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The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn

Mike Brunn
Kiss
Rock Music
Ozzy Osbourne
Bon Jovi
Ace Frehley
Black Sabbath
Gene Simmons
Peter Criss
Paul Stanley
Aerosmith
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Iron Maiden
Sebastian Bach
Vincent Larusso
Bruce Kulick
Las Vegas
Motley Crue
Night Ranger
Dressed To Kill
Kiss Kruise

Rock and Roll Talk Show with Mike Brunn.....interviews with musicians and other rock alumni plus we talk current events, concert reviews, album reviews and more!!

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We discuss the upcoming KISS Kruise Landlocked in Vegas event set to take place at the Virgin hotel in Las Vegas from November 13 through November 15.

We are back with part 2 of our discussion of the KISS Rock And Roll Over Deluxe Edition. On this episode we focus on the demos and live songs on the set.

We discuss the 2026 Eddie Kramer Rock And Roll Over mix. What was changed, why some of the tempos are different and our opinions.

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Maybe the hardest "smackdown" between two classic rock albums, KISS Destroyer vs Aerosmith Rocks. We will go track by track to determine a winner!

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Recent Guests

Vincent LaRussa
KISS fan and rock music commentator.
Episode: KISS End Of The Road Documentary
Vincent LaRusso
Singer and musician who recorded “Mr. Speed” with the Hooligans project.
Hooligans
Episode: KISS New Mr. Speed Single : Why Does It Play Slow? Rock and Roll Over 2026 Deluxe Edition
Vincent LaRouche
Musician and longtime friend of Mike Brunn who shares memories of Ace Frehley and KISS.
Episode: Remembering Ace Frehley : One Year Later
Joe Hottinger
Guitarist for Halestorm
Halestorm
Episode: An Evening with Joe Hottinger of Halestorm Interview Camera West Soho NYC guitars, cameras, photos September 8, 2026
Robert Conte
KISS catalog consultant and archivist who worked with the band in the 1990s
Episode: Talking KISS Vaults, Alive!, Alive II, Anaheim & Growing Up A Fan in NY with Robert Conte | Ep. 372
Jeff Keith
Tesla lead singer
Tesla
Episode: Jeff Keith of Tesla Interview - Homage, Motley Crue 2026 Tour & More
Rachel Bolan
Skid Row bassist and solo artist
Skid Row
Episode: Rachel Bolan Interview Gargoyle Of The Garden State and Skid Row in 2026 | Ep. 366
Doyle Rausch
Kiss fan, host of Turntable Talk podcast
Turntable Talk (with Mark Dancer)
Episode: KISS 2026 Indy Expo Recap Paul Stanley Weekend Eric Singer Indianapolis | Ep. 359
Carmine Appice
Legendary drummer, welcome back guest
Carmine Appice
Episode: Carmine Appice Interview Cactus Temple of Blues, AI in Music, Friendship with Motley Crue : Ep. 355

Hosts

Mike Brunn
Rock music presenter and interviewer covering albums, concerts, and current events.
Vincent LaRusso
Musician and recording enthusiast who analyzes rock recordings and plays bass.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I’m “thoroughly thoed” listening to this podcast.They seem like nice guys, and are open minded about music. Great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goldenlarry!
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great KISS talk

    Just found this podcast and really enjoyed the Rock n Roll Over ep. Have to deduct a star for Mike having bad case of “To me”. Don’t need to say “…to me” after saying every opinion about a song or something. It’s all your opinions so don’t need to specify “to me” each time you say something. It’s just nonstop.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Destroyer76
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show!!

    Always entertaining and always well prepared. The interviews are informative while entertaining. The banter between Mike and Vincent in their episodes is priceless. Two lifelong friends just enjoying talking music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anskyfan
    United States3 years ago
  • Mjfyytt is going back tomorrow and will have a few more

    Cliff and will have a good time at the next day and we can get together for tomorrow and we can get together for tomorrow night

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bison CPU
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!!

    Always entertaining and always well prepared. The interviews are informative while entertaining. I look forward to each new show talking about the music I grew up listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anskyfan
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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One listener finds Mike's repeated use of “to me” distracting.
Some listeners would like coverage to extend beyond the frequent KISS episodes.
Listeners praise the hosts' friendly, open-minded approach to music.
The relaxed banter between Mike and Vincent is a standout for listeners.
Album discussions and interviews are described as entertaining, informative, and well prepared.

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Remembering Ace Frehley : One Year Later
Q: What do you think of all the different tribute bands that have been out there now for the last year?
LaRouche supports tribute bands as a way to celebrate artists, while wondering whether their music and other cultural touchstones will resonate with future generations.
Remembering Ace Frehley : One Year Later
Q: When you think of Ace, whether it's solo albums, KISS albums, guitar playing, songwriting, singing, whatever it is, is there a specific album that comes to mind for you?
LaRouche picks Frehley's first solo album, saying he associates “Rip It Out” with Frehley and remembers Brunn bringing him a copy.
KISS New Mr. Speed Single : Why Does It Play Slow? Rock and Roll Over 2026 Deluxe Edition
Q: If a recording is slowed down or sped up, does that make the instruments out of tune?
LaRusso says changing tape speed changes pitch, so the recording can shift away from standard tuning. Musicians in the analog era often tuned by ear, piano or other instruments, and did not always use the same reference frequency.
KISS New Mr. Speed Single : Why Does It Play Slow? Rock and Roll Over 2026 Deluxe Edition
Q: Why does the new “Mr. Speed” single play slower than the original version?
Vincent LaRusso explains that the original recording was likely sped up on analog tape, which raises both its pitch and tempo. The new version may restore a slower speed closer to how the track was recorded.
Spirit Of '76 Expo KISS Destroyer That 70's Expo | Ep. 378
Q: What charity will proceeds support?
Proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital via a direct link from the expo site, with the event framed as a charitable fundraiser.

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What is The Rock Experience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about rock music, with a strong focus on KISS and classic-rock artists, albums, concerts, and archival releases. Host Mike Brunn is joined regularly by Vincent LaRusso for opinionated album reviews, track-by-track comparisons, concert reactions, and discussion of music news. Musician interviews and conversations with longtime fans and tribute-band members add personal stories and first-hand perspectives. A distinctive feature is the close attention to how records sound: discussions often cover mixing, remastering, recording choices, vinyl editions, and the history behind a release, alongside the hosts' memories and fan debates. Listeners looking for detailed, conversational coverage of KISS and 1970s and 1980s rock, including ... more

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5. Robert Conte
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7. Rachel Bolan
8. Doyle Rausch

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