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.

Where do I even start regarding Season 2, Episode 16 of Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast? My guest is Guernica Mancini of the Swedish rock trio The GEMS. Guernica was an absolute blast to interview. She was so laid back and funny that I did not want to stop the interview, but I only had 30 minutes with her. During the interview, she talked about The GEMS releasing their second album, 'Year Of The Snake', on March 13, 2026, through Napalm Records. Also, once I mentioned to her that Alex Van Halen and SKID ROW, her two favorite American bands were each looking for a new singer, she absolutely lost her mind. Who knows, maybe she's a great fit for both bands? Maybe we will find out? The seeds have been planted. I cannot wait to share this interview with my audience.

My guest for this coming Season 2, Episode 15 of Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast is Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys — he is jacked to be talking about the Southern sleaze metal legends cracking open the toy box for the very first time in 30-plus years with a brand new compilation album called Demolition. The newest release features seven demos and three studio cuts from the early 1990's classic lineup that never made it to an album. This episode is lit and rest for Demolition.

My second guest for the week will be the legendary Jeff Pilson of Black Swan Band, Foreigner, Dokken and more. In Season 2, Episode 14, Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast host Gen X Joe discusses the new BLACK SWAN (Robin McAuley | Reb Beach | Jeff Pilson | Matt Starr) album ‘Paralyzed’ – available February 27th, 2026 on Frontiers Music srl. Jeff also talks about Foreigner future and his time spent with Dokken. If your fan of all things hard rock from the '80s through today, then join in and listen beginning February 23rd, 2026 with Jeff and Joe conversation wherever you get your streaming from.

In Season 2, Episode 13 Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast welcomes Mike Fitz — founding member and guitarist of a band that had host Gen X Joe saying 'I do' the moment he heard their name and latest single. The band is called Bad Marriage — not only is the band called Bad Marriage, but their brand new single is called Match Made in Hell — and they dropped it on Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day! Something to now, Bad Marriage's second guitarist is none other than Tommy Skeoch from Tesla? Rock royalty. We're getting into all of the above today and a lot more — and because Mike is from the Boston area, we may also have to settle the greatest rivalry in NFL history — Steelers versus Patriots. Here We Go — this is going to be one hell of a relationship with Mike Fitz of Bad Marriage and Gen X Joe.

Our second guest this week on Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast is Ron Albanese, a New Jersey-based musician, children's entertainer, and producer known for creating "Kiddie Rock 'n' Roll!" He blends rock influences into music for families, writing and producing his own music which has aired on Sirius/XM and internet radio. He is also a veteran rock drummer and knowledgeable rock enthusiast/historian. He has participated in discussions regarding classic rock, specifically providing insights into the band KISS and contributing to projects related to the late Ace Frehley and Eric Carr. Ron is also an actor, appearing in music videos, and film. This episode reeks of awesomeness. Tune in 2/16/26 for streaming of Season 2, Episode 12.