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Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowA 1974 KISS Debut Album Review… Part of the New Wave of Ultra-Commercial, Almost Pop, Hard RockEpisode 625. Groundbreaking episode… this week Mark Cicchini gets up, walks to another room, finds a collectible, brings it back, sits down and OPENS IT! And Tommy ( who is this Tommy guy? ) isn’t here to see it happen! Mark reads two 1974 reviews of the debut KISS album and both are actually quite good. Though how they describe KISS is interesting. One of them even mentions how KISS used to be Wicked Lester… remember this is a review from 1974. When did you first learn that KISS used to be Wicked Lester? Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.mi...2025-06-231h 12

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhy Would I Listen to This? – Tommy Reviewing KISS Asylum Tour Off The SoundboardEpisode 617. Michael and Mark share their thoughts and review of the new KISS Off The Soundboard from the 1985 Asylum tour. It is great to finally have a live show with Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr. It is great to have the Asylum tour represented. We are glad to have purchased this release, but… We only need to listen to this once and we are done. No return listens are needed. Why? Paul Stanley’s stage raps are cringeworthy. Four solos during the show, please NO! And for goodness sake, stop playing so damn fast! Slow down! To...2025-04-211h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowJack Starr Shares His Experience Auditioning to Replace Ace FrehleyEpisode 615. Guitarist Jack Starr joins us to share his stories of auditioning to replace Ace Frehley. The phone calls from Bill Aucoin, his friendship with Eric Carr and playing a album Eric produced, Gene Simmons and Eric Carr coming out to see him perform with his band Virgin Steele and the advice Gene gave him. Get Jack Starr’s new album Out Of The Darkness Part II at http://smarturl.it/jackstarr Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or...2025-04-131h 36

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowJohn Humphrey of Seether Sells His Amazing KISS Collection, He is Over KISS!Episode 616. The private KISS collection of John Humphrey, best known as the drummer for Seether is being auctioned by Backstage Auctions. John joins Tommy and Mark to talk about his collection and why he is selling it. In KISS inner circles, John is regarded as one of the key memorabilia collectors, often appearing in podcasts and cited in reference materials. Visit https://www.backstageauctions.com/catalog/auction_list.php?traitlist&traitunid=781 Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been v...2025-04-0753 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Returns with KISS Storms Vegas, But Where are Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, Who Is In KISS?Episode 614. CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF KISS ARMY WITH THE HOTTEST FAN FESTIVAL LAS VEGAS HAS EVER SEEN We have some questions and we have some updates. But, where are Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer? Who is in KISS? 50 years ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, a small group of fans lit the spark that would become the loudest and proudest fan movement in rock history: the KISS Army. Now, five decades later — and 30 years since the first official KISS Convention — we’re cranking it up to 11 in Las Vegas for the ultimate celebration. On November 14–16 Virgin Hotel Las Vega...2025-03-3155 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowDo Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Detest Mark? We Put a Quarter Into Mark This WeekEpisode 613. Mark is primed and ready, we put a quarter in him and let him go. Plus, updates on the ever changing KISS Asylum tour Off The Soundboard… where you can purchase the CD and the merch featuring only Gene and Paul are pulled. Pophouse is listening and reacting. Purchase the CD at: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UICY-80591 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 jo...2025-03-241h 23

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAll Your Questions About the New KISS ASYLUM Tour Off The Soundboard are AnsweredEpisode 612. Mark talks all about his trip to Las Vegas, hanging to some longtime KISS friends, seeing Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and Bruce Kulick. And… he answers and we discuss the new KISS Asylum Off The Soundboard… will there be a CD version? Will there be black vinyl? Why are Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr not on the merchandise? If you aren’t afraid of the truth give this a listen, you may learn something new. Note, since this was recorded the OTS exclusive bundle on KISSonline has sold out. And, you can purchase a CD of the re...2025-03-171h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowSebastian Bach Claims Steve Vai Filmed One of the Earliest KISS Shows Ever When He Was 15Episode 611. Sebastian Bach joins Three Sides of the Coin this week and what great conversation! It is all KISS, with a little Van Halen thrown in. Baz starts by showing us one of his Gene Simmons Gargoyles. He shares many stories, including how Gene called him to be in a film called Crash and how Baz went out to Gene’s house to see him. He also shares something that Steve Vai told him… that when he was 15 Steve went to see KISS live in Amityville, NY and that Steve said he filmed the entire performance and the tape is s...2025-03-101h 42

