Facing The Music... w/Lesli Sanders of Prophets of Addiction.

Rollin' High... w/Mike Gemini of Fire N' Ice.

It's a #doubledoseofdenim week for interviews. In Season 2, Episode 3, Gen X Joe has drummer Mike Gemini of the band Fire‘N Ice, Mike talks about the bands quick rise to fame and how they are being noticed very early in their career on the Sunset Strip. Check out their album "High Roller" available now. It's a pedal to the metal set of interviews from start to finish. Gen X would like to thank our sponsor Lisa MediaStar of Celebrity Events.

Inaugural New York City Glam Metal Fest... w/Beau Brent of Ferrett.

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Youth Gone Mild Podcast, joining Gen X Joe is the man helping to make the inaugural New York City Glam Metal Fest all happen, the frontman of FerreTT, Beau Brent. On June 27, 2026, Brooklyn, New York becomes ground zero for a full-scale glam metal invasion as The Meadows hosts the New York City Glam Metal Fest. Two stages. Twelve bands. Countless guitar riffs. Enough Aqua Net to trigger a weather advisory. Headlined by OG's Heavens Edge and Ted Poley of Danger Danger fame, the festival lineup also features Roughouse (formerly Teeze), WANTED, Wicked, The Midnight Devils, FerreTT, Breakker, TYKIN, Ready To Strike, Rattle Bones, and Snow White Band. It's shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations of glam, sleaze, hard rock, and melodic metal the East Coast has seen in years. Green X Joe and Brent talk about how the festival came together, what fans can expect from this historic first year, the resurgence of glam metal, and why the spirit of the Sunset Strip is alive and well in 2026. So grab your leather jacket, tease up what's left of your hair, crank the volume to eleven, and get ready for a backstage pass into the making of the first-ever New York City Glam Metal Fest. This is the Youth Gone Mild Podcast. Where Hairlines Fade, But Rock Never Does. Today's episode sponsor, Lisa Gandia of Celebrity Events, for supporting independent music, live entertainment, and the artists who keep rock and roll alive.

The OG's Are In The House... w/Troy Williver & Jamie Lynch

Joining Gen X Joe this week to begin Season 2, Episode 1 will be Original 8 (OG8) members Troy Williver and Jaime Lynch. These guests are just two of the members of OG8 that are a collective of powerhouse musicians redefining the landscape of rock and roll. Comprised of seasoned veterans this emerging supergroup is primed to take the industry by storm. The band's origin is rooted in decades of musical collaboration, friendship and a shared ideological belief system of love of music over pursuit of ego. In early 2023, Troy Williver’s search for an iconic vocalist led him to Jaime Lynch, a powerhouse vocalist and electric presence that was captivating audiences in Vegas the and solidified her as the missing piece needed to cement OG8’s status as a collective force. Additionally, OG8’s other bandmates share undeniable talent, an already established friendship, as they played together in various collaborations spanning decades.

You Know What They Say About Vegas... w/Robby Vegas

As Episode 20 brings Season 1 of the Youth Gone Mild Podcast to an end, Gen X Joe's guest this week is Robby Vegas, a multifaceted performer who brings high energy to music and wrestling. With credits including opening for major rock bands and holding titles in the wrestling world, he's also the host of the podcast 'All Bets Are Off.' Enjoy this slobber knocker of an episode.

Atomik Train Keeps A Rollin'... with guests Junior Bourcier and Francios Babin.

In Season 1, Episode 19, a Double Dose of Denim Week continues on the Youth Gone Mild Podcast, where it's, + 2 episodes - 1 week = zero apologies. For this episode, host Gen X Joe has one of the biggest, current Canadian rock bands on the show, Atomik Train. Founders François Babin: aka Bab's on vocals, and Junior Bourcier on lead guitar, join Gen X Joe to introduce the band to the US and advise listeners they're also a sonic force of nature. According to Gen X Joe, not only are they a sonic force with their music, but when François and Junior get together, it's a no-holds-barred comedy fest. But, all joking aside, François and Junior are serious when discussing Atomik Train's self-titled debut album, which they call a full-throttle ride through rebellion, resilience, and raw emotion. Produced by John Webster (Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue) and recorded at Montreal's Planet Studios, the album features 11 explosive tracks. This episode will either make you an immediate fan of Atomik Train or leave you scratching your head wondering what Gen X Joe got himself into! Streaming 6/3/36 wherever you're get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Celebrity Events by Lisa MediaStar. celebrityeventsrock.com #HairNation #MeltdownRocks #KNAC #KerrangMagazine #BLABBERMOUTHNET #SleazeRoxx