PodKISSt/THE KISS ROOM!

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 “Mill...

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 […]