Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

Hooligan Nation
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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 history.

  1. KISS Kruize Landlocked : DD-Deb Weighs In After 8 KISS Kruises! 🤘

    9h ago ·  Bonus

    KISS Kruize Landlocked : DD-Deb Weighs In After 8 KISS Kruises! 🤘

    Send us Fan Mail KISS Kruize Landlocked : DD-Deb Weighs In After 8 KISS Kruises! 🤘 Welcome back to As the KISS-World Turns, the news and discussion segment of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast! In this episode, Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and DD-Deb dive into the latest developments surrounding the upcoming KISS Kruize Landlocked in Las Vegas 2026. Having attended 8 previous KISS Kruises, DD-Deb brings a unique perspective as the Hooligans ask her questions taken directly from the recent KISS Kruize Landlocked survey. From event experiences and fan expectations to what makes a KISS gathering truly special, Deb shares her firsthand insights from years of cruising with the KISS Army. Plus: Latest KISS Kruize Landlocked in Vegas 2026 updatesNews and developments surrounding the Legends of Rock ExpoDiscussion about what fans really want from future KISS eventsPredictions, opinions, and plenty of Hooligan-style laughsWhether you're planning on attending the Vegas event, attended previous KISS Kruises, or simply love following the future of KISS, this episode is packed with insight and entertainment for every member of the Hooligang. Subscribe, like, comment, and let us know your answers to the survey questions!  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 #KISSArmy #KISSKruize #KISSKruizeLandlocked #KISSVegas #KISSArmyStormsVegas #HooliganNation #KISSPodcast #GeneSimmons #PaulStanley #DDDeb #LegendsOfRockExpo #ClassicRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #LasVegas #KISSFans #KISSCommunity #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!

    38 min
  2. KISS Changed EVERYTHING… Again And Again |Part 1

    5d ago

    KISS Changed EVERYTHING… Again And Again |Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail Episode #92 KISS Changed EVERYTHING… Again And Again |Part 1  In episode #92 of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans take a deep dive into every major transformation in the history of KISS. From lineup changes and new members to musical reinventions and image overhauls, Anthony, Father Rocco, Black Diamond Dave and Deb break down how KISS continuously evolved to survive decade after decade. The Hooligans discuss: The arrival and departures of Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and more The transition from raw hard rock to Destroyer theatrics, disco-era experimentation, glam influences, grunge-era heaviness and beyond The makeup removal era The reunion era and farewell tours How each transformation changed the band and divided fans PLUS: Current music news What the Hooligans are listening to The Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll Plenty of laughs, debates, hot takes and classic Hooligan chaos 🤘😂 Whether you love 70s KISS, unmasked KISS, revenge-era KISS or modern KISS, this episode celebrates every version of the hottest band in the world.    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 #KISSPodcast #HooliganNation #KISSArmy #PaulStanley #GeneSimmons #AceFrehley #PeterCriss #EricCarr #VinnieVincent #BruceKulick #EricSinger #TommyThayer #ClassicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #RockAndRoll #KISSHistory #PodcastLife #Hooligang #80sRock #MusicNews #KISSFans 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!

    1h 8m
  3. As the KISS-World Turns: Fan Surveys Are Shaping KISS Vegas 2026 & Paul Stanley’s Post Starts Another KISS Fan War 🤘

    May 27 ·  Bonus

    As the KISS-World Turns: Fan Surveys Are Shaping KISS Vegas 2026 & Paul Stanley’s Post Starts Another KISS Fan War 🤘

    Send us Fan Mail As the KISS-World Turns: Fan Surveys Are Shaping KISS Vegas 2026 & Paul Stanley’s Post Starts Another KISS Fan War 🤘 It’s another dramatic episode of As the KISS-World Turns 🤘🔥 This week, the Hooligans discuss a recent interview with Anthony Diaz, CEO of Topeka, where he explains how heavily the team relied on last year’s post-Kruize survey to help shape the upcoming KISS Kruize Landlocked 2026 in Las Vegas 👀 PLUS: 🎂 Paul Stanley wished Eric Singer a happy birthday on social media…  😳 And some KISS fans immediately interpreted the post as disrespectful toward Peter Criss The Hooligans break down the controversy, fan reactions, and whether the outrage is justified 🤘 👇 COMMENT BELOW:  Did fans overreact to Paul Stanley’s post? 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #PaulStanley #PeterCriss #EricSinger #KISSArmy #KISSKruize #ClassicRock #RockDebate #MusicNews #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #KISStory #LasVegas2026 #genesimmons #kisskruizelandlocked2026 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!

