Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

Join us as we dive deep into the electrifying world of Kiss, the iconic rock band known for their flamboyant stage presence and unforgettable anthems. Each episode explores different facets of the band's journey, from their formation in the early 1970s to their groundbreaking performances and cultural impact. We’ll cover their legendary personas—Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss—and how each member contributed to the band’s unique identity. Discover the stories behind classic albums like Destroyer and Alive! Listeners will also hear from industry experts, fans, and even some special guest musicians who share their experiences and insights about what makes Kiss a phenomenon. We’ll discuss their business savvy, merchandise empire, and the controversies that have followed them throughout their career. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to their music, this podcast is your ultimate guide to understanding why Kiss remains a legendary force in rock histor

Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Hooligan Nation, with 197 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #110

  What If KISS Made Double Platinum II? The Hooligans Build the Ultimate Sequel!

  Oct 2, 20261h 4mS3

  Send us Fan Mail What If KISS Made Double Platinum II? The Hooligans Build the Ultimate Sequel! The original Double Platinum became one of the most recognizable compilation albums in the KISS catalog, bringing together some of the band's essential songs from the first chapter of their career. But KISS wasn't finished. Not even close. So Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb are taking on a simple question that could potentially start a war inside the KISS Army: WHAT SHOULD BE ON DOUBLE PLATINUM II? The Hooligans create our own sequel to Double Platinum and attempt to build the ultimate KISS compilation from the music that came AFTER the original album. Which songs are automatic selections? Which eras deserve the most representation? Do we load the album with hits or make room for fan-favorite deep cuts? Which songs get left behind? And most importantly… CAN FOUR HOOLIGANS ACTUALLY AGREE ON A TRACK LIST? Yeah. Good luck with that. We debate the songs, defend our choices and create the KISS compilation album that never existed: ⚡ DOUBLE PLATINUM II — THE SEQUEL! ⚡ PLUS — we've got the latest Music News, the Music We're Listening To, and another Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll. HOOLIGANG — NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! If YOU were creating Double Platinum II, what KISS song absolutely MUST be on the album? And which song would you leave OFF? Drop your track-list choices in the comments. We want to see what the Hooligang comes up with! If you're new here, subscribe to Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast for KISS debates, album discussions, interviews, rock history, music news, Breaking Down the Song, As the KISS-World Turns and everything happening throughout the KISS universe. WE ARE ONE. WE ARE THE HOOLIGANG. Do you love to learn the little tidbits and nuggets of information regarding KISS and KISS-Centric artists? Well, if so, we may be the place for you to call home. So get comfortable and hold on as we take a wild ride into everything KISS-Centric and Don't forget, "If it's too loud, you're too old". https://hooligan-nation.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/435175739200647/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hooligan_nation_kiss/ Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hooligannationpod #KISS #DoublePlatinum #DoublePlatinumII #KISSArmy #KISSFans #KISSAlbums #KISSSongs #KISSHistory #KISSDiscography #KISSPodcast #GeneSimmons #PaulStanley #AceFrehley #PeterCriss #EricCarr #BruceKulick #ClassicRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #HooliganNation #Hooligang Support the show Contact info:anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com All new episodes premiere every Friday ! Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for our social media coming soon!

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  Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

  As the KISS-World Turns: Ranking Our Top 5 KISS Live Albums

  Sep 30, 202631 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail As the KISS-World Turns: Ranking Our Top 5 KISS Live Albums You wanted the best...but which KISS live albums actually ARE the best? On this edition of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast — As the KISS-World Turns, Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb dive into one of the most important parts of the entire KISS catalog: THE LIVE ALBUMS! For KISS, the live album isn't just another entry in the discography. It's part of the band's DNA. In 1975, KISS ALIVE! helped transform KISS from a struggling touring band into one of the biggest acts in rock. From there came Alive II, Alive III, KISS Unplugged, You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!!, KISS Symphony: Alive IV, Alive! The Millennium Concert, the Off the Soundboard series and numerous archival concert releases. But which ones are actually the BEST? This week, each Hooligan has been given one mission: Pick your TOP 5 KISS LIVE ALBUMS! And knowing Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb... There is absolutely NO WAY we're all going to agree. We're talking classic-era KISS. We're talking makeup and non-makeup KISS. We're talking the original lineup, different eras, different setlists, different production styles and some live releases that may be a whole lot more controversial than others. We'll discuss what makes a great KISS live album, which releases best capture the excitement of seeing KISS in concert and which albums we find ourselves going back to again and again. And then everybody reveals their individual TOP 5! Will the legendary ALIVE! automatically take the top spot? Does Alive II capture KISS at the absolute height of KISSmania? Does Alive III deserve more respect? Should KISS Unplugged be considered alongside the traditional electric live albums? Where do releases such as KISS Symphony: Alive IV and the Off the Soundboard series belong? And could somebody actually leave one of the legendary Alive! albums completely OUT of their Top 5? Nothing is guaranteed when the Hooligans start making lists! HOOLIGANG — NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! We don't just want your #1. Give us YOUR Top 5 KISS live albums in order! Drop your list in the comments and tell us which KISS live album you think deserves more love. And if one of the Hooligans' rankings is completely INSANE... Let 'em have it! LIKE SUBSCRIBE COMMENT JOIN THE HOOLIGANG Everyone has a little Hooligan in them! Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast Do you love to learn the little tidbits and nuggets of information regarding KISS and KISS-Centric artists? Well, if so, we may be the place for you to call home. So get comfortable and hold on as we take a wild ride into everything KISS-Centric and Don't forget, "If it's too loud, you're too old". https://hooligan-nation.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/435175739200647/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hooligan_nation_kiss/ Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hooligannationpod #KISS #KISSAlive #KISSLive #KISSArmy #KISSPodcast #HooliganNation #ClassicRock #RockMusic Support the show Contact info:anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com All new episodes premiere every Friday ! Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for our social media coming soon!

