Best Zak Iron Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 324 - KISS Alive! 50th Anniversary Celebration! 59:35

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We discuss the classic KISS Alive! album, when did we first get it, and which songs do we think are better on this live album compared to the original studio recordings.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 323 - KISS Hot In The Shade : A Look Back 1:00:12

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We discuss the KISS Hot In The Shade album, track by track. What we like, what we don't like. Plus we discuss the tour, the music scene in the late 80s, and more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 322 - Interview with Mayor Melhem About Awarding My Chemical Romance the Key To the City of Belleville 43:21

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Have you ever wondered how a rock band is awarded a "Key To the City"? Mayor Melham discusses how this happened for My Chemical Romance at Metlife Stadium where the band was awarded the key to city of Belleville. A great story with a lot of laughs and great details about this event!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 321 - Remembering Ozzy Osbourne The Prince Of Darkness 36:56

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We discuss the impact Ozzy had on us as music fans, the impact he had on hard rock and heavy metal and th eimaoct he had on other musicians. RIP Ozzy.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 320 - "Gen X" Music Fans React to My Chemical Romance's Black Parade \ Long Live The Black Parade 1:25:54

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Three "Gen X" music fans get together to discuss the My Chemical Romance album, "The Black Parade". Do we like it? What songs do we like? What songs do we not like?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 319 - KISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas KISS Army Storms Vegas Paul Stanley Gene Simmons 35:29

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Today KISS announced changes and updates to the upcoming KISS event in Vegas. We talk about all the announcements, what wasn't announced and more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 318 - Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne Back To The Beginning Reactions 44:57

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We discuss the final live performances from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and all the artists on hand for the "Back To The Beginning" concert event.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 317 - KISS At Budokan 1977 1978 1988 1995 with Alain Bellicha 50:28

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Alain Bellicha joiins me to talk about his new book KISS At Budokan and the KISS frenzy in Japan during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Alain also discusses how this "fan made" book became auherized by KISS!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 316 - Iron Maiden Ask Fans To Limit Cell Phone Usage, Ace Frehley Is Sick, Zak Starkey is Fired Again & More 42:42

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We discuss the new that Iron Maiden has asked fans to limit their cell phone usage at concerts, Ace Frehley cancels shows due to illness, Billy Joel cancels concerts for the next year plus, Zak Starkey is fired again from The Who and so Josh Freeze is fired from the Foo Fighters. And somehow, for us, all of these stories are related!!…

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Ep. 315 - We Attend the Gene Simmons Band 2025 Tour & Give Our Opinions! 49:57

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We attended the 2025 Gene Smmons solo tour and give our opinions on the performances, the setlist and how it compares to his pror solo tour.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 314 - Jim Vallance Interview Bryan Adams Aerosmith KISS Ozzy Osbourne Heart & More! 1:01:50

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Do you enjoy hearing stories about the songwriting process? Well….if you do, it doesn’t get better than this! Legendary songwriter Jim Vallance joins me to share stories about the many classics he helped write!! What was the original title for the song “Summer of ‘69”? Is it really about the sexual position? What famous band was “Run To You” actual…

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Ep. 313 - Joey Cassata talk KISS, The Order Of The Rose, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, The Elder & more! 1:14:06

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Drummer and author Joey Cassata jons me to discuss his newest book "The Order Of The Rose", a story based off the KISS album "The Elder". Joey also talks about his recent performance with Peter Criss, recording with Ace Frehley and more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 312 - Peter Criss Interview @ The Cutting Room 2025 4:03

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Peter Criss was kind to sit with me for a few minutes prior to his performance at The Cutting Room on Aprl 25, 2025. We discuss the ceremony that evening as well as his forthcoming rock album.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 311 - KISS Storms Vegas Updates & Bon Jovi in Nashville Event 35:58

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We discuss the recent announcements about the KISS Storms Vegas event and also Bon Jovii's event in Nashvlle. At the Jovi event all phones will be locked away during the performance. Do we think this a a bad idea?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 310 - KISS Storms Vegas : The Return Of KISS 2025 1:01:33

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On this episode we discuss the return of KISS in 2025, the odds of seeing prior band members at the event and much more! The band made more announcements riight after we recorded this episode, so make sure to check out Ep 311 also!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 309 - KISS New Off The Soundboard Review San Antonio 1985 50:50

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We disucss the newest KISS Off The Soundboard release, a concert from the Asylum tour recorded in San Antonio in 1985. What do we like, what don't we like about thiis release and will we coninue to listen to it in the future.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 308 - Russ Ballard Interview NY Groove Ace Frehley KISS America Rainbow Peter Criss & More! 41:41