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Celebrate 50 Years of Dressed To Kill & Lisa Surprises All Of Us!Episode 610. This week we discuss the Dressed To Kill NYC audio tour. COMING SOON! DRESSED TO KILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY: BRAND NEW KISS AUDIO TOUR IN NEW YORK AND ONLINE On March 22nd, KISS will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their iconic Dressed To Kill album in New York City with a never before heard audio tour. A brand new audio tour will be released on Kissonline.com, which takes you on a tour of the relationship New York has with the band. Packed with exclusive interviews from Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Bob Gruen...2025-03-0350 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Release a $50,000 Sold Gold Single of Strutter! WTH!!! The KISS Army Is In Shock!Episode 609. Our reaction to the new KISS Strutter gold records… holy crap! $50,000 for a solid gold records. We didn’t see this one coming! KISS, proudly present “Strutter” on a limited-edition, playable gold records in honor of 50 years of the single available now. KISS partners with Precious Sound to produce two versions—the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and the Gold-Plated Edition. As the ultimate KISS precious metal collectible, the world’s first-ever Pure Gold Edition playable disc will be limited to only 5 copies worldwide pressed from eight ounces of pure .999 24-karat gold. These 5-inch records are specific...2025-02-241h 10

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThis Is What KISS Music From The Elder Should’ve Sounded Like, A New Reimagined Release of The ElderEpisode 608. Ken Nardi is back, this time talking about his reimagined Music From The Elder. This new release is the Music From The Elder the KISS Army has always wanted to hear. This is a TRUE concept album now! Ken has expanded The Elder to two discs and he didn’t just work on the “sound”, he created new tracks, utilizing songs from releases such as KILLERS and PSYCHO CIRCUS. Ken takes us through all the amazing he work he did to create this new and vastly improved Music From The Elder. Press requests please contact Michael Brandv...2025-02-171h 33

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWe Reveal What KISS is Releasing in 2025, Box Sets, Soundboard Recordings! Sort of!Episode 607. Mark takes the time this week to discuss at bit more about the cool things coming from KISS this year. Two box sets, more Off The Soundboard recordings. The machine is cranking back up are you ready for some incredibly cool and surprising releases? 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead...2025-02-101h 00

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Army Spain Joins to Talk the Book, Last KISS At The Garden! This Book is Amazing!Episode 606. Javier Rueda and Mauricio Vázquez from KISS Army Spain join us to talk about their amazing book LAST KISS AT THE GARDEN, DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2023 This new book complements the one they did back in 2021: KISS DESTROYS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, 1977-2019. After more than 250 shows on their seemingly never ending final tour and on their 50th anniversary, the curtain fell for the very last time. And as we all expected it was in the city where the band was born and at the legendary Madison Square Garden. LAST KISS AT THE GARDEN, DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2023 captures all o...2025-02-031h 24

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowReview Reaction: KISS Music From The Elder is Reviewed in Sounds by Geoff BartonEpisode 605. We react to another vintage review. This week it is a review of Music From The Elder in Sounds, reviewed by Geoff Barton. The review is very gushing with love, but it does recognize that it may result in career suicide. Please… we do NOT want your review of The Elder, we want your reaction to this review. 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 by...2025-01-271h 16

