Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springst...
🎙️ 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 conversations, unexpected insights, and the kind of camaraderie only music can spark. From tales of redemption and resilience to laughter over setlist debates, Set Lusting Bruce is where fandom becomes family.
Because as Bruce once sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.”
Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast Network.
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Steph Anderson SLB part 1
Steph Anderson is the leader of the Wizard Rock band Tonks & The Aurors (often called the Springsteen of Wizard Rock), she has written music about The West Wing, John Green novels and of course Harry Potter. She joins Jesse to talk about...
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Thom Zahler Cupid's Arrow Kickstarter
Thom Zahler is a writer, an artist, and an overall great guy. Jesse & he catch up and discuss the lack of comic conventions, writing new Love and Cape stories, and Thom’s new Kickstarter project, collecting the first season of his series...
45 min
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Feedback July 2020
As we end July, here are some recent emails/tweets from listeners about the show and Bruce. Send your thoughts to
15 min
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Michele E Watson SLB
Michele E. Watson is an artist, a writer, a coach, and a mentor. She is the author of Peaceful Heart, Healthy Body. In today’s episode, she shares her love of music and the belief in the healing power of truth. Micheleewatson.com
57 min
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Springsteen Archives Vol 1 Philly 99
In the first of a series of episodes, Terry Smith and Jesse Jackson break down the latest Springsteen archival release, Philly 1999.
27 min
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Russ Burlingame Part 2
In the 2nd part of Jesse's discussion with Russ Burlingame, they talk about live shows, sharing Bruce's music with his family and of course the Mary Question.
41 min
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Russ Burlingame Part 1
In today’s show, Jesse is joined by Senor Staff Writer Russ Burlingame. In this first part of their discussion, they cover the Death of Superman, the TV show Arrow & their love of Springsteen song titles & of course a little Springsteen.
44 min
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Jennifer Driesen Returns!
Jennifer returns to the podcast and she and Jesse catch up, share stories of self-isolation, missing live music, and how Jennifer has been entertaining herself during the Pandemic!
35 min
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Bella Pori Favorite Musical Movies
Bella returns to the podcast to share with Jesse her favorite five musical movies as well as social justice charities that tie into those movies. Jesse shares his five favorite musical movies as well. Black Girls Smile, a nonprofit...
62 min
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Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie inherited her love of music from her Dad. One of her earliest memories is listening to Jungleland on repeat trying to understand the magic of the song. Stephanie is a gifted writer who has written multiple stories for almost every...
59 min
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Aaron Lebold SLB
Aaron shares his musical story and how his love of Nirvana helped him to kick his own addiction and help to set him on his life's goal, to help others. He also discusses his first novel Genocide
45 min
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Matt McGee SLB
Matt McGee is a long time U2 blogger and podcaster but there is a new band in his life Gang of Youths. He shares his musical story and how and why he made the switch in a wonderfully candid and funny episode. Please download and share.
74 min
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Graham Lees SLB
In today's episode, we have another friend from the UK, this time Graham Lees joins Jesse to share his Springsteen story, getting Santa Claus in the summer and how he requested Atlantic City and the band delivered. @glees5150
66 min
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Music Talks First Anniversary
A year ago, my good friend Terry Smith launched his wonderful Music Talks podcast. Today we celebrate that milestone by catching up and sharing a few thoughts about the past 24 episodes and the past year. @musictalkspod
36 min
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Ron Marz on Denny O'Neal
Frequent guest, Springsteen fan and prolific writer Ron Marz joins Jesse today to talk about Springsteen series of My Home to Yours episodes and the greatness of Comic Book Legend Denny O'Neal
62 min
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Happy Birthday Brian Wilson
Today Jesse's first musical obsession/passion turns 78. Here is wishing Brian Wilson a great birthday and many more years for happiness and great music.
11 min
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SLB Danni Gallegos
In today's episode, Jesse is joined by comedian, podcaster, Springsteen fan Danni Gallegos @DaniiGallegos. They talk growing up on the shore, why you don't date a tall guy, Springsteen fatherhood & a unique answer to the Mary...
73 min
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Charles Skaggs podcaster and Partner in Time
The episode that was 3 years in the making. Jesse's partner in time and "son-in-law" Charles Skaggs makes his first appearance on the podcast! Sting, Peter Gabriel, Twin Peaks, Doctor Who are just some of the topics he and Jesse discuss.
56 min
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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
8 min
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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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Kevin Heider - Singer Songwriter from Ohio
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.
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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