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.”

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1001
Reissue Patrick Foster RTS
One of my favorite music podcasts is Rockin the Suburbs with Jim and Patrick. They are having a live event on March 4th. In honor of that event, we are having an RTS week on the podcast where we revisit times that they have joined us on SLB. Jim...
59 min
1002
Reissue Jim Lenahan from RTS
One of my favorite music podcasts is Rockin the Suburbs with Jim and Patrick. They are having a live event on March 4th. In honor of that event, we are having an RTS week on the podcast where we revisit times that they have joined us on SLB. Jim...
82 min
1003
RTS Week Intro
One of the best music podcasts out there is Rockin the Suburbs with Jim and Patrick.  They are having a live event on Wednesday 3/4/20 at Jammin Java in  Vienna VA.   To promote that event & share my love for Jim & Patrick,...
7 min
1004
SLB Holly McMiller
Holly McMiller is passionate about John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen (as well as Doctor Who).  She joins me today to talk about those passions.    John and Bruce performing Pink Houses
36 min
1005
TBT Tom England
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we go back to March 6, 2016. The E Street Band in the middle of The River tour and Bruce Bud Tom England gets to live a dream by joining the band on stage to play Working on the Highway. Here is Jesse and Tom's...
57 min
1006
February Housekeeping
Jesse gives an update on his new job, thanks his Patrons & shares a few details about his and Linda's trip to Memphis
5 min
1007
SLB Tom McCormick
Today Jesse is joined by Tom McCormick all the way from Ireland. They talk Springsteen, music and other fun stuff.  
51 min
1008
SLB Rock and Roll HOF Nominees
One of Jesse's other podcasts, How Many talked about the 2020 Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees
32 min
1009
Mount Rushmore of Rock n Roll with Dr Scott
In today’s episode, Jesse is joined by return guest Scott Koenig and they discuss who would make their Mount Rushmore of Rock n’ Roll.  Dr. Scott can be found at @skoenig26, Jesse is @jessejacksondfw and the show is at
92 min
1010
SLB - Noah Niznick
In today's show, Noah Niznick (@nniznick) shares his Springsteen story.  
45 min
1011
Monica Mancini
Today Jesse is joined by Monica from Rome.  She shares her Springsteen story and asks why she couldn't get a hug from Bruce?
16 min
1012
Chris Bloom returns
Chris from South Africa returns and this time he and Jesse are talking the dark period, the time when the E Street Band was disbanded and we fans were left wondering, what's next?
66 min
1013
January 2020 Wrap Up
Jesse closes out the month with a review of the month, a look ahead of episodes coming out in February and a shout out to the show's Patrons.
9 min
1014
TBT Lawrence Kirsch
In today’s Thursday Throwback Episode, here is Jesse’s discussion with Lawrence Kirsch @KirschComm from December 1, 2015.  We talk his photography career and his book For You.  Lawrence just released a new edition of the book in a...
50 min
1015
Job Search 2020 Update
Jesse gives an update on his search for a new work home (spoilers - it's good news)
4 min
1016
Steven Routledge Returns
Steven Routledge joins Jesse on the podcast for a 2nd time.  This time they talk Johnny Cash among other topics.  Please check it out and share - RT's are fun!  Steven can be found at @powderfinger71  Jesse at...
63 min
1017
TBT SLB Mary Green
For today’s TBT (Throw Back Thursday) episode, we bring back an episode from October 2015.  Mary Green joined me to talk Bruce, the Pit and how we thought at the time, Bruce was ready to be a grandfather.  Mary's twitter...
51 min
1018
Reissue Vini Lopez Interview
In honor of Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez's 71'st birthday, here is the man joining me to talk about his musical journey.   Wish Vini a happy birthday via twitter @loperdog 
52 min
1019
SLB Tammy Collier
Local DFW fan Tammy Collier joins Jesse to share her Springsteen story which includes standing outside in the freezing rain to get tickets!  @realtammy365
64 min
1020
Feedback 2020
Jesse has received some feedback about the podcast and here are some emails and a voice mail.  We hear from Rachel Berc, Dan French, Carla Fredericks, Frauke Hoffmann, and DJ Nik!
14 min
1021
SLB Keith Campbell Part 2
Keith Campbell is an editor for the Dallas Morning News during the day.  At night he’s like the rest of us Bruce Buds a passionate Springsteen fan. Here is part 2 of his Springsteen journey. Keith’s Twitter @keithcampbell48
27 min
1022
SLB Keith Campbell
Keith Campbell is an editor for the Dallas Morning News during the day.  At night he’s like the rest of us Bruce Buds a passionate Springsteen fan. Here is part 1 of his Springsteen journey. Keith’s Twitter @keithcampbell48
58 min
1023
SLB Job Search 2020
Jesse is looking for a new work home.  Here is how you can help. 
4 min
1024
TBT Daniel Johnson
Welcome to 2020, one of the things I want to try and do is to release a "classic" episode of the podcast each Thursday for a Throw Back Thursday. This week, I'm going back to January 2017 and my discussion with filmmaker Daniel Johnson and his web...
72 min
1025
SLB Episode 311 Josh Ringler
Josh is a lucky guy.  He shares his Springsteen story and the magic that happened one night on stage.   Josh's Twitter @jringler29 Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW
45 min