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Approaching the Song List for a Tribute CD vs a Tribute Band Show with Buffalo Rock City
January 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEpisode 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 […]
“God We’re F**king Legends.” – Mark Cicchini
December 25, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEpisode 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 […]
The KISS Avatars, Our Reactions… Don’t Bet Against KISS!
December 18, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEpisode 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, […]
Part 2, We Go Back Inside the KISS Footlocker for the Entire Show!
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBEpisode 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 […]
Ep. 368 Steve Unger from Metal Church Shares Some Amazing KISS Stories (Updated)
February 03, 2020 20:22 - 2 hours - 260 MBEpisode 368, February 4, 2020. Steve Unger from Metal Church sits down with us this week and Mark goes total fanboy! Steve shares his lifetime love for KISS and an absolutely amazing KISS/Paul Stanley story that every fan is sure to love! Visit https://metalchurchofficial.com and http://www.sincircusofficial.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please […]
Ep. 154 Mark Cicchini Sits Down with Chris Jericho on the KISS Kruise
December 01, 2015 03:22 - 14 minutes - 831 MB VideoEpisode 154, November 25, 2015. Bonus episode! While on the KISS KRUISE Mark Cicchini sat down with Fozzy lead vocalist, WWE wrestler and KISS fan… Chris Jericho! Three Sides of the Coin Monthly Option 1 : $1.99 USD – monthlyOption 2 : $5.00 USD – monthlyOption 3 : $9.99 USD – monthly If you would […]
Ep. 153 Are KISS Lost at Sea? What Will Get You Excited for 2016?
November 25, 2015 04:20 - 5 MB VideoEpisode 153, November 24, 2015. Tommy goes off this episode so sit back and enjoy! In between Tommy’s rants we talk about KISS and 2016, what are they doing? They have announced some shows, but no real tour. Is there a reason for the dates? What will it take for you to get excited about […]
Ep. 152 A Long Lost KISS Music Video is Discovered from Music from The Elder
November 17, 2015 20:38 - 2 hours - 3.53 GB VideoEpisode 152, November 17, 2015. This week Curt Gooch surprises us with details and the tape for the long lost KISS video for “I” from the album Music from The Elder. How he found this video. Why he has the only known copy. What are his plans for the video. How you can own the […]
Ep. 151 We Take a Look at the Marvel Comics KISS Comic Book Contract
November 10, 2015 16:56 - 1 hour - 3.15 GB VideoEpisode 151, November 10, 2015. Lisa Martini becomes a official member of Three Sides of the Coin and shares the Marvel Comics contract with KISS. How much did KISS make from each comic book? How much did Marvel advance KISS? Mark joins us from Miami with a very special surprise guest before he heads back […]
Ep. 150 This Episode Almost Didn’t Happen, We Nearly Took the Week Off
November 03, 2015 18:54 - 53 minutes - 938 MB VideoEpisode 150, November 3, 2015. We almost said no show for this week, Mark was slammed getting ready for The KISS Kruise, Tommy was sick all week and Michael was beat with all of his clients. But we said screw it let’s see what we can chat about and somehow we got a commercial for […]
Ep. 149 Chris Jericho Is Back For a Return Engagement
October 27, 2015 23:13 - 1 hour - 722 MB VideoEpisode 149, October 27, 2015. Chris Jericho is back! Before heading off with his band Fozzy to perform on the KISS Kruise, Chris joins us (or is he auditioning?) to talk about amazing things like CRAZY NIGHTS! The Three Sides crew also debates as to what made Ace Frehley a influential guitarist… his playing or […]
Ep. 148 Legendary KISS Photographer Bob Gruen
October 20, 2015 14:02 - 1 hour - 1.59 GB VideoEpisode 148, October 20, 2015. Legendary KISS Photographer Bob Gruen sits down with us to talk about working with KISS in the 70s. The story behind the Dressed To Kill album cover. The story behind the Cream Magazine “super hero” comic photo session. Where are the suits from the Dressed to Kill cover? What was […]
Ep. 147 This is All About FACTS, Who Owns Ace Frehley & Peter Criss’ Makeup.
