PodKISSt/THE KISS ROOM!

Hop on-board the PodKISSt time machine for a wild ride through KISStory! On this installment, we take a look ahead at 2012, travel back to the late 1970’s for a rare interview (and a killer live klassic!), and then rock out with one very cool Catman; it’s Andrew Sgambati, the drummer for KISS tribute band […]

PodKISSt #55: Band of 1000 Faces (Part 2) Join us for the 2nd half of our roundtable discussion (continued from last month’s installment) as we look at the changing face of KISS throughout the years! Big thanks to our great panel of discussants, and to YOU for listening to PodKISSt… the KISS fanzine for your ears!

KISS are known worldwide for their distinctive visual presentation, most notably their faces. For nearly 40 years, KISS have made some striking visual changes… some subtle, some less-so… and they’ve ignited passionate responses from fans and detractors. On this edition of PodKISSt, we present part 1 of an in-depth discussion about the men, music, and […]

Join us for part 2 of our 2011 KISSmas celebration as we bring you a KISSterical audio adventure with an old-school twist! With a guest performance by Bill Starkey (founder of the KISS Army) and stellar visuals by Adam Black (KISS comic artist) along with the PodKISSt Players as KISS, it’s a KISSmas you won’t soon forget! […]

‘Tis the season, KISS Army! On this edition of PodKISSt, The PodFATHER Ken Mills & Gifting Gary Shaller gather ’round the tree with fellow podcasters Chris Czynszak (Decibel Geek Podcast), Matt Porter (THE KISS ROOM! & Completely Damaged), and Cassius Morris (Creatures of the Net) for a no-holds-barred discussion of the past, present, and future […]

Set sail with the hottest band in the land as PodKISSt takes you on board the KISS Kruise with exclusive coverage you won’t hear anywhere else! On this edition of PodKISSt, we’re joined by Chris (“CWR18”), long-time member of the KISS Army, who recently joined the KISS Navy! Leaving no KISS fan behind, PodKISSt gets […]

Read my body… MY DEAD BODY!!! It’s Halloween time, so here is an extra-LOUD PodKISSt that will wake the dead and make them rock and roll over in their KISS Kaskets! Join “Ghoulish” Gary and “Krypt Keeper” Ken as they welcome a new PodKISSt recruit, “Menacing” Matt Porter, for a look back at great Halloween […]

It’s PodKISSt number 51! This month we take a look at Eric Carr’s “Unfinished Business” CD. We interview Eric’s sister Loretta Caravello, Beth Jordan of “Amplified Radio”/www.ericcarr.com, Ted Poley of “Danger Danger,” John Humphey of Seether, and vocalist Marcia Juell. The album is available now from www.ericcarr.com, Amazon.com, and music outlets everywhere. http://www.ericcarr.com/rockheads/UnfinishedBusiness.html Later this month, we’ll […]

Face front, KISS Army! It’s PodKISSt number 50! Ken, James, and Gary are looking back on 5 years of PodKISSt and 4 decades of KISStory with rockin’ rare cuts and plenty of dynamite discussion. Plus, we announce the winner of our exclusive Ace Frehley autographed poster contest! We’re loud and proud, and we thank you […]

We thank you for listening to PodKISSt… the KISS fanzine for your ears! Here’s to 50 more!!! We dedicate this show to you…Our wonderful listeners. Ken, James, and Gary are interviewed by Chris Czynszak, (Host of the Decibel Geek Podcast) http://dbgeekshow.blogspot.com/ Chris interviews the gang on 5 years of PodKISSt and 4 decades of KISStory […]

It’s an album referred to by some fans as a “perfect” KISS record. It was an attempt by KISS to harness their live power on a studio release. It’s 10 tracks of pure, unadulterated KISS. It’s “Rock and Roll Over,” and it’s 35 years old! To celebrate the birthday of this KISS Army favorite, we’re […]

Join us as we dive into side 2 of this KISStoric record, with more of the commentary and rare KISS audio you wanna hear… right here on PodKISSt!

Our celebration of 35 years of “Rock and Roll Over” continues with a trip back to the mid-1970’s, as we re-construct the story of this beloved record using rare, vintage interview clips and fantastic live tracks! It’s what you’ve come to expect from PodKISSt, the KISS fanzine for your ears!

