Episodes
Episode Fifty-Five: Kiss My A$$ The Video
10/23/2019
Episode Fifty-Five is an in depth look at the home video KISS My Ass. This video accompanied the release of the record with the same name, a covers album curated by Paul and Gene themselves.
Duration:00:30:00
Episode Fifty-Four: Kiss My A$$
10/9/2019
Episode Fifty-Four is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Kiss My Ass, a tribute album produced by KISS for KISS fans everywhere. Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, The Lemonheads, Tom Morello, Garth Brooks, Anthrax, and more all recorded music for this tribute album.
Duration:00:49:31
Bonus Episode: Bootlegged Volume Two
10/2/2019
On this special bonus episode Ryo delves into a bootleg CD from his personal collection.
Duration:00:31:29
Episode Fifty-Three: Konfidential
9/25/2019
Episode Fifty-Three is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the home video, KISS Konfidential.
Duration:00:45:49
Episode Fifty-Two: Alive III
9/18/2019
Episode Fifty-Two is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Alive III. This was the live album that KISS fans had been waiting so long to hear!
Duration:00:48:55
Episode Fifty-One: X-Treme Close Up
9/11/2019
Episode Fifty-One is a review of the KISS Home Documentary, X-Treme Close Up. Ryo provides a review of the home video, discusses what worked and what didn’t, and dives into some of the questionable history that is discussed by Gene and Paul. Welcome to the show!
Duration:00:30:54
Episode Fifty: Revenge
8/28/2019
Episode Fifty is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Revenge. Produced by Bob Ezrin, Revenge is one of the highlights of the entire KISS catalog.
Duration:00:59:39
Bonus Episode: The Year in KISS 1991
8/21/2019
This special bonus episode breaks down the year in KISS, 1991. Ryo discusses the band gearing up to record Revenge, their involvement in the Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey soundtrack, the passing of a beloved band member, and how KISS continued to move forward even after losing the heart of their band.
Duration:00:29:27
Episode Forty-Nine: KISS Favorites III
8/14/2019
Episode Forty-Nine is a look at the third volume of Favorites, a collection of KISS songs that young Ryo made back in the day. Ryo provides an analytical overview of the tracks chosen, cringes at some of the choices made, and works hard to defend some of the songs selected
Duration:00:52:29
Episode Forty-Eight: Badlands
8/7/2019
Episode Forty-Eight is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Badlands. Ryo provides an analytical overview and breakdown of the self titled debut from Badlands followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. There is plenty of conversation on the genius of Jake E. Lee, a pondering of what if Jake had been in KISS, and a deep dive into the amazing vocal style of Ray Gillen.
Duration:00:48:50
Bonus Episode: Where The KISS You Been?
7/31/2019
This Bonus Episode marks the return of the Podcast after a lengthy, unplanned absence. Ryo explains where he’s been, why there was no podcast for so many weeks, and what the future plans are now that the show is back on track. He also answers some questions that have come in over the last couple of months and discusses what happens when this podcast reaches “The End of the Road.”
Duration:00:40:07
Episode Forty-Seven: Trouble Walkin’
4/28/2019
Episode forty-seven is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Trouble Walkin’ by Ace Frehley.
Duration:00:34:29
Bonus Episode: The End of the Road Tour Review
4/3/2019
This special bonus episode is a review of the two concerts recently attended in New York City and Philadelphia. Ryo provides an in depth review of the concert, setlist, stage, pyrotechnics, and general mayhem that is a KISS concert.
Duration:00:51:59
Episode Forty-Six: Hot In The Shade
3/27/2019
Episode forty-six is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Hot In The Shade.
Duration:01:02:59
Episode Forty-Five: The Decline of the Western Civilization Part II
3/6/2019
Episode Forty-Five is a look at the infamous documentary The Decline of The Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Ryo provides an overview of the film complete with his own detailed analysis and memories of what this documentary meant to the metal community.
Duration:00:32:43
Bonus Episode: The Farewell Tour Setlist Criticism
2/27/2019
SPOILER WARNING: If you do not want to know what the setlist is for the current tour, do not listen to this episode until you have seen the concert! The entire setlist will be discussed on this episode.
Duration:01:08:21
Episode Forty-Four: KISS Favorites Too
2/20/2019
Episode Forty-Four is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the second collection of KISS songs Ryo compiled during his teenage years, KISS Favorites Too. Ryo provides an in depth look at the tracks selected, gives a little background on why each track was picked, and even scolds his younger self for including certain songs at the cost of others
Duration:00:51:41
Episode Forty-Three: In Heat
2/13/2019
Episode Forty-Three is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album In Heat. This Gene Simmons produced album was Black N Blue’s last studio effort with Tommy Thayer on guitar and their last album of new material for more than 20 years.
Duration:00:37:54
Bonus Episode: The KISS Family Feud
2/6/2019
This bonus episode is a deep dive into the current feud between Ace Frehely and Gene Simmons as well as Paul Stanley and Vinnie Vincent.
Duration:00:29:57
Episode Forty-Two: Live Plus Four
2/6/2019
Episode Forty-Two is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the home video Live Plus Four. Ryo provides an overview of the home video, followed by an in-depth look at the live performance and a full on critique of each music video. What’s better, the live portion or the music videos? Are the music videos artistic and creative? Or are they just plain garbage that the band did in order to fulfill the requirements to make a video?
Duration:00:37:08