• Harmonizing Worlds: Indie Folk Meets Classical with William John Titus Bishop
    Sep 10 2026
    William John Titus Bishop performed orchestral works and other musical genres before learning to play the guitar and perform at smaller venues on the London circuit. He has gone on to play international festivals and tour widely. In a breakaway from his stifling classical background, he went on to writing his own songs.
He then recorded three full-length studio albums and amassed a following of over 1.5 million on social media and his last album gained 4 million Spotify streams in its first week. His music is used on degree courses at The Universities of York and Sussex. His music has been featured on BBC Radio 3 in the UK.In late 2025 his essay on Early Modern libertinism was published in an international academic journal. He has showcased at Live at Heart festival in Sweden, Tallinn Music Week in Estonia, the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes and Focus Wales and 2000 Trees festivals in the UK.
Social Media and Streaming:
https://www.Instagram.com/williamjohntitusbishophttps://www.Facebook.com/williamjohntitusbishophttps://www.Twitter.com/WJTBishophttps://www.TikTok.com/@williamjohntitusbishophttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1kZEr9lsH0f57fqofUiiUN?si=QPjnntbjSZeDkYNojv26xw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 Min.
  • Set Lusting Bruce: A Long Walk Home - Episode 1500
    Sep 9 2026
    Set Lusting Bruce celebrates its 1,500th episode with congratulatory messages from fellow podcasters, friends, and listeners, praising Jesse Jackson’s consistency, kindness, interviewing skill, and the community he’s built. Jesse is joined by Chris Jackson for a milestone conversation covering Jesse’s regrets about guests he hasn’t booked, how his signature opening question helps people share their music origins, and why storytelling is central to the show. They discuss podcasts they enjoy, parallels between Bruce fandom and WWE—including “hate watching,” nostalgia, and escapism—and how music functions as a time machine tied to life memories. Chris shares favorite Springsteen songs like “Highway Patrolman,” and Jesse reflects on early country influences and his dream guests, including Bruce and E Street members. Jesse closes by recounting key Springsteen eras, albums, films, tours, and guests featured across the show’s run. 00:00 Congrats From Podcasters 01:14 More Listener Shoutouts 02:32 Welcome To Episode 1500 03:15 Regrets And Milestones 05:51 Pride In Community 08:48 Ireland Congrats Message 10:05 Favorite Podcasts Today 12:24 Why Music Matters 15:04 Rediscovering Wrestling 20:15 Bruce And WWE Parallels 25:31 More Congrats Voicemails 27:24 Becoming A Bruce Fan 29:54 Highway Patrolman Emotions 33:51 What The Podcast Means 36:38 Final Round Of Shoutouts 37:44 Listener Congrats Montage 42:21 Guest Booking Confidence 46:13 Dream Bruce Interview 48:32 Early Music Memories 55:23 Beverly Questions Prophet 01:00:01 Worst Songs Debate 01:04:40 E Street Favorites Stories 01:09:56 Wrap Up Reviews Guests 01:11:36 1500 Episode Reflection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • JB & Rob Return: Bruce Springsteen Sings the Alphabet Relaunch + Movies, Ministry, and the E Street Community
    Sep 4 2026
    Jesse welcomes JB and Rob back to Set Lusting Bruce to discuss their return to podcasting and the relaunch of Bruce Springsteen Sings the Alphabet. JB shares updates on life in North Georgia, while Rob explains his transition from pastor to banker during COVID, personal struggles, and how reconnecting with JB revived their creative spark. They outline the show’s new format: covering Springsteen album-by-album (collections included) in alphabetical order while discussing tracks in sequence, breaking up Tracks by recording sessions, and adding occasional mini-series, with “Episode Zero” planned for September 4 and the first new episode on September 7 starting with American Beauty. The conversation also touches on adult friendships, tracking media, the film Sinners, mixed reactions to Delivery From Nowhere, Springsteen’s activism, and shared music interests including Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile. - https://alphabeticalspringsteen.substack.com/ - @alphabeticalspringsteen on instagram - And in your podcast catcher/apple podcasts. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:39 Meet JB and Rob 02:42 Rob’s Career Pivot 04:40 Friendship Needs Projects 06:55 Sinners Movie Detour 10:56 Bruce as a Poet 12:52 Where the Podcast Went 17:33 Reboot Plan and Schedule 19:00 New Format Explained 25:12 Can You Go Home Again 28:15 Delivery From Nowhere Review 38:19 Missing the Mic Moments 41:45 Backstage Isbell Story 42:38 Live Shows and Covers 44:00 Brandi Carlile Vocal Magic 44:56 Tracking Movies and Books 46:41 Missing Ministry Work 51:46 Odyssey and Flower Moon 53:22 Isbell Divorce Parasocial Talk 01:01:30 Bruce Career Parallels 01:07:30 Therapy Ending and Nitpicks 01:09:05 Where to Find the Show 01:14:19 Austin Show and Politics 01:16:54 Obama Center Chicago Trip 01:19:53 Final Thanks and Signoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 24 Min.
