Pride in Bruce: Jason Bisogni’s Story — Coming Out Later in Life, Finding Meaning in Springsteen Lyrics
Host Jesse Jackson interviews Jason Bisogni, a Westchester, New York marketing professional and lifelong music fan, about his path into classic rock, his early concert experiences, and the moment he b...
9 Juni 58min
**Reissue | Is Bruce a Queer Icon? with Jesse Lawson from "The Boss Belongs to Us" (March 2023)
We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations as part of Pride 2026. Co-host Bella joins Jesse to talk with Jesse — radio producer, drag performer, and co-host of The Boss Belongs to Us — abou...
4 Juni 1h 9min
Pride in Bruce: Niko Stratus on ‘Dancing in the Dark,’ Dad Rock, and Becoming a Writer
We kick off Pride in Bruce Month with guest Nico Stratus, a Toronto-based writer originally from Canada’s Yukon. Niko describes growing up in a music- and book-filled home, later leaving construction ...
2 Juni 59min
Lilly Hiatt Interview | Songwriting, Touring, Family & Collaboration (Perfectly Good Podcast)
In this special episode of Perfectly Good Podcast—where the hosts normally rank John Hiatt songs A to Z—Jesse and Sylvan welcome guest Lilly Hiatt to talk about her own career. Lilly recalls starting ...
29 Maj 55min
Jake Cassman on Dueling Pianos, Teaching Music in LA, and Finding Bruce Springsteen on the Road
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Los Angeles–based musician and music teacher Jake Cassman, who shares his path from growing up in Berkeley on classic rock and ’90s alternative to discovering Bruce Springs...
27 Maj 53min
Electro-Punk Pioneer Peter Pepper on Touring, Creative Risk, and Finding a New Life in Tokyo
In this B-side episode, host Jesse Jackson talks with electro-punk pioneer Peter Pepper, calling from Shibuya, Tokyo, about growing up in rural Florida feeling alienated, discovering punk and industri...
22 Maj 59min
Brigitte Donahoe on Faith, Songwriting, and Finding Common Ground
Host Jesse Jackson opens a B-side episode of Set Lusting Bruce with musician and worship leader Brigitte Donahoe, who shares her journey from growing up in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, California, and M...
21 Maj 43min
Blue Collar Costumes: Comparing Bruce Springsteen & Stephen King with Tom Runge-D'Amore
Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rare...
19 Maj 33min