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Russ joins me to discuss his amazing song wriiting carrer, including the hits "New York Groove", "God Gave Rock n Roll To You", "Since You Been Gone", "You Can Do Magic" and more! We also discuss his KISS connection over the years, including his songs covered by Peter Criss!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 307 - Update on The KISS 2025 Asylum T Shirt Controversy Off The Soundboard 12:19

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We are back with an update on the "great KISS T Shirt controversy" of 2025 and what actions have been taken for this release and iin the future.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 306 - KISS Off The Soundboard Announcement Asylum Merchandise 56:54

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On this episode we discuss the return of the KISS Off The Soundboard series, and give our thoughts and opinions on it. Of course we also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the line of merchandise set to be released.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 305 - Tracii Guns Talks L.A. Guns Leopard Skin Jack Russell Poison Riley's LA Guns & more 34:31

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Lots to cover with Tracii on this episode including L.A. Guns forthcoming album "Leopard Skin", working with Jack Russell on Jack's final album, Tracii's time in Poison, the new today that Riley's LA Guns would no longer tour and much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 304 - KISS Dressed To Kill Audio Tour 18:41

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We discuss the forthcoming KISS Dressed To Kill NYC in person tour as well as online tour, which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic album.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 303 - KISS Potential 2025 Releases 48:14

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On this episode we discuss the possible new 2025 releases we could see from KISS this year. The Box Sets, the Off The Soundboards, Documentaries and more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 302 - Rock Hall 2025 Nominees Bad Company Billy Idol Black Crowes Soundgarden White Stripes 40:11

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We discuss the 2025 Rock Hall Nominees. Who we think deserves to me inducted and who does not. Lots of differnet opinins on these nominees.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 301 - Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne Back To The Beginning Grammys FireAid 50:43

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We discuss the exciting announcement that Black Sabbath will reunite for one final show with all the original members, and Ozzy will play a short solo set as well. We give our wish list of songs we hoope they play and discuss the all star jams that are expected. We also weiigh iin oon the Grammy's iignoring the hard rock music we love (yet again) a…

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Ep. 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes of The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn 56:59

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On this episode I celebrate 300 episodes of "The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn". Much thanksk to all my listeners around the world!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 298 - Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden Retires 30:16

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On thi sepside we discuss the retiirement oof Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 299 - Holiday Songs: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em? Twisted Sister Ramones Bon Jovi Band Aid Mariah Carey 42:45

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The holidays are here and on this weeks episode we discuss “Holiday Songs”. Which ones do we like? How do we feel about hard rock artists such as Rob Halford, Twisted Sister, Lemmy and others recording holiday songs? And…..what “pop artist” did I say I’d rather listen to Christmas Songs from than a heavy metal icon? Oh boy…..I might lose some subsc…

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Ep. 297 - KISS The End Of The Road One Year Later 42:47

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One year after the final KISS show we discuss what it was like withoout the band in 2024, have our opinions of the finla show changed, and what we hope for in 2025!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 296 - Black Sabbath Technical Ecstasy : Band Misstep or Forgotten Classic? 1:16:44

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On this episode we discuss Black Sabbath!! When we became fans, which do we enjoy more Sabbath or Ozzy solo and then we discuss the album Technical Ecstasy. Is it a misstep by the band or an overlooked classic? Vincent LaRussa and Billy Davis join me and we give our opinions!!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 295 - Is Alex Van Halen's Book "Brothers" A Worthy Tribute To Eddie? Plus we discuss the 1984 album. 1:21:36

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On this epside we disucss Alex Van Halen's new book "Brothers", what we liked, what we didn't like, what we think should have been different and more. We also discuss the classic Van Halen album "1984".By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 294 - Warrant: Underrated 80s Band Or Part of A Saturated Market? Plus a look back at Dog Eat Dog. 1:20:30

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On thi sepisoode we disucss Warrant. Are they an underrtaed 80s band or were they lucky to jump on the 80s rock bandwagon and were simply successful due to a saturated marketplace? We also discuss thier Dog Eat Dog album, and which songs we like and don't like.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 293 - KISS Asylum: A Look Back 1:02:53

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We take a look back at the KISS Asylum album. We also disucss the album cover, the tour and those outfits....lol.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 292 - Ozzy Osbourne Rock Hall Induction, Blizzard Look Back and Remembering Paul Di'Anno Of Iron Maiden 1:07:31

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We discuss Ozzy being inducterd into the Roock Hall Of Fame, we take a loook back at the classic album Blizzard of Ozz and we also discuss the passing of Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 291 - Cinderella "Night Songs" A Look Back 51:45

