Hanging out with the KISS ARMY

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Joey defends all four KISS solo albums as magical achievements, calling Paul's overrated and Peter's underrated.

The episode begins with Joe introducing guests Steve, Nicholas, and Doyle, who join regular hosts Joey and Lee for a roundtable discussion on KISS. Joe notes the age range of guests from 22 to 59 to explore different generational perspectives. They start with news about the Dynasty album's anniversary, then share personal stories about their first KISS tours, including Doyle's memory of seeing them at age 10. The topic shifts to ranking KISS solo albums, with Nicholas choosing Peter Criss's, Steve picking Ace Frehley's, and Doyle leaning toward Paul Stanley's after changing his mind over time. Joey argues all four solo albums are great and underrated, criticizing the tendency to compare them. Discussion moves to Gene Simmons' transformation from a menacing stage demon to a goofy persona, with Joey offering insights from knowing Gene personally. The panel then debates the KISS avatar show, expressing cautious optimism but skepticism about its broad appeal. They critique the movie Detroit Rock City, with Joey blaming its marketing for its flop. Later, guests share their prized KISS collectibles, such as Doyle's signed vintage lunchbox. Joey recounts riding Paul Stanley's flying rig during a tour, describing it as terrifying but a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The episode concludes with a lighthearted segment on cartoons like Smurfs, where guests share childhood favorites, before promotional messages and sign-off.

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A candid KISS fan debate over whether brand loyalty is enough for KISS 2.0.

Podcast Rock City takes up KISS 2.0 as a live question rather than a settled verdict, bringing Joe, Joey Quesada, Lee, Steve Fleth, Nicholas Priester, and Doyle Roush into a debate shaped by loyalty, skepticism, and the pull of the logo.

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