Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

Music fan and fellow podcaster Dylan "Macca" McManus returns to the podcast to talk about his 4 trips down The River. He shares some highlights of the tour and talks about his Mom getting to shake Bruce's hand!   Dylan's Twitter @maccamcmanus   Voting is now open for the 2016 People Choice Podcast Awards.  Set Lusting Bruce has been nominated in the Music Category and we need your help.  Go to http://www.podcastawards.com/ and vote for our show under the music category and vote for  Matt and Mattinglys Ice Cream Social in the comedy category.  You can vote once a day for the next 15 days.  As a thank you and as a reward for thinking of us each day, we will be releasing a mini episode every day for the next 15 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Jesse is joined by comedian and podcaster Matt Donnelly from Penn's Sunday School and Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social.  They talk about Fool Us (where Matt is a writer) as well as his Springsteen background.  He also shares the one time he met Bruce.  Matt was calling in from his phone and his language is as colorful as mine is (when I'm not hosting a podcast).  Don't worry the episode is SFW but it does have a couple of beeps inserted.   Matt's podcast can be found at http://heyscoops.com His Twitter is @SweetMattyD   Voting is now open for the 2016 People Choice Podcast Awards.  Set Lusting Bruce has been nominated in the Music Category and we need your help.  Go to http://www.podcastawards.com/ and vote for our show under the music category and vote for  Matt and Mattinglys Ice Cream Social in the comedy category.  You can vote once a day for the next 15 days.  As a thank you and as a reward for thinking of us each day, we will be releasing a mini episode every day for the nex

In today's episode Jesse shares some thoughts about a few of his favorite non Bruce songs for a change of pace!   Voting is now open for the 2016 People Choice Podcast Awards.  Set Lusting Bruce has been nominated in the Music Category and we need your help.  Go to http://www.podcastawards.com/ and vote for our show under the music category and vote for  Matt and Mattinglys Ice Cream Social in the comedy category.  You can vote once a day for the next 15 days.  As a thank you and as a reward for thinking of us each day, we will be releasing a mini episode every day for the next 15 days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To help promote voting for the People's Choice Podcast award, we will be sending out some mini set list episodes as a thank you for the support the listeners have given to the podcast and as a reminder to go vote starting on 5/29.  Each person can vote once a day and voting will be open for 15 Days.      Here are the Music Podcasts that were nominated along side Set Lusting Bruce.   Americana Music Show             From a Basement in Tulsa             How to Write a Tune             Irish & Celtic Music Podcast             Joe and Megs Musical Adventure             Kingdom of Rock              Now Hear This Entertainment             Set Lusting Bruce             Sound Opinions             The Bugcast  Jesse Jackson 972-762-1245   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 52 Donna and Nick Return - Set Lusting Bruce In this week's episode of Set Lusting Bruce Jesse is joined by Donna from Bruce Funds and Nick, the Philly Elvis.  Both are repeat guests and they talk about their experiences on The River Tour, we hear about Donna's great work with Bruce Funds and Nick getting to dance with Soozie!     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSIBSVQjT-k  (video of Nick's dance with Soozie)   Nick's Twitter - @phillyelvis  Donna's Twitter - @BruceFunds Jesse's Twitter @Jesse JacksonDFW   Set Lusting Bruce now has a phone number where you can leave feedback (and who knows your voice mail might get played in a future episode) Call 214-736-3121.  You can also email the show at SetLustingBruce@gmail.com      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 51 Mitch Returns - Set Lusting Bruce Bruce is now in Europe and as our international #BruceBuds wait for their chance to go to the happiest place on earth, here is good friend of the podcast and super fan Mitch Slater talking about his dirty dozen trips down The River this year.     Mitch's Twitter - @mpslater Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   To reach the show, please email SetLustingBruce@gmail.com, the show has a facebook page and a twitter page, both Set Lusting Bruce.  You can also call into the show and leave a voice mail 214-736-3121.   We are always looking for Springsteen fans to share their story on the podcast so don't be shy, call or write us!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set Lusting Bruce hits 50 episodes and it’s time to have a party!  Jesse has pulled clips from different shows and talks about how much he appreciates everyone’s support of the show.  We have Donna talking about the beginnings of Bruce Funds, Ali talking a magic moment at the make up Garden Show, Peter and Alton talking about their books and so much more.  Hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane.    Set Lusting Bruce now has a phone number where you can leave feedback (and who knows your voice mail might get played in a future episode) Call 214-736-3121.  You can also email the show at SetLustingBruce@gmail.com Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49 Seth and Alex Set Lusting Bruce This week Jesse is joined by Seth & Alex two fellow Springsteen podcasters.  Seth and Alex host he Bruce Springsteen Song of the Week podcast. They discuss their experience on The River, how they started podcasting together and maybe some baseball talk as well.   https://www.facebook.com/springsteensongoftheweek/  Alex's Twitter - @alexrice Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 48 Jon Munson -Set Lusting Bruce In this episode Jesse is joined by Jon from Arizona.  They talk about Jon's Springsteen story and the way that Bruce's music pushes for people to be good citizens.  In a timey-wimey turn of events this is Jon's second appearance on the podcast, he was also on the Bruce North Carolina Decision round table.  This recording was made first but due to circumstances being released afterwards. Jon passion and love for Bruce's music helps to make this  a great episode.   Jon's Twitter @Jon_A_Munson  Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 47 Richard Hunter -Set Lusting Bruce Jesse is joined by long time Bruce Fan and fellow podcaster Richard Hunter.  