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowReview Reaction: Peter Criss Out Of Control Sounds Review from 1980Episode 604. This week we read and react to a 1980 Sounds review of Peter Criss’ solo album Out Of Control. But… as we discuss the review and what happened , or why nothing happened, to the album and Peter Mark reveals and shares some documents from Peter’s team talking about playing live. What solo songs would Peter play live and what KISS songs would Peter play live… VERY interesting, but brings up more questions. Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened...2025-01-201h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhat Is Heavy Metal? In 1981 Are Styx, Toto, Pat Benatar, REO Speedwagon Heavy Metal?Episode 603. This week we discuss a post in the Three Sides of the Coin Facebook Group The post is a Heavy Metal chart from Sounds magazine, May 9, 1981. Boy did it open a can of worms… so much debate about bands on this list not being heavy metal. Well, what is heavy metal? Heavy metal in the 70s and early 80s was a lot different than heavy metal today. 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 tim...2025-01-061h 06

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio Show“Kiss doing Frank Zappa doing Kiss” New Music Express Rock And Roll Over Review from 1977Episode 602. NME January 15, 1977 KISS Rock And Roll Over (Casablanca Import) MUCH, MUCH against my better nature I must admit to having had quite a laugh listening to this one. Kiss however are pushing themselves into amusingly ghastly quarters in the numbered vault. Once considered the very crust of hopeful predictions of outlasted hasty demise, partook company with Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin and even Kim Fowley, our kultur shock heroes just refuse to go away and die. The recipe for their continuing success would be obvious: just keep pumping out...2024-12-2356 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowLisa Martini Was in a Episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels, that Never AiredEpisode 601. We answer more of your questions this week. Tommy is nearly fired, again. And Lisa reveals she was filmed for an episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels that never aired. 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead...2024-12-161h 24

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowShow 600! Clickbait Headline, OMG What Did Someone Just Say! You Will Freak Out!Episode 600. 600 episodes! This episode is spent answering as many of your questions as possible. And wow do you have some great questions! 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason...2024-12-091h 58

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowFive KISS Things We Are Each Thankful For. What Are You Thankful For?Episode 599. This week is our Thanksgiving episode… Five things (KISS) we are each most thankful for. 1) Song (again, thankful for not favorite) 2) Album 3) Tour 4) Era 5) Memory Play along and share what you are most thankful for. 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Ed...2024-12-021h 10

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMusic Fans, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along! Respect Other Opinions.Episode 598. Mark suggested this week’s discussion… respecting the opinions of other people. We start by discussing the comments Blackie Lawless made regarding censorship at his recent NYC show. People can have different opinions and different beliefs and still get along, still be respectful. And of course this sort of behavior is nothing new to KISS fans… what era is better. What band member is better. What album is better. Discuss, but do not get aggressive and violent. Warning… keep your political comments to yourself in the comments. If you get into political discussions… your a** is grass and...2024-11-251h 03

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowSecret Facts Most Fans Don’t Know About KISS? Yeah, Pretty Much No.Episode 597. Idolator recently shared a new story titled, KISS Finally Admits The Truth About Their Band Name + Other Secret Facts Most Fans Don’t Know. We went through this list so see if there were any secret facts we didn’t know. Sorry, but most of this article is filled with “duh!” moments. But join us and let us know if you learned anything new, any secrets you didn’t know. Read: https://www.idolator.com/7934789/forgotten-facts-from-the-early-days-kiss-5 Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michael...2024-11-181h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAce Frehley solo that is as devastating as that incredible break in Slade’s Mama Weer All Crazee NowEpisode 596. We discuss Creem Magazine’s review of Rock N Roll Over… you need to sit through seven paragraphs of “what the hell is he talking about” before we get to the actually album review, but it is worth it! KISS – Rock And Roll Over by Billy Altman Creem Magazine Feb 1977 In the last few years we’ve seen the notion of image stretched beyond belief, because most of our biggest stars turn out to be all too ordinary offstage and off the record. If pop music reflects the times, and it usually does, then we’re all in...2024-11-111h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe Hotter Than Hell Fan Remix, How it Happened, How it Was DoneEpisode 595. Ken Nardi, known on YouTube as FranKENstein, brings his passion to Three Sides of the Coin to discuss his Hotter Than Hell fan remix. Why he did it? How he did it? What other projects is he working on? 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar...2024-11-041h 42

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWTF is Wrong with Some of You People! It is Just a Opinion. Do Not Open Your Mouth Until You Listen!Episode 594. What the f is wrong with some of you people? Do you understand just how foolish you look when you comment on an episode and you haven’t listened to it first? When you react based on how someone else is reacting? When you offer your opinion of a show that you didn’t listen to, your opinion is garbage. Everything you say is worthless. So let’s clear up all the BS lies about last week’s show. We lay it all out, full transparency, about what REALLY happened and who was involved. Oh lets remind s...2024-10-251h 01

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowEric Carr Was No Where Near the Quality of a Drummer that Eric Singer Is.Episode 593. It’s only Mark and Tommy this week… they discuss where did the live albums go? Why do bands no longer release them and Mark updates on Pop House. The best part is Mark compares Eric Singer to Eric Carr saying Eric Carr was no where near the quality of a drummer that Eric Singer is. 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...2024-10-211h 17

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Destroyer Super Deluxe 6 LP Box Set, Yes of No?Episode 592. The family is here… Michael, Mark, Tommy and Izzy! We discuss the new KISS Destroyer vinyl box set that sells for nearly $1000! This leads to a discussion on the “return” of CDs and Vinyl and finally a look at how streaming services pay artists or don’t pay artists and record deals and why artists need to understand their record label deal and how the money flows. 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 o...2024-10-071h 32

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowIzzy Wants to Replace Tommy Sommers, Does He Make the Cut?Episode 590. This week Lisa is back AND Izzy joins us to audition to maybe replace Tommy Sommers. As part of his audition Izzy thought doing a short comedy routine would help, did it? What do you think? Is Izzy ready to get called up to the big leagues? You have to let us know… does Izzy make the cut? 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 th...2024-09-161h 29

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMark Cicchini, Did He Save Three Sides of the Coin or Is He Just a Turd In The Punchbowl?Episode 589. We talk about Mark Cicchini being on the show for 10 years. What is your favorite Mark moment or quote? Mike talks about how 3 of his 5 all time favorite bands are essentially no more… KISS, ELO and Molly Hatchet. We are reaching a point where you can no longer count on your favorite bands being there every year with another tour and another album. Hard to imagine. 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...2024-09-091h 45

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio Show“Remember rock ’n’ roll? You guys used to rock ’n’ roll real good.” – Creem Magazine Dynasty ReviewEpisode 587. We go back to October 1979 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Dynasty… “We had some good times, but now they’re gone. So long,.” —Ace Frehley, “Save Your Love” So long, Ace, it’s been good to know ya. And, uncool as it may be for someone my age to admit it, y’know, five years ago I held high hopes that you guys would ultimatey transform yourselves into the great American white (faces) rock ’n’ roll hope. But hey, Ace, the Ramones now have that title—and they don’t even wear mak...2024-09-021h 14

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Destroyer… “This sure ain’t the scuzzy Kiss we all came to love.” Creem Magazine July 1976Episode 587. We go back to July 1976 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Destroyer… After three near-perfect studio albums and an excellent live summing-up LP that finally put them in the platinum, Kiss have pulled an abrupt change in direction that goes over about as well as a lead Buckinghams. As the prime purveyors of desensitized stupidity in the twilight of the behavioral sink, Kiss could not be matched. Their 70s treatments of Chuck Berry succeeded where others of the same “mentality” fell short because they alone had a true insight into the re...2024-08-261h 09

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowPlay Along This Week: Which KISS Album Divides Fandom the Most?Episode 586. We want you to play along with us this week… KISS Albums Either You Love It or Hate It, Greatest Album of All Time, Overlooked Masterpiece, Mental Breakdown, Which Divides Fandom. Let’s hear from you! 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of F...2024-08-191h 10

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowFact Is Nothing Would Have Saved The Elder It Was So Bad It Nearly Ended KISSEpisode 585. Well we had an entirely different topic planned for this week, but conversations take on a life of their own. We comment on the recent Unpopular KISS Opinions which exploded and completely took over the Three Sides Facebook group. This lead into discussing a couple unpopular opinions about the Elder. Which in turn led into us discussing the reality of being a fan when the Elder was released. What it was like. Could anything have saved the Elder? Short answer… no! It was a mistake to record, but without it we would have never gotten Creatures of the Ni...2024-08-1254 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowOur Unpopular KISS Opinions That Will Cause Other KISS Fans to Say… No Way You Are Wrong!Episode 584. We are sure you will have some comments about this episode. We share our unpopular KISS opinions. Opinions that we believe, but are sure to cause other fans to yell and scream at us. Play along this week… what are your unpopular KISS opinions? 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 by special guests including former KIS...2024-07-291h 22

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowEarly Days of KISS on the Web, the Indy KISS Expo and KISSArmyWarehouseEpisode 582. Steve Stierwalt joins us this week and we talk about the very beginning of KISS on the internet as Steve was there when it all started with his website KISS Freaks. Steve shares stories and insight into putting on the Indy KISS Expos. How much money does it take to put together and make a KISS expo happen? How did Steve’s online store KISS Army Warehouse get started, how did he end up acquiring the inventory from KISS Museum. Visit https://www.kissarmywarehouse.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests pl...2024-07-221h 57

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS I Was Made For Lovin’ You Passes One Billion Streams on SpotifyEpisode 582. KISS join a very small and elite group of artists who have a song with over one billion streams on Spotify. I Was Made For Lovin’ You from the album Dynasty has been streamed over one billion times! 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and le...2024-07-151h 15

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowJason Hook on the End of KISS, the Avatars and His Favorite and Least Favorite KISS AlbumsEpisode 581. We are joined by guitarist Jason Hook this week. Jason updates on his new band Flat Black, their new album will be released on July 19th. But… we talk all KISS with Jason, who is a HUGE KISS fan. Jason shares his feelings and thoughts on the end of KISS and the upcoming avatars. We also discuss our five favorite KISS albums and our two least favorite albums. Visit https://flatblackmusic.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Th...2024-07-081h 25

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowPeter Arquette Talks About the Future of KISS Expos and His Retirement from KISS MuseumEpisode 580. Recently Peter Arquette announced he was shutting down his long running and respected KISS collectibles store KISS Museum. He sold the inventory to KISSArmyWarehouse.com and is retiring. Why now, why is he retiring. What is he going to do now. What about the future of KISS expos. Is he planning to do any expos in the future. 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...2024-07-011h 57

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowDrum Legend Carmine Appice Talks Cactus, KISS, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin and more!Episode 579. One of the premier showmen in rock, Carmine Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Ya Think I‘m Sexy’ and “Young Turks.’ He left Stewart to record his first solo album, “Rockers’, and tour Japan and North America with an allstar band. . In the early 80’s, he toured with OZZY Osborne ,Ted Nugent . In the mid 80’s, he formed King Kobra for two Capitol albums a...2024-06-241h 12

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWOW! Legendary Guitarist Pat Travers Shares Some KISS Stories and a LOT More!Episode 578. Another Mark fan boy episode this week! Guitarist Pat Travers sits down with us this week. Yes Pat does have some KISS stories to share, talks about Doc McGhee managing his career even lets us in on the one song he wishes he had recorded and why! Pat talks about working with Carmine Appice on the new Cactus album that is out now and shares the news that he is starting to work on a new Pat Travers album. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com 2024-06-171h 01

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowIt’s a Trip Down Memory Lane. We Look at a Radio Playlist from 1975! KISS, Elton John, ABBA, Sweet!Episode 577. We check out a radio station playlist from 1975, wow what a variety of great songs! This is what is called AM Gold. 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist...2024-06-1057 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe History of Ace Frehley’s DeLorean Made Famous in Rock SoldiersEpisode 576. This episode we track down Ace Frehley’s DeLorean that he made famous in the song Rock Soldiers. The DeLorean is fully restored and lives in Florida. Robert Gadocha from ClassicDMC.com is the owner and also a HUGE KISS fan. He says how he found the DeLorean and restoration that went into the vehicle. He shares the history of the car, items he found in the car and a couple interesting modifications that Ace made to the car when he owned it. Shout out to Alexx Michael who also joins us and connected us with Ro...2024-06-031h 20

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAce Frehley Live Album or Cover Album, What Would You Rather Have?Episode 575. In a recent interview Ace Frehley stated he talked his label out of releasing a live Ace Frehley album and instead talked them into doing a third Origins cover album. So our question to you… what would you rather have, a live Ace Frehley album or another album of cover songs? Read: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/ace-frehley-talked-label-out-of-doing-live-album/ Is the band KISS… Is Gene Simmons… Why does the band KISS… We end up discussing what to expect from KISS in 2024 and why it will probably be a very quiet year for KISS...2024-05-2751 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowSome of the Crazy Things People are Googling About KISS! Are They a Christian Band? Really!Episode 574. In this episode we take a look at some of things people are Googling about KISS. Is the band KISS… Is Gene Simmons… Why does the band KISS… We end up discussing what to expect from KISS in 2024 and why it will probably be a very quiet year for KISS. 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 be...2024-05-2045 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAce Frehley and Gene Simmons’ Solo Set Lists Whose is Better?Episode 573. This week we go off track before even getting to our topic. But, we end up talking about Ace Frehley’s new set list for his solo shows and frankly how disappointing it is. We then move into Gene Simmons solo set list. Then we share our thoughts on the new Motley Crue single. And we end with a discussion about what we are listening to right now and are we now listening to more or less KISS music since the tour ended. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at...2024-05-061h 16

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe Story Behind the Birth and Death of the KISS Kasket and KLOL Houston Radio StationEpisode 572. Pat Fant joins us to discuss how he created the KISS Kasket and what happened to the Kasket. Pat also talks about his new documentary Runaway Radio about his time leading the radio station KLOL in Houston, TX. We talk about the state of radio and the changes that have occurred in radio. Visit https://rock101movie.com 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...2024-04-291h 18

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowOh You Don’t Like That We Like Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts? Why Should We Care What You Think?Episode 571. One email is the focus of this week’s episode, see below. Why does anyone care what someone else likes or doesn’t like? Why do you attack people with different views? Why would you think you are going to change the minds of anyone with a message like this? 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 by special guests incl...2024-04-221h 11

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWe Find Out What Is It Like to Catch Your Hair on FireEpisode 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 discussion where you don’t have to deal with Mark or Michael. It’s worth tuning in just for that. Welcome to the new era of Tommy Sommers presents Three Sides of the Coin. Forget...2024-04-151h 42

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAnother Box of KISS Krap is Opened, We Find VHS Tapes and Something That Blows UpEpisode 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 internet so we look up KISS, the results were not what we expected. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides...2024-04-0851 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhy Do KISS and Aerosmith Have Similar Merchandise?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 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 by special guests including former KISS le...2024-04-011h 02

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowLisa Reviews the New KISS Makeup Kit, Impressive and You Ask Us the Questions this WeekEpisode 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 Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and...2024-03-251h 42

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowUffda! The $900 Creatures of the Night Box Set… Why? What Are They Thinking?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 our wallet for this. It is time Universal talks to some KISS fans about what we would have purchased because it really seems the label is completely out of touch. Forget the haters, we...2024-03-181h 24

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMark Cicchini is Not Silent this Week, He Reviews Ace Frehley 10,000 VoltsEpisode 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 viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris...2024-03-042h 06

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAce Frehley 10,000 Volts Who Played On The Album, Who Wrote The Songs?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 process. What about another Ace Frehley Origins album? Oh yeah and are there any future plans for Steve’s band Tokyo Motor Fist? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at ww...2024-02-261h 31

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWOW! We Find Some Incredible KISS Merchandise from the 70s in a Moving Box!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 you help us identify what tour the KISS condom pack from Winterland was sold on? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.mich...2024-02-191h 09

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhat Do Musicians Think of Avatars, Holograms, Tribute Bands and Backing Tracks Hatebreed Joins UsEpisode 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 of this! Visit https://www.hatebreed.com 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...2024-02-121h 36

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe 50 Biggest KISS Events, Do You Agree?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-50-Martin-Popoff/dp/0760381828 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 th...2024-02-051h 43

Three Sides of the Coin VideoAre These Really the Worst Business Decisions KISS Has Ever Made?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 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...2024-01-291h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowAre These Really the Worst Business Decisions KISS Has Ever Made?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 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...2024-01-292h 07

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWe Find a Bunch of KISS Lunch Boxes in a Storage Box Including a Mint Original Lunch BoxEpisode 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 of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead...2024-01-2241 min

Three Sides of the Coin VideoWe Find a Bunch of KISS Lunch Boxes in a Storage Box Including a Mint Original Lunch BoxEpisode 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 of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead...2024-01-221h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMichael Opens Another Box of KISS Collectibles AND Mark Opens Two Boxes of His OwnEpisode 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 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 by...2024-01-151h 38

Three Sides of the Coin VideoMichael Opens Another Box of KISS Collectibles AND Mark Opens Two Boxes of His OwnEpisode 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 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 by...2024-01-151h 26

Three Sides of the Coin VideoApproaching the Song List for a Tribute CD vs a Tribute Band Show with Buffalo Rock CityEpisode 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 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 by special guests including former KISS...2024-01-081h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowApproaching the Song List for a Tribute CD vs a Tribute Band Show with Buffalo Rock CityEpisode 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 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 by special guests including former KISS...2024-01-081h 11

Three Sides of the Coin Video“God We’re F**king Legends.” – Mark CicchiniEpisode 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Sl...2023-12-251h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio Show“God We’re F**king Legends.” – Mark CicchiniEpisode 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Sl...2023-12-251h 12

Three Sides of the Coin VideoThe KISS Avatars, Our Reactions… Don’t Bet Against KISS!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 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 by special guests...2023-12-181h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe KISS Avatars, Our Reactions… Don’t Bet Against KISS!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 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 by special guests...2023-12-181h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS The End of the Road Final Show December 2, 2023 Madison Square Garden our Review and DiscussionEpisode 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 saw… some of it great, some of it not so great. We talk about interviews and the show. Did any of us get emotional and shed a tear? What was mi...2023-12-061h 38

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowCraig Gass Is Back and He is BEGGING You to Please Come to His Comedy Shows in NYCEpisode 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 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...2023-11-271h 44

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowDave Ellefson “Peter Criss is Unequaled, He Set the Bar All Drum Solos are Measured AgainstEpisode 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 his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson has woven a vast professional tapesty as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author. As a member of MEGADETH, he has been awarded 10 Grammy nominations...2023-11-202h 03

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowProducer Tom Werman on Working with Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister and More!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, Werman helped introduce the world to REO Speedwagon, Boston, Ted Nugent, and Cheap Trick; he also discovered KISS, Rush, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, but his record label passed on all of them. Then, as an independent producer, he...2023-11-131h 37

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowFor the 1st Time in Over 20 Years, Listen to the 1999 Bruce Fairbairn InterviewEpisode 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 anniversary of the release of Psycho Circus Michael found the original interview stored in a box. Sadly Bruce passed away just a few months after this interview was conducted. Here is the entire interview, unedited. We are proud to be bring you what was on...2023-11-062h 38

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowCraig Gass and His Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley ImpressionsEpisode 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 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk...2023-10-301h 18

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowRoger Earl Legendary FOGHAT Drummer Joins to Talk the New Album Sonic Mojo and More!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 out of Roger! 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...2023-10-231h 26

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWe Open Up Another Box of Michael’s KISS Stuff That Has Been In Storage for DecadesEpisode 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 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 by spec...2023-10-161h 18

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowDiscovering a Long Forgotten Piece of KISS Artwork from 1978Episode 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 of us is something we should all remember and never be afraid to share with others. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2...2023-10-091h 10

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowA Storage Tub Filled with KISS Audio Tapes, What Do We Find Inside?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 Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris...2023-10-021h 08

