Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode #86  Destroyer at 50: The Album That Changed Everything In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans celebrate the 50th anniversary of Destroyer —the landmark album that transformed KISS from a rising rock band into a global phenomenon. Released in 1976 and produced by Bob Ezrin, Destroyer introduced a more ambitious, theatrical, and cinematic...

Send us Fan Mail "As the KISS-World Turns" Gene Simmons Fires Back at Trolls 😂 And Remembering  Mark St. John In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans return with another chaotic and entertaining edition of “As the KISS-World Turns” 🤘 🔥 Gene Simmons vs the internetWe break down the latest wave of mean tweets aimed at Gene Simmons over his new movie—and...

Send us Fan Mail From Shout to Saints: Mötley Crüe Deep Dive w/ Billy Greer of Live Wire🤯 From Shout to Saints: Mötley Crüe Deep Dive w/ Billy Greer of Live Wire🤯 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans are joined by special guest Billy Greer of the Mötley Crüe tribute band Live Wire 🤘 Together, we take a deep dive into the legendary career of Mötley Crüe—from...

Send us Fan Mail We Investigated KISS Kruise Vegas 2026… Here’s What We Found 👀 + More Vinnie Vincent Madness  In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans return with another explosive edition of “As the KISS-World Turns” 🤘 Things are getting even more bizarre in the world of Vinnie Vincent… and just when you think it can’t get any stranger—it does. But that’s just...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #84  We Built the ULTIMATE KISS Greatest Hits Albums (Interactive Episode) 🤯  In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans take on an epic challenge: 🎸 Create the ultimate KISS greatest hits album… from scratch. We pick ONE song from each of the first 10 studio albums to build our dream compilation—complete with a custom album title and cover...

Send us Fan Mail As the KISS-World Turns: Gene Simmons on Politics + KISS Movie Behind the Scenes In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast – As the KISS-World Turns, the Hooligans bring you the latest from the KISS universe. We break down recent comments from Gene Simmons, who calls out celebrities for using their platforms to influence fans politically. The discussion also dives...

Send us Fan Mail   Episode #83  Hooligans Debate the Last 2 KISS Studio Albums In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans return to their fan-favorite series — KISS Album Death Match. This time, we pit the final two KISS studio albums against each other: 🔥 Sonic Boom🔥 Monster Which album comes out on top? The Hooligans break down: 🎸 Songwriting and production🎸 St...

Send us Fan Mail  As the KISS-World Turns: Vinnie Vincent’s Latest Scam? + Expo Updates    In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast – As the KISS-World Turns, the Hooligans dive into one of the most controversial topics in the KISS universe — Vinnie Vincent’s latest headline-grabbing move. Is Vinnie Vincent really offering a new album for $2 million, and what does it mean for fan...

Send us Fan Mail The Hooligans Choose the 2026 Rock Hall Inductees In Episode #82 of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans dive into one of the biggest debates in rock music — who should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 . From legendary snubs to deserving first-time nominees, the Hooligans break down their personal picks and debate which artists truly belon...

Send us Fan Mail Indy KISS Expo News + Dave’s Brutal KISS Song Rankings In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast – As the KISS-World Turns , the Hooligans bring you the latest news from the KISS universe. We discuss updates on the upcoming Indianapolis KISS Expo and the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo , two major gatherings for fans of KISS and classic rock. Then things get int...

Send us Fan Mail Gabriel Connor Interview | Red Devil Vortex, The Handsome Devils & KISS Influence In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans sit down with Gabriel Connor , frontman of Red Devil Vortex and The Handsome Devils , for a deep dive into his musical journey. Gabriel shares the story of his childhood, early musical influences, and the path that eventua...

Send us Fan Mail     As the KISS-World Turns: Gene Simmons’ Vegas Expo Lineup Predictions or just dreams? In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns on The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans break down the latest developments across the KISS universe. 🔥 Topics include: 🎸 The possible concert lineup for Gene Simmons’ Legends of Rock Expo in Las Vegas and what fans might expec...

