville Concert for Cumberland Heights will be a John Hiatt tribute and inviting listeners to join via perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com. A clip follows with Kyle Williams explaining how Cumberland Heights’ scholarship funds, music therapy, and a pro music professionals program support people in recovery, especially in Nashville’s music community, and describing the long-running Ryman benefit

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49:21

Remembering Dolly Parton: A Tribute to a...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/08/26

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson and guest Joe K step off the Springsteen track to honor Dolly Parton following news of her death on August 25, 2026, reflecting on her six-decade career as the “Queen of Country,” her landmark songs, acting roles, business success with Dollywood, and rare talent for reimagining other artists’ work. They share personal first memories of Dolly, discuss the story behind “I Will Always Love You,” and highlight her unmatched warmth, humor,

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43:29

Lead Like The Boss: Andy Freed on Bruce Springsteen’s...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/08/25

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Boston-based consultant and lifelong Springsteen fan Andy Freed to discuss Freed’s book, "Lead Like The Boss: The Bruce Springsteen Framework to Elevating Your Leadership." Freed shares how discovering "Born to Run" at age eight sparked a fandom that’s led to nearly 100 shows, and explains how the arc of a Springsteen concert maps to practical leadership and communication lessons—preparation, staying on message, energizing an audience, building trust, and empowering a

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36:36

B-Side: Joey Register (itsrihhomie) on Freestyle...

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast ·

2026/08/19

In this B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson talks with Joey Register, who records as itsrihhomie, about his path from growing up in Rochester, New York to making melodic rap as an emotional outlet and running his own studio to help others create. Joey describes his freestyle, bar-by-bar recording process, early influences from friends and artists like Juice WRLD and Lil Wayne, and how his album Population Mars pulled together songs written from ages 18 to 25 across sessions in

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