The Asylum Podcast

©Casablanca The Kousins talk about KISS’ seventh studio album, “Dynasty.” They do a song-by-song critique, what did they like, what did they not like? Where did it fall on their respective lists? Did Tim survive Mr. Speed’s Trivia or did he have “Hard Times” with it? We “Sure Know Something.” This is a fantastic album. The call was recorded in The Le...

The Kousins talk about the 1974 sophomore effort from the band, “Hotter Than Hell.” They talk about the horrible production over what is otherwise a very solid tracklisting. What would they leave off, what would you leave off? Gary and Marvin throw hard questions at Tim in Mr. Speed’s Trivia. Just what does that symbol on the cover mean? Why not “Mainline” this from y...

The Kousins talk about the 1977 bombastic “live” Klassic, “KISS Alive II.” ©Casablanca They talk tracklisting, the era that the album represents, the age-old live vs overdubbed debate, and Gary and Marvin throw hard questions at Tim in Mr. Speed’s Trivia. Plus… why not five more “live” tracks? Why not another studio album after “Alive II?&#8221...

The Kousins talk about the 1976 Klassic album,  Rock and Roll Over . They talk about their favorite and least favorite songs. They put Tim through the wringer on Mr. Speed’s Trivia. It’s not only KISS, either. They talk about other hard rock bands and Sturgill Simpson. What do you think of  Rock and Roll Over ? Do you agree or disagree with the boys’ assessment of the album? Next...

©Casablanca The Kousins delve into the four solo albums from 1978. Which was the favorite, which was the least favorite? There are big differences in opinions. We jump into the guest players, the producers, the songs, the songwriting, the feels. Hopefully, it makes you want to Hold Me, Touch Me (and yes, Think of Me When We’re Apart). Follow us on Facebook . Our Zoom call is sponsored by Bul...

©Mercury On our inaugural podcast, the gang discusses the 1987 release Crazy Nights. Everything from synths to solos, we had some similar feelings as well as differing opinions on the release. Marvin and Gary reminisced on their first concert-going experience on this tour, as well as their own rock star moments basking in Hardee’s Hot Ham N’ Cheese and Dairy Queen Blizzards! Tim answers who were t...