Best Brucespringsteen Podcasts (2024)

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Amy Vogel - A Spiritual Storyteller 1:08:15

1h ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In this episode of 'Set Lusting Bruce,' host Jesse Jackson is joined by guest Amy Vogel, a spiritual storyteller and story coach. Amy shares her journey of discovering her passion for storytelling in her forties, the influence of her upbringing, and her transition from corporate sales to writing. She discusses her love for music, particularly Bruce…

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Jenn Fredericks – Mom, Coach, Health Advocate & Phish fan! 58:38

1d ago58:38

58:38

Jenn is coach and loves to guide people in using their human energy in the most efficient, effective, and joyous way possible. In our discussion today, we talk about how a Phish jam was my first experience of meditating, how music has given her comfort and support as a two-time kidney transplant recipient. As a Mom, she’s been guiding her daughter …

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Wade Simmons - Filmmaker, Funeral Director, Music Fan 41:34

2d ago41:34

41:34

Wade Simmons has had multiple callings in his life. He is a man of faith, a family man and a person of service. He has worked as a Funeral Director, an amateur film maker, and he has trained to be a pro wrestler. We discuss his love of music, including Snoop Dog. Wade and I also discuss his passion for his life and how he uses it to make the world …

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Tom aka The Beastie Boss Project 46:08

12d ago46:08

46:08

Tom @beastie_boss discovered Bruce Springsteen through MTV and was not blown over, but after hearing Tunnel of Love on the radio and attending his first show, he has become a major fan. Tom has also loved Beastie Boys, and in a Peanut Butter & Chocolate moment. Tom started #BeastieBoss and the ILL Street Band is a cover mashup tribute project where…

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Karl Kaufman - I want it all or nothing at all 42:30

8d ago42:30

42:30

Karl Kaufman @thekarlkaufman joins me to share his Springsteen fan journey. From he and his brother literally dancing in the dark together to trading a copy of MTV's Party to Go, Volume 3 for Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Hits. Karl also shares a special night during the 2016 River Tour, involving his Grandmother's Ring, a call out from Bruce from t…

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James (Gord) Kiteley - Host of The Second Act Podcast 1:02:11

9d ago1:02:11

1:02:11

James (Gord) Kiteley @TheSecondActPod joins me to talk about growing up, listening to a lot of Country Music radio with his parents, finding Motley Crew and it becoming his first favorite band. Gord is the host of The Second Act Podcast where he has conversations with people who are doing what they want to, not what they have to, and how their jour…

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Cam Gilcrest - The Truth about Demons 39:33

15d ago39:33

39:33

Cameron Gilchrist @CA_Gilchrist is an author and engineer who joins me to discuss his early life, his family struggles and how Bruce's music helped him as he was growing up and continues to provide him support. . Cameron’s memoir, The Truth About Demons, chronicles his early life in Levittown, Pennsylvania, surviving a father taken by cancer, a dem…

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Kyle Hughes - sharing his Springsteen journey 54:25

16d ago54:25

54:25

In our 2nd of 4 Kickstarter Backer episodes, Kyle Hughes joins me to share his Springsteen story. He talks about his struggles early in life and how Bruce's music was a companion for him. Kyle talks about finding his calling as a Firefighter and how, like many of us, The Rising has a special place in his heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Terry and Moira Armstrong from Aerosmith to ZZ Top 1:01:08

18d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

In a special Father's Day Episode, I'm joined by Moira and Terry Armstrong. @rockandrollatoz. They are natives of Northeast Ohio and they share their journey through a life that includes love of Rock and Roll and so many live shows. Please check out their book Aerosmith to ZZ Top: A Dad & Daughters' R&R Journey! You can find the book here - https:/…

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Lee Wesley watching Bruce with his Dad 39:13

20d ago39:13

39:13

To help celebrate Father's Day, Lee joins me to share his Springsteen story and how, he's brought his father to his first Springsteen show. Since then, his Dad is wanting to go to as many shows as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jesse Jackson

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Jamey Rodgers - talking The Storyteller - Tom T. Hall 1:05:05

26d ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Jamey Rodgers has joined Sylvan and I on the Perfectly Good Podcast to talk about John Hiatt but today, we are getting off the John train and talking a little Bruce and a lot of the genius of American Storyteller - Tom T. Hall. Jamey shares where his love of Tom's songs originated and how he continues to find comfort in those songs and stories. Lea…

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Susan Glenney - Moments in Time with 16 Men 51:35

22d ago51:35

51:35

Susan Glenney is a self professed late bloomer and in today's discussion she shares how she discovered her love for writing in her 30s or 40s, inspired by her passion for travel and the outdoors. Her book "Moments in Time with 16 Men" is a collection of fictionalized stories about one woman's compelling journey into understanding her relationship w…

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Jammin' with Amy Fagan 47:48

23d ago47:48

47:48

Amy Fagan @groundedinmaine is a wannabe farm girl in a season of discovery, finding her groove in life. She has a homemade jam business, and hosts a weekly podcast about sustainability! We talk 80s music, seeing John Hiatt live and discuss her jam sessions (both kinds) find her here - https://linktr.ee/groundedinmainepodcast https://amysgardenjam.c…

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Amy Harris - artist, music fan 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Amy Harris sister ran a music store when Amy was younger and through that connection learned about all kinds of music, including Bruce. She shares how that first show, remains a pivotal moment in her musical fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jesse Jackson

