Best Opinion You Didn T Ask For Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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We Find Out What Is It Like to Catch Your Hair on Fire 1:42:44

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Episode 570. Guests are Tim Kletti of Arch Allies, Michael Schneider of Hairball and Dave Moody of Hairball. Four friends sit down and talk about the magic of KISS. We also talk about Dave’s hair starting on fire when he was dressed up like Gene Simmons, the music industry and insight from 50 years of being a KISS fan. This is a great roundtable di…

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Another Box of KISS Krap is Opened, We Find VHS Tapes and Something That Blows Up 51:52

10d ago51:52

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Episode 569. Another long unopened box of KISS stuff today, what do we find? Some more “action figures”, a blow up KISS chair and a bunch of KISS VHS tapes… some original commercial tapes such as KISS Meets the Phantom and Animalize Live Uncensored and some white label promotional video tapes. We also find a 1994 book that is a directory to the int…

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Elevating Your Board: A Guide to Greater Commitment and Impact 14:01

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In this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, shares the essentials of assembling and nurturing an engaged nonprofit board. She brings her 25 years of expertise to the forefront, offering a detailed roadmap for nonprofit leaders. From the initial steps of board recruitment to foster…

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Why Do KISS and Aerosmith Have Similar Merchandise? 1:02:23

17d ago1:02:23

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Episode 568. Mark asks an interesting question… how come Aerosmith and KISS have similar merchandise? Is Aerosmith copying KISS? No, the truth is both bands are with the same merchandise company, Bravado. We spend time talking about how merchandise companies will use the same merchandise ideas across many bands. Forget the haters, we won! Press req…

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Lisa Reviews the New KISS Makeup Kit, Impressive and You Ask Us the Questions this Week 1:42:28

24d ago1:42:28

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Episode 567. Before heading to court, Lisa joins us to review the new Glamlite KISS Makeup and wow, pretty impressive! After her quick review we do a Hit and Run show, you ask us the questions and we answer them. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Side…

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Boardroom Blues: Turning Nonprofit Board Challenges into Wins 11:02

25d ago11:02

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In this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, dives deep into the challenging waters of navigating poor nonprofit board behavior. With her extensive 25-year experience in the nonprofit sector, Kari sheds light on the common pitfalls and disruptive behaviors that board members can ex…

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Uffda! The $900 Creatures of the Night Box Set… Why? What Are They Thinking? 1:24:27

1M ago1:24:27

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Episode 566. Uffda, $900 for the vinyl edition of the Creatures of the Night box set! What are they thinking? Were they even thinking? This new edition has EXACTLY the same content as the previous box set, but instead of CDs it comes on vinyl. And they think we are just going to open up our wallets and pay nearly $1000! Well we aren’t cracking open…

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Navigating Change: The Role of Leadership in Nonprofit Resilience 11:28

1M ago11:28

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In this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, explores the importance of rethinking leadership roles, developing key leadership traits, and the significance of continuous leadership discussions in organizations. Whether you are a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this episode o…

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Mark Cicchini is Not Silent this Week, He Reviews Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts 2:06:53

2M ago2:06:53

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Episode 565. Mark Cicchini is not silent this week! He pulls out his notes and give us his review of the new Ace Frehley album 10,000 Volts. Michael adds a little and Tommy takes a nap. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been view…

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Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts Who Played On The Album, Who Wrote The Songs? 1:31:17

2M ago1:31:17

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Episode 564. Steve Brown and Joey Cassata join us to talk about the new Ace Frehley album 10,000 Volts. So much discussed about how this new album happened and who was involved. What were the two things Ace insisted be on the album? Were other cover tunes discussed? Who wrote the songs? Who played on the album? The album production and recording pr…

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A Roadmap for Nurturing Next-Gen Nonprofit Leaders 15:46

2M ago15:46

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In this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, provides essential tools, feedback, and advice aimed at fostering leadership within nonprofit organizations. This episode covers the critical aspects of effective organizational leadership, the empowerment of staff, and the creation of a…

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WOW! We Find Some Incredible KISS Merchandise from the 70s in a Moving Box! 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

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Episode 563. This week is another trip into Michael’s garage to open a box of KISS stuff that has been in storage for decades… what do we find? This week it is a nice little goldmine as we find the original KISS Viewmaster reels, some unopened series one and two KISS trading cards and a full set of KISS Rockstics Puffy Stickers and a lot more! Can …

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What Do Musicians Think of Avatars, Holograms, Tribute Bands and Backing Tracks Hatebreed Joins Us 1:36:04