  • Brian K. Pagels & Stephen on Brian K and the Parkway’s “Roses and Kerosene” (feat. Lily Hiatt) | Set Lusting Bruce
    Sep 3 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guests Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ of Brian K and the Parkway to discuss their musical partnership, their preferences for live performance versus studio work, and the creation of their second album, “Roses and Kerosene,” out September 4. They recount how the project evolved from demos into a full band after a 2021 trip to Asbury Park, then detail recording most of the new record in four days at The Brink studio in Richmond with Kat Popper on bass and Rob Flores on keys, mixed by Sean Sullivan. Brian explains writing the duet “Roses and Kerosene” and how they enlisted Lily Hiatt via Instagram, plus making a video built around her brief availability. They outline the album’s relationship-focused themes, vinyl side sequencing, and announce tour plans, lineup changes, and release shows beginning September 18 at Jammin Java. https://www.briankandtheparkway.com/ https://briankandtheparkway.bandcamp.com/merch 03:09 Meet The Guests 04:15 Band Origins Story 07:03 How They Became Friends 10:24 Live Versus Studio 13:37 Making The New Album 17:50 Recording Approach And Mix 20:02 Lead Single With Lily Hiatt 26:41 Discovering Lily Hiatt 27:12 Shooting the Mock Live Video 29:10 Recording Timeline and Overdubs 29:39 Why Make a Video 31:18 Video Story and Chemistry 34:29 Album Themes and Through Line 36:49 Roses vs Kerosene Sides 39:54 Release Shows and Tour Plans 42:12 Lineup Changes and New Members 47:35 Wrap Up and Housekeeping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 Min.
  • Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, and a Life in Music Journalism
    Sep 1 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back music journalist and author Steve Rosen to discuss his new Jeff Beck book, rewritten and expanded from a Japan-only 1978 biography originally commissioned by Player magazine. Rosen recounts growing up in Culver City listening to early rock, discovering Jeff Beck through the Yardbirds and seeing the Jeff Beck Group in 1969, and how learning guitar fueled a deep-dive curiosity that led to music journalism. He describes his earliest reviews for school papers, the LA Free Press, and eventually major rock and guitar magazines, plus meeting and befriending Eddie Van Halen in 1977. Rosen explains why Beck was under-covered—rare touring, long gaps, and instrumental direction—shares musicians’ respect for Beck alongside stories of his erratic bandleading, plugs tonechaserbook.com, and answers the “Thunder Road” question. https://a.co/d/005a57V5 01:28 Meet Steve Rosen 02:48 Jeff Beck Book Reborn 04:46 Growing Up in Culver City 07:53 Falling for Jeff Beck 11:13 Deep Dive Guitar Obsession 14:25 First Byline Breakthrough 20:41 Meeting Eddie Van Halen 26:11 Writing the First Beck Bio 29:09 Rewriting the Beck Book 29:47 Why Beck Stayed Underrated 32:27 Artists on Beck’s Genius 33:05 Band Leader Chaos Stories 34:52 The Grind Behind Touring 37:31 Tech Changed Music Careers 40:02 YouTube as a Learning Accelerator 45:06 Does Mary Get in the Car 50:07 Final Plugs and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • Perfectly Good Podcast Crossover John Hiatt Birthday Special: David Wild interview
    Aug 28 2026
    Sylvan opens an August 20 intro to a special John Hiatt birthday episode, sharing news that the November Nashville Concert for Cumberland Heights will be a John Hiatt tribute and inviting listeners to join via perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com. A clip follows with Kyle Williams explaining how Cumberland Heights’ scholarship funds, music therapy, and a pro music professionals program support people in recovery, especially in Nashville’s music community, and describing the long-running Ryman benefit concert founded with Hiatt and others. The episode then revisits Rolling Stone writer David Wild discussing his 1989 “Clean and Sober” Hiatt profile, his note-taking and reporting process, Hiatt’s sobriety and impact, favorite songs like “Missing Pieces,” and why Bring the Family deserved Grammy recognition for its influence on Americana, while also reflecting on media archives and Hiatt’s possible reaction to the article’s AA reference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 Min.
