Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What better way to start the new year than with twelve straight hours of KISS?
This marathon traces KISS from their gritty New York beginnings, through peak superstardom, and deep into the awkward, often misunderstood non-makeup years—with all the chaos, contradictions, and mythology intact.
Across album deep dives, vintage magazine articles, forgotten interviews, record reactions, and plenty of opinionated side-roads, Robert John Hadfield, Gary Casella, and guest Shelle Crow unpack what made KISS work, what nearly broke them, and why the band still sparks arguments decades later. Expect strong takes, genuine nostalgia, and moments where the conversation completely derails—in the best possible way.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a long-form immersion—the kind you put on while working, hanging out, or letting the day unfold. Whether you worship the makeup era, defend the non-makeup years, or just want to understand how one band became four comic-book characters who conquered the world, this marathon is your front-row seat.
🕛 What This Marathon Covers
- Origins & early club days
- The rise of the makeup era
- Albums that built the empire
- Internal tension, egos, and mythology
- The controversial unmasking
- The non-makeup era (and why it’s still debated)
- Vintage magazine articles & forgotten interviews
- Personal memories, record reactions, and real talk
⚡ How to Watch
This is a 12-hour continuous marathon—perfect for:
- Background listening
- Long workdays
- Road trips
- New Year’s Day recovery
- Or testing your endurance as a KISS fan
Drop in anywhere…or don’t leave at all.
What better way to start the new year than with twelve straight hours of KISS?
This marathon traces KISS from their gritty New York beginnings, through peak superstardom, and deep into the awkward, often misunderstood non-makeup years—with all the chaos, contradictions, and mythology intact.
Across album deep dives, vintage magazine articles, forgotten interviews, record reactions, and plenty of opinionated side-roads, Robert John Hadfield, Gary Casella, and guest Shelle Crow unpack what made KISS work, what nearly broke them, and why the band still sparks arguments decades later. Expect strong takes, genuine nostalgia, and moments where the conversation completely derails—in the best possible way.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a long-form immersion—the kind you put on while working, hanging out, or letting the day unfold. Whether you worship the makeup era, defend the non-makeup years, or just want to understand how one band became four comic-book characters who conquered the world, this marathon is your front-row seat.
🕛 What This Marathon Covers
- Origins & early club days
- The rise of the makeup era
- Albums that built the empire
- Internal tension, egos, and mythology
- The controversial unmasking
- The non-makeup era (and why it’s still debated)
- Vintage magazine articles & forgotten interviews
- Personal memories, record reactions, and real talk
⚡ How to Watch
This is a 12-hour continuous marathon—perfect for:
- Background listening
- Long workdays
- Road trips
- New Year’s Day recovery
- Or testing your endurance as a KISS fan
Drop in anywhere…or don’t leave at all.