2M ago1:36:04

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Episode 562. We are joined by Frank Novinec and Wayne Lozinak from Hatebreed, both a HUGE KISS fans. We try to dig into their minds and what do they as musicians think about avatars, holograms, tribute bands and backing tracks. Would they turn Hatebreed into avatars? Really amazing discussion where we learn what professional musicians think of all …

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Evaluating with Purpose: Capturing Data That Drives Success 10:24

2M ago10:24

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In this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, reveals evaluation techniques for nonprofits and shares invaluable insights on how to capture data that truly matters to evaluate your success effectively. This episode is a gold mine of advice on why gathering and evaluating data is ess…

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The 50 Biggest KISS Events, Do You Agree? 1:43:47

2M ago1:43:47

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Episode 561. Martin Popoff joins to discuss his book KISS At 50. This richly illustrated book pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. We discuss a number of milestones Martin selected. Do you agree with Martin’s picks? Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-at-5…

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Are These Really the Worst Business Decisions KISS Has Ever Made? 2:07:20

3M ago2:07:20

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Episode 560. Julian Gill is back this week as we discuss a poll from the KISSfaq message board about the worst business decision KISS has made in their career. Frankly most of the examples listed in the poll aren’t even business decisions and they also made money for the made… so how can that be a bad decision? Forget the haters, we won! Press requ…

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Goal Setting Simplified: A Nonprofit Leader's Perspective 18:13

3M ago18:13

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On this episode of “Kari's Confessions,” Kari Anderson, a nonprofit executive and founder of Incite! Consulting, shares the art of effective goal setting for nonprofit leaders. With her 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kari shares invaluable insights and practical strategies to help you redefine goal setting in a way that aligns with…

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We Find a Bunch of KISS Lunch Boxes in a Storage Box Including a Mint Original Lunch Box 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Episode 559. No Mark this week so Mike and Tommy dive into another moving box filled with KISS stuff. This week we find a bunch of KISS lunch boxes along with a mint condition original KISS lunch with thermos. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides o…

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Michael Opens Another Box of KISS Collectibles AND Mark Opens Two Boxes of His Own 1:38:45

3M ago1:38:45

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Episode 558. We open another box of KISS collectibles that has been in storage for decades… what do we find? Some original items from the 70s and some one of a kind, personal items from the band. Mark also breaks down and opens two of his own boxes to show us some of his collectibles. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael…

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Approaching the Song List for a Tribute CD vs a Tribute Band Show with Buffalo Rock City 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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Episode 557. John Jeffrey from Buffalo Rock City is back to talk about his new KISS tribute CD. We also talk about how as a member of a KISS tribute band he approaches picking the setlist for a live show vs picking the song list for a tribute CD. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com …

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Empowering Nonprofit Staff: Effective Review Strategies 13:44

4M ago13:44

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In this episode of 'Karis Confessions,' Kari Anderson, delves into the crucial task of preparing for staff reviews in the nonprofit sector. Kari shares valuable insights on the importance of effective staff reviews for organizational success. She discusses the shortcomings of traditional review methods, as indicated by recent Gallup poll statistics…

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“God We’re F**king Legends.” – Mark Cicchini 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

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Episode 556. Tommy, Mark and Lisa talk about attending Eddie Trunk’s 40th anniversary party in Las Vegas. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined …

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The KISS Avatars, Our Reactions… Don’t Bet Against KISS! 1:26:47

4M ago1:26:47

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Episode 555. There simply is not a lot that we know about the avatars, but we talk about how we felt the moment they were revealed at the last KISS show. We speculate on the future of the avatars. What could be exciting about the avatars. Who the avatars are really for. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at w…

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Building Trust and Clarity in Nonprofit Leadership Teams 12:55

4M ago12:55

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In this episode of "Kari's Confessions," Kari Anderson, delves into the vital dynamics of the relationship between an executive director and a board chair in nonprofit organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience, Kari discusses the importance of staying in one's professional lane, shares tips for fostering effective relationships, and emph…

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KISS The End of the Road Final Show December 2, 2023 Madison Square Garden our Review and Discussion 1:38:25

4M ago1:38:25

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Episode 554. This is it! The Three Sides of the Coin KISS End of the Road Final Show review and discussion! This episode focuses only on the final show and not the New Era of KISS introduction, that will be in the next show. Tommy, Mark and Lisa were in NYC for the show, Michael watched it on PPV. You will get all of our honest reactions to what we…

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Beyond Fundraising: Crafting Effective Development Plans 15:02

5M ago15:02

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In this episode of "Kari's Confessions," Kari Anderson, dives deep into the crucial topic of Fund Development Planning. As we navigate the complexities of budget cycles in the fall season, Kari emphasizes the importance of aligning revenue generation with organizational missions. She concisely breaks down what Fund Development Planning truly entail…

