Gene Simmons on R&B and Paprikash + Todd Rose on Collective Illusions & Conformity

Gene Simmons returns and bonds with Adam over Hungarian culture, food, and language. They also discuss the early days of KISS and some of the bands that they’ve toured with. Gene and Adam have an in-depth discussion about some of their favorite early R&B songs and why they love The Beach Boys. Gene also shares exciting news about his new film production company.
Todd Rose joins next and talks about ‘Collective Illusions’ and the various conformity bias he has discovered through extensive research and data collection. The group discusses private vs. public opinion and how social media has affected societal thinking. Todd also shares some historical examples of how America has been affected by these illusions.
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[@c4caffeen134]

But isn't Gene Simmons the one that was telling us we all had to comply with the 2O 2O "thing" or we deserve what we get & how terrible we are? I remember writing the band off a few yrs ago during this time when experts were warningabout it on Twitter & getting ban'd for it

[@ChristopherCoker-k1e]

Gene is Gene's #1 fan

[@JøeGrizzlee]

Lol

[@DS-oi4wl]

I'm No. 2 then.

[@jimjones4362]

nice

[@JayDrums_Music]

His head is so big he seemingly needs one or two hands to hold it up the entire interview

[@Twobarpsi]

😂

[@careful...Icarus]

Its not all head its mostly the cotton candy squirrel on top of it making it look larger.

[@louisborselio8608]

He's holding the headphones against his ears.

[@Mark-p6q3n]

@@louisborselio8608 That's because his head is too big for his earphones

[@louisborselio8608]

@@Mark-p6q3n lol, poor Gene. everybody's gotta be mean to him.

[@tylermorrison7051]

Gene Simmons:"If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you're an enemy." That pretty much killed it for me.

[@3941602]

Gene has a daughter I would make sweet luv to for mmm bout 2 min

[@PowderMill]

Mr. Pfizer…. The “Elite” and their mandates. Disgusting!

[@hyperspeed_心猿]

If I walked away from everyone with an ignorant view, I'd never talk to anyone! I know what you're saying and agree with you in Gene being wrong, but just because I don't agree on that with Gene doesn't mean I need to run from the guy. Gene's got other interesting and entertaining views and topics. Hell, I doubt anyone agrees with all of Adam's views, yet here we are watching his show.

[@stevenmyhre6894]

Not wrong...

[@andybanks7198]

That's a tough one bubba... I got no answer for that...

[@flossygalloway5967]

I didn't comply gene an I didn't die 😅.

[@BubbaabbuB]

Did you really just interview gene Simmons and then talk about being honest about your views and the whole Covid and political crap going in? So you just sat with gene like he did nothing wrong and then talked to the next guy complaining about people just like gene. 😂wtf is going on

[@gregkirk1842]

Ya, that's called a professional. Adam's job is to be a good host and provide entertaining content. He has views but knows when to push and how to be appropriate and respectful to people he disagrees with. Try it sometime Dipshit.

[@StacyAnnYoung]

On the flipside, Gene was ok doing an interview with Adam, knowing Adam's stance on the covid policies.

[@JonMahn]

At the end of the day though, Adam knows how to play the Hollywood game. I agree that even if Gene is a hero of his, the Truth Yeller should've asked him if he wants to walk back any of his Covid comments, but you can bet that if it wasn't brought up, there were pre-conditions.

[@moozillamoo2109]

Adam is respectfully of his guests. This is not Crossfire.

[@ransakreject5221]

Gene defines arrogant and pseudo intellectual. And pompous and often buffoon. And he treats people like me like shit. And I love him for it

[@oceaniaglimmerson4144]

What's not to like about this episode? It's Gene Simmons! He's an older person who comes from a generation that trusts that the government vaccines are safe he doesn't really know any better. Give him a break. It's cool Adam got him on the show. It was a good conversation! Right?

[@videditorEB1]

I totally enjoyed it. Laughed at every stupid joke. I’ll give him a pass on the earlier brainwashing. The next few years will be very educational for a lot of folks.

[@Loppie902]

I made it to 50 seconds in😮That sunglasses line, wow!😬 Punched out until 1:22

[@ynneb50]

I love Gene Simmons. He is such a knowledgeable, interesting, and talented man. God bless you all.