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We take a look back at the Cinderella album "Night Songs". Has this album stood the test of time? What songs do we think are great? Do you have a different opinon?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 290 - Alice Cooper From The Inside : A Look Back And An Introduction 1:17:47

11M ago1:17:47

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We discuss the Alice Cooper album "From The Inside". For some of us this was an introduction to the album from front to back while for others it is a "desert island" album. We give our opinions of the album, which songs we like and which ones we don't like. Follow my page “The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn” where each and every day we talk about …

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Ep. 289 - Frehley's Comet Debut : A Look Back Ace Frehley KISS 1:17:28

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On this episode we take a look back at the debut Frehely's Comet album. After leaving KISS 5 years prior dis this album live up to the hype? Does it stand the test of time? What songs do we like and dislike?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 288 - KIX Blow My Fuse : A Look Back 1:03:47

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We take a look back at the 1988 KIX album "Blow My Fuse". On this epside we have the biggest difference of opinion about a song we have ever had. Who will you agree with?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 287 - Boston Debut Album : A Look Back. Is This The Greatest Debut Album Ever? 54:16

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We take a look back at the Boston debut album, discussing each track on the record and giving our opinion on if this is the greatest debut album of all time.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 286 - Remembering Jack Russell of Great White 27:39

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We discuss the passing of the late Jack Russell from Great White. We discuss getting into the band during the 80s, going to see Jack in concert, my recent interview experience with jack and much more. RIP Jack Russell.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 285 - Aerosmith Retires and A Look Back At Pump 1:14:52

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We discuss the annoucment thta Aerosmith will no longer tour and we take a track by track look back at the classic Aerosmith album "Pump".By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 284 - KISS (Music From) The Elder : A Look Back 1:01:52

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On thi sepisode we take a took back at the KISS album (Music From) The Elder. This is an album that often divides the fan base, with some fans loving it and other fans hating it. What do we think? Which songs do we think stand the test of time? Do you agree with our opinions?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 283 - Concert Cancelled Midway....Now What? 22:24

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Lasrt week I attended a Foo Fighters concert that got stopped due to bad weather 80 minutes inot the Foo's set. We discuss why shifting the concert to a different day may not have been possible, should fans get refunds and more.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 281 -Tracii Guns Interview LA GUNS Sunbomb 34:12

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Tracii joins the show to talk about the new Sunbomb record, LA Guns plans and what it was like to be in a MIchael Jack vidoe and much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 280 - KISS Rock And Roll Over : A Look Back 1:10:03

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On this episode we take a look back at the KISS album Rock And Roll Over. We talk about songwriting on the heels of Destroyer, which songs are our favorites, the album art work and so much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 279 - Is Bon Jovi Selling Faked Signed CDs? Forever Autopen Legendary 20:57

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Bon Jovi fans were excited for the oppertunity to purchase a signed copy of the bands newest album "Forever". However, as fans began to recieve their copies questions arose about if the signatures were real or not. We cover this topic, and let you know how to determine if your copy is real or not!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 278 - KISS Dynasty : A Look Back I Was Made For Lovin' You 1:04:40

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On this episode Vincent LaRussa and I take a look back at the KISS album "Dynasty". We go track by track giving our thoughts and opinions, as well as talking about the album cover, the tour, the costumes and other popular music of 1979.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 277 - Motley Crue Secret NYC Club Concert as 1981 The Bowery Ballroom May 6, 2024 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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We discuss the secret Motley Crue concert held at The Bowery Ballroo in New York on May 6, 2024. I was in attendence and give the listeners an idea of what it was like being at the show.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 276 - Bon Jovi: Thank You, Goodnight Our Thoughts and Review 46:53

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On this episode we give our thoughts and comments about the brand new Bon Jovi documentary Thasnk You, Goodnight. What we liked, what we didn't like. Was Richie given a fair storyline or does he have the right to be upset?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 275 - Motley Crue "Dogs Of War", Richie Sambora "I Pray" and The Wild Things with Tommy Thayer "Breaking Madonna" 40:04

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Lots of new music released on April 26, 2024. We discuss the new Motley Crue song "Dogs Of War", their first with John 5. Plus we discuss Richie Sambora's new single "I Pray" and The Wild Things new single "Breaking Madonna", which features Tommy Thayer.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 273 - Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet & New Jersey : A Look Back 1:38:09

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We take a look back at two classic Bon Jovi albums, Slippery When Wet & New Jersey. We go track by track, giving our thoughts and rating on each song, along with our thoughts of comparing these albums to other albums that came out in the same years.By Mike Brunn