The Asylum Podcast

November 11, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of KISS’s fifth studio album, Rock and Roll Over (1976). In true KISS fashion (or more likely Pophouse Entertainment Group), they released an anniversary edition with the original album plus a bunch of outtakes, demos, and parts of two shows at Tokyo’s Budokon (now Nippon Budokon) from 1977’s RNRO tour. The Kousins decided to listen to what was probably the real draw of this edition: producer Eddie Kramer’s personal mixes of the album and its songs. He boosted things, moved things, and so on. Bruno from the great outdoors of South Africa was the lone call this week. Have you heard this new edition of Rock and Roll Over? What did you think? What was your favorite part? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Dateline – The Asylum. The Year… 1981. Kousin Marvin was 5. Kousin Gary was 8. Kousins Tim and Ray turned 11. Building on the magic 1982 brought, 1981 was a pivotal time in music, hard rock or otherwise. So, it was time to give 1981 its due. Some of these represent the biggest, or perhaps the most widely known, moments in some artists’ careers, and some debuts. In addition to all the great music, not just hard rock but pop, alternative, and post-punk, the Kousins take on a snippet in time and talk about what 1981 meant to them, if anything. For the Kousins, music isn’t the only thing on the menu; they also talk about movies, television, sports, and even video games. Calls from Jim from Irwin and Bruno from Gloriously Sunny South Aftrica. What were you doing in 1981? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Kousin Marvin is out doing the Moonwalk. So the other Kousins did an Extended Now Listening combined with Let Me Know. This includes a deep dive into a KISS-adjacent songwriter. You’ll enjoy it. Calls from Jim from Irwin and Bruno from Autumnal South Africa. What are/have you been listening to? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

October 7, 2026, marked the 40th anniversary of Slayer’s Reign in Blood. So, the Kousins had a listening party. The whole album was over in 28 minutes. So they took time to pay a short tribute to The Spaceman himself, Ace Frehley, who died a year ago on October 16. Calls from Nick Provenzano from Northern California, Jim from Irwin, Jem from Alabama, and Bruno from Sunny and Blue-Skied South Africa. Have you listened to or do you own Reign in Blood? What did/do you think? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

To honor the anniversary of Eddie’s passing on October 6, The Kousins put together a Top 10 of the early years, or the DLR Mach I era. This means the albums included were: Van Halen (1978), Van Halen II (1979), Women and Children First (1980), Fair Warning (1981), Diver Down (1982), and 1984 (1984). 2012’s A Different Kind of Truth was left out of this. Each Kousin submitted their Top 10 individual songs, and each was weighted. A #1 vote was worth 10 points, #2 was worth 9, #3 was worth 8, and so on. Then the scores were averaged and ranked. There were 60 possible song choices. Were any of them “Goochers?” A Goocher happens when all four Kousins vote for the same song, regardless of their individual rankings. You gotta listen. Calls from Jim from Irwin and Jem from Hurricane-Awaiting Alabama. What is your Top 10 early era Van Halen songs? We really want to hear. Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Kousin Ray was out this week, but the show went on with a listening party for the 40th Anniversary of Megadeth’s Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (1986). The guys gave opinions, observations, and surprises about the album. Calls from Jem from Alabama and Bruno from Warm-ish South Africa! What are your thoughts on Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and sometimes Anthrax. The big metal tour happening right now. Steve from the I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast saw the show in New Jersey. Kousins Ray, Gary, Marvin, and Tim and Jem from Alabama went the show in Charlotte, NC. Steve got to experience Anthrax while they weren’t on the Kousins’ show. The Charlotte group was there for the Asylum Summit II or ’26. Eugene B Sims from Wheeler’s Dog podcast brought his wife, Jamie, aka Chigs, and met up with the guys for a late lunch and to hang with the group. The wives (other than Kousin Tim’s wife, Stephanie) did things outside of the show. Jem from Alabama was in IM Heaven. And, let’s face it, he IS the nicest person on this planet. Kousin Tim talks about why he missed the whole concert, even though he and Stephanie went. Kousins Gary and Marvin tell how they stuck through it for most of the show. Jem and Kousin Ray were under the shed… barely. There were calls from Jim from Irwin and Bruno from Sunny, but Noisy South Africa. Have you seen this show or online posts about it? What did you think? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Bringing back the Spinquisition for the first time in several months! The Kousins started as a trio this week until Kousin Marvin could get online. The “Wheel of Spinquisition” came up on the album Attention Shoppers! from the band Starz (1978). That album was submitted to the wheel from Eugene B Sims from Wheelers Dog podcast. Calls from Jem from Alabama and Bruno from Sunny but Chilly South Africa. Have you heard this album? What did you think? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

Kousin Marvin is out with some Krud, but the other three Kousins wanted to give a listen to the newest album from the band that brought them all together on a podcast, KISS! Universal released an Eddie Kramer-produced version of the Anaheim, California, August 20, 1976 (Kousin Ray’s 6th birthday) concert. The band was on fire for this show. If much is said, it would be giving it away. Listen! Calls from Jim from Irwin, Jem from Alabama, and Nick Provenzano from Sunny North California. Have you heard this album/show, yet? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

It’s Kousin Ray’s birthday, and to celebrate, the Kousins did a Top 10 of the band that he just can’t get enough of, Cinderella. Kousin Tim is vocal about not really caring for the band (as does Bruno), but hey, it’s KR’s bday! Calls from Jim from Irwin, Jem from Alabama, and Bruno from Swelteringly Hot South Africa. What would be your ten faves from Cinderella? Let us know by calling the TLDNetwork (KUZZ Army) hotline and leaving a message for the Kousins at 336-422-NUMB (6862).We have Instagram and X. We can’t ask for those “enjoy” things and for you to keep getting updates because Facebook doesn’t like that. Pfft…This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.