[@Dankness9]

My first Kiss concert was in 1977 and yes I brought my mom and 2 other kids. It was opened by Styx. Joel Osteen performs there now. lol

[@mikedonn71]

Styx is almost the anti-KISS, but that honor is reserved for KISS' earlier tour mates, Rush.

[@Dankness9]

@@JoeCrow5542 seems correct. That was the same time and it was the first new album I bought. My older brother had all of the older stuff, so I knew all of their material. Mom found it kind of loud, but she enjoyed Styx quite a lot.

[@robj7386]

the summit

[@blakemoreln]

Gene is a great guest, especially talking about music history. Its okay to leave politics at the door sometimes, youre not going to agree with everybody 100% of the time.

[@fxfxwc]

"Screw your freedom." Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@kimcage7768]

Anyone wonder why Kimmel hasn't been on the show? Come on Adam, bring your duplicitousness full circle.

[@PowderMill]

Kimmel is too busy … gettin’ busy… With Little Boys? Epstein Island Much?

[@avarysse5782]

I would never wonder why Kimmel wasn't invited on a show - & I care nothing about him or his warpt opinions

[@Kimberly_E]

That was weird.

[@arlen1630]

​@@avarysse5782Say hello to Donnie von Shitsinpantz 😅

[@jefferybengtson3085]

Kimmel is a dirty douche bag. Adam I'm sure doesn't want that stink in his studio.

[@kas9904]

Who always thinks he’s the smartest person in the room?

[@mukinza]

Second guest was just awesome! Loved it!

[@StarCityFAME]

My first Kiss concert was at MSG in NYC and The Sammy Hagar Band opened. They were booed off, and I remember Hagar saying F you to us as he walked off. We were happy they left. I was maybe 14. My Grandpa gave me 20 bucks to go and scalp tix. So I rode the train to MSG from Elizabeth. I got really great loge seats for $20!! (Orig price $5.50) I had no idea Gene was a Hungarian, til much later, so we have that in common along with other things, including I write and play rock music even into my old age now. Thanks Gene and Kiss for making my youthful years fun and interesting despite having grown up poor as dirt. I still have the orig Kiss Alive album at home, and on CD in my truck. LOL. You guys were the highlight of my high school years, as well as many of my classmates'. Fun music, fun times!

[@imustbecrazy5626]

I don't know who Todd is but he starts at 1hr 24 min. F Gene.

[@20Schmidt]

Have seen quite a few extended interviews (traditional ones) with Gene...he's so intelligent, great sense of humor, conversationalist. reasonable... Just an impressive individual.

[@TheHrtatac1]

I found Gene to be funny and a great guest. Knowing Adams views on things if he still had him on then i dont see why others cant just enjoy a good guest.

[@David-hc2qz]

Took my Kids to thier first Kiss concert this year. It was awesome!

[@arlen1630]

So sad to show kids that trash rock is not music.....don't ruin you children, although they will probably rebel and go to a James Taylor show😅

[@AarosConcerts]

No you didn’t 😅 they played their last show ever last year

[@AarosConcerts]

@@arlen1630are you dumb?

[@leewiseman1265]

Gene came from nothing and hugely appreciated everything that America had to offer, especially the opportunity to make something of himself - which of course he did, in spades! Nothing was given to him or his band. Lots of talent, hard work, ingenuity, and perseverance, resulted in kiss, climbing the ladder and making it to the top. People threw tomatoes and many other things at kiss when they first started, but that just made them work harder to read better songs and become better musicians, as well as put on a better show. Over the years they spent millions on their shows in order to add a whole new level of excitement to their concerts that no other band had done. Few if any of you out there could do anything even close to what gene was able to accomplish in his lifetime. So he deserves our respect and not the hate and stupid from the many young tweedle dumbs out there who obviously know nothing about him and what he went through to get ready at today. Rock on forever, Gene!!

[@jaymelt9037]

Wiseman? ....Story checks out #freepalestine

[@nickstrapko7549]

Always good to see Uncle Gene, still the leader of the KISS Army. Edited Ah, it depends on the woman, some just want a guy who can provide, calm down

[@alericc1889]

I went to see Kiss in 1976 with my mom and dad who took me at 10 years old....