  • Remembering Dolly Parton: A Tribute to a One-of-a-Kind Artist and Humanitarian
    Aug 26 2026
    In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson and guest Joe K step off the Springsteen track to honor Dolly Parton following news of her death on August 25, 2026, reflecting on her six-decade career as the “Queen of Country,” her landmark songs, acting roles, business success with Dollywood, and rare talent for reimagining other artists’ work. They share personal first memories of Dolly, discuss the story behind “I Will Always Love You,” and highlight her unmatched warmth, humor, talk-show brilliance, and ability to unite diverse audiences while advocating tolerance. Much of the conversation centers on her philanthropy—especially the Imagination Library and support for research tied to the Moderna COVID vaccine—urging listeners to donate and keep her legacy alive by revisiting her music, movies, and performances. https://imaginationlibrary.com/ 00:00 Porch Song Opening 01:17 Podcast Intro and Loss 02:41 Dolly Legacy Overview 03:17 Dollywood and Integrity 04:15 Songwriting and Covers 09:47 First Dolly Memories 12:55 Movies and Talk Shows 15:52 I Will Always Love You Story 19:05 Sexism and Respect 20:46 Tributes and Philanthropy 25:33 Imagination Library Call 28:36 Humor and Musicality 32:27 Acceptance and Unity 38:30 McCartney Tribute and Farewell 43:01 See Artists While You Can 45:43 Wrap Up and Closing Song Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 Min.
  • Lead Like The Boss: Andy Freed on Bruce Springsteen’s Lessons in Leadership
    Aug 25 2026
    Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Boston-based consultant and lifelong Springsteen fan Andy Freed to discuss Freed’s book, "Lead Like The Boss: The Bruce Springsteen Framework to Elevating Your Leadership." Freed shares how discovering "Born to Run" at age eight sparked a fandom that’s led to nearly 100 shows, and explains how the arc of a Springsteen concert maps to practical leadership and communication lessons—preparation, staying on message, energizing an audience, building trust, and empowering a team. They talk about Bruce’s onstage habits like thanking every band member nightly, the importance of adapting to audience feedback, and the purpose-driven, political tone of the recent tour. Freed also highlights favorite songs and albums, concert memories like See.Hear.Now in Asbury Park, and answers the show’s “Mary question” about "Thunder Road." https://a.co/d/09b66cSm 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:39 Meet Andy Freed 02:28 Growing Up With Music 03:13 Discovering Born to Run 06:19 Tour Talk And Politics 07:18 Career Path To Consulting 08:19 Why He Wrote The Book 09:48 Leadership Lessons From The Stage 15:01 Setlists Preparation And Purpose 19:08 Fan View On Predictable Setlists 23:35 Rehearsal And Great Teams 29:11 Audience First Leadership 32:04 Whats Next And Favorite Songs 34:41 Memorable Shows And Future Goals 36:46 Book Buzz And Band Connections 38:21 Thunder Road Mary Question 39:08 Where To Find Andy 40:01 Closing Thanks And Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 Min.