Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

WTC Amy Kids who Care – 2 We continue to share stories from our listeners about causes that help to make the world a better place. In today’s episode Amy talks about Kids Who Care, a Fort Worth Texas organization that helps children to develop their artistic and creative side while helping then to learn important leadership skills. You can find out more details at www.kidswhocare.org 817737KIDS (5437) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 6 - Phillip Fellow podcaster and fellow Nightwing fan Phillip calls in to share his gratitude post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Bonus Episode - Dylan   We continue our series of sharing stories from the Springsteen fandom who were able to attend a book store appearance.  Today we are joined by Dylan as he shares his story and his Mom’s story of meeting the man!   Dylan’s Twitter - @maccamcmanus Dylan’s podcast http://maccasrezradio.podomatic.com/ Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previous guest Candace calls in to share her Gratitude post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Take Care of our Own – Jay Special Olympics   It’s the season of giving and Jesse is going to be turning over his podcast platform to friends of the podcast and letting them share about a charity they love and support.  The guest will share why they believe in the cause and how in their own way they are trying to take care of their own.  In the first of what Jesse hopes is many podcast Jay shares about his school raising money for Special Olympics in a write a thon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 4 – Jeannie   In today’s Gratitude post, recent SLB guest Jeannie shares the thank you letter she wrote to Bruce and dropped it off at the book store appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 3 – Rob Today my podcast leader Rob Southgate shares his gratitude post   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 69 The Return of Peter from Blogness on the Edge of Town - Set Lusting Bruce   In today’s episode Peter Chianca from the great Springsteen blog – Blogness on the Edge of Town returns to talk about the 2nd half of the US River Tour, the autobiography and how Bruce continues to surprise and motivate us.  He also talks about his wonderful tongue in cheek article about us older fans and our love of the boss.     Peter’s Blog http://springsteen.wickedlocal.com/#axzz4OinXrs00 Peter’s tongue in cheek open leader to Bruce http://springsteen.wickedlocal.com/2016/08/27/middle-aged-fans-to-bruce-springsteen-cut-it-out-were-exhausted/#axzz4OinXrs00 Peter’s Twitter @blogness Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Robin The podcast continues it’s walk through the bookstore talking to fans who were able to get their moment in the spotlight talking to Bruce and getting their photo taken at bookstores across the USA (but not in Texas not that Jesse is bitter).  In today’s episode Jesse is joined by fellow Texan Robin.  Robin shares her story of flying off to Sweden for a quick weekend trip to see Bruce and her flying to the great Northwest to share with Bruce one of his own catch phrases.  Hope you enjoy hearing this one as much as Jesse and Robin had recording it.  Robin’s Twitter - @VarnerRobin  Jesse’s Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish Episode 2 – John John from Bruce book starts us off with his gratitude message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for all the Fish -  Episode 1: Jesse   It’s November and many people including Jesse posts a gratitude post each day on their Facebook page.  For each day of November, you take a few moments and share on your page something you are thankful to have in your life.  It could be family, friends, music, food, beverages or even a TV show.  Jesse doesn’t think he can get enough online fans to share with him a recording of them saying what they are thankful for but he’s going to try.  Send your thank you list to Jesse at SetLustingBruce@Gmail.com if you want him to read you note or you can record a short message and send it to him at 214-736-3121.   To start the month off, Jesse talks about this podcast and what it has meant to him.   The podcast continues it’s walk through the bookstore talking to fans who were able to get their moment in the spotlight talking to Bruce and getting their photo taken at bookstores across the USA (but not in Texas not that Jesse is bitter).  In today’s episode Jesse is joi

In another chapter of the story of fans meeting Bruce at book store appearances, Jesse is joined by Amy Cavanaugh. She shares her Springsteen story where she shares his birthday, her dancing with Bruce during She’s the One before Courtney Cox was even born and her passion for going to see live music.   Amy shares her experience of meeting him and what her message was to Bruce during her six seconds.     Amy’s Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/amyrmaid923?fref=ts Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 4 Jeannie It’s time for another episode talking to a fan that got to meet Bruce during one of his book appearances.  In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Jeannie Fino.  She shares about taking her daughter to her first show and how she wrote a thank you letter to Bruce that she was able to drop off at the signing.  She also talks about her photo not coming out and getting a 2nd photo taken! Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Jeannie Fino Twitter - @JeannieFino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 3 – Stan  We continue our series of episodes featuring fans who got to attend one of the Bruce book signings.  In today’s episode Jesse is joined by Bruce historian and Jersey Tour Guild Stan Goldstein.  Stan shares how he was lucky enough to get tickets for not one but two book signings as well as Bruce’s appearance in New York. Stan’s Twitter @Stan_Goldstein Njrockmap.com Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLB Book 2 – Trudie  In our 2nd episode talking to Bruce fans who got to see Bruce during his book appearances, Jesse is joined by Trudie Coleman.  Trudie does a great job of representing the west coast and  more “seasoned” fans.  They also talked about her seeing the Beatles live and their mutual love of the great Harry Chapin. Trudie Twitter @trudeball Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of several Bruce bookstore appearances, Jesse is joined by Kathy Esposito.  Kathy shares her Springsteen story and the special message she wanted to tell Bruce during her “six seconds of contact.”   Kathy’s Twitter @jerseykathy31  Jesse Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 68  Joyce New York Serenade - Set Lusting Bruce   In this week’s episode Jesse is joined by blogger Joyce Bassett.  They talk about Joyce’s blog, her Springsteen journey and how her husband has been her good companion on this part of the ride!   Jesse’s Twitter @jessejacksonDFW Joyce Twitter @joyceB10Bassett Joyce blog - https://brucespringsteenserenade.wordpress.com/author/joycebassett/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 67 Jay Thunder Road - Set Lusting Bruce In today’s episode of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse and 3 time guest Jay Armstrong take a trip down Thunder Road.  Jay brings his background as a English teacher and as a writer to explore one of Bruce’s most popular songs. Jay and Jesse consider Thunder Road to be a modern classic both as a song and as a poem.  Robert Frost, Romeo and Juliet, and the movie Notting Hill are just some of the references that are brought up in the discussion.  Jay also pops Jesse’s bubble and points out that Jesse’s been listening to the song wrong all his life!  Robert Frost The Road Not Taken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUaQgRiJukA   Bruce singing Thunder Road for 40 years https://vimeo.com/156947207   Jay’s website - http://writeonfighton.org/ Jay’s Twitter @writeonfighton        Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 66 Cyrus Set Lusting Bruce   This week Jesse is joined by Professor of Political Science Cyrus Ernesto Zirakzadeh.  Ernie (as his friends call him & I’m honored he included me in that list) wrote a paper called “Bad Lands and Good Lovin’: Bruce Springsteen and the American Pastoral Tradition” which discusses Bruce’s music and the themes covered in those messages.  They do share Ernie’s Springsteen journey and why waiting on a Sunny Day has a special meaning for him and his bride.   If you want to give Ernie feedback on his thoughts please reach out to him at capeern@gmail.com As always you can reach the show at SetLustingBruce@gmail.com Jesse twitter @jessejacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the 67th Birthday of the man himself, Bruce Springsteen.  Here is a quick episode with Jesse reading Wendy Parnell’s wonderful children’s book Born to Run the story of Johnny 99.     https://wendyparnell.com/product/born-to-run/     Our friends over at BruceBook are trying to raise money for a local food back in honor of Bruce’s birthday.  If you have a little something you can spare, it will be appreciated.  Please mention that this is in honor of Bruce Springsteen!   http://www.foodbankmoc.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices