In this episode of Raff’s Brain: Walk & Talk, Rob riffs on his evolving fitness habit, celebrates KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, and dives briefly into how the band's story reflects the promise and potential of the American Dream. From battling ring closures to battling cultural criticism, it's all about resistance, resilience, and recognition.
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Outline:
- Daily walks and Apple Watch accountability
- Exercise vs. Diet: A humorous struggle
- Celebrating KISS: A band once hated, now honored
- AI musings: Using ChatGPT as a creative partner
- Gene Simmons' story as an immigrant dream
- Music as rebellion: Moral panic of the '80s
- Plans for a mini documentary
- First impressions of KISS (lunchboxes, late MTV)
- Seeing them live: Jiffy Lube Live meltdown
- Why critics are useless and fans matter more
- A call for content: Help build the tribute
- Wrapping up with future plans and project momentum
