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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Joyce Millman
In today’s episode Jesse is joined by writer, Pulitzer prize finalist and super Springsteen fan Joyce Millman. They discuss her Springsteen journey, her writings, her first "beatle album" and why Western Stars wasn’t the album she wanted from...
79 min
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Reissue Jeannie Fino The Rising
To help remember 9/11 on this anniversary, here is Jeannie Fino and Jesse going through each track on The Rising ranking their least favorite to their favorite.
70 min
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Reissue of Colleen McNamara The Rising
Four years ago, in the 2nd ever episode of the podcast Colleen McNamara joined Jesse to talk 9/11 and Springsteen's The Rising. Here is that episode in memory of 9/11.
72 min
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Mark Barkan - Pretty Flamingo
Thanks to Ed Rakowski, Jesse had the change to talk to legendary Songwriter Mark Barkan. He write Lesley Gore’s hit She’s a fool, The Tra La La Song from the TV show The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (as well as being musical director for the show)...
85 min
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SLB Stephen Maiullo
In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Stephen Maiullo. They discuss Steve’s Springsteen journey, growing up in Boston, they break down several of Bruce’s songs and discuss our thoughts on what was going on with Bruce’s thoughts when...
63 min
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SLB Bob Zimmerman
In today’s episode of the Podcast, Bob Zimmerman joins Jesse to share his Springsteen journey. He shares his love of Nebraska and how it shaped his political thoughts. He also shares the story of attending the rehearsal for the reunion tour...
81 min
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Dan Cooper Part Two
Dan and Jesse had so much fun talking last episode, they scheduled more time to talk about favorite songs, stories about shows and other Springsteen stuff. If you want to be on the podcast, please send an email to
59 min
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Dan Cooper Part One
Jesse is joined by Dan Cooper and they discuss passing along sports team loyalty to your children, finding Bruce and how Western Stars reminds him of Nebraska. Please go check out the show's new Web Site and our Patreon Page...
46 min
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Blinded by the Light mini review
My quick thoughts about the movie and the DFW meet up before.
9 min
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Springsteen Thought of the Day #11
Here is your Springsteen thought for the day.
1 min
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Kevin Long talks SOB
A casual Bruce fans shares his SOB thoughts
45 min
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The return of Catherine McGowan
Jesse is joined by Catherine for a return visit. They catch up and talk about Western Stars and Springsteen on Broadway. Catherine - @faithsreward Jesse @JesseJacksonDFW
40 min
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Caroline Madden Springsteen journey
Caroline Madden joins Jesse to talk about her Springsteen journey and to discuss her upcoming book Springsteen as Soundtrack
55 min
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August Patron Shout outs
A short episode where Jesse thanks his Patron supporters and shares what is coming up in August.
7 min
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The return of Ken Rosen
Ken Rosen returns to talk about his E Street Shuffle blog, Western Stars and other fun Springsteen stuff. Ken's Twitter @krosen Jesse's Twitter @jessejacksondfw
45 min
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Springsteen Birthday Project
Bruce is turning 70, can we get 70 different fans sharing what his music means to them and wishing Bruce a Happy Birthday. We are sure going to try. Please share.
5 min
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Set Lusting Bruce Liselotte Schuren the Dutch C...
Today, Lis joins Jesse to share her Springsteen journey, her multiple meet ups with Bruce and her family's love of John Hiatt. News Report Lis dancing with Bruce - Liselotte's Twitter - Lschuren Jesse's Twitter -...
84 min
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ReMastered Episode 207 TTWT Bella Pori
In our final Music Talks episode for the week, we go back to Bella Pori joining Jesse and Terry to share her musical choices.
77 min
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Remastered episod of 212 with Kevin Clement
Kevin Clement @dacajunmusicman joins Terry Smith @musictalkspod and Jesse Jackson @jessejacksondfw in this rewind of the classic Tea Time with Terry discussion. Terry’s website Email – Twitter -@musictalkspod Jesse’s Twitter...
59 min
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Remasteted Episode 198 with Rob Southgate
Here is Rob Southgate @smgpods joining @musictalkspod and @jessejacksonDFW to share his choice on songs from each decade he's been alive. Terry’s website Email – Twitter -@musictalkspod Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW...
68 min
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TTWT Martha Southgate Part 2
Here is the 2nd half of Terry Smith and Jesse Jackson's discussion with Southgate Media co-founder Martha Southgate. Terry’s website Email – Twitter -@musictalkspod Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Please check out our Patreon...
53 min
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Music Talks with Martha Southgate Part 1
Today's episode is a unpublished episode of Set Lusting Bruce. Co-founder of Southgate Media Group, Martha Southgate joined Terry Smith and Jesse Jackson to discuss her choices for Tea Time with Terry. A song for every...
60 min
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Remastered episode 179 with Terry Smith
In today's episode, we go back to the first episode of what would turn into Music Talks. Back then we called it Tea Time for Terry. Jesse and Terry share a song from each decade the have been alive. Terry’s website Email – Twitter...
80 min
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Music Talks introduction with Terry Smith
Terry Smith talks new podcast
51 min
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Music Talks Week on Set Lusting Bruce
This week is Music Talks week on Set Lusting Bruce. Friend of the podcast Terry Smith has started his own podcast called Music Talks. In a small way this is a spin off of SLB and to celebrate the new podcast, we are dedicating a week to what we...
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