[@AndreGWolfMN]

I never took Kiss seriously but always liked Simmons and his voice. Cool guy.

[@davidgalvin9019]

They need to talk about lick it up. . . . Adams favorite KISS song

[@steves1588]

Gene Simmons rules. Been listening since the 2nd grade back in 77

[@arlen1630]

Kiss is not for the cool kids😅

[@superbug1977]

KISS was my first concert at the St Louis Checkerdome. I went with my mother who was petite and pretty and quite youthful in appearance. Some biker types kept passing her joints. My Mom's response: "These boys keep giving me tobacco." Eventually they passed her a little red bong. I grabbed it and went down to them and told them she was my mother. To their credit they apologized profusely about 10 times throughout the show. And we all kept looking at each other and giggling about it. They were cool guys. The show was magnificent. And I spent a lot of time thinking, "Is this really KISS?" I just could not believe I was in the same building with the band. This was around the Love Gun era and I was about 14. I'll never forget it.

[@KyChargersFan21]

Gene Simmons in the movie Extract. Absolute gold.

[@Dfturcott]

I gotta give it up to gene, worked security for 12 years, saw just about every band, yeah KISS was fun, but, gene would walk around backstage before the show, talk to any worker, ask how things were going, and would take photos and sign things for the staff if they asked and was just a down to earth dude.

[@ErnestLemmingway]

Here's a perfect example of the rich guy that would still press the button that kills random people for 5K.

[@B1055BH]

😂

[@PowderMill]

Mister Vaxxxxx Mandates.

[@MrSpaceace1999]

You are so wrong it’s not even funny

[@victoriarockwell2850]

Yes! Shout out to Harland. We found your guy my guy! 😂

[@dr.snuffleupagus1204]

😂

[@THATMOFODIRT]

“If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy.” -Gene Simmons.

[@peppergrand1072]

Say what you will about Geneor his personality but the guy knows his music. He respects the greats. P.S. I believe if I was introduced to Jimmy Page, I would have to admit I might shed a tear out of excitement.

[@careful...Icarus]

I would love to see Gene on Joe Rogan's pod.

[@Susan-yc7ij]

I enjoyed Adam & Gene talking music .

[@taranguapo]

Been a KISS fan all my life. Gene is super full of himself but at least he admits it! He's always an interesting listen.

[@jeffrandolf5673]

Gene knows a LOT, but Gene is Gene's #1 fan. I'm out!

[@Red_Twizzler]

Yea I skipped ahead to the next guest @ 01:23:00

[@jeffrandolf5673]

@@Red_Twizzler IDK how old you are but, when we were growing up in the '70's, no one listened to KISS. It was Zeppelin, ELP, Tull, BOCult, YES, Foghat, ZZTop, Lynryd Skynrd, etc... real rock bands. KISS had a following, but it was not the Stoners who followed them. It was girly girls & girly boys. And I played guitar in rock bands starting in '74. I couldn't even name one KISS song.

[@greekre]

remember when he told everyone to get a jab or be banished from society.

[@AnthonyGargini]

Kiss is one of those bands that ONLY people of a certain generation like. Basically the early Gen Xers

[@Red_Twizzler]

@@jeffrandolf5673 I’m considered an “elder millennial”. Also, famous people over 65 only talks about themselves.

[@mrpunisher1978]

Gene Simmons looks over at laxamata and says, "Who's this guy?" I fucking lost it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sagemeister007]

Todd Rose is informative and an awesome guest!

[@steves1588]

Rock n Roll killed site reading, true knowledge of harmony and melody...the actual notes that make up the actual different chords that Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter used 20 years before the dumbing down of music

[@brek5]

Lol, Adam, "Velvet Revolution, sounds like a great name for a band," yeah, because it was inspired by the Velvet Underground, helmed by Adam's favorite, Lou Reed, haha. Laugh of the day on that one.

[@jerrypowers7671]

There is also Velvet Revolver.

[@giftedplanksify]

Caught you one year in Irvine Ca and I was kinda dazed on cikaden because of a recuperating broken arm and was able to sneak my way close. Was a great show loudest show that I can remember 🎉🎉

[@kuriaki71]

It’s cool hearing Gene talking music

[@PaulFischer-o5c]

A very calming listening vid. I woke up @ 3:15 to as most 35-year-olds do. Then REM sleep. Hopefully I don't snore.

