KISS Army Nation Podcast
KISS Army Nation, welcome to YOUR Podcast. This show is about YOU, your passion and your experiences. Join us, for Panel Discussions, Interviews, Fan Profiles and so much more. When the curtain drops, the excitement begins...SO LETS GO!!!
Episodes
On this episode, we are crossing oceans and time zones to spotlight a KISS fan from down under. Our fan profiles are about the fans, the lifeblood of KISS, the ones who paint their faces, crank up the amps and wave the flag no matter where they are in the world. Our guest is no different, KISS Army Nation, please welcome Robbie Venditti.
We're going to be diving into one of the most misunderstood yet remarkable chapters in KISStory: the years between 1980 to 1983. While some fans and critics view this as a transitional period, the truth is – KISS was far from fading. In fact, they were thriving in new and exciting ways.
On today’s panel, we’ll be celebrating the successes, surprises, and standout moments of this era – a time when the band’s global reach...
We are thrilled to be joined by a woman who helped revolutionize women’s wrestling and continues to inspire across multiple industries. She’s a stuntwoman, actress, entrepreneur and now author with her memoir, Hooray for Hollywood. Yes, KISS also fits into this story. KISS Army Nation, please help us welcome, the one and only…Jeanne Basone.
Our next guest is someone whose love story was literally set to a KISS soundtrack. From the proposal on the KISS Kruise to the final KISS show in New York City, hers is truly a story of love, music and community. KISS Army Nation, please help us welcome our dear friend, Jessica Sapio.
The Panel are turning the spotlight on the heartbeat of the band…the drummers. From the jazz-inspired swagger of Peter Criss, to the thunderous power of Eric Carr, to the precision and versatility of Eric Singer...each drummer left their mark on the bands sound, image and energy. We explore how these three different talents shaped the past, present and future of KISS.
On this episode, we are profiling a KISS fan who has taken his passion to incredible heights, not just as a fan, but as a respected writer, historian and interviewer whose work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Ultimate Classic Rock and even KISSonline itself.
Our guest has interviewed a long list of legendary musicians and brings a unique perspective to the KISS story…one that blends a fans love with an historian’s i...
KISS has popped up in some truly unexpected places, but is KISS really a part of Pop culture or are they just the masters of merch…did all the exposure hurt or help the bands legacy?
Today we are joined by someone who literally wrote the book on it on this very topic. Our guest is the author of Creatures of the Screen: KISSploitation in Film, Television and Home Video. To talk about his book and this topic, lets...
We’re lighting the fuse on a very special episode. We are joined by a true pioneer in live concert production, the man behind some of the most jaw dropping explosions, fireballs and effects that defined rock shows in the 70’s, 80’s and beyond. KISS Army Nation, please welcome Pyro John Watkins.
On this episode, we’ve gathered the panel to debate and discuss our TOP 5 KISS songs performed by other bands and/or musicians. What will our picks be? Will it be the ones that rocked, the ones reimagined, or the one completely reinvented. Actually, this begs the question, what makes a GREAT KISS cover? Let’s find out
On this episode, we are celebrating, not only our 200th episode, but the power of Rock n' Roll. We have with us two members of a band that embodies the spirit and passion of ROCK. We are so excited to be joined by Lee-La Baum and PY Letellier of the DAMN TRUTH. We're going to discuss music, the bands rise to success and how KISS fits into this picture. We know you're going to enjoy this episode and that is...The Damn Truth...
Joining us is Brian McKenna, a true KISS vinyl connoisseur from Brian’s KISS Vinyl. He’s not just a fan, he’s a collector, a seller and a historian when it comes to the rarest and most sought-after KISS records. On this episode, we’ll be talking about his fandom, why KISS fans have this sudden obsession with vinyl and so much more. KISS Army Nation, please welcome Brian McKenna.
On this episode, we are putting Paul Stanley head-to-head with some of the greatest frontmen in rock history.
From Freddie Mercury to David Lee Roth, from Robert Plant to Steven Tyler…we’re diving deep into what makes a truly legendary frontman.
Joining us tonight is the incredible Shelby Doll, a powerhouse singer, songwriter and lyricist as well as a cover model for Playboy and FHM. She is the owner of Hard Luck Woman Records and has a ablum on the horizon under Freedom. She is here to talk about journey, her music, and of course her love for KISS. Let’s get to know…Shelby Doll.
I watched our next guest grow up on Facebook from an enthusiastic KISS fan to a talented music photographer capturing some pretty big names in the music business. Her story is a testament to how music, and especially KISS, can inspire and shape our lives in ways we never expected. KISS Army Nation, please welcome Cailin Provo.
On this episode, we are joined by the co-producer of Buffalo Rock City, a Killer tribute album featuring an incredible lineup of musicians paying homage to the Greatest Band in the Land. With the upcoming release of Buffalo Rock City II Volume 1, we’re going to dive into how this project came about, the artists involved and the creative process behind the reimagining of Classic KISS. KISS Army Nation, please welcome…John...
On this episode, we’re going to compare the rough and gritty energy of their first 3 records to the polished, larger-than-life anthems of their next 3 albums. We’re going to look at this topic from 3 different perspectives…Songwriting and Musicality, Production, Impact and Legacy. Was the change for the better, or did something get lost along the way? Which version truly defines the band?
From Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, our next guest is the front man for DRESSED TO KILL, Atlantic Canada’s Tribute to KISS. But beyond the make-up and platform boots, he’s also a passionate rock fan with a deep love for music. On this episode, we are going to explore his journey from fan to front man. Let’s give a big KISS Army welcome to Paul Stephens.
On previous episodes, you may remember a story I told about how I was so close to acquiring a KISS Pinball Machine back in 2011 but another buyer beat me to it. Well KISS Army, here is the guy who bought that pinball machine…our guest and yes, still my friend, Giancarlo Ferrara.
Born in Madrid, Spain, our guest tonight is an ultra-KISS fan with so many stories to tell. Claudio had the huge pleasure of meeting Esteban for the very first time during his 2024 summer trip to Madrid when he was invited by Javier Rueda to spend some time in that beautiful country to see the Gene Simmons band. Esteban is not only a die-hard KISS fan but also a true lover of music with thousands of records in his collect...
Recently, we did an episode called “But For That One Song”. The idea was to choose a KISS album we felt was near perfect, except for that one song. This episode is a twist on that idea.
Based on a series of topics, we will choose “that one song” that changed the course of KISStory and our fandom.
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