SPECIAL EPISODE: For Season 2, Episode 19, in Honor of National Women’s History Month, my guest this week is Giada Celeste Chelli (vocalist) of Violet Blend, an Italian alternative rock/metal band formed in Florence in 2014. Known for their high-energy, sound blending rock, punk, and metal, they have released the albums White Mask (2017) and Demons (2021) and are currently working on a new album. As to why I chose Giada as my guest this week, with being #nationalwomenshistorymonth which honors the contributions of women to history and society, Giada is making a huge difference in Italy as an advocate for social issues, especially with a current campaign against stalking, to which she was a victim herself. Through her experience and advocacy she wrote a song called #thereignofsadness which is currently available for streaming and developed a role playing board/card game called #TalkOrStalk to heighten the awareness about this act of violence. The game is available for purchase on Bandcamp and through social media links. This week's episode is sure to impactful and educational that you don't want to miss. If you find this episode enlightening and educational please share.

Season 2, Episode 18 guest of Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast is guitarist Jake Curtis Allard of legendary hair metal band Pretty Boy Floyd. Jake discusses being a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter for his band Midnight Manic, alongside colleague and bandmate Marshall Benson of Peregrine Engineering. Additionally, we discuss his Award-Winning Composition of Classical-Style Music, released under his full name Jake Curtis Allard, which have received Film, Television, and Radio placements. Other projects Jake is involved with is the Christian Shields and Bomber Alley; as well as solo work. Also in this episode we talk about PBF frontman Steve Summers hair, yes, I said his hair. We even discuss former PBF member Kristy Majors. This is a great interview for all you Leather Boys with Electric Toys you don't want to miss out on.

In Season 2, Episode 17 of Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast, the question is asked, 'How does one go about getting a legend like Billy Sheehan in the band?' As it turns out, you just DM him! The Fell's Mike Krompass explains that he was producing a lot of pop bands, and he wanted something he could call his own, so e started putting songs together and putting a "dream team" band together. Mike explained how he started the interaction with Sheehan and one thing led to another, and almost ten years later, his vision of a band is seeing the light of day. The Fell is now touring in March 2026 in the US, including appearances in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.