In this episode of 'Set Lusting Bruce,' host Jesse welcomes guests Ken C. and Ken W., both professors at Monmouth University, for an in-depth discussion on Bruce Springsteen's music and his impact. They dive into their collaborative book, 'Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album by Album, Song by Song,' which serves as a comprehensive reference for Springsteen's work. The conversation covers their teaching experiences, the interconnectedness of Springsteen's albums, and their thoughts on his enduring creativity and recent projects. They also reflect on how the process of writing the book deepened their appreciation of Springsteen's artistry. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978830718?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title https://www.thunderroadbooks.com/product-page/preorder-bruce-songs-the-music-of-bruce-springsteen-album-by-album-song-by-s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Set Lusting Bruce', host Jesse Jackson interviews Jeff Dwoskin @JeffDwoskinShow, an avid podcaster and fan of nostalgic pop culture. They discuss Jeff's podcast journey which began during the pandemic and evolved into 'Classic Conversations', featuring interviews with pop culture icons. Both Jeff and Jesse share their personal music experiences and fandoms, particularly around artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Monkees, and Taylor Swift. The conversation touches on vinyl collecting, the impact of key albums, and the nuances of conducting engaging interviews. The episode wraps up with Jesse's traditional 'Mary Question' about Bruce Springsteen's 'Thunder Road'. https://jeffisfunny.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Set Listing Bruce,' host Jesse Jackson revisits an old episode from 2017 featuring Dan French, a passionate Bruce Springsteen fan and former fanzine creator. Dan shares his introduction to music through Top 40 radio and his older siblings' influence, leading to his discovery of Bruce Springsteen in the late 1970s. Dan recounts his extraordinary journey to see Springsteen live for the first time, which involved hitchhiking from London to Frankfurt, Germany. Throughout the episode, Dan talks about his experiences meeting members of the E Street Band, including a memorable encounter with Clarence Clemons and eventually Bruce Springsteen himself. The conversation highlights the significance of the Springsteen fan community, the creation of his fanzine 'Point Blank,' and the lifelong friendships he has made through his fandom. Dan also reflects on the changing landscape of fan engagement over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports is something that breaks your heart but every once in a while, your dreams do come true. See Texas Rangers World Series 2023. Here is hoping that the 2023 Dallas Cowboys can surprise us. Chris, Colin and JW break down their thoughts on the first round of the NFL Playoffs in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Ed Rakowski.  They talk a little sports and then turn to something they both agree about, Bruce.  Ed shares his Springsteen story and how it is a family affair in his house.     Ed’s Twitter - @g_rakowski Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Jesse is joined by Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni aka DJ NIk.  DJ Nik is the host of the Whiskey and Cigarette Radio show. He shares his music background and his love of country music.     https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com    Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW SetLustingBruce - @setlustingbruce  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Day from Set Lusting Bruce!   Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Alex Payandeh one of the hosts of Arcade Fire sings the alphabet podcast. Alex and Jesse talk about their love of Rob and JB's wonderful Bruce Springsteen sings the Alphabet, Alex shares his very personal and touching Springsteen story.  He also shares the origins of his podcast and some of the special episodes that are coming up on his podcast.   Please go to iTunes or your favorite podcast player and rate and review both podcasts.  We need your feedback (5 stars please).   https://www.arcadefirealphabet.com/podcast    Alex's Twitter - @AJPayandeh Jesse's Twitter - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 10th anniversary of Working on a Dream and Bruce's Superbowl Halftime show. Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by The Rock n Roll Librarian herself Shelley Sorenson. They discuss Shelley's musical journey and her podcast. Then they take some time to discuss Bruce's autobiography Born to Run. Please download and share. It would be great if you could go to intunes, subscribe, rate and review the podcast. Shelley's Podcast http://www.rocknrollarchaeology.com/rock-n-roll-librarian  Shelley  - @SorensonShelley   Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Springsteen Skattershooting episode, Jesse wants to know which live shows do you buy?   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jesse is joined by Scott Shuster.  We talk a little sports, meeting Bruce at a Men's Clothing store and Scott's Springsteen journey.   Scott Twitter - @scottshuster11 Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Springsteen Skattershooting episode, Jesse talks about one of his favorite Springsteen themed novels, Beyond the Palace by Sara Elizabeth Goodman   Get it here! https://amzn.to/2RWkk8H   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of the podcast, Kevin Zade from the One Brew Over the Cuckoo's Nest joins Jesse to talk about Kevin's Springsteen journey, Avery sharing her Peanut Butter and that if you learn the E, A and B chords you can play Born to Run.   http://onebrewover.com/thepodcast/    Kevin's Twitter - @onebrewover Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Dunn is the host of a podcast called Two Drunk Dudes in a Gun Room. He started it to highlight the struggles and the success of the veteran community and he is building a nonprofit called Heroes Voices Media Foundation to help Veterans reach their dreams while getting therapy doing it. Find out more here: https://www.gunroomradio.