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Set Lusting Bruce - HL Fahnestock, Texan Baker Finding Joy in German Pastry and Bruce
Manage episode 490759004 series 2601091
In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson reconnects with an old friend HL after 25 years. They reminisce about their time working together and discuss HL's journey from central Pennsylvania to Texas. HL shares his passion for baking, particularly German pastries, inspired by his daughter's time in Germany. They also discuss the influence of music, particularly Bruce Springsteen, on their lives. HL talks about how he started his Texan-German bakery, Tex Brochen, and the joy he finds in mastering new recipes. The episode concludes with the 'Mary Question,' exploring whether Mary gets in the car in Springsteen's iconic song Thunder Road.
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts
01:44 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce
02:06 Reconnecting with HL
02:40 HL's Background and Move to Texas
04:53 Musical Influences and Memories
07:53 College and Early Career
09:53 Working at Bank Tech and Meeting His Wife
18:38 Transition to Furniture Making and Baking
22:48 From Hobby to Business: The Journey Begins
24:31 Tex and German Bakery: A Unique Blend
26:17 Challenges and Rewards of Baking
29:58 The Art and Science of Baking
31:27 Musical Inspirations and Personal Stories
38:39 The Mary Question: A Thought-Provoking Tradition
41:06 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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3012 episodes
Manage episode 490759004 series 2601091
In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson reconnects with an old friend HL after 25 years. They reminisce about their time working together and discuss HL's journey from central Pennsylvania to Texas. HL shares his passion for baking, particularly German pastries, inspired by his daughter's time in Germany. They also discuss the influence of music, particularly Bruce Springsteen, on their lives. HL talks about how he started his Texan-German bakery, Tex Brochen, and the joy he finds in mastering new recipes. The episode concludes with the 'Mary Question,' exploring whether Mary gets in the car in Springsteen's iconic song Thunder Road.
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts
01:44 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce
02:06 Reconnecting with HL
02:40 HL's Background and Move to Texas
04:53 Musical Influences and Memories
07:53 College and Early Career
09:53 Working at Bank Tech and Meeting His Wife
18:38 Transition to Furniture Making and Baking
22:48 From Hobby to Business: The Journey Begins
24:31 Tex and German Bakery: A Unique Blend
26:17 Challenges and Rewards of Baking
29:58 The Art and Science of Baking
31:27 Musical Inspirations and Personal Stories
38:39 The Mary Question: A Thought-Provoking Tradition
41:06 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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