Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast

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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 Vegas 2026 Package Prices REVEALED?! 🤯

    1D AGO ·  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
  2. A Hard Rock Heavyweight Championship 🔥 Back in Black vs Appetite For Destruction 🤘

    6D AGO

    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
  3. KISS Reunion Era EXPOSED?! Peter Criss Speaks 🔥

    MAY 6 ·  BONUS

    KISS Reunion Era EXPOSED?! Peter Criss Speaks 🔥

    Send us Fan Mail KISS Reunion Era EXPOSED?! Peter Criss Speaks 🔥 It’s time for another episode of As the KISS-World Turns 🤘🔥 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans break down the latest KISS news and updates… 🔥 Peter Criss opens up about the reunion era with KISS🔥 Updates on the KISS Kruize Landlocked in Las Vegas 2026🔥 News surrounding the Legends of Rock Expo🔥 A health update on Bruce Kulick From behind-the-scenes insights to future KISS events, this episode is packed with everything fans need to know. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s your take on the KISS reunion era? 🎧 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 #KISSArmy #PeterCriss #BruceKulick #KISSKruise #LasVegas2026 #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!

    44 min
  4. Kiss Kruize Bands Announced… But Did They Get It RIGHT?! 🤯

    MAY 1

    Kiss Kruize Bands Announced… But Did They Get It RIGHT?! 🤯

    Send us Fan Mail Kiss Kruize Bands Announced… But Did They Get It RIGHT?! 🤯  It’s another packed episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast 🤘🔥 The Hooligans break down the latest lineup announcements and give their honest reactions… 🔥 Which bands we like  🔥 Who we think should’ve been included  🔥 What the lineup gets RIGHT (and wrong 👀) Plus:  🎸 Latest music news  🎧 What we’re currently listening to  🗳️ The Hooligan Nation Weekly Poll If you’re a fan of KISS, classic rock, and unfiltered music debates, this episode is for you. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:  Which bands should’ve made the lineup? 🎧 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 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 2m
  5. As the KISS-World Turns: Who Should Play KISS Kruise Landlocked 2026?! 🔥+ Eric Singer Speaks Out!

    APR 29 ·  BONUS

    As the KISS-World Turns: Who Should Play KISS Kruise Landlocked 2026?! 🔥+ Eric Singer Speaks Out!

    Send us Fan Mail "As the KISS-World Turns": Who Should Play KISS Kruise Landlocked  2026?! 🔥+ Eric Singer Speaks Out! It’s time for another episode of As the KISS-World Turns 🤘🔥 In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans break down the latest news and speculation surrounding KISS and what’s coming next… 🔥 We predict which bands SHOULD play the KISS Kruise Landlocked event in Las Vegas 2026🔥 We give an update on the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo🔥 We discuss insights from Eric Singer’s recent Q&A at the KISS Indy Expo From Vegas speculation to behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with everything KISS fans need to know. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:Who do YOU want to see at the KISS Kruise Landlocked in 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 #KISS #KISSArmy #KISSKruise #LasVegas2026 #RockNews #ClassicRock #EricSinger #GeneSimmons #KISSFans #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicNews #ConcertLife #LiveMusic #RockFans #PodcastLife 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
  6. Ace Frehley Birthday Retrospective: The Most Dangerous Guitarist in Rock?

    APR 24

    Ace Frehley Birthday Retrospective: The Most Dangerous Guitarist in Rock?

    Send us Fan Mail Episode #87  Ace Frehley Birthday Retrospective: The Most Dangerous Guitarist in Rock? In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans take a deep dive into the life and career of the legendary Spaceman—from his Bronx beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic guitarists in rock history. 🔥 In this episode: Ace’s early life and guitar influences The legendary (and hilarious) KISS audition story His rise as the coolest member of KISS Why his 1978 solo album was the BEST of the four The chaos, the exits, and the comebacks The ultimate debate: Was Ace the rock Star in KISS? From “Shock Me” to “New York Groove,” this is the full story of a guitarist who didn’t just play… he made rock & roll dangerous. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:Is Ace Frehley the Rock Star of KISS—or is that debate still up for grabs? 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms📲 Follow for more KISS content, debates, and rock history 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 #AceFrehley #KISS #KISSArmy #ClassicRock #RockLegends #GuitarLegend #RockHistory #Spaceman #NewYorkGroove #ShockMe #70sRock #RockPodcast #HooliganNation #MusicFans #HardRock #RockAndRoll #MusicHistory #PodcastLife 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 11m
  7. The Next Era of KISS: Avatars, Vegas 2026 & New Music

    APR 22 ·  BONUS

    The Next Era of KISS: Avatars, Vegas 2026 & New Music

    Send us Fan Mail The Next Era of KISS: Avatars, Vegas 2026 & New Music Welcome back to Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast 🤘It’s time for another episode of “As the KISS-World Turns”—your go-to source for all things KISS news, rumors, and updates. In this episode, the Hooligans break down the latest developments in the KISS universe, including: 🔥 The KISS Indy Expo and what it means for fans🔥 The future of KISS avatars and the digital evolution of the band🔥 Rumblings of new KISS music—is it actually happening?🔥 The KISS Kruise Landlocked in Las Vegas 2026—what we know so far Is KISS really done touring… or are they just getting started in a whole new way? We dive into the future of the band, the brand, and what it all means for the KISS Army. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Would you go to a KISS Vegas Kruise? And are you excited for KISS avatars? 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 #KISSPodcast #RockPodcast #MusicNews #KISSFans #ClassicRock 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!

    36 min

  8. APR 17

    Destroyer at 50: The Album That Changed Everything

    Send us Fan Mail Episode #86  Destroyer at 50: The Album That Changed Everything In this episode of Hooligan Nation: A KISS-Centric Podcast, the Hooligans celebrate the 50th anniversary of Destroyer—the landmark album that transformed KISS from a rising rock band into a global phenomenon. Released in 1976 and produced by Bob Ezrin, Destroyer introduced a more ambitious, theatrical, and cinematic sound that expanded the band’s reach and reshaped their identity. We dive into: The aftermath of Alive! and the pressure on KISSBob Ezrin’s influence and demanding production styleThe recording sessions and musical experimentationIconic tracks like “Detroit Rock City,” “God of Thunder,” and “Beth”The internal tensions within the bandThe album’s impact on the KISS brand and legacyWith humor, debate, and classic Hooligan reenactments, this episode explores how Destroyer became one of the most important albums in KISS history—and why it still matters 50 years later.    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 #Destroyer #RockPodcast #ClassicRock #MusicHistory #70sRock #KISSArmy 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 7m
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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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