In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes new guest Kathy, a 61-year-old school teacher from Northeastern Nevada. Kathy shares her unique journey of discovering Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band relatively late in life, thanks to Stevie Van Zant's Teach Rock initiative. Raised in a military family and having moved multiple times during her childhood, Kathy opens up about her connection to music, specifically how Bruce's songs like 'The River' and 'No Surrender' resonate deeply with her personal experiences. The conversation also delves into Kathy's background in education, her passion for teaching, and the transformative power of integrating music and arts into the classroom. Tune in to hear how Kathy found her 'church' in Bruce's music and how she continues to find joy and community in the Springsteen fandom.

00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts01:19 Meet Kathy: A Journey from Utah to Nevada03:05 Military Family Background05:53 Growing Up with Music and Books12:41 Discovering Bruce Springsteen23:30 The Impact of COVID and Living for Today28:01 The Crisis in Education29:06 The Importance of Arts in Education29:27 Personal Stories and Reflections33:48 Favorite Bruce Springsteen Songs35:40 The Impact of Stevie Van Zant37:12 Connecting Through Music and Podcasts43:56 Western Stars and Personal Memories46:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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