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  Episode #109

  Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss: Backstage With KISS, Ozzy, Mötley Crüe & Twisted Sister

  Sep 25, 20261h 28mS3

  Send us Fan Mail Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss: Backstage With KISS, Ozzy, Mötley Crüe & Twisted Sister Legendary rock photographer Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss joins the Hooligans for an incredible trip behind the curtain of rock and roll history! Mark didn't just photograph some of the biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal — HE WAS THERE. In this episode, Mark takes us beyond the iconic photographs and shares stories from an incredible career spent with KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister and many more of the larger-than-life personalities who defined an era of rock and roll. And we're not staying on the stage. Mark takes the Hooligans backstage, inside the dressing rooms and onto the tour buses, giving us a glimpse into the side of rock and roll that most fans never had the opportunity to see. What was it really like photographing these legendary artists? How did Mark earn the trust and access that allowed him to capture moments other photographers could only dream about? What happened before and after some of those legendary photographs were taken? And what was life really like behind the scenes during the golden age of hard rock and heavy metal? Mark shares the stories behind the photographs, the personalities behind the rock-star images, and unforgettable moments from a career spent documenting rock history. IN THIS EPISODE: • Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss • Photographing KISS • Behind the scenes with Ozzy Osbourne • Mötley Crüe • Twisted Sister and Dee Snider • Backstage stories • Dressing-room stories • Life aboard the tour buses • Stories behind iconic rock photographs • Photographing the biggest stars of the '80s • The golden age of hard rock and heavy metal PLUS — the Hooligans tackle the latest Music News, reveal the Music We're Listening To, and break down another Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll. HOOLIGANG — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you could send Mark Weiss backstage with ONE band during ONE specific era, who would it be? Let us know in the comments! And if you're new here, subscribe to Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast for KISS discussion, legendary guests, rock history, music news, album reviews, Breaking Down the Song, As the KISS-World Turns and everything happening throughout the world of hard rock. WE ARE ONE. WE ARE THE HOOLIGANG. Do you love to learn the little tidbits and nuggets of information regarding KISS and KISS-Centric artists? Well, if so, we may be the place for you to call home. So get comfortable and hold on as we take a wild ride into everything KISS-Centric and Don't forget, "If it's too loud, you're too old". https://hooligan-nation.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/435175739200647/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hooligan_nation_kiss/ Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hooligannationpod #MarkWeiss #WeissGuy #KISS #OzzyOsbourne #MotleyCrue #TwistedSister #DeeSnider #RockPhotography #RockPhotographer #RockHistory #80sRock #80sMetal #HardRock #HeavyMetal #ClassicRock #KISSArmy #KISSPodcast #MusicPodcast #HooliganNation #Hooligang Support the show Contact info:anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com All new episodes premiere every Friday ! Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for our social media coming soon!

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  Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

  As the KISS-World Turns: KISS Announces Rock And Roll Over 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set

