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 195 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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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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  Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

  "As The KISS-World Turns" Gene Simmons Like You’ve NEVER Heard Him + Stanley Simmons Debut Album

  Sep 16, 202637 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Gene Simmons Like You’ve NEVER Heard Him + Stanley Simmons Debut Album The KISS World NEVER stops turning — and the Hooligans are back to break down the latest! 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 the debut album from Stanley Simmons, the new musical collaboration featuring Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Their debut album, Dancing While the World Is Ending, gives the next generation of the Stanley and Simmons families a chance to step out of the enormous KISS shadow and establish their own musical identity. What do the Hooligans think of the album? Does Stanley Simmons stand on its own without the famous last names? And could Evan and Nick be introducing the KISS audience to something completely different? Then we turn our attention to Gene Simmons, who has been making the podcast rounds — and something interesting has happened along the way. We got to hear a side of Gene that sometimes gets buried beneath The Demon, the businessman, the outrageous quotes and the larger-than-life KISS persona. Gene talks about his childhood, his mother, family, marriage, Paul Stanley, KISS, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, money, songwriting, Bob Dylan, getting older and plenty more. And while Gene is still VERY MUCH Gene Simmons, these conversations occasionally reveal something we don't always get to see: Gene Simmons sounding like a normal human being. Well...for the most part. Has Gene become more reflective as he's gotten older? Are we finally seeing more of Gene Klein and a little less of The Demon? The Hooligans discuss it all — with the opinions, arguments and laughs you've come to expect from Hooligan Nation! Stanley Simmons — Dancing While the World Is Ending Evan Stanley & Nick Simmons Gene Simmons' recent podcast appearances Gene on family and his childhood Ace Frehley & Peter Criss Gene's regrets and reflections The future of KISS And much more! Join Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb as we find out what's happening this week... AS THE KISS-WORLD TURNS! If you enjoy the show, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Hooligan Nation and join the Hooligang in the comments. What do YOU think of the Stanley Simmons album? And after hearing Gene Simmons in these longer conversations, has your opinion of him changed? 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 Direct Contact email:Anthony.hooligannation@gmail.com #KISS #GeneSimmons #StanleySimmons #PaulStanley #EvanStanley #NickSimmons #KISSArmy #KISSNews #KISSPodcast #HooliganNation #AsTheKISSWorldTurns #ClassicRock #RockNews #AceFrehley #PeterCriss 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 #107

  Fleetwood Mac Made a MASTERPIECE While Falling Apart | Rumours

  Sep 11, 20261h 19mS3

  Send us Fan Mail Fleetwood Mac Made a MASTERPIECE While Falling Apart | Rumours ️ CAN AN ALBUM REALLY BE CONSIDERED PERFECT? This week on Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb step outside the KISS universe to tackle one of the most celebrated—and successful—albums ever recorded: FLEETWOOD MAC — RUMOURS Released in 1977, Rumours became a landmark of rock music, combining incredible songwriting, unforgettable performances and gorgeous production with enough behind-the-scenes dysfunction to fuel several albums. And that's part of what makes this record so fascinating. While Fleetwood Mac was creating these songs, relationships within and around the band were falling apart. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were separating. Christine and John McVie had divorced. Mick Fleetwood's marriage was also collapsing. Yet all five members still had to walk into the studio, look one another in the eye, play on each other's songs—and sometimes sing harmonies on songs that were very clearly about each other. Somehow, out of all that chaos came: RUMOURS. The classic Fleetwood Mac lineup of: Stevie Nicks Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie John McVie Mick Fleetwood created an album filled with heartbreak, anger, optimism, jealousy, love, resentment and some of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s. And the Hooligans are going through the entire record. TRACK BY TRACK “Second Hand News” — Lindsey Buckingham kicks open the door with an upbeat song hiding plenty of relationship pain underneath. “Dreams” — Stevie Nicks delivers one of Fleetwood Mac's defining performances and one of the most recognizable songs of the band's career. “Never Going Back Again” — Buckingham strips things down and lets his intricate acoustic guitar work take center stage. “Don't Stop” — Christine McVie turns the end of a relationship into one of rock's great statements about moving forward. “Go Your Own Way” — Buckingham transforms anger and heartbreak into one of Fleetwood Mac's signature rock songs. “Songbird” — Christine McVie delivers a beautiful, intimate performance that provides an emotional counterweight to the drama surrounding the record. “The Chain” — the only song on the album credited to all five members—and arguably the musical embodiment of Fleetwood Mac itself. “You Make Loving Fun” — Christine McVie delivers another infectious classic while her personal life provides yet another chapter in the album's extraordinary backstory. “I Don't Want to Know” — Buckingham and Nicks bring their vocal chemistry to a deceptively upbeat song about a relationship going wrong. “Oh Daddy” — Christine McVie takes the album into darker, more atmospheric territory. “Gold Dust Woman” — Stevie Nicks closes the original album with one of its most mysterious and haunting performances. We're discussing the songs, songwriting, musicianship, production, personalities and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the creation of Rumours. But most importantly... WE'RE DECIDING HOW GOOD THE ALBUM ACTUALLY IS. Nearly five decades of acclaim is one thing. The Hooligans actually agreeing with everybody else? That's another matter entirely. We'll give you our individual opinions, favorite songs, songs we may not love quite as much, and ultimately decide where Rumours belongs among the greatest albums in rock history. And because this is still Hooligan Nation, that's not all! MUSIC NEWSThe Hooligans tackle some of the latest stories making noise in the world of rock and music. WHAT ARE WE LISTENING TO?Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb reveal what's been getting played this week. THE HOOLIGAN NATION WEEKLY POLLWe reveal how the Hooligang voted and, naturally, argue about whether you got it right. HOOLIGANG—NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Where does Rumours rank for you? Is it Fleetwood Mac's greatest album? Is it one of the greatest albums ever made? And here's the tough one: IF YOU COULD KEEP ONLY ONE SONG FROM RUMOURS, WHICH ONE SURVIVES? Drop your pick in the comments! LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE JOIN THE HOOLIGANG ️ Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast We may be KISS-centric... but great music is great music. 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 #FleetwoodMac #Rumours #StevieNicks #LindseyBuckingham #ChristineMcVie #MickFleetwood #JohnMcVie #TheChain #Dreams #GoYourOwnWay #DontStop #GoldDustWoman #ClassicRock #70sRock #AlbumReview #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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