"The Jill of All Trades (JOAT): Exploring Life, Music, and Passion with Kristin Massey

"The Jill of All Trades (JOAT): Exploring Life, Music, and Passion with Kristin Massey

Kristen Massey is a lifelong music lover and musician, who shares her journey from a Beatles-obsessed child to a band member in the Chicago rock scene, and her enduring passion for songwriting in today's episode. Jesse and her discuss Kristen's musical influences, her record deal with Mercury, her diverse career including recipe writing and voiceover work, and her book 'The J Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades.' Tune in for heartfelt stories, reflections on creativity, and of course, Bruce Springsteen's impact. Don't miss out on this celebration of connections, resilience, and the music that binds us all. 01:16 Meet the Guest: Kristen's Musical Journey 01:55 From Beatles to Bruce: Early Influences 05:15 Discovering Springsteen: A Life-Changing Moment 07:57 The Songwriting Path: Inspirations and Beginnings 12:44 Pursuing a Music Career: Challenges and Triumphs 17:27 A New Chapter: Writing and Other Ventures 21:35 Life Lessons and Reflections 24:43 Embracing Life's Journey 25:07 Starting a Podcast: Tips and Insights 27:06 Finding Joy in Creativity 29:03 The Power of Awe and Exploration 31:36 The Art of Songwriting vs. Book Writing 33:42 The Passion Behind Music and Writing 36:44 The Importance of Passion and Persistence 37:40 Reflecting on Bruce Springsteen's Influence 41:36 Final Thoughts and Farewell https://thejoatbook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-massey-210049190/ 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"

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"Deep Dive: From Bruce Springsteen to Aaron Sorkin with Jeff Mezydio

"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...

21 Apr 46min

"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...

15 Apr 12min

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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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