    41 min
  4. Vinnie Vincent Chaos Returns 😂 All Systems Go Review

    May 22

    Vinnie Vincent Chaos Returns 😂 All Systems Go Review

    Send us Fan Mail Vinnie Vincent Chaos Returns 😂 All Systems Go Review This may be the most chaotic episode in Hooligan history 😂🤘 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans review All Systems Go by Vinnie Vincent Invasion… and things go COMPLETELY off the rails 🔥 🎸 Serious critiques of the music🤣 Non-stop laughs from start to finish🥃 References to whiskey dick, slinkies, and total madness The Hooligans break down the songs, the vocals, the guitar insanity, and the legacy of one of the wildest albums connected to the KISS universe. PLUS:📰 Music news🎧 What we’re listening to🗳️ The Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll 👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s YOUR favorite song from All Systems Go? 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #VinnieVincent #VinnieVincentInvasion #AllSystemsGo #KISS #KISSArmy #ClassicRock #HeavyMetal #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicReview #RockFans #PodcastLife #HairMetal #markslaughter #slaughterband #whiskey #slinkies #comedy 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!

    1h 17m
  5. Are one of the Hooligans an Idiot Savant?! The Hooligans Plan to Save Music 🔥

    May 20 ·  Bonus

    Are one of the Hooligans an Idiot Savant?! The Hooligans Plan to Save Music 🔥

    Send us Fan Mail Are one of the Hooligans an Idiot Savant?! The Hooligans Plan to Save Music 🔥 It’s another wild episode of As the KISS-World Turns 🤘🔥 This week, Anthony presents what he believes could FIX the modern music business… or possibly prove he’s completely lost his mind 😂 🔥 Is it genius?🔥 Is it crazy?🔥 Or is Anthony secretly an idiot savant?! 🤯 The Hooligans break down Anthony’s bold idea for the future of the music industry and ask the Hooligang to weigh in. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:Did the Hooligans actually fix the music business… or should they go back to the drawing board?! 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicFans #MusicDebate #ClassicRock #PodcastLife #MusicNews #RockAndRoll #IndependentArtists #StreamingMusic #paulstanley #genesimmons #taylorswift 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!

    37 min
  6. Our Favorite KISS Collectibles 🤘 Plus Total Chaos 🔥

    May 15

    Our Favorite KISS Collectibles 🤘 Plus Total Chaos 🔥

    Send us Fan Mail Episode #90     Our Favorite KISS Collectibles 🤘 Plus Total Chaos 🔥 Episode #90 is packed with KISS fandom, collectibles, music talk, and classic Hooligan chaos 🤘🔥 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans welcome a special guest—a true KISS super fan—to discuss our favorite Top 10 KISS collectibles of all time 🤯 🔥 Rare items🔥 Classic memorabilia🔥 Collector stories and nostalgia PLUS:😳 Anthony goes on a full tirade about keyboard warriors and internet trolls📰 Music news🎧 What we’re currently listening to🗳️ The Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll This episode has everything: collectibles, controversy, laughs, and KISS fandom at its finest 🤘 👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s YOUR favorite KISS collectible? 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #KISSArmy #KISSCollectibles #RockCollectibles #ClassicRock #MusicMemorabilia #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #KISSFans #MusicFans #RockAndRoll #PodcastLife #Collectibles 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!

    1h 5m
  7. KISS Kruize Vegas 2026 Package Prices REVEALED?! 🤯

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    KISS Kruize Vegas 2026 Package Prices REVEALED?! 🤯

    Send us Fan Mail  KISS Kruize Vegas 2026 Package Prices REVEALED?! 🤯 It’s another episode of As the KISS-World Turns 🤘🔥 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans break down the latest updates surrounding the KISS Kruize Landlocked 2026 in Las Vegas… 🔥 We discuss the package options and pricing  🔥 Updates on the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo  🔥 News about separate ticketing for the pre-party  🔥 And new developments involving Luis Kalil that could impact the pre-party event From Vegas excitement to fan concerns and speculation, the Hooligans break it all down in classic fashion 🤘 👇 COMMENT BELOW:  Are YOU planning on going to KISS Kruize Landlocked Vegas 2026? 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #KISSArmy #KISSKruize #LasVegas2026 #GeneSimmons #LuisKalil #RockNews #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicNews #ConcertLife #RockFans 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!

    41 min
  8. A Hard Rock Heavyweight Championship 🔥 Back in Black vs Appetite For Destruction 🤘

    May 8

    A Hard Rock Heavyweight Championship 🔥 Back in Black vs Appetite For Destruction 🤘

    Send us Fan Mail A Hard Rock Heavyweight Championship 🔥 Back in Black vs Appetite For Destruction 🤘 It’s time for another Hooligan Nation Album Deathmatch 🤘🔥 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans put two of the biggest and best-selling hard rock albums of all time head-to-head… ⚡ Back in Black by AC/DC🔥 Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses We compare:🎸 Song vs song battles💿 Album sales & chart dominance🎨 Album covers🤘 Overall impact on hard rock history Plus:📰 Music news🎧 What we’re currently listening to🗳️ The Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll 👇 COMMENT BELOW:Which album wins the Deathmatch?! 🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms 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 #ACDC #GunsNRoses #BackInBlack #AppetiteForDestruction #ClassicRock #HardRock #RockDebate #AlbumBattle #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicFans #RockAndRoll #Slash #AxlRose #AngusYoung 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!

    1h 15m
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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 history.

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