Host Jesse Jackson welcomes new friend John Mountain, a 64-year-old widower and longtime Bruce Springsteen fan, to discuss the music, shows, and stories that shaped him. John grew up in South Carolina before moving to Bakersfield, California, shares early influences like Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and recalls first hearing Springsteen through the 1981 No Nukes concert film, especially “The River.” A movie buff and horror fan, he talks Terrence Malick’s Badlands, Nebraska’s Starkweather connection, and directors like Mike Flanagan. John reflects on seeing Springsteen live three times, including a standout 1999 E Street Band show, and strongly supports artists speaking out politically. He names favorite Bruce songs across albums and answers the Thunder Road debate:
00:00 Show Intro
00:48 Meet John
01:59 Growing Up With Music
05:11 First Bruce Moment
07:58 No Nukes Deep Dive
09:24 Movies And Nebraska
12:25 Seeing Bruce Live
17:08 Politics And Patriotism
19:49 Move To California
21:27 Horror Movie Obsession
24:21 Mike Flanagan Favorites
27:20 Flanagan Cast Favorites
29:07 Samantha Sloyan Spotlight
31:36 Back to Music Talk
31:56 Nick Cave Murder Ballads
35:40 Modern Picks and Concerts
37:57 Springsteen Album Deep Dive
42:34 Thunder Road Mary Debate
44:24 Social Media and Farewell
46:11 Closing Reflection and Wish
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