Podcast Episodes

Danny Goldberg on Woodstock, Led Zeppelin, No Nukes, and Bumping Into Geniuses

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes music journalist, publicist, label executive, and manager Danny Goldberg for a B-side conversation about music memories a…

4 months ago

Still feeling the power of Sunday Night - Springsteen in Austin (more thoughts)

The echoes of Sunday night in Austin are still alive with me. The joy, unity, and tender moments at the Springsteen concert served as a reminder of t…

4 months ago

Revival in Austin - Springsteen 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour

A few thoughts on the show in Austin

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4 months ago

"Sober Paths and Spiritual Growth: Ryan T. Reichert on Life's Challenges"

Host Jesse Jackson introduces a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce featuring Ryan Riker, a North Dakota native and retired Army infantry lieutenant …

4 months, 1 week ago

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

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Jeff Blum, a Chicago-based freelance sports and entertainment writer and para-professional working with a…

4 months, 1 week ago

"Exploring the Joy of B-Movies and the Unexpected Charm of 'Sinners'"

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 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Springsteen’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Could Be the Exclamation Point to his Legacy

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…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Across Timelines with Maddie Frye: Seeger Sessions, U2, Faith, and the E Street Community

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes London-based journalist Maddie Frye to a “timey-wimey” episode of Set Lusting Bruce, exploring her path to Bruce Springst…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Setlist Dreams and E Street Reality

Some fans aren’t thrilled with the Land of Hope and Dreams setlist — and Jesse has thoughts. He shares his HBO (Hot Bruce Opinion) and invites anyone…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Across Timelines with Maddie Fry: Bruce, U2, and Music as a Spiritual & Political Awakening

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes London-based journalist Maddie Fry to a “timey wimey” episode of Set Lusting Bruce to discuss how she discovered Bruce Sp…

4 months, 3 weeks ago