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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…
Episodes
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastHeather Whelpley. writer, podcaster, rule breaker!
Heather Whelpley joins me to talk about her love of Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile (solo as well as part of the supergroup The Highwomen) Heather is a…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastSpringsteen Brothers - Mark and Brian
Mark Dempsey @mkd1973 was in line for Springsteen on Broadway as part of his birthday celebration, hoping to shake Bruce's hand. Brian Hayes @BrianHayes757 was…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastPrince George - Warzone Comics
We go off the Springsteen train today and spend some time talking to Prince George. Prince George is the spokesperson for a company called Warzone Comics and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastHappy Birthday Bruce Springsteen
Bruce turns 74 on September 23rd and a few of his fans have sent in their birthday wishes! Here is hoping that Bruce has an amazing birthday, continues to heal…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastHolly West - lead vocalist & bassist in Dead Groove Band
Holly West joined me from her car right after sound check for a gig in NYC. In our interview, she talks about growing up in the south, her love of music and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMIke Blanchard - Springsteen in 5 Lines
In a very personal and moving episode of Springsteen in 5 lines, Mike Blanchard @tfg1Mike joins me to pick the 5 lines from Springsteen lyrics that share his…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRyan Winter - Southern Storyteller, Author and Entertainer
Ryan Winter is a French Cajun author with a charming yet candid attitude, Ryan is as gregarious as his love of New Orleans and writing is reknown! New to the…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRob Kassees - podcaster, musician and Springsteen fan!
Rob Kassees is one of the cohosts of the brilliant podcast 1001 Album Complaints, musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastPatrizia de Rossi - Italian music journalist and Springsteen Fan
Patrizia de Rossi is an Italian music journalist based in Rome. In 1987, she analysed and explored Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics through the big themes of North…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastGeorge Sirois - writer, podcaster
George Sirois is the author of the international bestselling young adult / science-fiction novel Excelsior, its two sequels, and the five-part science-fiction…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastDavid Fivecoat - Author, Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, Veteran
After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, US Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastNeal Portnoy - Athlete, Coach, Illustrator
Neal Portnoy loves sport, he loves athlete and he also always loved to doodle. Little did he know that one day his love of sports and art would lead to a…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastJon Alba - Hat Trick
Jon @jonalba joined me before the kick off of the new Springsteen tour and he sent me a direct message on twitter a few days before the show saying that the…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastChris Collins - talking 2023 Springsteen tour, setlists and ticket situation
Chris Collins @bedheadchicken has worked on multiple TV shows behind the scenes including The Sopranos as well as And Just Like That. He shares his Springsteen…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastTod Goldberg Returns!
Tod Goldberg returns to the podcast to catch up and to promote the 4th volume of his Gangsterland Trilogy (that is right 4 books in a trilogy, but that is how…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastEric Wickstrom - Talking 2023 Springsteen setlists and tickets
Eric Wickstrom @IDC_Eric and I had a wonderful discussion on X aka Twitter about Springsteen's set lists this tour. Fresh from the Sunday night show, he joined…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastLou Sytsma talking about Rush
Lou @louwsytsma and I have been podcasting together for years. We started out talking Farscape and currently we are talking Babylon 5. Over the years, we have…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastDeana Brown Mitchell Author, Speaker and Award-winning entrepreneur
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader. In today's episode, she and I spend some time talking about her journey Deana shares…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastCowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys - 2023 Season Episode 1
Chris, Colin and Jesse are back to discuss the 2023 Dallas Cowboys season. What happens when a dad, talks to his two sons about the Dallas Cowboys each week…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastTalking 2023 Set List with Mike Derrico
There has been a great deal of discussion about the "static" set list among fans. For those who are saying that this lack of spontaneity from Bruce is unheard…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastJay Franze Producer/Engineer/Podcaster
Jay Franze has spent years working as a producer/engineer in the music industry. He and I had a wonderful discussion about this career, his love of music and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastAllan Walsh - Probably on a Plane
Allan Walsh @walsha loves Hockey, protecting his client's rights and music. He joins me today to talk all about his journey from Prosecutor to Hockey Agent. We…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastTravis Sivart Fantasy & SciFi Author, Podcaster, Voice Actor
Travis I. Sivart @TravisISivart is a prolific author of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Social DIY, and more. He and I had a wonderful discussion talking about his…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastBenjamin Hackman founder of the band The Holy Gasp
Joining Jesse today on the podcast is Benjamin Hackman, In 2011 this Toronto-born poet and composer created the multi-genre ensemble called The Holy Gasp. He…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastBrad Page - I'm in love with that Song
In today's episode, Brad Page, the host & producer for the “I’m In Love With That Song” podcast joins me for a conversation all about music we love, the joys…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRest in Power - Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett has passed from this life, I share a few memories, regrets and get on my soapbox (be warned) som songs NSFW Learn more about your ad choices…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMichael Dolan - Proud Dad, Author, Book Publisher
Michael Dolan @mikedolanny is a writer and a publisher and he is a passionate Springsteen fan. In today's discussion, we talk about how Bruce's music has…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastWelcome to 30 Days of Set Lusting Bruce!
