🎙️ 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...
Latest episodes
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35 min
Livvy Landon on Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, and Debut Single “Feel Too Little”
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes 18-year-old singer/songwriter, actress, and model Livvy Landon for a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce, spotlighting her debut single “Feel Too Little…
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58 min
Set Lusting Football NFL Roundtable: Cowboys Crushed, Eagles’ Hurts Health Scare, and Division Chaos
In this episode of Set Lusting Football, Jesse and a roundtable of fans (Packers, Holly Mac, Commanders, Joe Kay, Giants, Jean Marie and Eagles, Rich) recap a chaotic week highligh…
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1 h 01
B-Side Detour: Wrestler-Author Chad R. Martin on Elvis, Storytelling, and the FAFO Podcast
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Chad Martin, a Texas-born pro wrestler, author, and podcaster, for a B-side episode that steps outside the Springsteen universe into music, memories, an…
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41 min
B-Side Detour: George P. Brooks on Green Day, Recovery, and Black Men’s Mental Health
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes George P. Brooks for a B-side episode that steps outside Springsteen to focus on music, life experience, and purpose. George, a longtime mental health a…
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52 min
Road Diary Deep Dive: Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, and the Tour Behind the Scenes
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Lou and Karen for a crossover discussion of the documentary “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band,” directed by Thom Zimny and released on…
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45 min
SetLustingFootball Week 5: Analytics vs Coaching, Late-Game Decisions & NFC East Misery
In this Week 5 episode of Set Lusting Football, Jesse is joined by panelists Jean Marie, Wendy, and Rich to debate whether modern NFL coaching is overly driven by analytics, inform…
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1 h 05
Nikki J. Borger on Theater, Dance, Storytelling, and Finding Joy Beyond Springsteen
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes actor-writer-producer Nikki J. Borger for a B-side “Set Listing Bruce” detour focused on theater, dance, and creativity. Nikki, originally from a small…
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41 min
NFL Week 4 Roundtable, Bills Worries, Giants on Top & Eagles Coaching Debate
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-seas…
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59 min
Brandi Carlile, Sisterhood & Stage Presence: A B-Side Chat with Carrie and Nancy
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…
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54 min
Springsteen, Dyslexia, and Finding the Spark: Russell Van Brocklen ’s Story
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…
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39 min
Set Lusting Football Week 3 - Rio Heartbreak, Tuesday Morning Depression
The gang is back to discuss week 3 of the NFL Season. We have Rich, Jean Marie, Joe Kay, Holly Mac and me discussing the ins and outs of their teams. We discuss injuries, records,…
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49 min
Matt Donnelly on Magic, Fool Us, and Bruce Springsteen’s Politics (Hat Trick)
Jesse Jackson welcomes Matt Donnelly for his third appearance on a B-side “Set Listing Bruce” episode that detours from Springsteen into Matt’s life in comedy and magic. Matt recou…
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1 h 11
Arlen Schumer on the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, Twilight Zone Favorites, and Bruce’s Legacy
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Arlen Schumer, who discusses his Twilight Zone book and debates standout episodes including “Eye of the Beholder,” “To Serve Man,” and “…
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27 min
Widow’s Bay vs. Haven, TV Binge Frustrations, and Why Musical Episodes Work
Jesse Jackson and his friend Ken Schaeferdiscuss Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay after Ken watches it, comparing its supernatural-small-town premise to Haven. Then they pivot to loving Gala…
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36 min
Setlusting Football - Week 2 - Rich joins the fun!
🎙️ Dive into the heart of NFL week 2 and Bruce Springsteen's legacy with us on Set Lusting Bruce! Jean Marie, Holly Mac, Rich and Jesse share their thoughts on week two in the NFL.…
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60 min
Pitchfork Editor Sam Sodomsky on Springsteen Obsession, Wrecking Ball Tour Magic, and His New Album “Take Leav…
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Sam Sodomsky, senior editor at Pitchfork and musician behind The Bird Calls, to discuss how a childhood encounter with a “Dancing in the Dark” parody sp…
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28 min
Set Lusting Football - Week 1 Cowboys Lose and all hope is gone
It's week one of the NFL season and Jean Marie's Giants are feeling good, Jesse's hand is hovering over the panic button and Wendy is enjoing the Music of David Bryne from The Talk…
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1 h 06
Bow Thayer on DIY Music, Vermont Creativity, and the Making of ‘Ninevah’
Jesse and his Perfectly Good Podcast cohost Sylvan Groth sit down to talk with her friend and neighbor, Vermont songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bow Thayer. Bow shares his jour…
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58 min
Songwriter Bob on Recording-Only Projects, Concept Albums, and being part of The Disappearing Act
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Texas songwriter Bob Blumenfeld to discuss his recording projects Welcome to the 21st and The Disappearing Act, both featuring longtime collaborator ali…
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31 min
Set Lusting Football Kickoff: Fans, Fandom Stories & 2025 NFL Predictions
Jesse Jackson launches “Set Lusting Football,” a seasonal spin on his Bruce Springsteen podcast where music fans representing different NFL teams gather for weekly football talk, f…