Send us Fan Mail The Hooligans Least Favorite Song on Every KISS Album In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans take on a controversial challenge: 🔥 Choosing our least favorite song from every KISS studio album . Even the greatest bands have tracks that fans debate, skip, or question — and we go album by album to decide which song we’d remove. We also cover:...

Send us Fan Mail As the KISS-World Turns: Gene’s 2026 Setlist Gets Deeper | Paul Stanley at Indy Expo In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns , the Hooligans break down the evolving 2026 setlist from the Gene Simmons Band — and what it tells us about where Gene’s focus is heading. 🔥 We discuss: The noticeable shift away from classic rock covers The addition of more KISS deep cuts What that say...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #79 Gene Simmons’ Legends of Rock Expo: Pricing Breakdown, Reactions & the Hooligan's conspiracy theory In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans break down the just-announced Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo happening in Las Vegas this September. We go through each pricing tier and package option and give our honest reactions...

Send us Fan Mail    " As the KISS-World Turns": Rock Hall Inequities? Gene Simmons vs Chuck D In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns , the Hooligans take on one of the most controversial topics in music: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . 🔥 We dive into: Claims of inequities within the Rock Hall Whether representation and race play a role in selection The philosophical divide betwee...

Send us Fan Mail Inside the world of Joey Cassata — drummer, author & host of the #1 KISS podcast In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans sit down with drummer, podcaster, author, and all-around great guy Joey Cassata . We dive deep into Joey’s lifelong love of KISS , his musical journey, and his time with bands like: Always Jovi Z02 The Handsome Devils J...

Send us Fan Mail KISS Cruise 2026 Speculation and ideas | Record Store Day Reactions In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans are back with another edition of As the KISS-World Turns ! We break down KISS’s latest Record Store Day release — what it means for collectors, how it fits into the band’s legacy, and whether it signals more archival drops to come. Then...

Send us Fan Mail “The Ghost Musicians on KISS Albums EXPOSED”    In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , the Hooligans dive deep into one of the most debated topics in KISStory — the use of ghost and session musicians on KISS albums. From questions surrounding studio performances to behind-the-scenes contributors, we explore the legacy of KISS , including discussions about...

Send us Fan Mail  "As the KISS-World Turns": Halls of Fame, Snubs & KISS Milestones     In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns , the Hooligans take on the idea of Hall of Fame credibility — and whether any of them truly get it right. 🔥 In this episode we discuss: The shocking news of Bill Belichick not being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame What that snub says about all H...

Send us Fan Mail “Inside the Mind of Space Frehley – The Ultimate Ace Frehley Tribute?”    In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , we sit down with Space Frehley — a modern-day tribute artist dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy, and guitar magic of Ace Frehley. Unlike traditional tribute performers, Space Frehley captures the full persona without makeup, blending Ace...

Send us Fan Mail As The KISS-World Turns..     Who Was the most successful Face of KISS? Gene Simmons or Paul Stanley       In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns , we tackle one of the most fascinating identity debates in KISS history: 🎭 Who was the true face of KISS? The Demon Gene Simmons during the explosive 1970s rise… or the Starchild Paul Stanley during the MTV-driven 1980s and beyond?...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #75 Steve Brown of Trixter Talks Music, Producing Ace Frehley’s final album & Life on Stage  In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , we welcome Steve Brown , guitarist, frontman, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur — best known for his work with Trixter and Ace Frehley . Steve has lived every side of the rock world — from major-label band me...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode- "As the KISS-World Turns" Peter Criss Fires Back at Gene Simmons — Bob Ezrin chimes in | The Songwriting War Heats Up    In this episode of As the KISS-World Turns , tensions rise in the KISS universe as Peter Criss publicly fires back at Gene Simmons after Gene questioned Peter’s songwriting abilities. But this time, Peter isn’t standing alone. Legendary...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #74 Can Creatures of the Night Defeat Love Gun? KISS Album Deathmatch Returns W/ Victor Ruiz The KISS Album Deathmatch is back — and this one is explosive. In this episode of The Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast , we welcome our friend Victor Ruiz from the Signals From Mars Podcast as he steps into the arena to defend the bombastic power of Creatures of the Night ....