Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springst...
Over the past several years, Jesse Jackson has been talking to Bruce Springsteen fans from around the world. He believes that every Springsteen fan has a story to tell and it's his job to record as many as possible. At over 1,000 episodes and counting, fans of Bruce (as well as fans of other musicians) have shared how the magic and power of music has helped them celebrate successes and mourn losses. Music has been part of births, deaths, birthdays, weddings and other major events in their lives. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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June 2020 Catch Up
A short episode talking about episodes coming up in June, a shout out to our Patreons, and as always an invite for guests! @jessejacksonDFW @setlustingbruce
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SLB Shannon Clarke
Today Jesse is joined by long time friend and former podcast partner Shannon Clarke. Shannon shares stories about the early days of REM, his multiple playlists, Bourbon and shares his frustration with Glory Days!
60 min
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SLB - Joey Salvia
Joey Salvia in addition to his day gig as a radio producer, voice-over artist, and editor he is also a singer-songwriter, a bassist, a father, and a husband. Today we talk Covid-19, great Bass Players, and his musical journey. Check...
69 min
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June 2020 Feedback
Jesse shares some recent feedback on episodes and asks for more emails/tweets from fans! Send your thoughts, feelings, cheers or jeers to
8 min
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SLB Dan Kois - Glory Days
Dan is a writer for Slate Magazine. He recently shared some thoughts on the lyrics of Glory Days and how they might need a bit of tweaking. He explains and shares his thoughts in today' episode. Dan's Twitter - @dankois Jesse's Twitter -...
30 min
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SLB Kevin Heider
Kevin Heider is a singer-songwriter from Ohio He has released several albums but his latest album “Ohio” will be a very special interest to Springsteen fans. Kevin does acoustic versions of several of Springsteen songs.
86 min
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Summer 2020 Call for Guests!
Summer is here. I'm going back to one episode a week for the summer. I still need guests so please reach out to me if you want to join me.
9 min
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SLB Phoenix Crockett
Phoenix Crockett from the Stephen King Boo Club joins Jesse in today’s episode. They discuss Phoenix’s Springsteen fandom, stories of flying to Los Angles for his first show and they discuss a little Stephen King.
44 min
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SLB Steve Merrill
In today’s episode, Steven Merrill @chiefstevfe_ shares his story of growing up as a Springsteen fan, missing a soccer game to attend a Bruce show (and that is just the start of the adventure) and how seeing Springsteen live is a family affair
56 min
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SLB The Mary Question Jay Armstrong
The second of a two-part discussion. After you've listened to the collection of answers to the "Mary Question." Please check out Jay Armstrong and I talk about the various answers and what it says about us.
72 min
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SLB Collection of Mary Answers
The first of a two-part discussion. Here is a collection of answers to the "Mary Question." After listening to this episode head to the next episode where Jay Armstrong and I talk about the various answers and what it says about us.
42 min
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SLB Parry Adams Returns
In December Parry joined Jesse to talk about her Kickstarter campaign for her new album, the campaign was a success and now she joins us to talk about her new album Whiskey Aftermath. Go to to check out her music.
50 min
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SLB Remembering Mark Barkan
Legendary songwriter Mark Barkan passed away in early May. Ed Rakowski joins me to talk about his passing, his family and his legacy for a few minutes, then we are replaying the interview I had with Mark from September 2019. Please...
98 min
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SLB Chris Cesario
Chris Cesario is a Boston resident that has a great story about his 40th birthday, his first Springsteen show and his son having a bad reaction to some medicine. Chris joins Jesse sharing his Springsteen story and how Bruce’s music helps...
55 min
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SLB Rob Carmack returns!
Rob Carmack @robCarmack is one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast Bruce Springsteen sings the Alphabet. He joins Jesse to catch up, talk about life in containment, the latest round of podcast episodes and the plans for the future.
56 min
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SLB Eric Andrew-Gee
Eric Andrew-Gee is a Canadian Journalist that has been a Springsteen fan for a while. During these dark times, he published a Springsteen playlist in his paper The Globe and Mail. He joins Jesse to discuss his Springsteen journey and his...
67 min
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Musicians lost in 2020
In today's episode, Jeff and Tim join Jesse to discuss the loss of way too many musicians so far this year.
65 min
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SLB Jeff Matthews
Jeff Matthews joins Jesse to talk about his Springsteen journey. He shares stories of early fandom, his Rendezvous fanzine, and his experience of meeting Bruce.
61 min
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SLB 347 Bella Pori special Quarantine Edition
One of Jesse's favorite guests, Bella Pori returns. They catch up on life in Law School during the lockdown, why the US Govt learned nothing from the AID's epidemic & other fun stuff.
38 min
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SLB 346 Ron Marz returns
During his last visit on the podcast, Ron Marz discussed his love of Brue and how his music influenced his writing. In a return visit, we talk Stephen King, the current Covid-19 crisis and a special Dreadstar Kickstarter campaign.
55 min
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SLB 345 Kenneth Campbell
Ken Campbell is a History professor at Monmouth University. Ken is also a massive Bruce Springsteen fan. What happens when you put the two things together? A unique look at American history through the music of Springsteen.
71 min
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SLB Ed Bark
Over the years, I've enjoyed reading Ed Bark @unclebarkycom thoughts on TV and I’m thrilled to have him join me on the podcast. We talk TV news, Variety shows and he shares his story about a night in 1975 seeing @springsteen in Milwaukee
64 min
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Ryan Hilligoss Returns
Ryan Hilligoss joins Jesse again to catch up. They talk Western Stars, what 4 songs would he pick @springsteen to perform from home via streaming & his blog at Ryan’s twitter @ryanhilligoss
44 min
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Reissue Daniel Johnson East Street Mary and Dave
Back in 2016 @danieljohnsonuk released a few short episodes of E Street Mary & Dave. If you watched them then, it’s worth rewatching. If you haven’t ever seen them, go check them out. Your life will be a little happier. Then...
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SLB Raquel Aurilia
Raquel Aurilia is a singer songwriter that has opened for B.B. King, The Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lisa Loeb and Riders in the Sky. She joins Jesse to talk about her...
62 min