Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

Jesse Jackson

peter@pantheonpodcasts.com

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Booking Overview

Set Lusting Bruce is a fan-driven, culture-and-music podcast centered on Bruce Springsteen, where fans share how the songs shaped their lives. It’s a strong PR fit for guests with compelling personal narratives tied to Springsteen, plus creators and cultural voices who can speak to lyrics, identity, and community meaningfully.

Metrics

Episodes: 1576

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

peter@pantheonpodcasts.com

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Host

Jesse Jackson - Hosted by longtime contact center leader and community builder Jesse Jackson. He invites fans to share personal stories, favorite lyrics, and the moments where Bruce Springsteen’s music connected w...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Not typically credentials-based; guests are commonly Springsteen fans with a credible personal connection (identity journeys, meaningful lived experiences) and can interpret or contextualize lyrics.
Required Achievements:  
public-facing fan voice, creator/host experience in media or podcasts (for crossover/bonus guests), demonstrated personal story resonance with Springsteen lyrics

Recent Guest Discussions

Bella Pori - Revisited Pride In Bruce Theme; Discussing Bruce Springsteen Songs Through A Gay/queer Subtext Lens, Including Representation And Listener Feedback; Includes Political Engagement And Gun Reform Brief Mention.

Jason Bisogni - Coming Out Later In Life; How Springsteen Lyrics Took On New Meaning; Favorite Songs; Concert-going And Meeting Bruce Stories; Fan Playlist Picks.

Recent Topics

Music, Celebrity, Pop Culture, Queer, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
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Pride in Bruce Bonus: Bruce Springsteen’s “Gayest Songs” (Revisited) with Bella Pori

June 11, 2026

As we continue Pride in Bruce, here is a re-releases a favorite 2017 conversation, edited to focus on guest Bella Pori’s joyful song discussion Jesse Jackson and Bella briefly discuss political engagement and gun reform before diving into Bella’s “Bruce Springsteen, gay as heck” lens on interpreting queer subtext in art. Bella shares her picks—“Streets of Philadelphia,” “Backstreets,” “This Hard Land,” “Bobby Jean,” “Frankie Fell in Love,” “Pink Cadillac,” and an honorable mention for “Rosal...

Bonus Episode - JKL Media Crossover - Springsteen on Broadway

June 10, 2026

🎤 "This train carries saints and sinners, losers and winners..." To celebrate my birthday, Lou and Karen from the JKL Media Podcast joined me to talk about #SpringsteenOnBroadway in our newest #podcast episode! With insights, personal stories, and a love for the Boss, don't miss out on this special discussion! #SetLustingBruce #BruceSpringsteen Did they love it, like it or break my heart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pride in Bruce: Jason Bisogni’s Story — Coming Out Later in Life, Finding Meaning in Springsteen Lyrics

June 09, 2026

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 became a dedicated Springsteen fan after seeing the 1999 E Street Band reunion tour. Jason shares that he came out later in life (to two people at 39, more fully at 41 in 2021) and explains how Bruce’s lyrics took on new meaning afterward, citing songs like “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” “Trapped...

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