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jesse is joined by repeat guests Chris and Tim.  They break down their top 5 choices of Bruce's opening tracks on his studio albums.   What would make your list?   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about your E Street Band fandom.   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Ian Braisby who does Ghost Tours & is a German-English translator. They talk about Bruce, a little Doctor Who, and other fun stuff.  Please check it out.   Ian's Twitter - @ian Braisby Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new episode and Jesse is all about New Year's Resolutions, or is he?   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year and to start the year off, we have Kevin joining Terry and Jesse for a new Tea Time with Terry episode.  Kevin shares his song choices and tells some great stories.  Please check it out and please share the podcast.   Kevin's Twitter - @dacujunmusicman   Terry's Twitter - @Terryscrabble Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your favorite Springsteen holiday song?     Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, a miracle!  Someone actually shared feedback based on an earlier skattershooting episode of the podcast!  Terry Smith and Bella Pori share their thoughts on that lightning rod of a song, Waiting on a Sunny Day! Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jesse started this podcast, he didn't have a lot of neighbors in Springsteen Podcast Town.  After three years, the Springsteen podcast family has become a pretty nice little neighborhood.  Joining Jesse today is the latest member of the family, John Murray who hosts the podcast called Bosscast.   Jesse welcomes him to the neighborhood while John shares his Springsteen story with Jesse and talks about the origins of his Springsteen podcast.   John's Twitter - @bosscastjm Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and guest Greg Null continue their countdown of their personal picks of best show opening songs they experienced in person.  Then they share with each other their wish list of songs they wish they could hear start a show.   What would make your list? Let us know by sending email to SetLustingBruce@gmail.com or leaving a voice mail at 214-736-3121   Greg's Twitter - @GregNull Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse is joined by co-worker and friend Greg Null.  They discuss Greg's Springsteen story and began discussion their personal choices for best show opening songs they experienced in person.   What would make your list? Let us know by sending email to SetLustingBruce@gmail.com or leaving a voice mail at 214-736-3121   Greg's Twitter - @GregNull Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geary Nelson has been a songwriter since he was a teenager. He loves writing and making music. In today’s episode, he and I discuss his musical influences, his decision to make music full time and we also discuss his first novel "The Time Cycle" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Smith and Jesse are back with another episode of Tea Time with Terry this time with Bella Pori.  Bella shares the songs from her decades & in a bonus segment, she picks three songs from Broadway for each decade as well.   Terry is planning to spin off this concept into his own podcast so please reach out to him to share your own song selections.   Bella - @BellaPori Terry - @TerryScrabble Jesse - @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's skattershooting episode, Jesse asks Pit or Seat?  Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas which means it is time for the Original Bruce Bud Advent Calendar from a friend of the podcast Berlin Britta! Please check out the interview and then follow Britta via Twitter to get a dose of Christmas Springsteen each day.     Britta - @berlinBritta  Jesse - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Skattershooting episode, Jesse speaks Heresy?  Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by blogger and college student Jordan Thaxton who wrote a wonderful blog on who Bruce Springsteen influenced her first tattoo but it isn't a Springsteen lyric!  We are sure you will enjoy Jordan's story and please check out her blog.   https://earsouteyesopen.com/blog/how-bruce-springsteen-gave-me-my-first-tattoo Jesse's Twittier @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick Thanksgiving message for all of our Set Lusting Bruce listeners. Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by fellow podcaster and wonderful writer Water Hickey.  We talk about him being part of the Not Her Again podcast as well as his newsletter about cool numbers.  Walter shares his thoughts on Oscar Nominated Songs and how Springsteen Sings the Alphabet changed his mind about Streets of Philadelphia.     Walt's Twitter @WaltHickey Jesse's Twttier @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Jesse's latest Skattershooting episode, he asks 'You like that song?" Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode blogger and Springsteen fan, Steven Routledge joins Jesse to discuss his Springsteen journey and Steven's musical epiphany about Bruce and his music.  Hope you enjoy.     Here is Steven's blog http://www.powderfingerspeaks.com/2018/08/a-musical-epiphany-bruce-springsteen.html    Steven's Twitter @powderfinger Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Springsteen Skattershooting episode, Jesse asks the question, What's Next? Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Barry, @BossFanFIlm, is a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan and a professional filmmaker with 10 music documentaries released including one about U2 and their fans. He is setting out to do the same thing for all of us Springsteen fans with a film entitled "Tramps Like Us" and he needs the help of all of us on E Street. Please check out the episode and then go to the kickstarter link -  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbarryfilms/tramps-like-us From there you can find more details about the film, and how you can help.  Follow the film on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554848284064  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today David Rosen returns to the podcast to talk about he and Jesse's favorite musical moments in film.  The guys discuss a wide range of songs used in movies and how the right song can set the mood.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is looking for feedback. Please download and share the first episode of Springsteen Skattershooting. Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is talking to Jared. Jared shares his Springsteen journey which includes shows in Philly and a road trip to Georgia to attend a book signing. Please download and share. Jared's Twitter - @jairbear Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most informative websites in the Springsteen universe is My Bosstime - your personal concert database.  Jesse is joined by the creator of the website Eelco Klomp and Eelco shares his Springsteen journey as well as some details behind the website.   https://www.mybosstime.com/index.php Eelco Twitter - @mreelco  Jesse Twitter - @jessejacksondfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, Jesse is joined by fellow podcaster and musican David Rosen.  David shares his love of all things music, his podcast story and talks about the best record shop in Vegas.  Hope you enjoy the discussion.  Please go to iTunes and rate and review the podcast, it really does help.   https://www.bydavidrosen.com https://www.piecingpod.com https://www.birdroadpodcast.com http://www.waxtraxonline.com   Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another tea time with Terry episode and this time it's Jesse's podcast leader Rob Southgate sharing his musical songs from every decade he's been alive.  Grab your tissues as Rob shares some amazing stories about his love of music, Martha and Molly.     Rob's Twitter - @rsouthgate Terry's Twitter - @terryscrabble Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's episode, Jesse takes a break and turns the microphone over to frequent guest Terry Smith.  Terry had spent the weekend in Austin Texas for the 2018 ACL (Austin City Limits) festival.   Terry shares the highlights of the trip, the new and classic music they were able to enjoy down in the heart of Texas.       Terry's Twitter - @Terryscrabble  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anikó Xenia Samu Kuschatka is a Springsteen fan that has an amazing story.  She is legally blind and profoundly deaf.  This summer she had a dream fulfilled like many Springsteen fans have by going to see Springsteen on Broadway.  Aniko was nice enough to exchange emails with me and share her story.  I hope you enjoy it. Jesse'sTwitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say laughter is the best medicine and I suppose that is true but right behind it is the power and the magic of music.  In today's episode, Jesse is joined by Tina Vinsant, one of the hosts of the entertaining podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse podcast.  Tina and Jesse talk about podcasting, finding your voice and of course the healing power of music.   Please listen to our discussion and then go and check out Tina's show.     https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/good-nurse-bad-nurse/id1386501897?mt=2   Jesse'sTwitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Hat Trick week continues, in today's episode Jesse is joined by one of the best Springsteen storytellers in the world.  Dan French joins the podcast for the 3rd time and shares move stories of his Springsteen journey including the longest he went between showers as he went from show to show back in the day!     Dan's Twitter - @wildandin  Jesse'sTwitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today, Beate Chelette, grew up in Germany, the daughter of big classical music fans, listening to Wagner overtures on the way to go skiing. She found her love for modern music by discovering the greatness of the Bay City Rollers. We discuss her past life as a photographer, mock aptitude tests and discuss her current role in helping people solve their problems and how that brings her joy. We cover a lot of ground in our discussion and it was a joy to visit with Beate. Find out more about her, her podcast and her business here https://beatechelette.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we leave Anniversary month and move into October, the podcast starts the month off with a pair of 3peat episodes.  In both of this week's episodes, the guest has been on the podcast two other times so let's call this Hat Trick week.   In today's episode fellow Southgate Media Group podcaster Kevin Long joins Jesse to catch up on each other's podcast, to talk about sports, music and a whole range of topics.     Kevin's show - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/74797    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Chianca is a frequent guest on the podcast and one of the top Springsteen bloggers in the world.  This summer he had his chance to attend Springsteen on Broadway and he joins Jesse to share his story.    Peter's Twitter @blogness Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices