Bruce, The Twilight Zone & Legendary Live Shows (Capitol Theatre ’78) with Arlen Schumer
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes pop-culture lecturer and illustrator Arlen Schumer back to Set Lusting Bruce to discuss his three passions—Bruce Springsteen, comic book art history, and Rod Serling’s The ...
24 Mar 57min
Hallmark Comfort Movies, Punk Roots, and 80 BNL Shows with Cece Ponce
Host Jesse Jackson opens a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce that steps outside the Springsteen universe to spotlight guest Cece’s creative joys, blending their shared love of Hallmark movies with m...
17 Mar 1h 1min
Bruce’s New Protest Song, Grammys Tension, and Oscar Under-the-Radar Picks with Maryanne Janosik
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back college professor Maryanne Janosik to discuss Bruce Springsteen’s newly released protest song, its rapid creative turnaround, and how it fits Springsteen’s history of ...
10 Mar 53min
Podcasting Off the Bruce Train: Holly Cantos on U2 Fandom, ’80s Radio, and What Difference Does It Make?
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Holly Cantos, co-host of the mostly ’80s music show What Difference Does It Make? Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves beyond Bruce Springsteen into radio, f...
3 Mar 1h 15min
Springsteen Shows, Strong Jewish Women & New Novels with Author Sara Goodman-Confino
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes author and former teacher Sara Goodman-Confino to Set Lusting Bruce to talk Bruce Springsteen, fandom, and fiction. Sara shares her path from 21 years teaching to writing f...
26 Feb 54min
High Hopes and Thunder Road: Ann Abel on Bruce Springsteen, Depression, and a Life‑Changing Australia Tour
Jesse Jackson welcomes back author **Ann Abel**, whose memoir *High Hopes* Jesse calls one of his favorite reads of 2025. Abel—who discovered Bruce Springsteen at age 59—shares the extraordinary stor...
24 Feb 51min
Here we go again - Ticket Drama 2026 - a Jessetorial
Feeling the pinch from ticket prices? Remember, wisdom can be found in every decision. Don't miss my take on making peace with concert costs and loving the music, wherever you are! 🌟 #SetLustingBruce...
21 Feb 7min
Better Days - A Cancer Update
"I've got a battle ahead with prostate cancer, but with an excellent prognosis and your support, I'm ready. Join me in spreading love, sending good vibes, and sharing tunes for my F Cancer playlist. �...
20 Feb 7min
