A Heartfelt Holiday Tale: Interview with Author Terry Armstrong on 'Holiday Headlock'

A Heartfelt Holiday Tale: Interview with Author Terry Armstrong on 'Holiday Headlock'

Join host Jesse Jackson on this episode of Set Lusting Bruce as he interviews Terry Armstrong, author of the new book 'Holiday Headlock'. Terry shares the inspirations behind his wrestling-themed Christmas rom-com novel, his love for Hallmark movies, and how his personal life and background in education influenced his writing. Learn about the creation process, the characters, and the heartfelt moments that make this story special. Don't miss out on this festive conversation full of passion for storytelling, wrestling, and of course, Bruce Springsteen. Buy the book here https://a.co/d/62OdSgc 01:17 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 02:10 Guest's Background and Connection to Bruce 04:35 Hallmark Movies and New Book Discussion 06:36 Wrestling and Family Stories 11:55 Writing Process and Character Development 19:27 Dealing with Villains from the Past 20:22 The Evolution of Supporting Characters 21:26 Editing and Feedback Process 22:15 Surprises in the Writing Journey 22:56 Incorporating Personal Elements 25:23 Publishing and Promotion 27:51 Future Writing Plans 30:55 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

"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 colonel who served 23 years with deployments to Afg...

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"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 autistic students. They briefly discuss current spor...

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

"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 asked his thoughts on the 2025 film Sinners and he ...

17 Apr 16min

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

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” centered on democracy, freedom, and the Constitut...

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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 Springsteen and U2 and how music shaped her spiritual and p...

14 Apr 55min

Setlist Dreams and E Street Reality

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 who disagrees to send their counter‑take to setlus...

9 Apr 7min

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

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 Springsteen through a 2006 BBC broadcast of The Seege...

7 Apr 55min

Bonus Episode -  The Running Man (2025) Review & Ranking: Edgar Wright’s Stephen King Adaptation

Bonus Episode - The Running Man (2025) Review & Ranking: Edgar Wright’s Stephen King Adaptation

In this episode of the Stephen King podcast, Lou is joined by co-hosts Jesse and Karen to discuss Edgar Wright’s 2025 adaptation of The Running Man, the second film version after the 1987 Schwarzenegg...

5 Apr 1h 25min

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