October 14, 2015 01:42 - 1 hour - 1.64 GB VideoEpisode 147, October 13, 2015. Lots of interesting discussion this week. In his heart does Gene Simmons want to end with the original band? Who owns Ace Frehley and Peter Criss’ makeup, we end this debate with facts. Peter Criss made a appearance at Guitar Center and sat down and played some drums… what does […]
Can Gene Simmons Be a Fan of KISS? Collectibles from Mike & Tommy
October 06, 2015 15:54 - 1 hour - 1.53 GB VideoEpisode 146, October 6, 2015. This week it is twofer… two great discussions. Up first, can Gene Simmons be a fan of KISS? Followed by Tommy and Mike sharing one of their very personal KISS collectibles. Three Sides of the Coin Monthly Option 1 : $1.99 USD – monthlyOption 2 : $5.00 USD – monthlyOption […]
Ep. 145 KISS Kruise V The Deep Cut Songs YOU Want to Hear.
September 30, 2015 02:46 - 1 hour - 1.67 GB VideoEpisode 145, September 29, 2015. Awhile back the KISS KRUISE asked YOU, KISS Navy, what deep cuts you’d like to hear at the first ever, KISS Electric Unmasked Sail Away Show on The KISS Kruise! Below is a list of your top requested songs. On October 30th, you’ll be standing on the pool deck, rockin’ […]
Ep. 144 Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Talks About His Feud with Paul Stanley
September 22, 2015 15:41 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoEpisode 144, September 22, 2015. Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Talks About His Feud with Paul Stanley. Hold on! Dee Snider opens up about the feud with Paul Stanley and when it started. Can there be peace between the two of them? He fills us in on how big of a KISS fan he is. He […]
Ep. 143 Meeting Notes from KISS Financial & Business Meetings in 1977 & 1979
September 16, 2015 04:31 - 2 hours - 1.77 GB VideoEpisode 143, September 15, 2015. Lisa Martini returns with three amazing business documents; two from 1977 and one from 1979. These documents are the meeting notes from financial/business meetings. It is a amazing contrast to see the discussions in 1977 when KISS is flying high vs the discussion in late 1979 when they are on […]
Ep. 142 KISS Reunites in 1989 and Records a New Album, What Songs from the 80s Make the Cut?
September 09, 2015 16:36 - 1 hour - 1.47 GB VideoEpisode 142, September 8, 2015. KISS Reunites in 1989 and Records a New Album, What Songs from the 80s Make the Cut? Rules: You can select from KISS songs released in the 80s, from Lick It up to Hot In The Shade. And… Peter’s first two solo albums and Ace’s 80s solo albums. No demos. […]
Ep 141 The Best of the Worst KISS Albums
September 01, 2015 16:30 - 1 hour - 1.61 GB VideoEpisode 141, September 1, 2015. This was a painful episode to record. We each listened to our five worst KISS albums and then created a 10 song album containing the best songs from those bad albums. Thanks for putting us through this punishment Mark! What we ended up with is THE BEST OF THE WORST […]
Ep. 140 Joe Perry When Asked If He Auditioned for KISS, No Comment
August 25, 2015 23:39 - 1 hour - 1.58 GB VideoEpisode 140, August 25, 2015. Three amazing discussions this week: new evidence that Vinnie Vincent may have actually saved KISS. Neil Peart of Rush disses KISS. And… Eddie Trunk on why Ace Frehley won’t be back in KISS. Oh and something about Joe Perry! Hirsh Gardner – http://hirshgardner.com/ New England – http://www.newenglandrocks.com/ Three Sides of […]
Ep. 139 Hirsh Gardner Talks About Recording with Vinnie Vincent
August 19, 2015 20:55 - 2 hours - 1.7 GB VideoEpisode 139, August 18, 2015. We stay in the New England camp this week, Hirsh Gardner, the drummer from New England joins us to share his amazing stories… being the Aucoin offices the day Peter Criss was fired from KISS. His experience recording with Vinnie Vincent on songs that would become the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. […]
Ep. 138 Gary Shea Talks New England, Alcatrazz, Warrior, Vinnie Vincent & Cooper – Shea
