Guest: Tyson Leslie, Recording Artist In this episode, we sit down with multi-instruementalist/recording artist Tyson Leslie to trace his musical journey from its earliest beginnings to finding his creative home with the recording act Vixen.

The Early Years: Where Music Began

Tyson takes us back to his youth, painting a vivid picture of the moment music became more than just background noise in his life. Growing up in a household where melodies drifted through the halls, he discovered that music wasn't just something to listen to—it was something that could save you, define you, and give voice to feelings words alone couldn't capture. He shares the story of his first instrument, the countless hours spent in his bedroom trying to recreate the sounds that moved him, and the teachers and mentors who saw something in him before he could see it in himself.

The Industry Rollercoaster

But the path from passion to profession is rarely smooth. Tyson opens up about the harsh realities of breaking into the music industry—the rejection letters, the promising opportunities that dissolved into nothing, the financial struggles, and the moments when quitting seemed like the only rational option. He talks candidly about the toll the ups and downs took on his mental health and relationships, the industry gatekeepers who didn't understand his vision, and the feeling of being constantly on the outside looking in. Yet through every setback, something kept pulling him back to the music. We explore what kept the flame alive during the darkest periods and how those struggles ultimately shaped the artist he would become.

Finding Home with Vixen

The turning point in Tyson's story comes when he connected with Vixen. He describes the moment he knew he'd found his people—artists who understood his creative language, who pushed him to be better while accepting who he already was. Tyson reveals how joining Vixen wasn't just a career move but a homecoming, a place where his music could finally breathe and reach the audience it deserved.

He discusses the collaborative process within Vixen, how the collective approach has influenced his songwriting and performance, and what it means to be part of something larger than yourself while maintaining your individual artistic identity.

Looking Forward

As we wrap up, Tyson reflects on the lessons learned from his journey and offers advice for artists still fighting their way through. His story is a testament to persistence, authenticity, and the transformative power of finding where you truly belong.

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In this episode, Brent Barker Music, a versatile guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist best known as a founding member and songwriter for recording artists Sweet F.A., the rock band that formed in Speedway, Indiana will be our guest. He continues to work as a session musician, songwriter, and guitar instructor based in Phoenix, Arizona. Brent talks with host Joseph Augustine as the what the band's name means, the lasting friendship he's kept with his Sweet F.A. bandmates, new music he's writing with original Sweet FA lead vocalist Steve DeLong and his current West Coast based band, Hard & Heavy.

This week, we're honored to welcome a true Hollywood legend to Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast, a guest who has brought some of our most beloved action sequences to life—three-time Taurus World Stunt Award winner and the real Duke Boy himself, Corey Eubanks. At just 18 years old, Corey became the youngest stuntman in Hollywood, and his very first job was one for the history books: jumping the General Lee on The Dukes of Hazzard. That iconic orange Dodge Charger, soaring through the air every Friday night on CBS wasn't just television magic—it was Corey behind the wheel, the real Duke Boy who made those death-defying jumps look effortless. He launched a career that would span decades and define an era of action entertainment.

But if you're expecting stories of celebration and fanfare, think again. Corey pulls back the curtain on what it was really like working as a stunt performer in the 1980s. There were no high fives, no congratulations, no pats on the back for a job well done. You executed the stunt, dusted yourself off, and moved on to the next one. It was a world where you learned to roll with the punches—sometimes literally—and professionalism meant showing up, delivering, and keeping the production moving forward. From those early days as the real Duke Boy on The Dukes of Hazzard, Corey went on to become one of the industry's most sought-after stunt drivers, bringing his expertise to modern blockbusters including #fastandfurious franchise and the #transformers films. His work has thrilled audiences across generations, bridging the practical stunt work of television's golden age with today's high-octane cinema. His contributions to the craft have been recognized with three Taurus World Stunt Awards—the industry's highest honor for stunt performers. Corey also shares stories about his famous father, #bobeubanks—the legendary television host of #newlywedgame and the visionary promoter who discovered @thebeatles

and brought them to the United States for their first concert, forever changing the landscape of American music and culture. So as you tune in, remember: we owe a debt of gratitude to Corey Eubanks for bringing our childhoods to life.