Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

On this week’s episode, Jesse is joined by British Filmmaker Daniel Johnson who is in the process of producing a wonderful web series that holds up an unflattering at times mirror to we Springsteen fans.  They talk about Daniel’s Springsteen journey, some of his earlier films, their mutual love of The Apartment & the quirks of being a Springsteen fan.   Please download and share with your friends.  If you could take a few minutes to go to iTunes or where ever you download the podcast and subscribe, plus leave the show a review, it would be greatly appreciated.   Daniel’s Twitter @danieljohnsonuk  Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Website  http://www.danieljohnsonfilms.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by Susan Hampton.  Susan attended her first (but hopefully not last) Springsteen show on her 60th birthday in April 2016. She shares her story on how she found Bruce, the kindness of her son and how modern tech helped her to discover a hidden love of music. Please go to iTunes to subscribe to the podcast and to give us a review.   Susan’s Twitter @SHampton Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jesse goes back up north to visit with another Canadian Bruce Bud, Craig Colby.  Craig talks about his childhood in Canada (after being born in the USA), his storytelling career and his Springsteen journey.  Craig also has a very unique answer to the question “Did Mary get in the car?”   Here is his Mom’s column that helped me to find Craig  http://www.chroniclejournal.com/opinion/why-aren-t-i-a-springsteen-fan/article_b9b2ed6a-d0f0-11e6-bf04-130584430e88.html   Craig’s Twitter @craigcolby1 Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode Jesse borrows one of Bruce Springsteen sings the alphabet’s biggest fans Bella Pori to discuss her Springsteen story.  We talk fandom, the significance of Streets of Philadelphia and Bella’s #LSAT logic game based around NYC Serenade.   Bella’s Twitter @BellaPori Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start off 2017 with the story of a girl who was born to soon. Jesse is joined by writer Tom French and he shares a special Springsteen story. It’s a story of a little girl born too soon and how love, great medical care, Harry Potter and the music of Bruce Springsteen gave this family a very happy ending. Bring your tissues because this one will bring on tears of joy. Tom’s wife Kelley’s Twitter @KelleyBFrench Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW  JUNIPER: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316324426?tag=reinstaut0562-20 Dear Bruce The Thing we wanted to say  http://juniperbook.com/junebug/2016/10/10/dear-bruce-the-thing-we-wanted-to-say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2016 comes to an end, Jesse is joined by Steve Milton from Greasy Lake and they talk about this amazing year of Bruce.     Steve’s Twitter @GreasyLake  Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse is joined by Bruce fan Patti Thompson who participated in the 2016 Florida Ironman. She shares her Bruce story, her training journey & how sometimes perusing a goal can be a reward in itself.  Patty’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/patty.a.thompson.1?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas listeners.  Jesse put the call out for people to share their favorite holiday songs and many of his friends, fellow podcasters and fellow Springsteen fans sent in tweets, emails and a couple of voice mails.   Please enjoy a sampling of a wide range of holiday songs!   By the way, it’s been a month or so since Set Lusting Bruce has gotten a new review on iTunes.  It would be the best Christmas present (short of Bruce tickets) to have some of you go to iTunes and give the show 5 stars and leave a review.  Thanks in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features the return of Dale Hosack.  Dale and Jesse discuss the 2nd half of Dale’s year of Springsteen shows and discuss a little bit about he and his lovely’s bride’s plans for 2017.    By the way, it’s been a month or so since Set Lusting Bruce has gotten a new review on iTunes.  It would be the best Christmas present (short of Bruce tickets) to have some of you go to iTunes and give the show 5 stars and leave a review.  Thanks in advance!   Dale’s Twitter @Dhosack821 Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue to make our way through the holiday season, Jesse is joined by Nick “The Philly Elvis” talking about a fund raising event he’s involved in that is helping fight the effects of drug addiction and abuse in the New Jersey area.     https://www.gofundme.com/stand-up-against-heroin-addiction   Lonely this Christmas https://soundcloud.com/user-551378112/lonely-this-christmas-master-1 Nick’s Twitter @PhillyElvis Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Texas A&M Student Matthew Aucoin is asked about visiting Philadelphia in September 2016, he is able to brag about more than getting a great Cheese Steak.   In this episode, Jesse talks to Matt and hears his story of playing No Surrender with Bruce and the E Street Band!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fiU8XwhMw Matt’s Twitter - @Matthew_Aucoinn Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week features another episode with our favorite English Teacher Jay Armstrong (http://writeonfighton.org/) to discuss our favorite rare Springsteen songs. Jay goes deep into the vault and Jesse has his share of lesser known songs as well.  We also discuss the results of our poll, “Does Mary get in the Car?”.   Jay’s Twitter – @writeonfighton Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Meets Bruce! In today’s episode, Jesse meets Bruce.  Jesse recorded his thoughts on the way down to Austin, got some stories from people in line and then recorded his thoughts after meeting Bruce.  Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jesse is joined by Aron and he not only shares his Springsteen story but he also has a HBO (Hot Bruce Opinion) about ticket sales. Aron is full of passion for The Boss and for what he thinks some of us are doing to ourselves when we order tickets.  This is a fun one and remember that his advice is coming from a place of love!   Aron’s Twitter - @aronkozin Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Ellen Bren and she shares her Springsteen story.  Her story includes her getting horrible news right before her wedding, her ultimate triumphant journey and her meeting with Bruce at a bookstore appearance.  Please enjoy Ellen’s story and join her in giving thanks!   Ellen’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ellen.bren?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JB Clark from Springsteen sings the Alphabet http://alphabeticalspringsteen.com/ shares his gratitude post.   JB’s Twitter @lettersclark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 71 Stan    Happy Thanksgiving week!  In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by repeat guest Stan Goldstein.  Stan shares his Springsteen story and talks about the origins of his tour book and business.  Stan is filled with joy and his Springsteen tour is truly a trip to the holy land for us Bruce fans.   Stan’s Twitter @Stan_Goldstein Njrockmap.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book Signing 8 – Lisa   In another episode where Jesse talks to Springsteen fans who were able to attend a Bruce book store appearance, Lisa shares her story of her 2nd meeting with Bruce and how it went better than her first.   Lisa’s Twitter - @JerseyGirl0204 Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 7 - Mark   Former Set Lusting Bruce guest Mark Donald sends his Gratitude Message.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70 Steve    Today Jesse is joined by music writer Steve Wosaha.  They share Steve’s Springsteen journey.  They talk about first impressions of hearing Greetings and how the early hype for Bruce’s music may have set up unrealistic expectations.  Please download and share the episode.  Please go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast it helps us find new listeners.     Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW  Steve @swosahla  http://nodepression.com/users/steve-wosahla   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices