THE GEOGRAPHY OF GEN X - Music Scenes, Cultural Hubs, and the Making of Cool Cities
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Exploring the geographic hotspots that shaped Gen X culture! Dave and David discuss iconic scenes from CBGB to Seattle grunge, then welcome author David Rullo to dive deep into Pittsburgh's unlikely transformation from steel town to cultural hub.
Learn what makes great music scenes possible: affordable rent, physical spaces, and "collision points" where artists bump into each other. From the Beehive Coffee House to industrial bands, discover how Generation X transformed rust belt cities through art, music, and collaboration.
Why Gen Z can't study in coffee houses, how plague breeds renaissance, and what office furniture design teaches us about innovation. Plus: the Stone Roses rediscovery and competitive water lily weight-lifting.
A thoughtful conversation about place, culture, and the power of showing up in person.
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