Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
Jesse Jackson
1507 episodes
2 days ago
🎙️ Set Lusting Bruce is more than a podcast—it's a celebration of connection through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by longtime contact center leader and community builder Jesse Jackson, each episode invites fans from all walks of life to share their personal stories, favorite lyrics, and the moments where Bruce’s music met them right where they were.
Whether you're a die-hard E Street devotee or someone who just discovered Thunder Road, this show is your backstage pass to heartfelt conversations, unexpected insights, and the kind of camaraderie only music can spark. From tales of redemption and resilience to laughter over setlist debates, Set Lusting Bruce is where fandom becomes family.
Because as Bruce once sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.”
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🎙️ Set Lusting Bruce is more than a podcast—it's a celebration of connection through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by longtime contact center leader and community builder Jesse Jackson, each episode invites fans from all walks of life to share their personal stories, favorite lyrics, and the moments where Bruce’s music met them right where they were.
Whether you're a die-hard E Street devotee or someone who just discovered Thunder Road, this show is your backstage pass to heartfelt conversations, unexpected insights, and the kind of camaraderie only music can spark. From tales of redemption and resilience to laughter over setlist debates, Set Lusting Bruce is where fandom becomes family.
Because as Bruce once sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.”
Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast Network.
Melissa Ziobro Director of Curatorial Affairs Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
51 minutes
1 week ago
Melissa Ziobro Director of Curatorial Affairs Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music
In today's episode, Melissa Ziobro shares her story. Melissa shares her journey from being a history professor to managing the Bruce Springsteen Archives, and discusses her role in curating and interpreting the collection. The conversation also delves into the educational mission of the archives, the recent Born to Run 50th anniversary celebrations, and the anticipated opening of the new archives building. Join us for an insightful discussion about history, music, and Bruce Springsteen's lasting legacy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaziobro/
https://springsteenarchives.org/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:52 Melissa's Role at the Bruce Springsteen Archives
02:39 Museum Experiences and Inspirations
04:42 The Vision for the Bruce Springsteen Archives
11:46 Melissa's Journey and Passion for History
19:00 Incorporating Music into Education
21:18 Balancing Teaching and Archive Work
24:33 Engaging Different Audiences
27:59 Academic Conference on Born to Run
28:09 Marathon Week of Events
28:40 Springsteen and Long Branch Exhibit
29:29 Academic Conference Highlights
31:44 Unique Presentations and Panels
33:26 Moderating Panels and Personal Experiences
39:28 Supporting the Archives
41:24 Favorite Songs and Albums
43:20 The Thunder Road Question
46:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
🎙️ Set Lusting Bruce is more than a podcast—it's a celebration of connection through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by longtime contact center leader and community builder Jesse Jackson, each episode invites fans from all walks of life to share their personal stories, favorite lyrics, and the moments where Bruce’s music met them right where they were.
Whether you're a die-hard E Street devotee or someone who just discovered Thunder Road, this show is your backstage pass to heartfelt conversations, unexpected insights, and the kind of camaraderie only music can spark. From tales of redemption and resilience to laughter over setlist debates, Set Lusting Bruce is where fandom becomes family.
Because as Bruce once sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.”
Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast Network.
