About me:

The PodKISSt was created in January 2007 by Gary Shaller and James Hager. Their vision was simple and not all that different from KISS. They wanted to create the KISS Podcast they'd never heard. Despite living on opposite sides of the country, both Gary and James put their all into the project and it has been more successful than they ever could have realized. With a staff that supports them in the best ways possible, it's looking like the PodKISSt has a long future in serving the KISS Army. The PodKISSt can be found at http://www.podkisst.com

Your PodKISSt Staff
Gary (Co-Host/Editor)


Gary Shaller has been a member of the KISS Army since 1981 when, at the age of 5, he received the 1978 “Gene Simmons” solo album and was instantly hooked.
Born and raised in New York City, Gary received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2005. He had previously taught in the New York public school system (which was a brief topic of conversation the first time he met Gene Simmons in 1999).
Gary’s other passions include “Star Wars,” Pink Floyd, his own band (Lovebots), and most of all, his family.

James (Co-Host)


James is a full time student from Nicholasville, KY attending Eastern Kentucky University with a major in Psychology Secondary Education. He has been a fan since 1998 when his best friend introduced him to the band.
He is a moderator on the Detention Hall forums.
When he’s not busy, James enjoys collecting KISS bootlegs, playing with his band The Electric Pepperoni Experience, and just having a good time.

Ken (Arts Director/Content Contributer)


Ken is a Commercial artist and production designer from the Pennsylvania/Ohio region and has been a KISS fan since 1975.
He is the administrator for the KISS FAN SITE, Ken lends his artistic talents to the Kiss Army when he can. He was the Art Director for the first year of the “Paul Stanley’s Paradise Fanzine”.
Ken is a cartoonist, painter and musician. Ken is a veteran of many bands and did some radio.