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Bruce, Movies, and Horror: John Mountain’s Springsteen Story
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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes John Mountain, a longtime Bruce Springsteen fan now living in Bakersfield, California, who first connected with Bruce through the 1981 “No Nukes” concert film and was especially moved by “The River.” John shares his early musical influences, love of movies and horror, and how Springsteen’s songs feel cinematic, including connections between “Nebraska” and Terrence Malick’s “Badlands.” He recounts seeing Springsteen live three times—finding the “other band” show disappointing, loving the solo “Ghost of Tom Joad” tour stop, and praising the 1999 E Street Band reunion. John also discusses Springsteen’s politics, favorite artists and albums, and picks standout Bruce tracks.
00:48 Meet John
01:59 Growing Up With Music
04:18 First Records And Elton
05:11 Discovering Bruce Via No Nukes
09:24 Movies And Nebraska
12:25 Seeing Bruce Live
17:08 Politics And Patriotism
19:49 Moving To California
21:27 Horror Movies Deep Dive
24:21 Mike Flanagan Favorites
27:03 Flanagan Film Picks
28:14 Core Cast Spotlight
31:36 Back To Music Talk
31:56 Murder Ballads Deep Dive
34:47 Wide-Ranging Favorites
37:57 Bruce Album Breakdown
42:34 Thunder Road Mary Debate
44:24 Social Media And Farewell
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