  Sep 23, 202631 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail As the KISS-World Turns: KISS Announces Rock And Roll Over 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set KISS is opening the vault again — and this one is HUGE! On this edition of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast — As the KISS-World Turns , Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb break down the newly announced KISS Rock And Roll Over 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition , arriving November 6, 2026. One of the most beloved albums in the KISS catalog is getting the full Super Deluxe treatment — and there is A LOT for the KISS Army to talk about. The massive collection features 130 total tracks, including 100 previously unreleased tracks and mixes , beginning with the classic 1976 album newly remastered from the original stereo analog tapes. But that's only the beginning. Original Rock And Roll Over producer and engineer Eddie Kramer has returned to create an entirely new 2026 stereo mix of the album from the original analog multitrack tapes. We're also getting 22 unreleased demos, alternate mixes and outtakes , including nine Gene Simmons demos, Paul Stanley's "I Want Love" demo, extended versions, Davlen Sound Studios demos and the long-discussed unfinished instrumental "Queen For A Day." And then there's LIVE KISS! The collection reaches back to KISS's historic first trip to Japan in 1977 , featuring newly mixed performances recorded at the legendary Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. The Blu-ray takes things even further with the original album and Eddie Kramer's new 2026 mix presented in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and high-resolution audio . And because this is KISS, you know there are KOLLECTIBLES! A 104-page hardcover book, rare photographs, press materials, posters, trading cards, guitar picks, ticket reproductions, coasters, stickers, a stage magnet sheet, newspaper and plenty more are packed into the Super Deluxe editions. So naturally, the Hooligans have some questions... Is this the Rock And Roll Over box set KISS fans have been waiting for? What do we think about Eddie Kramer remixing his own classic album 50 years later? Which demos and unreleased tracks are we most excited to hear? How important is the unreleased 1977 Japan material? Does all the memorabilia make the Super Deluxe edition more desirable — or is it the MUSIC that really matters? And the biggest question of all: ARE WE BUYING IT? Released November 11, 1976, Rock And Roll Over gave us KISS classics including "Calling Dr. Love," "Hard Luck Woman," "I Want You," "Mr. Speed," "Makin' Love" and more. Now, 50 years later, KISS is going back inside the album that followed Destroyer and captured the raw, stripped-down power of the original lineup of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. Join the Hooligans as we break down the announcement, the music, the extras and whether this massive release deserves a place in your KISS Kollection! This is Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast... AS THE KISS-WORLD TURNS! HOOLIGANG — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you buying the Rock And Roll Over 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition? And which unreleased track, demo or live performance are YOU most excited to hear? Drop your answer in the comments! LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • COMMENT • JOIN THE HOOLIGANG! https://hooligan-nation.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/435175739200647/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hooligan_nation_kiss/ Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hooligannationpod #KISS #RockAndRollOver #KISSArmy #KISSNews #KISS2026 #PaulStanley #GeneSimmons #AceFrehley #PeterCriss #EddieKramer #KISSPodcast #HooliganNation #AsTheKISSWorldTurns #ClassicRock #RockNews Support the show Contact info:anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com All new episodes premiere every Friday ! Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for our social media coming soon!

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  Episode #108

  Christopher Paul of Rock and Roll Over Talks KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026

  Sep 18, 20261h 21mS3

  Send us Fan Mail Christopher Paul of Rock and Roll Over Talks KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026 The Hooligans are joined by Christopher Paul of the KISS tribute band Rock and Roll Over for a conversation about KISS, tribute bands, and the upcoming KISS Kruize Landlocked in Las Vegas 2026! Christopher takes us inside the world of Rock and Roll Over, talking about the band, recreating the KISS live experience, performing for some of the most passionate KISS fans in the world, and what it means to be part of the KISS Kruize Landlocked festivities in Vegas. We also talk about what fans can expect when Rock and Roll Over hits the stage, the challenge of paying tribute to a band as visually and musically iconic as KISS, and plenty more from the world of the KISS Army. PLUS, the Hooligans tackle the latest music news, share the music we’ve been listening to, and break down the results of the Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll! If you're a KISS fan, a Rock and Roll Over fan, or you're heading to KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026, this is an episode you don't want to miss. IN THIS EPISODE:• Christopher Paul of Rock and Roll Over• The story behind the KISS tribute band• Recreating the KISS live experience• KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026• Performing for hardcore KISS fans• The continuing legacy of KISS• Music News• What We're Listening To• Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll HOOLIGANG — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you heading to KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026? And what KISS tribute band that you have seen live, is the best? Drop your answers in the comments! Subscribe to Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast for KISS discussion, interviews, rock and metal news, album reviews, Breaking Down the Song, As the KISS-World Turns and everything happening throughout the KISS universe. Hooligan Nation — KISS may have left the stage, but the conversation NEVER stops! #KISS #KISSKruize #RockAndRollOver Do you love to learn the little tidbits and nuggets of information regarding KISS and KISS-Centric artists? Well, if so, we may be the place for you to call home. So get comfortable and hold on as we take a wild ride into everything KISS-Centric and Don't forget, "If it's too loud, you're too old". https://hooligan-nation.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/435175739200647/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hooligan_nation_kiss/ Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@hooligannationpod #KISSKruizeLandlocked #KISSKruize2026 #KISSVegas #KISSTribute #KISSTributeBand #KISSArmy #KISSFans #KISSNation #KISSPodcast #HooliganNation #Hooligang #GeneSimmons #PaulStanley #AceFrehley #PeterCriss #RockMusic #ClassicRock #HardRock #MusicPodcast #MusicNews Support the show Contact info:anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com All new episodes premiere every Friday ! Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for our social media coming soon!

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