If you’re a fan of Klassic KISS – particularly the 1978 “Paul Stanley” album – this is a PodKISSt you won’t wanna miss! Travel back in time to December of ’78 for a vintage interview with the Starchild himself. Plus, PodKISSt correspondent Travis Humbert brings us an exclusive interview with Craig Krampf, the legendary drummer […]

PodKISSt is coming at you for July 2011 with a fantastic new interview you won’t hear anywhere else! Ken and Mike got a chance to chat with the great Eddie Balandas. Eddie is known to the KISS Army as the booming voice you hear at the start of “Alive II,” and he was kind enough […]

Every now and then, the influence of KISS shows up where you might not expect to find it! On this edition of the PodKISSt we are joined by acclaimed songwriter, musician, and graphic artist Morgan Taylor (AKA “Red Yogurt Bath” on the KISS forums). Morgan is a long-time KISS fan and the creator of “Gustafer […]

Nothing says “KISS” quite like loud guitars, and on this installment of the PodKISSt we bring you plenty of those! Join us for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes interview with Eric McKenna, the man who makes Paul’s guitars. Plus, we take a trip back in time to 1979 for a rare KISS radio appearance… where the laughs […]

If you’re a KISS family, take note: This installment of the PodKISSt is NOT for the innocent! Before the action figures and the comics and the movies and the lunch boxes, KISS were trying out a very different aesthetic; they were dark, dirty, and dangerous! Not yet a full-fledged pop culture phenomenon, KISS had the […]

“Don’t you already HAVE these songs?” If you’ve ever given a compelling answer to that mocking inquiry… or struggled to justify yet another redundant purchase… this one’s for you! On this installment of the PodKISSt, we’ve gathered a great panel of discussants to bring you an exhaustive (and exhausting!) review of the seemingly-endless array of […]

More music and memories are in store for you – our prized PodKISSt patrons – as our coverage of KISS compilations continues!

When you think of KISS, naturally the first thing that comes to mind is a big oak table in a dimly-lit room, right? Isn’t it? OK, not so much. But for many members of the KISS Army, the subdued imagery of 1981 represents a departure from the classic KISS recipe in which there are as […]

Our “Elder” roundtable continues with more rockin’ rarities for the KISS Army! Who steers the ship through the stormy sea? PodKISSt does!

Insightful KISScussions? Rare and classic KISS cuts? Of course. You’d expect nothing less from us. But how about an exclusive interview with Carrie Stevens (superstar Playboy model, actress, and erstwhile paramour of the late great Eric Carr)? Or maybe a backstage chat with rock group The Envy (openers for KISS on the 2010 Hottest Show […]

We here at PodKISSt wanted to kick off 2011 with a bang, and what could be more thunderous than the drums of the late great Eric Carr? We knew it would be impossible to cram into one show all of the love and excitement we feel about the Fox, so rest assured we plan to […]

Here’s part 2 of our 2011 Eric Carr special, featuring our exclusive PodKISSt interview with Loretta Caravello!

Dust off your 7-inch platform stockings and leave a glass of cold gin by the fireplace because it’s KISSmas time here on the PodKISSt! We’re joined by KISS Army Commander-in-Chief and founder Bill Starkey AND by KISS comics author and all-around creative dude Joe Casey for OUR LONGEST-EVER PODKISST YET! Even if you get socks, socks, […]

Here’s part 2 of our larger-than-life 2010 KISSmas presentation (“Frosty the Snowman of 1000 Faces?” “Jingle Bell Rock Bottom?” “I Saw Mommy KISSing Santa Claus?”)!

Here’s part 3 of our 2010 KISSmas special (“I Was Made for Lovin’ Yule?” “I Can’t Stop the Reindeer?” “Manger in a Strange Land?”)!

Hit the road with the PodKISSt crew as we rally the KISS Army and celebrate the 2010 tour! You’ll hear from fans of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart, as they experience the “Sonic Boom” that is KISS in concert! This double (platinum) installment is larger-than-life, chock full of the live tracks and […]

Here’s part 2 of our 2010 retrospective as we celebrate the hottest band in the land and the fans who love ’em! Interviews, live clips, and more? It’s PodKISSt!

It’s an honor to share with you, our PodKISSt listeners, an interview with a hero! Heroes are people who face adversity and come out stronger than before, and Peter Criss embodies that definition. We’re pleased to bring you an exclusive PodKISSt interview with this founding KISS member and true survivor, who tells us about his […]

Every now and then, while your PodKISSt pals run around chasing rock stars and begging for interviews, a rock star finds us and gives us a kick-ass show for you to hear! Ken recently got a call from John Humphrey, drummer from the superstar sensation called Seether… and one hulluva KISS fan! Join us for […]

On this edition of PodKISSt, we continue our retrospective series on the “Alive” albums. We’re joined once again by writer extraordinaire Joe Casey (of Dark Horse’s “KISS” comic fame, and co-creator of “Ben 10” and “Generator Rex”). Joe and the PodKISSt crew look back at “Alive III,” “Alive IV,” and the “Millennium Concert” disc. Loaded […]

Without Bill Aucoin, there would be no KISS. It almost goes without saying, and yet it can’t be said enough. As we mourn his passing, we look back at the remarkable life and career of the man who brought KISS out of the Diplomat Hotel and turned them into the Hottest Band in the World. […]

We continue our tribute to Bill Aucoin with more listener feedback, more rare audio, and an in-depth interview with the man who founded the KISS Army, Bill Starkey.