[@jameshudson169]

Kiss was big with the American kids in Milan, Italy. In the 70's.

[@colinmccormick2579]

Gene Simmons needs his own podcast. What a wealth of knowledge in there!

[@StarCityFAME]

PS - If Gene ever reads this... we were raised in the same way and I love his Magyar cussing! I do cook Hungarian, all my Grandma's recipes, which were her mother-in-law's. We could be like brothers!! Love you Gene!! People don't get you, but I do!

[@jayrhough1912]

Great show. Gene is a great bassist, a rock icon and a national treasure.

[@davescryptodays1441]

Gene's first solo album is incredible - great melodies and homages to his influences (Beatles etc . . .) a great variety of songs - I think it's underrated for sure.

[@shalomoneal]

About to watch. If simmons isn't called out for his #covid tyranny, then this will be the LAST Adam Carolla podcast I listen too.

[@johnbookout3535]

I wouldn't hold your breath.

[@shalomoneal]

@@johnbookout3535 Damn

[@freeLA_saint]

Just by reading these comments... I can tell I do not need to listen to this one > Thank you Gentlemen, I appreciate the heads up !!

[@duschidtt]

I got through the first part by listening at 1.5x speed. Highly recommended. 👌 Do watch the second guy, though. That segment was interesting.

[@3941602]

If your a music fan then its worth the torture a few inside gems

[@3941602]

Gene is very interesting man. I like his stories and opinions. He is quite smart. Even if we see different on politics thats okay. I am still a fan.

[@mikedonn71]

Steve Perry is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of AOR synth metal.

[@pvampman]

Can you imagine if Gene Simmons and David Lee Roth were both having a conversation? My Lord!

[@emmyseville0920]

, thank you for the interview with Gene Simmons, also a longtime fan from my teen years I feel like I grew up with them, but honestly, I have come to be a huge fan of yours Adam, so thank you. and FYI. that kind of food has its fixation because it is "made with love". when I cook anything my dear mother taught me to cook I have her with me in my heart and its always loved by all sitting around the table, made with love, my friend made with love, please keep us updated on your dinner with Gene, ✨💜

[@Horror_Film_Aficionado]

TRUMP2024 SAVE AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@Red_Twizzler]

You have been divided and conquered. Tool

[@hugechimp]

Hows that medical experiment you volunteered for working out, buddy?

[@DS-oi4wl]

Years ago when I was in a drug treatment facility where clothing was donated and clients would take on stuff, a group came to our facility for a live-speaker meeting one night. Seated in a chair was a very black man in his 40s with short hair, and he was wearing an orange and black football jersey that had KISS ARMY on the front and back -- and which I automatically assumed he had acquired as a donated clothing item. Yes, because the man was very black and with short hair, I immediately was sure that he did not know anything about rock or what the wording on the jersey meant and started to volunteer my explanation to him about it. The guy got pissed and spun around in his chair and snarled at me, "Man! Whachu know about Kiss? Man, I'm from DETROIT!!!" That was the end of that conversation! 😂

[@Fapsahoyx]

Such a humble and selfless man...

[@fafafohi2boss533]

Excellent interview...And I was born in 1964... like Adam.. just a different experience...in the Boston experience..than the California experience...but so much in common..😊

[@hulahands7833]

It’s Chaim Witz

[@ferdinandalexander8053]

Yes, certain things we did we didn’t have to do regarding Covid. Adam never brings up what was happening in hospitals. My wife works as a traveling nurse, and in many places they were stacking bodies in refrigerated trucks. The main issue was about making sure the entire healthcare system did not collapse. Note: I did have two close friends who died, one was a marathoner, neither had any pre-existing conditions. One was 64 and the other was 35. Sure mostly old people or people with pre-existing conditions, or both, died. Some younger folks died and it wasn’t many, not important until it’s a member of your family. Note: The CDC’s China headcount had shrunk to around 14 staffers, down from approximately 47 people in 2017. A President Donald Trump decision! The cuts in staff included epidemiologists and other health professionals. Hello!

