Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Jesse Jackson hosts a new episode of Set Lusting Football with a full panel of music fans repping the Cowboys, Bills, Commanders, Giants, Packers, and Eagles. They recap early-season highs and frustrations, including Buffalo’s sloppy loss to the Patriots, the “Josh Allen experience,” concerns about defensive changes and injuries, and a brief discussion of the Bills-themed Hallmark movie. Jane Marie celebrates the injury-hit Giants sitting atop the NFC East, while Holly notes Green Bay’s progress alongside mounting injuries. Joe reacts to a rough Commanders week with quarterback issues and looming must-win pressure, and Rich breaks down a late Eagles collapse versus the Rams, major injuries, and coaching decisions sparking Sirianni criticism. The group previews upcoming matchups, debates offense vs. defense, shares favorite game times, and even talks game-day food traditions.

00:00 Show Kickoff
00:45 Meet The Panel
02:24 Game Day Superstitions
03:21 Bills Season Check In
07:43 Bills Mafia Hallmark Movie
09:38 Giants Riding High
10:48 Packers Finding Rhythm
11:40 Commanders Injury Spiral
12:56 Eagles Collapse And Coaching
17:10 Next Opponents And Defense Debate
21:28 Defense Still Matters
21:51 Jaguars London Preview
23:14 Best Game Time Debate
24:46 Commanders Must Win
26:11 Coaches Under Fire
28:57 Fourth Down Regrets
29:58 Giants Bar Death Stare
30:41 Bears And Bucs Picks
32:46 Final Thoughts And Menus
36:19 Wrap Up And Sign Off
36:50 Podcast Housekeeping

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes listeners to a B-side episode of Set Listing Bruce featuring returning Springsteen fans Carrie and Nancy to talk about Brandi Carlile. Jesse shares his “Road to Damascus” moment after seeing Carlile in Fort Worth, and Carrie and Nancy recount how they discovered her music, including Carrie’s entry point through The Highwomen and Nancy’s first show in Nashville during a stormy night that included Wynonna Judd’s first public appearance after her mother’s death. They discuss Carlile’s charisma, humor, gratitude, political courage, faith, and her Bruce-like relationship with fans, plus the deep bond and shared business arrangement with bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth. The conversation covers soundcheck fundraisers, favorite and “chased” songs, The Highwomen, and album recommendations, ending with Jesse’s reflections on community and artists who match great art with admirable character.

00:00 Patreon Thanks

01:29 Episode Setup

02:47 Meet Nancy and Carrie

04:35 Carrie Finds Brandi

06:36 Nancy’s First Show Magic

10:14 Fort Worth Lightning Moment

14:30 Stage Presence Like Bruce

21:47 Band Loyalty and The Twins

28:44 Courage and Activism

31:20 Faith and Inclusivity

35:49 Authenticity and Banter

36:44 Tram Trouble Story

37:24 How Many Shows Seen

38:03 Chasing Simple Man

40:01 Soundcheck Tickets Explained

41:45 Nancy’s Song Request

43:47 Highwomen Love and Loss

47:40 Livestream Moments and Lyrics

50:43 Final Thoughts and Next Time

53:35 Listener Recommendations

55:09 Closing Blessing and Tattoo Plans
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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Russell Van Brocklen, a New York State–funded dyslexia researcher, to discuss how Bruce Springsteen’s music—especially “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Born to Run”—sparked his love of music and mirrors the “spark” dyslexic learners need. Russell shares his own path from severe reading and writing struggles and damaging academic setbacks to developing a writing-first, typing-based intervention that builds skills by focusing on a student’s specialty, moving from specific details to big picture, and using word analysis and articulation. He explains why traditional “well-rounded” schooling and accommodations often fail dyslexics, describes outcomes from his studies and case examples, and outlines guidance for parents. Russell also answers the “Mary question” about “Thunder Road,” and provides contact info at dyslexiaclasses.com.

00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:49 Meet Russell’s Story
02:35 Finding Bruce Early
04:16 Born in the USA Impact
09:23 Dyslexia and the Brain
12:54 Teaching Through Hooks
15:45 Born to Run Spark
18:12 Deep Dive and Lyrics
21:27 Dancing in the Dark Layers
23:25 Diagnosed and Determined
24:28 ADHD and Finding Purpose
28:13 Fixing a Broken System
29:46 Typing Over Handwriting
30:37 Interest Driven Learning
31:57 Specific To General Method
32:47 Why Schools Resist
35:03 Program Breakdown
36:40 When To Start Help
38:23 Reed Success Story
39:59 Parents Biggest Mistake
42:01 Motivation By Chores
44:25 Bruce Live Shows Talk
46:47 Thunder Road Mary Debate
48:18 Where To Find Russell
49:13 Podcast Wrap Up
49:47 Host Housekeeping

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The gang is back to discuss week 3 of the NFL Season. We have Rich, Jean Marie, Joe Kay, Holly Mac and me discussing the ins and outs of their teams. We discuss injuries, records, heartbreaks and happiness. Let us know your thoughts on your team by sending us an email to setlustingbruce@gmail.com
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Jesse Jackson welcomes Matt Donnelly for his third appearance on a B-side “Set Listing Bruce” episode that detours from Springsteen into Matt’s life in comedy and magic. Matt recounts how a dare from Penn Jillette led him to learn magic with mentor Johnny Thompson, tour with Piff the Magic Dragon, and build routines through problem-solving, tension, and performance. He discusses nerves onstage, the work of writing and “mascot” duties on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and shares the story of Moxie Jillette being motivated to fool Penn & Teller. They talk about luck and risk in show business, Springsteen’s long-standing political outspokenness, and criticism of the film Deliver Me From Nowhere. Matt plugs upcoming touring plans, Jokers of Magic, Virgin Voyages work, and his podcasts and Patreon.

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00:37 Matt Returns

01:25 Vegas Life Update

02:30 Magic Origin Story

03:54 Why Magic Clicked

06:47 Building A Killer Routine

10:35 Performance And Audience Trust

14:12 Nerves And High Stakes

16:46 Fool Us Behind The Scenes

19:41 Mascot Writer Role

21:13 Moxie Pep Talk Twist

24:18 Protecting Moxie’s Well being

24:53 Dream Job Reality Check

27:16 Luck Risks and Connections

29:42 Springsteen Breakthrough Myth

31:53 Bruce Gets Political Again

34:40 Nebraska Biopic Misfire

38:45 What’s Next for Matt

40:13 Cruise Ship Pros and Cons

41:29 Podcasts and Communities
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