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,” “Living Proof,” and “Two Hearts.” He credits Bob Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” line “He not busy being born is busy dying” as pivotal, discusses chasing songs live, recounts meeting Bruce several times, and answers the “Mary” question.
00:00 Pride in Bruce Intro
01:48 Meet Jesse and Jason
02:21 Jason’s Music Roots
03:18 Family Soundtrack Growing Up
06:43 Wrestling Detour and WWE
11:45 Concerts That Sparked It
14:59 Finding Bruce Springsteen
17:29 First E Street Show Magic
19:34 Counting Shows and Fandom
20:48 Static Setlist Debate
24:25 Health, Travel, and Missing Shows
26:27 Bruce and Coming Out Journey
27:01 Coming Out With The Boss
29:32 Lyrics Hit Different Now
32:07 Gay Icon Podcast Picks
34:23 Forever Favorites Playlist
38:18 Born Or Busy Dying
41:04 Songs Still Chasing Live
43:24 Meeting Bruce Stories
48:25 Thunder Road Mary Debate
50:39 Gratitude Pride Month Wrap
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