On this special bonus episode, Jay from The Sexy Armpit and The Purple Stuff Podcast joins Ryo to talk about KISS MERCHANDISE. The two discuss merchandise they have, merchandise they wish they had, and weird merchandise that they can’t believe KISS actually tried to sell.

Episode twenty-four is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Animalize. This was Mark St. John’s first and only album with KISS. St. John replaced Vinnie Vincent on lead guitar after Vinnie’s departure from the band. He would only play a couple of live shows in support of the tour and then he was gone. Ryo provides an analytical overview of Animalize followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album.

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Lick It Up followed by an overview of Vinnie Vincent’s contributions to the record, his place in the band’s history, and an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Creatures of the Night followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Let Me Rock You followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Killers followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo takes a deep look into the year 1982, the addition of Eric Carr, the departure of Ace Frehley, and the music that KISS was producing at the time. KISS hitting rock bottom in their career is discussed as well as the start of their ultimate comeback. 1982 found fans wondering is this the end of KISS, but it actually was just the beginning. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of (Music From) The Elder followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Out of Control followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who played on the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!

Ryo provides an analytical overview of Unmasked followed by an in-depth look at each track on the album. Who wrote the song? Who sang the song? Where does each song fit in the band’s storied career? And Ryo’s personal opinion on each track. Let the debate begin!