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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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
  • "Deep Dive: From Bruce Springsteen to Aaron Sorkin with Jeff Mezydio

    "Deep Dive: From Bruce Springsteen to Aaron Sorkin with Jeff Mezydio
    Apr 21 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Jeff Blum, a Chicago-based freelance sports and entertainment writer and para-professional working with autistic students. They briefly discuss current sports topics including the Bulls’ streaky season, trades, and franchise management, plus comparisons to other struggling teams. Jeff shares limited impressions of Springsteen’s large “Tracks 2” set, mentions favorite deep cuts, and discusses seeing the Springsteen-related film, praising its entertainment value and its connection to renewed appreciation for the album Nebraska. The conversation then shifts to Aaron Sorkin’s work, starting with Sports Night and covering The American President, A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Newsroom, Moneyball, The Social Network, Steve Jobs, Molly’s Game, and Charlie Wilson’s War, emphasizing sharp dialogue, morality, journalism standards, and changing media culture. Jeff plugs upcoming writing on the Olympics and a list of 1976 albums turning 50 in 2026, and Jesse closes with show contact and network information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • "Exploring the Joy of B-Movies and the Unexpected Charm of 'Sinners'"

    "Exploring the Joy of B-Movies and the Unexpected Charm of 'Sinners'"
    Apr 17 2026
    Ken Schaefer is one of my dearest friends. He watches at least one movie a night and sometimes two. He loves B Movies, the cheesier the better. I asked his thoughts on the 2025 film Sinners and he had thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Why Springsteen’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Could Be the Exclamation Point to his Legacy

    Why Springsteen’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Could Be the Exclamation Point to his Legacy
    Apr 15 2026
    In today's episode, Jesse discuss the significance of the 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Jesse argues the 2026 tour is a “patriotic protest tour” centered on democracy, freedom, and the Constitution, citing song choices like “War,” a reclaimed “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Purple Rain,” and “Clampdown,” and suggests it may serve as a punctuation mark in Springsteen’s story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
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