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowKISS Have Released a Number of Albums in September and We Share our Memories of Buying Those AlbumsEpisode 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.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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk...2023-09-251h 23

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowPart 2, We Go Back Inside the KISS Footlocker for the Entire Show!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 him and offered him a job. Mark informs Michael that a large sticker in a scrapbook is actually a mint condition KISS record player sticker. So much stuff is found you just have to watch! ...2023-09-181h 22

Three Sides of the Coin VideoPart 2, We Go Back Inside the KISS Footlocker for the Entire Show!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 him and offered him a job. Mark informs Michael that a large sticker in a scrapbook is actually a mint condition KISS record player sticker. So much stuff is found you just have to watch! ...2023-09-181h 29

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMicheal’s KISS Foot Locker Hasn’t Been Opened in Nearly 15 Years, What is Inside?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? 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 Side...2023-09-111h 29

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowMASS KISSTERIA a Book that Looks into KISS During the Crazy Years of Change, 1980 and 1981Episode 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 with Polygram play into all of this? Julian gives such great insight into what he saw happening and what this caused. Order your copy at https://www.masskissteria.com Forget the haters, we won! ...2023-09-041h 29

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe Demons of Rock – Over 1700 KISS Magazine CoversEpisode 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 KISStory. Order your copy at https://www.kissontour74-83.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin...2023-08-281h 46

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowLisa Is Back and Joins Us in a Bikini, Poolside in Las VegasEpisode 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 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky...2023-08-2156 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhat Did DJ Doug Podell Say to Ace Frehley During a Psycho Circus Interview?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 recording was hours late getting started… because of Ace. Once it go started Ace was in a mood and finally Doug turns to Ace and tells him…. Well you just have to listen to find out, but...2023-08-142h 00

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowDoes Mark Cicchini Have Issues Because He Is Such a Big KISS CollectorEpisode 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 issues? 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...2023-08-0758 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhat If Gene Simmons Quits KISS in the 80s. What Does Paul Stanley Do?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 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 by special guests...2023-07-241h 06

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWhat Would KISS Be Like if New York Dolls and Alice Cooper Didn’t Exist?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 Arthur Brown, Montrose, Sweet, Slade, LA Guns, Guns N Roses, Faster Pussycat, Mott the Hoople, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Mud, Angel City, T-Rex (Marc Bolan), Led Zeppelin. Enjoy this Spotify playlist of all the musi...2023-07-171h 14

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWesley Eure, Will on LAND OF THE LOST Takes Us Back to Saturday MorningsEpisode 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 the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead...2023-07-031h 10

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowIf You Could Be a Fly on the Wall at any KISS Moment, What Would it Be?Episode 533. A fun roundtable discussion that you can join… if you could be a fly on the wall at any moment in Kisstory, what would it be? 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Fi...2023-06-2646 min

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowWe Discuss YOUR Comments About KISS This Week and Lots to Say!Episode 532. This week we kind of turn the show over to you. We go deep into commenting on your comments from past shows. 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist...2023-06-191h 09

Three Sides of the Coin – A KISS Podcast and Radio ShowThe Top 20 and the Bottom 20 KISS Songs on SpotifyEpisode 531. Taking a lead from lasts week’s RIAA show, this week we look at the top 20 most played KISS songs on Spotify as well as the bottom 20 songs. Some interesting observations. We also educate Mark on how Spotify works. 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 by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar an...2023-06-121h 12

Three Sides of the Coin VideoEp. 85 Tonight We Turn the Microphone Over to Tommy Sommers, Shock Me!Episode 85, July 22, 2014. Tommy Sommers has something he needs to get off his chest this week so we turn the microphone over to Tommy. Tommy asks why Motley Crue can do new and exciting things on tour and KISS is still doing the same show night after night. We also discuss the poll to select a KISS set list and how the truth was revealed that Ace Frehley fans really want Tommy Thayer to play Fractured Mirror and sing 2000 Man and Rocket Ride in concert. Those three songs made the top 10 songs voted on my fans. Mark Cicchini this week...2014-07-221h 18