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Dave Kratzke - Returns 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Dave Kratzke returns to the podcast to talk more Bruce, his work as an editor and to discuss his book, It's OK to not eat your peas. We also discuss his company Big Kat Kreative, a publishing and marketing company. You can follow the latest from Big Kat Kreative online at www.bigkatkreative.com, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Rob Schwartz - Writer, Producer & Entrepreneur 1:15:18

1M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Rob Schwartz joins me on the podcast to talk about his time in Asia covering music and writing for Billboard. He also discusses the book he edited, The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully by his late father Morrie Schwartz (beloved subject of Tuesdays with Morrie). We also spend some time talking about a benefit concert he is…

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Yi Shun Lai - Returns! 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

Yi Shun Lai was on the podcast back in August of 2021. Yi Shun (say "yeeshun" for her first name) and I catch up, talk a little Springsteen and she discusses her amazing new novel. It is a YA novel called A Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic and it is amazing. I've recommended it to multiple friends and all of them have loved it. Find it here - ht…

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Sean Barrette - Writer of Heartstrings - First Guitars 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

Sean Barrette joins me to discuss his first book, Heartstrings – First Guitars, a collection of memories from a variety of musicians, famous, semi-famous, up and coming, anonymous, or otherwise, about the guitar they learned on, the first guitar they bought with their own money, the first “good” guitar they owned, or the beloved first-line guitar t…

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Jack Firnero dad, writer and drummer… but not always in that order. 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Jack Firneno @JackFirneno became a Billy Joel fan as a child in Brooklyn, NY. He started out with cassettes of The Stranger and 52nd Street in his Fisher Price tape recorder, and his fandom was cinched by the time Storm Front came out when he was in third grade. He is the co-host of Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast, @GlassHousesPod part of the P…

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Conor Cunneen - The Irishman Speaks 51:39

2M ago51:39

51:39

Conor Cunneen is an Irishman, happily exiled in Chicago where he says “the Guinness is good, the people are friendly and he has been force fed more corned beef and green beer than he ever had in Ireland!” As an Irish immigrant, he is a very proud recipient of the President’s Gold Medal for Volunteer Service for the work he does with job seekers. He…

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Fan Roundtable Discussion - 1:38:45

2M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

As part of David Barry's Kickstarter Campaign, he and I offered the chance for 4 fans to produce their own episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Nancy Barry chose for her episode to do a round table of some of her favorite fellow fans. Joining Nancy is Nancy, Eileen, Laura, Jennifer and Carrie. They discuss their friendship, their bond with Bruce's music, …

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Mike aka Dad Rap 54:55

2M ago54:55

54:55

Mike AKA Dad Rap is a proud Dad hailing from upstate New York. In today's discussion, he and I spend some time talking about Mike's roots and how he decided to make music that resonates with parents and their kids. Find out more about Mike here - Instagram - @dadrapmusic Tik Tok - @dad.rap.music YouTube - @dadrapmusic X - @dadrapmusic Facebook - Da…

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Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume - exploring UNESCO world heritage 56:07

2M ago56:07

56:07

Today, I'm joined by Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume, Abigail is a huge David Bowie fan. Keith is a musician who plays Beatles and Tom Petty covers, as well as original music. They are co-hosts of the Global Treasures podcast, which covers a different UNESCO world heritage site each episode. They bonded over their love of music spanning from the…

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Paloma Bartschi - The Animal Coach 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Paloma Bartschi and I discussed her emotional connection to music and the concept of animal communication. Paloma shares her personal experiences and insights as an animal communicator, including her belief in conscious telepathy communication and its similarity to language learning. This is a fun and unique discussion. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Tosh Doherty - Misseducated 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

Tosh Doherty joins me from Mexico City. We discuss her love of travel, her passion about women’s issues and her new book, These Perfectly Careless Things https://a.co/d/6zzZB6l Tash also is the creative mind behind Misseducated, a blog and podcast for business and pleasure. Find out more here .. About Tash Doherty Learn more about your ad choices. …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Brucespringsteen Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Jesse Jackson

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Amy Vogel - A Spiritual Storyteller 1:08:15

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Jenn Fredericks – Mom, Coach, Health Advocate & Phish fan! 58:38

1
Wade Simmons - Filmmaker, Funeral Director, Music Fan 41:34

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Tom aka The Beastie Boss Project 46:08

1
Karl Kaufman - I want it all or nothing at all 42:30

1
James (Gord) Kiteley - Host of The Second Act Podcast 1:02:11

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Cam Gilcrest - The Truth about Demons 39:33

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Kyle Hughes - sharing his Springsteen journey 54:25

1
Terry and Moira Armstrong from Aerosmith to ZZ Top 1:01:08

1
Lee Wesley watching Bruce with his Dad 39:13

1
Jamey Rodgers - talking The Storyteller - Tom T. Hall 1:05:05

1
Susan Glenney - Moments in Time with 16 Men 51:35

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Jammin' with Amy Fagan 47:48

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Amy Harris - artist, music fan 1:02:09

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Dave Kratzke - Returns 1:00:16

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Rob Schwartz - Writer, Producer & Entrepreneur 1:15:18

1
Yi Shun Lai - Returns! 53:00

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Sean Barrette - Writer of Heartstrings - First Guitars 56:03

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Jack Firnero dad, writer and drummer… but not always in that order. 1:06:41

1
Conor Cunneen - The Irishman Speaks 51:39

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Fan Roundtable Discussion - 1:38:45

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Mike aka Dad Rap 54:55

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Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume - exploring UNESCO world heritage 56:07

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Paloma Bartschi - The Animal Coach 49:46

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Tosh Doherty - Misseducated 40:29

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