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Craig Gass Is Back and He is BEGGING You to Please Come to His Comedy Shows in NYC 1:44:10

5M ago1:44:10

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Episode 553. Craig Gass is back reminding everyone of his upcoming shows in NYC just before and just after the final two KISS shows at Madison Square Garden. You can get info on these shows at GetGass.com. Besides more of his great impressions of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Craig shares stories about Adam Sandler and Kevin James. Forget the hate…

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Dave Ellefson “Peter Criss is Unequaled, He Set the Bar All Drum Solos are Measured Against 2:03:42

5M ago2:03:42

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Episode 552. Dave Ellefson, former bass player of Megadeth, joins us this week to take about his love for KISS and growing up a KISS in Minnesota. From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for hi…

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Unlocking Your Year End Potential 17:51

5M ago17:51

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In this enlightening episode, Kari Anderson explores the art of maximizing year-end appeals in the nonprofit sector. Discover the secrets to making November and December your most lucrative fundraising months. We delve deep into the strategic planning necessary for a successful campaign, emphasizing the importance of 'planning backwards' for optima…

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Producer Tom Werman on Working with Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister and More! 1:37:13

5M ago1:37:13

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Episode 551. Fascinating interview this week with legendary producer Tom Werman. Tom starts by taking us back to working with Wicked Lester and then the performance when KISS auditioned for Epic Records and what his bosses response was. We then move on to many of the bands he produced, hearing some amazing stories! As an A&R man at Epic Records, We…

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For the 1st Time in Over 20 Years, Listen to the 1999 Bruce Fairbairn Interview 2:38:02

5M ago2:38:02

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Episode 550. In February 1999 while running KISSONLINE.com Michael Brandvold interviewed producer Bruce Fairbairn about his work on KISS Psycho Circus. The entire interview was at one time available on KISSONLINE, but has long since been deleted. Michael wasn’t sure he still had the original interview. How appropriate that shortly after the 25th an…

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Mastering Nonprofit Budgeting for Success 15:56

6M ago15:56

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In this episode, Kari Anderson, emphasizes the importance of understanding that a nonprofit budget is not just a spreadsheet filled with numbers; it's a strategic tool that plays a pivotal role in organizational success. Throughout the episode, Kari shares insights on why proficient budgeting matters, how to make it a collaborative team effort, and…

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Craig Gass and His Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Impressions 1:18:22

6M ago1:18:22

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Episode 549. It is always a blast when comedian Craig Gass joins us, we are treated to a free Craig Gass performance. Craig talks about his upcoming very special KISS themed comedy shows. You can get info on these shows at GetGass.com. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launc…

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Roger Earl Legendary FOGHAT Drummer Joins to Talk the New Album Sonic Mojo and More! 1:26:01

6M ago1:26:01

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Episode 548. What a honor to have legendary drummer Roger Earl, from Foghat, join us this week. Mark is in full fan boy mode by the way. Roger talks about the new Foghat album Sonic Mojo that releases November 10th, he talks drumming and drummers, he talks about some of the classic Foghat albums and talks about KISS. Mark really pulls the minutia o…

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What's a Non-Profit Executive Director's Job Anyway? 17:47

6M ago17:47

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Welcome to the very first episode of "Kari's Confessions," the podcast where the curtain on the world of nonprofit leadership is peeled back. In this inaugural episode you're invited to explore the core responsibilities of an executive director. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just embarking on your journey in the sector, unders…

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We Open Up Another Box of Michael’s KISS Stuff That Has Been In Storage for Decades 1:18:12

6M ago1:18:12

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Episode 547. There has been so much love for the episodes where we open up Michael’s boxes of collectibles that we continue. This week Michael randomly picks another box from the garage and opens it up and goes through everything that is inside… sort of a KISS grab bag. What do we find! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Micha…

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Welcome to Kari's Confessions - Show Trailer 2:01

6M ago2:01

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Welcome to "Kari's Confessions," the podcast that spills the beans on all things nonprofit with your host, Kari Anderson of Incite Consulting. If you've ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of nonprofit organizations, you're in for a treat. Kari Anderson, a seasoned nonprofit leader with over three decades of experience, is here to s…

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Discovering a Long Forgotten Piece of KISS Artwork from 1978 1:10:00

6M ago1:10:00

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Episode 546. Tommy Sommers shares an amazing story of how he just by chance discovered some KISS artwork he drew in 1978 at a local collectibles store. He shares that he drew this art to promote a KISS “concert” he and some friends were putting on in their neighborhood. The memories, the experiences, the happiness that KISS have brought to so many …

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A Storage Tub Filled with KISS Audio Tapes, What Do We Find Inside? 1:08:49

