Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

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Jesse Jackson is joined by Lou and Karen on JKL Media/Set Listing and Bruce for a pop-culture detour focused on Star Trek as they react to the losses of Walter Koenig (Chekov) and Patrick Stewart (Picard). They share how Star Trek shaped their lives, discuss generational connections to Kirk vs. Picard, and highlight Stewart’s broader career (Professor X and other roles), screen presence, and personal complexities. They reflect on Koenig’s limited material on the original series, his writing work, and his standout turn as Bester on Babylon 5, including a story from J. Michael Straczynski about promising to write a role worthy of Koenig’s talent. The conversation emphasizes grief, gratitude for performances, and the reminder of mortality, before closing with Jesse’s podcast plugs and a call for kinder fan culture.

00:00 B-Side Welcome

00:37 JKL Media Introductions

01:20 Star Trek Losses

02:33 Karen Remembers

05:00 Lou Reflects

08:28 Chekov And Bester

14:06 Icons Of Youth

15:35 JMS Tribute Story

19:53 Picard Legacy Talk

22:10 Final Thoughts Roundup

26:37 Podcast Housekeeping

29:06 Closing Sign Off
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On the eve of Bruce Springsteen’s birthday, host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest MaryAnn, a historian and film scholar behind the blog “MJ at the Movies,” to talk about the intersections of music, spirituality, and American identity. Mary Ann discusses her upcoming Monmouth University “Music America” conference paper connecting the film Sinners, American roots music, and Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions, and they reflect on Coogler’s filmmaking. The conversation also covers Springsteen’s live “revival” energy, artists being political, and concerns about free expression and the press. Jesse and Mary Ann share personal cancer experiences—his prostate cancer treatment and her early-stage breast cancer—and how music, especially “The Long Walk Home,” helped them endure. They close by previewing future discussions on films about the music industry.

00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:48 Mary Ann Returns
01:25 Scholarship And Conferences
03:18 Sinners And Seeger Sessions
06:37 Coogler And Genre Layers
09:43 Bruce Tour Revival Energy
10:51 Artists Politics And Free Speech
17:48 Rock And Roll Intellectuals
20:46 Fall Movies To Watch
23:08 Popcorn Films And Bridges
25:02 Sound Of Music Memories
27:46 Shared Media Then And Now
31:22 Theater Experience And Michael
33:10 Live Music Connection
34:04 Nolan Odyssey Critique
34:56 Writing Women Onscreen
39:07 Art Versus Artist Debate
41:53 History Context And Flaws
43:33 Gone With The Wind Memories
46:25 Cancer Treatments And Music
52:28 Songs As Lifelines
58:36 Favorite Books And Comfort Media
01:01:33 Wrap Up And Next Topics
01:03:42 Closing Blessing Song

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes longtime friend Wes Wilson to Set Lusting Bruce for a wide-ranging catch-up that includes Wes’s family, his older son’s sports podcast, and lessons from raising a high-functioning autistic son who now runs a business flipping VCRs and CRT TVs for retro gamers. Wes shares growing up in Garland on classic country, a family connection to Waylon Jennings, and how he gradually got into rock, discovered Bruce Springsteen (especially Born in the U.S.A. and “Hello Sunshine”), and followed Jimmy Buffett after seeing him on Austin City Limits. Wes reflects on Buffett’s songwriting, books, favorite songs and albums, concert memories, and the impact of Buffett’s death. They also discuss other live acts, Wes’s move to East Texas to help his 95-year-old mother, and end with the “Thunder Road” question.

01:34 Meet Wes Wilson

03:03 Family And Autism

04:38 Retro TV Side Hustle

06:33 Growing Up With Music

07:02 Waylon Jennings Story

09:42 Finding Bruce And MTV

13:02 Becoming A Parrothead

13:56 Mourning Jimmy Buffett

16:08 Best Buffett Shows Songs

18:24 Buffett Deep Cuts

18:50 Favorite Albums Ranked

19:08 Bubbles Up Farewell

19:29 60 Minutes Dad Moment

20:48 Buffett Books Memories

22:17 Best Live Shows

23:32 Bronco Bowl Discovery

27:18 East Texas Move

29:29 Springsteen Lifelines

30:40 Cowboys and Rangers Rants

33:21 Thunder Road Mary

34:14 Final Thanks and Signoff
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Jesse Jackson hosts a new episode of Set Lusting Football with Wendy (Bills), Jean Marie (Giants), Holly (Packers), and Rich (Eagles) for NFL updates and debate. Wendy recaps Buffalo at 5–1 heading into a home game vs. the Ravens and argues the Bills need a major defensive trade. Holly reacts to the Packers’ loss to the Lions and a growing injury list before facing the Panthers. Jean Marie celebrates the first-place Giants, praising the running game and J.J. McCarthy’s fit in the offense while noting the timing of the bye week. Rich describes the Eagles’ 2–5 slide, heavy injuries, coaching criticism, and fan anger over perceived mishandling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot, plus possible lineup and trade considerations. The group also discusses Joe Buck and Troy Aikman feud rumors and shares what they do during bye weeks.

00:00 Show Kickoff Intro
00:45 Meet The Panel
02:00 Bills Bye Week Buzz
03:02 Packers Lions Reality Check
03:47 Giants Surge And Bye
05:04 Eagles Injury Crisis
07:39 Coaching Hot Seat Talk
10:30 Hurts Blood Clot Fallout
14:57 What Fans Do On Bye
16:59 Buck Aikman Feud Watch
18:56 Romo Booth Debate
20:40 Egos And NFL Stories
21:22 Bills Need Defensive Help
22:20 Bills Vs Ravens Preview
23:41 Packers Injury Check
24:22 Giants Bye And JJ Surge
26:13 Eagles QB Switch Talk
28:40 Cowboys Cardinals Curse
30:29 Eagles Cap And Trade Rumors
32:42 Division Race Still Alive
34:35 Wrap Up And Sign Offs

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