Gen X Pgh

Dawn Keezer, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Film Office, joins the Gen X Pgh Podcast to discuss how Pittsburgh's unique qualities make it an essential part the cinema industry and the importance of incentives and tax credits. Plus, she puts to rest the question of lifelong Pittsburgh'ers: "you're from California, why are you living here?"

Daniel Rothschild joins the Gen X Pittsburgh Podcast to share his stories on why he chose Pittsburgh as his home, and how his architecture firm has made a positive impact on the region. The founder of Rothschild Doyno Collaborative discusses how thoughtful design and listening to communities leads to more impactful solutions for all. Learn about Mosaic Apartments, the first LGBTQ+-friendly affordable senior housing community in western Pennsylvania, which RD Collab designed and hear examples of how the science and design can be crafted into beautifully humane and inclusive works of art that enhance the lives of Pittsburgh'ers of all walks of life.

New Invisible Joy's singer John Schisler joins Valerie and David to discuss his beginnings as a latchkey big-wheel riding kid, to his photography career, and of course being the singer of one of the coolest bands! Plus they discuss NEW MUSIC coming soon! ”

Former Rusted Root band member Jenn Wertz joins Valerie and David to discuss music, the record industry, her artistry and healing business, advocacy for musician rights, and so much more!

Gen X Pgh Podcast welcomes special guest former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto with his friend Pat Clark! Valerie and David dive deep into revitalizing the city, politics, facial hair, and... wrestling!Thanks to the kind folks at the JCC for hosting this very special episode!

Bill Van Ryn joins the Gen X Pgh podcast to talk music, art and cult films. Along the way, he discusses his time as a DJ, cultural archivist, film historian, podcaster and zine legend!Please Like and Subscribe! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and more added daily!

Harvey Coblin, singer and musician from The Affordable Floors, joins the Gen X Pittsburgh Podcast for a conversation about the Pittsburgh alt music scene in its prime, vintage synths, the realities of the recording industry and the joy of Schneider's strawberry milk. With a special appearance by drummer Ken Zenkevich!

Cassette tapes? Sitcoms? The Challenger Explosion? This week, David Rullo and Valerie Christofel sit down with Melissa Lenos, University of Pittsburgh professor and co-author of "Generation X: The Culture that Defined the MTV Generation" to connect the dots between these moments, the media and other generation defining events. Oh, and maybe we'll settle the debate of when you have to be born to be considered Gen X.

Have you heard the story about Sinead O’Connor dumping a glass of water on Peter Gabriel’s head at Café Allego? Learn about it from Marco Cardamone, the restaurant’s co-owner! The son of the legendary mogul that founded MARC Advertising, pal of Pixar, visionary of Club Cafe, and so much more - Marco has had a colorful history.From Pittsburgh to Boston, New York to Pittsburgh, digital imaging to sound production, iconic restaurants to public broadcasting, Cardamone has quite a story to share! Join David and Valerie and their very special guest, Marco Cardamone!

Gen X Pgh podcast hosts David Rullo and Valerie Gatchell-Christofel interview former WDVE morning show host Jim Krenn. Krenn talks about his dog Gizmo, Sophie Masloff bungy jumping, almost getting sued by Edgar Snyder, Ralph the Cat and, of course, Stanley P Kachowski