August 11, 2015 23:22 - 2 hours - 1.76 GB VideoEpisode 138, August 11, 2015. Gary Shea Talks New England, Alcatrazz, Warrior & Vinnie Vincent. Gary has many stories to share with us… how New England got their record deal, how they secured Bill Aucoin as manager, how Paul Stanley came to produce their debut. How New England went from flying hight one year to […]
Ep. 137 Scooby Doo and KISS, Our Review & Religious Protests
August 05, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 1.24 GB VideoEpisode 137, August 4, 2015. Scooby Doo and KISS Rock and Roll Mystery, Our Review & Religious Protests. It’s Scooby Doo special this week! We start off discussing the religious protests happening around the DVD and happening on our Facebook page. We are being prayed for. We are sinners. We are going to hell. We […]
Ep. 136 KISS Merchandise, How Much Were They Making in 1978
July 29, 2015 00:58 - 2 hours - 2.3 GB VideoEpisode 136, July 28, 2015. KISS Merchandise, How Much Were They Making in 1978. We are joined by special guest Lisa Martini who a KISS collection that even impresses Mark. We discuss and analyze (like nobody else) 5 pages outlining KISS merchandise sales from 1977, 1978 and 1979. How much they made. What each merchandise […]
Ep. 135 KISS Stage Props, What Happened to Many of Them
July 21, 2015 19:25 - 2 hours - 2.17 GB VideoEpisode 135, July 21, 2015. KISS Stage Props, What Happened to Many of Them? We are joined by special guest Jacques van Gool KISS fan and owner of BackstageAuctions.com. Jacques tells us many stories about auctions for Sean Delaney, Eddie Kramer, Lydia Criss. He tells us some AMAZING stories about visiting the McManus warehouse and […]
Ep. 134 KISS Business Documents from 1977 & 1981
July 14, 2015 17:35 - 1 hour - 1.79 GB VideoEpisode 134, July 14, 2015. Tommy fills on in on what happened when he met Ace Frehley. Mark shares a couple KISS business documents that came directly from Bill Aucoin. Documents from 1977 and 1981 discussing how KISS should invest their money in 77 and questioning their management company Glickman Marks in 1981. Lots of […]
133 Did the Success of KISS Alive! Fuel the Explosion of Disco Music?
July 07, 2015 20:17 - 1 hour - 2.02 GB VideoEpisode 133, July 7, 2015. Three main topics this week… Book reviews of Me Inc. by Gene Simmons and the Neil Bogart biography Going Platinum… Did the success of KISS Alive! fuel the explosion of disco music?…. Our comments about the Ros Radley episode that we pulled down. Why we did it and our feelings […]
Ep 132 The General of the KISS Army Joins Us, Bill Starkey
June 30, 2015 23:41 - 2 hours - 2.25 GB VideoEpisode 132, June 30, 2015. The founding General of the KISS Army Bill Starkey joins us this week. You will not find a more humble member of the KISS Army than the guy who literally started it. Bill reveals the truths and lies behind the stories you have heard about the formation of the KISS […]
Ep. 131 Nothin’ But This Ain’t No Spencer’s Crap, Going Back to 1974
June 17, 2015 03:31 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB VideoEpisode 131, June 16, 2015. Nothin’ But This Ain’t No Spencer’s Crap This Week! Mark Cicchini starts digging into boxes next to him and pulls out items going as far back as 1974! We have no idea what is next, but the stories and memories are great! Three Sides of the Coin Monthly Option 1 […]
Ep. 129 Rick Stuart Former Security Director & Bodyguard for KISS
June 02, 2015 18:58 - 2 hours - 2.44 GB VideoEpisode 129, June 2, 2015. Rick Stuart former Director of Security and Bodyguard for KISS from 1975-1976 joins us with a inside look at protecting the band. He talks to us about the band’s first tour of Europe. Stopping photographers from taking pictures of the band out of makeup. Inside the studio during the recording […]
Ep. 128 Jason Hook from Five Finger Death Punch Talks KISS & Ace Frehley
May 26, 2015 16:59 - 2 hours - 1.86 GB VideoEpisode 128, May 26, 2015. Jason Hook lead guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch sits with us for nearly two hours to talk about is HUGE love for KISS. He shares with us a number of his KISS guitars. He talks about his love for Ace Frehley. He discusses his audition with Ace to join […]
Ep. 127 Letter By Ace Frehley Tour Promoter & Are You a Real KISS Fan?