They talk about Richard’s first Bruce show, seeing him in Los Angeles on St. Patrick’s Day and his experiences meeting Little Steven, Jake and Nils. Phone Booth Fighting MMA  http://phoneboothfighting.com/rss Richard’s Twitter – @RichardHunter Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFWJesse   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46 Barbara Pyle -Set Lusting Bruce Jesse is honored to be joined by photographer, filmmaker, environmental activist and co-creator of the show Captain Planet and the Planeteers.  Barbara Pyle. She talks about her book – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 1975. She is planning on hosting a charity event at the Carmine Galleries Sunday night 59 Carmine Street New York, NY 929-371-6344. A percentage of the prints and books sold that night will be going to a local LGBT charity.  If you go tell Barbara, Set Lusting Bruce sent you. http://www.barbarapyle.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Pyle Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse completes his Dad Rock set, after visiting with Jim a few months ago, today Jesse talks to USA Today's Dad Rock podcast host Patrick.  They talk Rock n' Roll Polka band Brave Combo, meeting for breakfast during Dad Rock's road trip to Austin and Patrick's Springsteen superstition.    Brave Combo's Website - http://bravecombo.com/    Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick and Jim at dadrock@usatoday.com   Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 44 Set Lusting Bruce Roundtable Part 2     After Jesse and his panel of super Bruce fans finished discussing the North Carolina show cancellation, they turned to a few other topics and had a fun discussion.  They talk the song selection on the tour, the negativity of a small percentage of online Bruce Fans and the Dancing in the Dark “incident” that happened in Dallas Texas.      Ali’s Twitter  @a4evanygirl Mitch’s Twitter @mpslater Madison’s Twitter @1MadisonElena Jon’s Twitter @Jon_A_Munson    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B-Side: Wes Molebash - Set Lusting Bruce   It’s time for another B Side episode.  Today Jesse is joined by cartoonist, husband and father Wes Molebash.   They talk fatherhood, music , cutting your child’s fingernails a little too close and how to separate your public life from your personal life when you are doing a strip based on your life.  Wes has a Kickstarter campaign going to publish the first year of his strips and if you can please support it.    http://www.molebashed.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wesmolebash/molebashed-season-1#_=_ http://martinsexton.com Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Springsteen is not afraid to take a stand. In response to his cancelling his show on Sunday night due to his concerns about North Carolina passing HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, Jesse put together a roundtable of former Set Lusting Bruce guests to talk about Bruce’s decision and the fans reaction. This is a good one! Please share the link on your different social media outlets. Here is a link to the North Carolina Food Bank if you want to make a donation. I would suppose you post #IstandwithBruce but that’s just me. If you want to voice your concern about this law please reach out to the North Carolina Governor Governor Pat McCrory 919.733.5811 116 w jones street Raleigh NC 27601 @GovOfficeNC Ali’s Twitter @a4evanygirl Mitch’s Twitter @mpslater Madison’s Twitter @1MadisonElena Jon’s Twitter @Jon_A_Munson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42 Jackson Family Special - Set Lusting Bruce   It’s a Family Podcast episode.  On Sunday 4/3 Jesse and his son, Chris went up to Oklahoma City to see The River Tour.  This is Jesse’s 3rd show on this tour and this was Chris Jackson’s first Springsteen show.  On the way home, they talked Chris’ impressions and shared some stories.  Also is a discussion between Jesse and his wife Linda talking about her musical fandom and how she puts up with Jesse and his Bruce obsession!   Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Please rate and review the show on itunes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41 Ali - Set Lusting Bruce   Fresh off attending the Madison Square Garden make up show (and her voice shows it) super fan Ali joins Jesse for her 2nd visit on Set Lusting Bruce.  She shares the excitement of the show and the feeling of family on the show.  They discuss Bruce and his Mom dancing, Ali's plans for Europe and how happy she was to get Meeting and Jungleland at the MSG show.      Ali's Twitter @a4evanygirl   Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW   Please rate and review the show on itunes.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 Madison - Set Lusting Bruce   On today’s episode Jesse is joined by a young but passionate fan of Bruce and his music, Madison.  She is campaigning to have Bruce (and Patti) join her at her prom.  Today we talk about a dream and try to make it real.     Madison’s Twitter @1MadisonElena Jesse’s Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Springsteen's Top 10 of the 80's - Set Lusting Bruce   It's a cross over extravaganza when Set Lusting Bruce & 80's Reboot Overdrive combine forces to do what no other podcast dares to do.  Scott, Bob and Jesse discuss the Rolling Stone's Reader poll of Bruce Springsteen's top 10 songs of the 80's.  The guys discussed what did RS get right, what did RS get wrong and other HBO's (Hot Bruce Opinions).  As a bonus track, at a lunch a few days after we recorded Jesse & Bob's discussion with their friend Junior who shares his theory on the list.   Please enjoy.   Scott's Twitter - @scottseye Bob's Twitter - @lukewarmtallboy Junior's Twitter - @Mexican_Junior Jesse's Twitter - @JesseJacksonDFW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On another B Side Episode Jesse is joined by Lola Lariscy from ‪Scanner Drome‬ and they talk about Kate Bush.  Kate is a beloved musician who is know for her eclectic and experimental music as well as her idiosyncratic performances.  (quote from Wikipedia).  Lola shares how she found Kate's music, the importance of her music in her life's journe@LolaLariscy y & Mrs. Set Lusting Bruce, Linda makes a very rare podcast appearance to bond with Lola over their mutual love of Kate. Scanner Drone's website = http://www.scannerdrome.com/ Lola's novel http://www.amazon.com/Trudie-Lem-Spaceship-Captain-Detective-ebook/dp/B00G8QTFVK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1458331997&sr=1-1  Lola's Twitter @LolaLariscy  Withering Heights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3gKKiTvjs 300 Kate Bush fans can't be wrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jQl_zOKm4  Kate Bush Documentry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices