PodKISSt Staff
Gary (gshaller) [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 (Ferk) [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 also a Co-Administrator of the Detention Hall – Home Of The KISS Army Flunkies.
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 (nightwingken) [Host, Art Director]
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.Outside of doing the Art for the PodKISSt, Ken also contributes interviews and other content to the show!
Geoff (KISSFREAK75) [Correspondent and KISS Canadian Connection]
Geoff is an avid KISS fan from Canada and has been a KISS fan since 1975. He is a mod for the KISS Fan Site. Geoff answers the call of the Kiss Army when he can.Geoff was in many bands through out the years and enjoys traveling to KISS events. Geoff contributes interviews and other content to the show!
Mike (mikeman1) [Correspondent and & Content Contributor]
Mike is an avid KISS fan from Ohio and has been a KISS fan since 1975. He is a admin for the KISS Fan Site. Mike has met almost every member of the band and has been a fan since the 70s. Mike contributes interviews and other content to the show!
And last, but not least – YOU … The KISS Army!
There is no PodKISSt without YOU, the KISS Army!
You are the reason the PodKISSt exists, and the reason why it will survive. Without your encouragement and ideas, none of our efforts would be possible or worthwhile. And better yet, without YOU the KISS Army … there would be no KISS!
So raise your glasses, KISS Army, you deserve a toast!