May 20, 2015 01:19 - 1 hour - 1.73 GB VideoEpisode 127, May 19, 2015. Back to the Ace Frehley Well & Are You a Real KISS Fan? Why does Ace continue to do things that KISS fans discuss? It’s not just us, it is the KISS Army. We love the guy, but his actions just leave us scratching our head. This week we read […]
Ep. 126 KISS Stories from Someone Who Worked at Universal
May 12, 2015 17:01 - 5 MB VideoEpisode 126, May 12, 2015. We are joined by special guest Jay Gilbert who brings us MANY KISS stories from his time working at Universal Music and Sanctuary Records. We start back in 1977 and talk a show when Peter Criss was to sing Beth and a Beatles tune started to play. We talk about […]
Ep. 125 God Will Send A Fireball From Space To Destroy Earth If Ace Frehley Returns To KISS
May 05, 2015 17:28 - 1 hour - 1.68 GB VideoEpisode 125, May 5, 2015. God Will Send A Fireball From Space To Destroy Earth If Ace Frehley Returns To KISS. Huh? What? No we aren’t getting all religious on you, we just lay down the truth about Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in 2015. Don’t hate the messenger. We discuss Ace Frehley in Australia, […]
Ep. 124 Curt Gooch Goes DEEP Into KISS Video, So Much Is Revealed Heads Explode!
April 29, 2015 05:20 - 2 hours - 1.97 GB VideoEpisode 124, April 28, 2015. Author, historian, collector, video expert… Curt Gooch joins us and talks about EVERYTHING KISS video. What exists, what doesn’t exist. The story behind KISSOLOGY IV. So much is revealed that as a KISS fan your jaw will be on the floor by the end of the show. Curt also takes […]
Ep. 123 Mark Slaughter Gives Some Not So Pretty Details on Vinnie Vincent
April 22, 2015 02:10 - 2 hours - 1.95 GB VideoEpisode 123, April 21, 2015. Mark Slaughter Gives the Not So Pretty Details on Vinnie Vincent. What was the very first comment Vinnie Vincent made to Mark? What was the first comment Gene Simmons said to Mark when Slaughter toured with KISS? Who got the Vinnie Vincent Invasion their record deal? How did Slaughter get […]
Ep. 122 Inside the Studio the Last Time Original KISS Ever Recorded Together
April 14, 2015 17:52 - 1 hour - 1.55 GB VideoEpisode 122, April 14, 2015. Inside the Studio the Last Time Original KISS Ever Recorded Together with Detroit Rock City Associate Producer Tim Sullivan. Tim also takes us back to the making of Detroit Rock City The Movie. The stories! Michael, Tommy and Mark put in hours every week to record, produce and promote Three […]
Ep. 121 What If It Was Bob Kulick & Not Ace Frehley in 1974?
April 08, 2015 15:50 - 1 hour - 1.24 GB VideoEpisode 121, April 7, 2015. What If It Was Bob Kulick & Not Ace Frehley in 1974? What sort of success would KISS have had in their first year? Was Ace that critical to the band getting started? As a tease for next week’s special guest, Mark shares a Detroit Rock City movie program from […]
Ep. 120 The Beauty Who Plays The Beast, Andrea Zermeno from PRISS
April 01, 2015 01:56 - 1 hour - 1.29 GB VideoEpisode 120, March 31, 2015. The Beauty Who Plays The Beast, Andrea Zermeno from PRISS. We discuss why Gene is grossly underrated as a bass player. Mark continues his rant about Steel Panther and KISS fans who have a problem with someone having a opinion. Reminder… We release a new shirt, THANK GOD IT’S TUESDAY, […]
Ep. 119 Mark Vents About Steel Panther Playing on the KISS Kruise V.
March 24, 2015 18:42 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoEpisode 119, March 24, 2015. Mark Vents (some might say SNAPS!) About Steel Panther Playing on the KISS Kruise V. Steel Panther are a parody act no different than Weird Al Yankovic. Are they appropriate for kids on the Kruise? We break 10,000 fans on our Facebook page. We release a new shirt, THANK GOD […]
Ep. 118 Your Prayers Are Answered! No Michael On This Week’s Show!
