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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Written by: Jesse Jackson
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🎙️ 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.2015-2023 Jesse Jackson Music
Episodes
  • NFL Week 4 Roundtable, Bills Worries, Giants on Top & Eagles Coaching Debate

    NFL Week 4 Roundtable, Bills Worries, Giants on Top & Eagles Coaching Debate
    Oct 8 2026
    Jesse Jackson hosts a new episode of Set Lusting Football with a full panel of music fans repping the Cowboys, Bills, Commanders, Giants, Packers, and Eagles. They recap early-season highs and frustrations, including Buffalo’s sloppy loss to the Patriots, the “Josh Allen experience,” concerns about defensive changes and injuries, and a brief discussion of the Bills-themed Hallmark movie. Jane Marie celebrates the injury-hit Giants sitting atop the NFC East, while Holly notes Green Bay’s progress alongside mounting injuries. Joe reacts to a rough Commanders week with quarterback issues and looming must-win pressure, and Rich breaks down a late Eagles collapse versus the Rams, major injuries, and coaching decisions sparking Sirianni criticism. The group previews upcoming matchups, debates offense vs. defense, shares favorite game times, and even talks game-day food traditions. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:45 Meet The Panel 02:24 Game Day Superstitions 03:21 Bills Season Check In 07:43 Bills Mafia Hallmark Movie 09:38 Giants Riding High 10:48 Packers Finding Rhythm 11:40 Commanders Injury Spiral 12:56 Eagles Collapse And Coaching 17:10 Next Opponents And Defense Debate 21:28 Defense Still Matters 21:51 Jaguars London Preview 23:14 Best Game Time Debate 24:46 Commanders Must Win 26:11 Coaches Under Fire 28:57 Fourth Down Regrets 29:58 Giants Bar Death Stare 30:41 Bears And Bucs Picks 32:46 Final Thoughts And Menus 36:19 Wrap Up And Sign Off 36:50 Podcast Housekeeping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Brandi Carlile, Sisterhood & Stage Presence: A B-Side Chat with Carrie and Nancy

    Brandi Carlile, Sisterhood & Stage Presence: A B-Side Chat with Carrie and Nancy
    Oct 7 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes listeners to a B-side episode of Set Listing Bruce featuring returning Springsteen fans Carrie and Nancy to talk about Brandi Carlile. Jesse shares his “Road to Damascus” moment after seeing Carlile in Fort Worth, and Carrie and Nancy recount how they discovered her music, including Carrie’s entry point through The Highwomen and Nancy’s first show in Nashville during a stormy night that included Wynonna Judd’s first public appearance after her mother’s death. They discuss Carlile’s charisma, humor, gratitude, political courage, faith, and her Bruce-like relationship with fans, plus the deep bond and shared business arrangement with bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth. The conversation covers soundcheck fundraisers, favorite and “chased” songs, The Highwomen, and album recommendations, ending with Jesse’s reflections on community and artists who match great art with admirable character. 00:00 Patreon Thanks 01:29 Episode Setup 02:47 Meet Nancy and Carrie 04:35 Carrie Finds Brandi 06:36 Nancy’s First Show Magic 10:14 Fort Worth Lightning Moment 14:30 Stage Presence Like Bruce 21:47 Band Loyalty and The Twins 28:44 Courage and Activism 31:20 Faith and Inclusivity 35:49 Authenticity and Banter 36:44 Tram Trouble Story 37:24 How Many Shows Seen 38:03 Chasing Simple Man 40:01 Soundcheck Tickets Explained 41:45 Nancy’s Song Request 43:47 Highwomen Love and Loss 47:40 Livestream Moments and Lyrics 50:43 Final Thoughts and Next Time 53:35 Listener Recommendations 55:09 Closing Blessing and Tattoo Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Springsteen, Dyslexia, and Finding the Spark: Russell Van Brocklen ’s Story

    Springsteen, Dyslexia, and Finding the Spark: Russell Van Brocklen ’s Story
    Oct 2 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Russell Van Brocklen, a New York State–funded dyslexia researcher, to discuss how Bruce Springsteen’s music—especially “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Born to Run”—sparked his love of music and mirrors the “spark” dyslexic learners need. Russell shares his own path from severe reading and writing struggles and damaging academic setbacks to developing a writing-first, typing-based intervention that builds skills by focusing on a student’s specialty, moving from specific details to big picture, and using word analysis and articulation. He explains why traditional “well-rounded” schooling and accommodations often fail dyslexics, describes outcomes from his studies and case examples, and outlines guidance for parents. Russell also answers the “Mary question” about “Thunder Road,” and provides contact info at dyslexiaclasses.com. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:49 Meet Russell’s Story 02:35 Finding Bruce Early 04:16 Born in the USA Impact 09:23 Dyslexia and the Brain 12:54 Teaching Through Hooks 15:45 Born to Run Spark 18:12 Deep Dive and Lyrics 21:27 Dancing in the Dark Layers 23:25 Diagnosed and Determined 24:28 ADHD and Finding Purpose 28:13 Fixing a Broken System 29:46 Typing Over Handwriting 30:37 Interest Driven Learning 31:57 Specific To General Method 32:47 Why Schools Resist 35:03 Program Breakdown 36:40 When To Start Help 38:23 Reed Success Story 39:59 Parents Biggest Mistake 42:01 Motivation By Chores 44:25 Bruce Live Shows Talk 46:47 Thunder Road Mary Debate 48:18 Where To Find Russell 49:13 Podcast Wrap Up 49:47 Host Housekeeping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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