PodKISSt #183 “ALIVE 96” Fan Film

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

Andrew Scambetti reveals his fan film 'Alive 96', a VHS-style concert experience from KISS's 1996 reunion tour.

The episode begins with host Ken Mills welcoming Andrew Scambetti, a longtime listener and contributor to the podcast. Scambetti is introduced as the creator of Incognito Films and his latest project, 'Alive 96', a fan film that recreates a VHS concert experience from KISS's 1996 reunion tour. He outlines his previous fan films, including 'The Greatest Show on Earth' and 'KISS at Midnight', which aim to fill gaps in official KISS releases. Scambetti emphasizes that all his projects are free and not for sale, encouraging fans to support official KISS products instead. He discusses the technical process of making 'Alive 96', which involved syncing audio and video from 10 different shows, such as Tiger Stadium and Madison Square Garden, and fixing notable mistakes like a near-derailment during 'Deuce'. The conversation delves into the cultural context of the reunion tour, with Scambetti recalling his personal experiences as an 11-year-old fan during that era. Ken and Andrew analyze why KISS never released an 'Alive IV' album from the tour, considering it a missed opportunity. They also touch on related topics like the band's media presence in the 1990s, Garth Brooks' fandom, and the KISS My Ass tribute album. Scambetti shares anecdotes about naming his projects and his hopes for the film's reception, including a desire for potential collaboration with the band. The episode concludes with promotions for other podcasts by Ken Mills, such as Cheap Talk and Zilch, and reminders about the December 11th release date for 'Alive 96'.

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A warm look back at Alive 96 and the Cleveland reunion, where KISS fandom felt briefly citywide.

PodKISSt #183 treats Alive 96 as the entry point to a wider KISS memory piece, with Andrew Scambetti of Incognito Films reflecting on the project and on his long connection to the show.

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You get Andrew Scambetti's Alive 96 project story wrapped in the glorious chaos of KISS reunion nostalgia.

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