A Journey Through Music and Literature with Matthew Truesdale

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson is joined by public school teacher Matthew Truesdale. They discuss Matthew's career as an English teacher in South Carolina, his family's musical background, and his journey as a Bruce Springsteen fan. Matthew shares stories from his experiences attending Springsteen concerts and talks about how he incorporates Bruce's music into his classroom lessons. The episode also covers highlights from the recent symposium at Monmouth University celebrating the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, including Bruce's surprise appearance and live performance. 00:00 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce 00:39 Meet Matthew: A Passionate Educator 01:59 Musical Influences and Family Background 09:00 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 16:24 Teaching and Integrating Music in the Classroom 23:44 Reflecting on a Missed Opportunity 24:00 Student Feedback on Bruce Springsteen 25:10 Discovering the Symposium 26:38 Crafting the Presentation 29:16 The Power of Springsteen's Lyrics 30:27 Presenting at the Symposium 37:49 Favorite Albums and Songs 42:31 The Thunder Road Debate 45:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices