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In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes Rachel from the Story Song Podcast, part of the Pantheon Network. Rachel shares her journey of discovering the Story Song Podcast, how it evolved, and her deep love for story songs, improvisation, and teaching. They discuss her upbringing surrounded by classic music influences, her favorite song discoveries, their approach to choosing and analyzing songs, and some fun anecdotes. Rachel also shares the upcoming story song projects she's excited about and reflects on the songs they avoid discussing on the podcast for various reasons. Dive into their lively conversation and join in the musical exploration. https://storysongpodcast.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Set Lusting Bruce 01:34 Discovering the Story Song Podcast 02:45 Elevator Pitch for the Story Song Podcast 05:55 Growing Up with Music 10:29 Musical Theater Beginnings 12:59 Teaching and Theater 16:04 Bruce Springsteen's Iconic Covers 21:19 The Story Song Podcast Origins 30:48 The Joy of Spontaneity in Comedy 32:02 Diverse Perspectives on Lyrics 34:37 Surprising Song Discoveries 36:06 Patterns in Music and Listener Feedback 37:22 Challenges in Covering Certain Songs 39:02 The Mountain Goats and Other Musical Interests 41:24 The Art of Songwriting 47:49 Respecting the Craft of Music 50:46 The Thunder Road Debate 55:24 Podcasting with Friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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