Listener sentiment
Three Sides of the Coin draws devoted KISS fans with knowledgeable hosts, rare guest access, and deep archival storytelling, but listener sentiment has become sharply polarized around the show's central host. While a substantial portion of the audience praises the show's chemistry, interview quality, and minutiae-rich content as essential for serious KISS fans, an equally vocal cohort criticizes host Michael Brandvold's on-air demeanor—describing him as contemptuous toward listeners who disagree, quick to take offense, and prone to dismissing differing opinions in ways that feel combative. Multiple reviewers across several years independently cite his bitterness, condescension, and willingness to engage in conflict with fans on social media as reasons for abandoning the show, despite acknowledging that co-hosts Tommy and Mark remain engaging. Secondary complaints include overly long episodes padded with banter, below-par audio engineering, and a perceived reluctance to level criticism at KISS principals.
Apple4.2 · 133
Summary generated Jun 17, 2026