The gang is back to discuss week 3 of the NFL Season. We have Rich, Jean Marie, Joe Kay, Holly Mac and me discussing the ins and outs of their teams. We discuss injuries, records, heartbreaks and happiness. Let us know your thoughts on your team by sending us an email to [email protected]

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Jesse Jackson welcomes Matt Donnelly for his third appearance on a B-side “Set Listing Bruce” episode that detours from Springsteen into Matt’s life in comedy and magic. Matt recounts how a dare from Penn Jillette led him to learn magic with mentor Johnny Thompson, tour with Piff the Magic Dragon, and build routines through problem-solving, tension, and performance. He discusses nerves onstage, the work of writing and “mascot” duties on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and shares the story of Moxie Jillette being motivated to fool Penn & Teller. They talk about luck and risk in show business, Springsteen’s long-standing political outspokenness, and criticism of the film Deliver Me From Nowhere. Matt plugs upcoming touring plans, Jokers of Magic, Virgin Voyages work, and his podcasts and Patreon.

https://mattdonnellymagic.com/

00:37 Matt Returns

01:25 Vegas Life Update

02:30 Magic Origin Story

03:54 Why Magic Clicked

06:47 Building A Killer Routine

10:35 Performance And Audience Trust

14:12 Nerves And High Stakes

16:46 Fool Us Behind The Scenes

19:41 Mascot Writer Role

21:13 Moxie Pep Talk Twist

24:18 Protecting Moxie’s Well being

24:53 Dream Job Reality Check

27:16 Luck Risks and Connections

29:42 Springsteen Breakthrough Myth

31:53 Bruce Gets Political Again

34:40 Nebraska Biopic Misfire

38:45 What’s Next for Matt

40:13 Cruise Ship Pros and Cons

41:29 Podcasts and Communities

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Arlen Schumer, who discusses his Twilight Zone book and debates standout episodes including “Eye of the Beholder,” “To Serve Man,” and “Walking Distance,” while previewing a September webinar deconstructing “Shadow Play.” Schumer then shares his opening-day visit to the newly renamed Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, praising its first-class architecture, interior design, and dense, well-presented exhibits, including a detail about matching wood to Bruce’s guitar. The conversation ranges into Springsteen’s influences, the “Boss” nickname, Bruce’s cultural stature compared with Elvis, Dylan, The Beatles, and Hendrix, and the role of managers Mike Appel and Jon Landau in his career. Schumer also notes rising interest from Black audiences via reaction videos and plugs his website and upcoming events.

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Jesse Jackson and his friend Ken Schaeferdiscuss Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay after Ken watches it, comparing its supernatural-small-town premise to Haven. Then they pivot to loving Galavant and memorable musical TV episodes (Buffy’s “Once More, with Feeling” and Strange New Worlds). They briefly touch on accents, songwriting for TV, and plan to discuss Supergirl next month.

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🎙️ Dive into the heart of NFL week 2 and Bruce Springsteen's legacy with us on Set Lusting Bruce! Jean Marie, Holly Mac, Rich and Jesse share their thoughts on week two in the NFL. Catch our episode now! #SetLustingBruce #NFL #Springsteen

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Sam Sodomsky, senior editor at Pitchfork and musician behind The Bird Calls, to discuss how a childhood encounter with a “Dancing in the Dark” parody sparked a lifelong Springsteen obsession that led him to guitar, songwriting, and writing about music. Sam shares growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, collecting bootlegs and books, and even creating a mock Springsteen biography, then traces his path through blogging, an MFA in nonfiction at Columbia, and a decade at Pitchfork. He recounts standout Wrecking Ball Tour memories, including receiving Bruce’s harmonica, singing “Waiting on a Sunny Day” at Jazz Fest, and briefly meeting Bruce and Jon Landau backstage in London. Sam also talks about his new record “Take Leave,” his interest in poetry, his thoughts on Tracks II, and answers the “Thunder Road” question.

https://www.instagram.com/samsodomsky/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OvIlGI9oNdXSUBTggvQrC?si=qOxLiXqxRci2bWbMyG8zVQ

00:00 Podcast Intro

00:39 Opening Lyrics Montage

02:22 Meet Sam From Pitchfork

03:35 Growing Up In Reading

04:49 Why Bruce Hit Home

07:57 From Fan To Musician

09:40 Books Bootlegs And Obsession

12:08 Counting Shows And Setlists

14:50 Wrecking Ball Tour Stories

17:05 Onstage At Jazz Fest

20:39 Meeting Bruce Backstage

22:17 Pitchfork Writing Journey

25:08 Brian Wilson Tribute Essay

27:04 Beach Boys Mythos

28:49 Writing Beyond Journalism

30:11 Dream Interviews

31:25 Learning Songcraft

33:17 Springsteen Album Lessons

36:41 New Album Take Leave

40:20 Tracks II Deep Dive

45:30 Future Music Plans

47:23 Thunder Road Mary

50:59 Wrap Up And Plugs

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It's week one of the NFL season and Jean Marie's Giants are feeling good, Jesse's hand is hovering over the panic button and Wendy is enjoing the Music of David Bryne from The Talking Heads but still had time to share her thoughts. IF you want to get into the action where you know you will have a winning ticket, send in your thoughts at 972-591-1460

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Jesse and his Perfectly Good Podcast cohost Sylvan Groth sit down to talk with her friend and neighbor, Vermont songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bow Thayer.

Bow shares his journey from growing up in Massachusetts to finding a home making over 30 albums in the small town of Vermont. He shares stories of connecting with Levon Helm, touring, having a family and his latest venture of a campground and concert venue called KnowTown.

Bow also discusses his upcoming album. Inspired by both Vermont’s remote Lake Ninevah and the ancient city of Nineveh, Ninevah explores nature, division, transition, and rebirth. After spending nearly a year recording the project alone, Bow scrapped much of it, took the songs on an Alaskan tour with guitarist Krishna Guthrie and percussionist Steve Ferraris, then returned to Vermont to record the album’s core live. The record also features Val McCallum, James Rohr, Chazz Canney, Jabe Beyer, and Tyler Bolles and was mixed by three-time Grammy winner Justin Guip.

Here's the bandcamp link https://bowthayer.bandcamp.com/album/ninevah

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Texas songwriter Bob Blumenfeld to discuss his recording projects Welcome to the 21st and The Disappearing Act, both featuring longtime collaborator alim Nourallah and John Dufilhoo. Bob shares growing up in El Paso, discovering Springsteen’s Born to Run, and seeing Bruce live in the Bay Area, plus early influences from his brothers and his mother’s music. He explains his path from band and guitar lessons to constant songwriting, a DIY El Paso label (Tortilla Records), and his former band Low Dog. Bob outlines recent and upcoming releases including The Disappearing Act’s Proof of Existence (vinyl) and concept albums under Welcome to the 21st (Dyatlov Pass, coffee, UFO/UAP), plus a forthcoming rock-only album Chamberino 99, future cover and instrumental plans.

https://palosantotx.bandcamp.com/

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZhEgzxJQbrh7JGyWtVogi?si=10VizqnlRpeoZEwumDG2GQ

https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/article/disappearing-act-new-album-dallas-musicians-22318500.php

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Jesse Jackson launches “Set Lusting Football,” a seasonal spin on his Bruce Springsteen podcast where music fans representing different NFL teams gather for weekly football talk, friendly rivalries, and laughs. Guests share their fandom origin stories: Wendy Hembrock (Bills), Jean Marie Anderson (Giants), Holly Mac (Packers), and Joe K (Commanders/Packers), while Jesse recounts becoming a Cowboys fan after moving to Dallas. The group gives season record predictions and Superbowl picks.

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