March 18, 2015 03:38 - 1 hour - 1.34 GB VideoEpisode 118, March 17, 2015. Your prayers have been answered! No Michael on this week’s show. If this week’s show sucks it is because Michael is not there. If this week’s show is great it is because Michael groomed these two knuckleheads in his image. You know Three Sides of the Coin is all Michael! […]
Ep. 117 Paul Stanley Guitar Talk with Boogie Street Guitars Eric McKenna
March 10, 2015 21:24 - 1 hour - 1.02 GB VideoEpisode 117, March 10, 2015. Eric McKenna from Boogie Street Guitars joins us to discuss Paul Stanley’s guitars. Eric talks about his relationship with Paul. He discuss the guitars he built for Paul. He discusses Paul’s involvement. What Paul wants in a guitar. If you are a guitar geek this show is for you! Michael […]
Ep. 116 Paul Stanley Sings to a Backing Track, a New Can of Worms!
March 04, 2015 07:26 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB VideoEpisode 116, March 3, 2015. We discuss the can of worms you opened up, Paul Stanley sings over a backing track. This Ain’t No Spencer’s Crap… Mark shows a ticket, guitar picks and show poster from KISS’ appearance on the David Letterman Show. Michael and Tommy put in hours every week to record, produce and […]
Ep. 115 Mark is Busted Taping KISS & Ace Frehley Concerts!
February 25, 2015 02:19 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoEpisode 115, February 24, 2015. Mark Cicchini talks about how he was is busted taping KISS & Ace Frehley Concerts! Mark talks being part of a movie about concert tapers. This leads into Mark’s stories about being busted filming KISS and Ace Frehley. We discuss the legalities of bootlegs. Why bands don’t release live concerts. […]
Ep. 114 Inside the Book KISS Alive Forever with Author Jeff Suhs
February 17, 2015 16:59 - 2 hours - 1.56 GB VideoEpisode 114, February 17, 2015. Inside the Book KISS Alive Forever with Author Jeff Suhs. Jeff discusses the history of KISS Alive Forever. How the book was born, how he and co-author Curt Gooch researched and gathered, interviewed and gathered all the data. Jeff also discusses his involvement with Lydia Criss’ book Sealed With A […]
Ep. 113 KISS Kruise V is nearly sold out will a electric sail away show wow Mike & Tommy
February 10, 2015 18:08 - 1 hour - 1.42 GB VideoEpisode 113, February 10, 2015. Kruise V is nearly sold out will a electric sail away show wow Mike & Tommy? What will it take for them to go on the Kruise this year? Are they whipped by their wives? We talk about the fan voting for the three songs each Kruiser would like to […]
Ep. 112 What if… Ace Frehley & Peter Criss Had a Full Share in the Reunion Tour Profits?
February 04, 2015 01:29 - 5 MB VideoEpisode 112, February 3, 2015. Back to a fun show! What if… Ace Frehley and Peter Criss had a full share in profits from the reunion tour? How would things be different? Would KISS remained together longer? This Ain’t No Spencer’s Crap… a Paul Stanley firehouse hat. He also shares some of his KISS posters. […]
Ep. 111 JR Smalling & Moose from The Original KISS Krew Discuss Out On The Streets
January 27, 2015 17:00 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoEpisode 111, January 27, 2015. JR Smalling and Moose from The Original KISS Krew join us on Three Sides of the Coin to discuss their book Out On The Streets and our review of the book. Be sure to listen to episode 109 if you want to understand our review that led to this episode. […]
Inside How Universal Records Put Together the KISS KISSTERIA Box Set
January 22, 2015 03:47 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoEpisode 110, January 20, 2015. We are joined by KISS vinyl expert Tom Shannon. Tom shares with us what he did as a consultant with Universal Music Group in the creation of the KISSTERIA and KISS SINGLES box sets. We take you inside the record label as these projects were created. We also look back […]
Ep. 109 Out On The Streets by The Original KISS Krew We Review the Book
January 13, 2015 18:34 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB VideoEpisode 109, January 13, 2015. Out On The Streets a new book by The Original KISS Krew… we review it! This 352 page book chronicles the work of The Original KISS KREW during the bands formative years of late 1973 – mid 1976. Featuring behind the scenes stories and containing some very rare and unseen […]