In this installment of PodKISSt we continue our in-depth look at KISS’ “Alive” legacy by going back to 1977 and the release of “Alive II.” This mammoth record was emblematic of all that was right… and wrong… within the KISS camp at the height of their rise to superstardom. In the PodKISSt tradition, we bring […]

Thirty-five years ago, KISS changed the world of rock music with something they called “Alive!” More than just a live album, this was “theater of the mind” as only KISS could do it. They found a way to create a concert in your head, with bombastic explosions and deafening cheers the likes of which would […]

Here’s a little extra from your pals at PodKISSt! Our correspondent Mike attended the Cleveland KISS Expo recently, where he interviewed Bruce Kulick and (KISSonline webmaster) Keith Leroux (big thanks, Mike Man!) So dontcha hesitate! Check out this exclusive content, courtesy of PodKISSt… the KISS fanzine for your ears!!!

On this edition of PodKISSt we celebrate 30 years of an album that divided fans and took Australia by storm… “Unmasked!” This show is packed with PodKISSt goodness: We have a roundtable discussion, demos, live tracks, vintage clips, and a revealing interview with cover artist extraordinaire Victor Stabin (check our updated links section to see more […]

Our celebration of “Unmasked” continues with our exclusive interview with acclaimed artist Victor Stabin, who provides some vivid insights into the making of this iconic album cover! Plus, we hear what KISS themselves had to say in 1980 when this hotly-contested record was released. All this, and more… so, come on! Get your feet wet! […]

Welcome to the show, and hold on tight… here comes a wild ride! On this edition of PodKISSt we are joined by two legendary members of the original KISS road crew: Mick Campise and J.R. Smalling! These KISS Army veterans gave us their uncensored, no-holds-barred insights into the early days of KISStory. Believe us when […]

It’s been said by many a KISS Army member that the music of KISS is the soundtrack to our lives. We at PodKISSt are inclined to agree! For anyone who’s ever put “Forever” on a mix tape to woo a potential suitor, or cranked “Two Timer” when love’s gone awry, this one’s for you! Consider […]

Bruce Kulick is about to unleashed a monster! His new album “BK3” arrives in stores on February 2nd, 2010, and it is fantastic! Bruce was kind enough to grant us an exclusive PodKISSt interview, packed with insights and info about this great new album. Plus, you’ll hear the new single “Hand of the King” courtesy […]

It’s KISSmas at PodKISSt headquarters. After their big adventure last year, Ken, James, and Gary decide to lay low and have a nice, quiet evening watching their favorite KISS DVDs… but ghostly phone calls take them away from their plans! It’s music, mystery, and merriment with a VERY SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST! Can you solve the caper […]

Well, what a show we have for you!! First, James brings us his review of KISS in Nashville, 2009… his 1st KISS concert! Then, we have our exclusive interview with comic book legend Joe Casey, who talks about working with KISS on their Dark Horse series. Big thanks to Joe, a huge KISS fan who […]

Our celebration of all things “Sonic Boom!” Thanks to our friend Alex (BagBoy on the forums), Ken was able to land a great interview with artist extraordinaire Michael Doret. Mr. Doret spoke at length about his involvement with KISS, from the days of “Rock and Roll Over” through 2009’s “Sonic Boom” album. Plus, we bring you […]

“Sonic Boom” has arrived! At long last, we have 11 new tunes to keep us rockin’ and rollin’ for years to come. To celebrate this moment in KISStory, PodKISSt hosted a live, international call-in program where members of the KISS Army got a chance to weigh in on these new KISS Klassics!

What happens when a larger-than-life band explodes onto on the silver screen? On this edition of PodKISSt, we go to the movies with the hottest band in the world! First, we had the pleasure of interviewing the great Lisa Jane Persky, better known as Dirty Dee from “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park.” This […]

In part two of our cinematic celebration, we bring you our exclusive PodKISSt interview with “Detroit Rock City” director Adam Rifkin… and plenty of the KISS goodies you’ve come to expect from PodKISSt, your favorite audio fanzine! We also take a look at the fantastic comedy film “Role Models,” another movie in which the KISS […]

At long last, KISS Army members and Rock Soldiers alike can rejoice; Ace’s new album has arrived, and it rocks! In this installment, our 2nd call-in live show, we are joined by Tim and Julian from KISSfaq who share their insights into this next chapter in Ace’s career. Thanks to everyone who listened and called […]