Our second guest for the upcoming week of February 1st will be rising guitar phenom Jacob Deraps of the band named after him Deraps. Season 2, Episode 8 host Joe Augustine and Jacob talk about the band kicking off their first North American Tour February 4 in New York. On February 9th they will be in Joe's hometown of Pittsburgh at the Crafthouse Stage & Grill. If you're a David Lee Roth era Van Halen fan, then this band and interview is for you.

In season 2, episode 7, we visit our neighbors from the North - Helix. The band just released a brand new album called Scrap Metal on January 23rd through Perris Records. That's right, folks - these guys are still cranking out fresh music in 2026, and it absolutely rocks. Frontman Brian Vollmer and I talked all about the making of this album, and you're going to hear some incredible stories about how it came together.

What really got me excited was talking about the latest single from the album - a track called "Stuck in the 80's." When you hear how this song came about, you're going to understand why Helix has remained relevant for so many years. So buckle up, turn it up loud, and get ready for an incredible conversation with one of rock's true road warriors, Brian Vollmer of Helix.

Season 2, Episode 5 features special guest Mike Hansen of #hurricane and Davy Knowles Band.

Mike has laid down the groove for everyone from the Pointer Sisters to Hurricane, rubbed shoulders with icons from Quiet Riot and RATT, became friends with boxing legend Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, and even squared off against Hector "Macho" Camacho in the ring. Additionally, Mike talks about his first job as a drummer in his teens, only to find out he was working for an infamous mobster. Mike's got stories that span decades of music history. In the words of legendary boxing referee Mills Have, "Let's get it on!"

In the Season 2, Episode 6 broadcast, we celebrate 47 years since The Dukes of Hazzard premiered on television on January 26, 1979. Our guest is Jon Holland, owner and curator of the Dukes of Hazzard Museum & Collectibles in Williamsburg, Virginia, a distinguished Dukes historian providing an extensive and intimate insight into the series, including early episodes and behind-the-scenes secrets, making this an episode not to be missed by dedicated fans.

In Season 2 - Episode 4 it guest is Don Mancuso an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his role as guitarist and co-writer for the rock band Black Sheep as well as The Lou Gramm Band and The Voice of Foreigner. He also has a successful solo career and founded the band DDrive. Don is getting ready to release a biography about his life on the road and friendship with Lou Gramm and gives us a sneak peak about his musical journey in today's episode.

Season 2, Episode 3 we welcome "Mild" Steve Brown drummer for iconic rockers Tesla the Band. With a career defined by captivating live performances and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Brown has left an indelible mark not only with Tesla but with Oleander, a band that rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their distinctive post-grunge sound. For fans of hard rock and rock music in general, Steve Brown seems to bring energy to everything he does and you will be able to tell in this energized interview as he discusses Tesla's upcoming tour with Extreme and Mötley Crüe and much more.

Season 2: Episode 2 - An exclusive interview with Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe as he discusses the band's forthcoming record, a daring conceptual project titled 'The Ten Commandments' set for release in the coming months. We pray you don't miss this episode.

Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast kicks off season 2 with Marc Ferrari and Roy Cathey of Cold Sweat, discussing their latest album Unburied Alive, comprising of four previously unreleased studio tracks from the early 1990s, showcasing what made the band have a cult following for over 30 plus years. The CD features live recordings from their 2020 Monsters Of Rock Cruise pre-party, while the vinyl edition includes a brand new song 'Loud And Forever' set for digital release in 2026. Additionally, in this episode Ferrari, who founded Cold Sweat, reflects on the band's history after he departed the legendary Keel, which was fronted by Ron Keel, their classic debut album 'Break Out' which was released by MCA Records in 1990 and how George Lynch caused the album to be delayed for almost one year.