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