7M ago1:08:49

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Episode 545. Another fun episode… this week Michael opens up a storage tub that is filled with cassette from over years. What is inside? We find out… bootleg shows, demos, advance tapes, interviews… so much stuff! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sid…

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KISS Have Released a Number of Albums in September and We Share our Memories of Buying Those Albums 1:23:19

7M ago1:23:19

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Episode 544. Why is September such a popular month for releasing albums? We share our various memories of buying new KISS albums in September, including Lick It Up which is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the KISS Solo albums which are celebrating 45 years. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.micha…

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Part 2, We Go Back Inside the KISS Footlocker for the Entire Show! 1:22:36

7M ago1:22:36

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Episode 543. This week is part two of Michael’s KISS footlocker. We spend the entire episode looking at the many KISS items found in the footlocker, sharing stories of the items. We start off with Chris Lendt’s letter that was a reply to Michael’s inquiry about a job with KISS. We also find the original notes Michael took when Gene Simmons called h…

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Micheal’s KISS Foot Locker Hasn’t Been Opened in Nearly 15 Years, What is Inside? 1:29:19

7M ago1:29:19

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Episode 542. This week Michael opens his KISS foot locker for the first time in nearly 15 years. What is inside? Anything exciting or is just filled with KISS Krap? Is this another Capone’s vault? Watch and find out! We only get through maybe half of the contents. Hint… we find some pretty interesting things! A memo about KISS and Burger King? Forg…

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MASS KISSTERIA a Book that Looks into KISS During the Crazy Years of Change, 1980 and 1981 1:29:46

8M ago1:29:46

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Episode 541. Julian Gill from KISSFAQ.com is back and talking about his latest book MASS KISSTERIA WORLD TOUR 1980-1981. These couple years were filled with so much change and turmoil for KISS. Peter Criss is no longer in the band, the music has become very pop influenced, support in America was almost non-existent. How did the band’s new contract …

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The Demons of Rock – Over 1700 KISS Magazine Covers 1:46:04

8M ago1:46:04

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Episode 540. Alain Bellicha and Per Strid, authors of The Demons of Rock Volume 4 join to discuss the work behind their new book which catalog 1700 KISS covers from 46 countries around the world. What countries are in volume 4, what defines a KISS cover, how they tracked down all these covers and how important these covers are to special moments in…

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Lisa Is Back and Joins Us in a Bikini, Poolside in Las Vegas 56:55

8M ago56:55

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Episode 539. No Mark this week, but Lisa is back! And, she is poolside in Las Vegas for this entire episode. Not really sure what we talked about this week! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,…

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What Did DJ Doug Podell Say to Ace Frehley During a Psycho Circus Interview? 2:00:06

8M ago2:00:06

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Episode 538. Legendary DJ Doug Podell joins us this week. Doug shares some great KISS stories including, seeing the band for the first time in 1974 having never heard of them before the show. He also has such an incredible story of being flown to LA to record the Psycho Circus radio premiere with the original four. It might come as a shock, but the…

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Does Mark Cicchini Have Issues Because He Is Such a Big KISS Collector 58:30

9M ago58:30

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Episode 537. A thread in the KISSFAQ message board was asking if big KISS collectors have mental issues, they discuss Mark Cicchini and debate if he has issues. We discuss KISS collecting and collecting in general. Is there anything wrong with collecting? Are the people pointing fingers at and questioning fans who collect the ones who really have i…

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What If Gene Simmons Quits KISS in the 80s. What Does Paul Stanley Do? 1:06:58

9M ago1:06:58

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Episode 536. What if Gene Simmons movie career exploded. What if he quit KISS to pursue movies full time. What would Paul Stanley do? Would he continue under the name KISS? Would he continue as a solo artist? What sort of musicians would he work with? Would he continue with Bruce Kulick? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Mich…

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What Would KISS Be Like if New York Dolls and Alice Cooper Didn’t Exist? 1:14:59

9M ago1:14:59

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Episode 535. A lot of What If this week… what is Jimmy Page joined KISS? Would he wear Ace Frehley’s makeup? What if New York Dolls didn’t exist? What if Alice Cooper didn’t exist… what would KISS be like without their influence? This leads us into a lot of music discussion by bands such as… The Move, Suzi Quattro, Gary Glitter, Crazy World of Arth…

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Wesley Eure, Will on LAND OF THE LOST Takes Us Back to Saturday Mornings 1:10:26

10M ago1:10:26

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Episode 534. We are like kids on a Saturday morning with a bowl of cereal as we talk with Wesley Eure who played Will on the original LAND OF THE LOST! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/120883895197744/ Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of t…

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