Gen X Pgh

The Gen X Pgh podcast took the show on the road and recorded a special episode at the Poduty Live Theater in Tarentum! Valerie and David welcomed Rock Talk creator Erik Selinger for a conversation about music, Saturday morning cartoons and those sugary sweet breakfast cereals from the 80s!

Gen X Pgh podcast hosts Valerie Christofel and David Rullo sit down with City Controller Rachael Heisler to discuss all things Pittsburgh including how she got involved in politics, her role in the government, what Pittsburghers expect from their elected officials and more!

Beehive co-founder Scott Kramer talks all things Beehive! From the early days of the South Side coffeehouse to its second location in Oakland, Scott shares inside stories and tales from a time when the Beehive Coffeehouse was the Pittsburgh Gen X scene.

Artist and Art All Night co-founder Ron Donoughe joins the Gen X Pittsburgh podcast to discuss his paintings--including pieces he did of each of Pittsburgh's 90 neighborhoods– his plein air style, Art All Night and more!

Photographer and co-founder of the Silver Eye Center for Photography Tim Fabian discusses the Pittsburgh art scene in the later 80s and early 90s, as well as his work and even a little pinball.

Metropol and Rosebud founder Robin Fernandez talks about his career, the Pittsburgh landmark Metropol and his journey to open to the club in the city's historic Strip District neighborhood before anyone believed it would support an industrial dance club and so much more!

Economist and author of "Beyond Steel: Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation" joins the Gen X Pgh podcast to discuss the history of the steel industry, its impact on the region and the city's reinvention.

Church Arcade co-founder Mike Hough joins the Gen X Pittsburgh podcast to talk video games, consol wars and the unlikely location that houses the arcade.

Buzz Poet bassist and manager Tim Gaber discusses the Pittsburgh music scene and the Original Pittsburgh Winery.

David and Valerie are joined by Andrew Conte, director of the Trib Live's Newsworks Lab, founding director of Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation and bestselling author. The trio discuss Pittsburgh media--past, present and future.

WESA's art and entertainment reporter Bill O'Driscoll talk about his career, including time at InPittsburgh and the City Paper and the Pittsburgh art scene-past, present and future.

Former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette music critic Scott Mervis discusses his career and some of his classic moments in music. David and Valerie sat down with him just days after leaving the PG, before his newest venture, the Sonic Pit, was announced.

Mary Murrin, President and CEO of Rivers of Steel, talks Pittsburgh, her career, legendary historical sites like Carrie Furnace and more!

Legendary concert producer Ed Traversari joins David and Valerie to discuss his beginnings in the music business, unforgettable concerts by Bob Marley, Bon Jovi and others, as well as passing on what he's learned over the decades. And, he tells the story of a female sports trophy DiCesare Engler Productions gave to Jon Bon Jovi.

Former County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins David and Valerie as he dives deep into his love for Pittsburgh and the entire Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Fitzgerald shares stories of his childhood, strong family connections, the resurgence of population, diversity, and opportunities for growth in the region.

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 afforda...

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...

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 s...

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