September is a special month every year. Back in 2015, the first episode of Set Lusting Bruce was published. September is also Bruce's Birthday and I'm working…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRachel Burch - Transformational Comedian and Podcaster
Rachel thought she was living the life she wanted even though she was miserable inside. She reached a point where she had to make a choice and once she did…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastStephanie Cotsirilos - Attorney, Actress, Singer and Writer
Tapping a multiracial family and prior careers on Broadway and in law, Stephanie Cotsirilos writes about injustice, humor, and resilience. In today's episode…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastBonus Episode - The Tragically Hip
A few months ago, Lou, Karen and I discussed one of Lou's favorite bands, The Tragically Hip. We released the episode on our YouTube Channel but for some…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastSarah Gregory - A journey of forgiveness
Sarah Gregory lost her Grandmother in a violent death. This loss sent her down a path of unhealthy behavior and poor choices. She was able to find sobriety…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastGwen Tolios - Independent Author
After bouncing around the world, Gwen Tolios has settled in Chicago to write and coax her cat into cuddles. A magical ace unicorn, she writes short stories and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMichelle Rene DeBellis - writer of The Music we Make
Michelle Rene DeBellis is the author of the multiple award-winning novel, The Music We Make. Her vision is to deliver entertaining stories that help us make…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastEric Holden - Improviser, Artist, Alpha Nerd
Eric Holden is an Atlanta artist, comedian, and co-host of The Goblin's Corner, a tabletop and storytelling podcast on all your favorite podcasting platforms…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRenée Richardson and Steffan Chirazi - The Metallica Report
One of the newest podcasts in the Pantheon family is the Metallica Report hosted by Renée Richardson and Steffan Chirazi Today they sit down with Jesse and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastNick DeMatteo - singer, songwriter and Podcaster
Nick DeMatteo is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer & recording engineer; a podcaster & podcast producer; a voice over artist & audio…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastKarin Freeland - recovered corporate workaholic
In today's episode, I'm joined by Karin Freeland, Author and Life Coach. We talk about the band Weezer, we talk about changing your life's journey and about…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMick Wall - Life in the Fast Lane
Mick Wall is the UK's best-known rock writer, author and TV and radio programme maker, and is the author of numerous critically-acclaimed books, including…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastAndrea Morris - Midwest Native living in Canada
Andrea Morris @AMtoFMPromotion grew up in Ohio and was the one who got her brother into Bruce's Music. In today's episode, she and I talk about her seeing…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastGreatest Springsteen Podcast - Set Lusting Bruce Crossover
In the spirit of lighting a candle instead of cursing the darkness, Aaron, Matt and Tom decided to start their own Springsteen Podcast because they felt like…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastJody Maberry - former Park Ranger, Podcaster, Twenty One Pilots fan
Jody Maberry used to play outside for a living as a Park Ranger, while he still spends a great deal of time outside, he works inside publishing his own…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastShawn Poole - Editor of new Springsteen Site - Letters to You
Shawn Poole's Springsteen fandom starting in the 80's. Through the years, he's attended multiple shows, been a frequent contributor to the Backstreets magazine…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastAmy L. Bernstein discussing popular music history and favorite songs
Amy L Bernstein writes stories that let readers feel while making them think. In today's episode, Amy & I have a wonderful time talking Joni Mitchell, modern…
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Leah Elson Author, Illustrator, Purveyor of Science
Leah Elson loves science and she thinks the rest of us should love it as well. In her career as a science communicator she has developed "60 seconds of…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastDiane Foy - Personal Branding Coach, Janet Jackson Fan!
Diane Foy has had many work lives, a fashion photographer, a makeup artist and an arts and entertainment publicist. She now uses this background and works with…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastLorraine Mangione and Donna Luff - writers, friends, Springsteen fans
Lorraine Mangione and Donna Luff join Jesse to share stories from their Springsteen fandom and talk about the origins of their amazing book Mary Climbs In: The…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRaquel Drosos - Writer, Mom, Wife, Springsteen Fan!
Raquel Drosos is the author of Games of Chance, a novel about adoptive siblings growing up in an Italian-American family in New Jersey. She is a graduate of…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastAmy Brookes - Madwomen Drummer, Musician
After getting her Masters in Marine Biology, Amy Brookes knew that music was her calling so rowed ashore (sorry for the bad pun) and started making music. She…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastConner Cherland - Podcaster, Musician, California Guy!
Conner Cherland says he chose music over a tech career and has never looked back. He joins Jesse to talk about his musical journey, his love of Volleyball and…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastJesse Adams - Disillusioned Springsteen Fan
Jesse Adams @TheIvyExile recently wrote a piece that was titled Bruce Springsteen Crosses the Picket Line (not his choice of a title). Here is the piece…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastPromo - The Metallica Report
We have a new show joining our Pantheon Family. Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source for your news. This weekly report is hosted…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastTy Wilson - 2nd Generation Canadian Music Maker
Ty Wilson has packed a lot of life experience into his young life thus far. Growing up in rural Ontario, music quickly became a life line for him. Ty’s…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastHeroek - Talking Basketball and Music
In today's episode Heroek and Jesse discuss a little bit of everything from the NBA Draft, Twenty One Pilots and Heroek's own creative work. You can find more…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastNancy Norbeck - Creativity Coach,novelist, podcast host and a-ha fan
Nancy Norbeck @fycuriositypod firmly believes that creativity is not the realm of the chosen few and that we are all creative. She discusses that with Jesse in…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastKristen Weiss - Writer, Traveler and Tarot Card Reader
In today's episode Kristen Weiss @KirstenWeiss joins Jesse to talk about her writing in the "cozy mystery" genre, her time overseas and how spending time…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastJaymes Buckman - neurodivergent glam rock singer and poet
Earlier this year, Jaymes joined me on the podcast and somehow our recordings got misplaced. So after a much too long delay, here is my discussion with Toronto…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMichael Alfaro - Father, Brother, Husband, Springsteen Fan
Michael @PreDadBod joins Jesse from North Carolina and shares stories of his Springsteen fandom. He talks about his love of Missouri Sports, his love of music…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastSean Tyler Foley - actor, writer, comedian
Sean Tyler Foley (or STF as he's affectionately known) is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6…
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastMark Berman - Canadian Springsteen Fan!
Mark Berman reached out and shared how much he loved the podcast and wanted to join me to share his story. We talk about Mark's journey and he has a unique…