[@moozillamoo2109]

Covid was a serious disease. The problem is there would be no such thing as a "victory" against it. We could have protected your friends from death before it got out of Wuhan, not after it got out. Many of the subsequent measures made it worse.

[@shalomoneal]

🎉

[@AlanizMichaelAndrew]

Two of my favorite people, Adam and Gene, good show.

[@overtheunder1133]

Gotta have Perry Farrell back on the show Adam

[@brandname6]

Gene and his family put some money in for a kids help center in my small town. The guys a good man.

[@david_4739]

When you're a peasant, the contrast between people over 70 where you are and people over 70 in Hollywood is just bizarre. Here, we've got your boiler plate old people ... wearing old people clothes with slippers on the wrong feet, with grey messy hair(if they're lucky), sad, confused, or plain gone in the head. But in Hollywood, you've got the exact same old bodies, but with all these grotesque affectations ... fake hair styled and dyed as if they're 30, ... wearing inappropriate clothes and shoes like they're 30 ... using words like they're 30. It's like me turning up at a super car meet-up, with cardboard cut-outs sellotaped over my 21 year-old Volkswagen Bora and a grainy cassette of fake engine sounds playing on a loop, seriously expecting to pass it off as a brand new Lamborghini Huracan instead of the knackered old shit heap it is. Still - good interview. p.s. the CIA missed the Velvet Revolution??? Are you fucking KIDDING me? The CIA/NSA were behind ALL of the colour revolutions, from eastern europe through the middle east, to Maidan in 2014. Sorry, but Todd Rose doesn't know what's been going on in the world for the last 100 years. Get Mike Benz or Daniel Sheehan on Adam - they'll set you straight brother.

[@stanleyroper5942]

Gene's SOS Pad hair

[@KayFabe87]

Looks like a hat.

[@jimsmith9717]

Carolla makes me laugh out loud.

[@nordan00]

I wish women still weighed 100lbs! I’d even settle for 120lbs!

[@paulsutherland1475]

Clyde McPhatter had quite a few hits with The Drifters and as a solo artist. His big solo hit was A Lover's Question

[@josephbarbato9668]

Oh geez. If we get Gene Simmons on with Godfrey we could facts about every culture on planet earth.

[@jklein0079]

For the birthday cocktail parties, do the celebrities pick the list or does Adam and crew?

[@duschidtt]

Definitely not the guest...probably not Adam either, just the crew, probably Dawson.

[@bruceangel4459]

Adam, I’ve written to you in the past about the power of daily brisk walking, I guess you didn’t take me seriously. You’re obviously a Kiss fan, look at Gene Simmons. Does he look different than he did a few years ago? Does it seem like he’s somehow aged in reverse? Look at current images of the rest of the band sans makeup, do they somehow look old and young at the same time? Do they seem like they have energy? Or are they winding down like aging clocks? If you practice walking briskly everyday the mathematical benefits will payoff like compounding interest. You want to walk briskly, making sure to swing both of your arms while using your eyes for things both near and far. Open your eyes slightly wider while you’re walking and remember to always have fun. A best of AC/DC playlist will give you an idea of pace. An Apple Watch and closing your rings is cheaper than any trainer or gym. Underdress for the occasion or you’ll overheat, feel sick and quit. Remember to stay hydrated. That’s it, it really is that simple. And it’s sustainable for life. The benefits are that it’ll change your physicality, your countenance, your energy, your mind and then possibly your life. PS- Please, I beg of you, check with your Doctor before starting this process. I suspect in some people it can cause an event. Practicing the art of daily brisk walking is that powerful. PSS- The man to your left, who I’ve never seen, ask him how many miles a week he walks. Edit: I really want this doctor thing to hit home so I going to say this, Netanyahu had an event after I told him. Today, he looks sharper and fitter than I can recall.

[@charliecook7792]

I am glad Adam brought up the Mole movie. Gene being a horror buff, I figured he knew of it.

[@maddworld3317]

I'm a Rutger Hauer fan and I LOVED the movie Wanted Dead or Alive! Hauer was a bounty hunter& Simmons was the badguy & was really good in it too! I need to get that movie again, I had it on VHS lol

[@Darrell7777]

Gene always looked to nickle and dime. Basically, if you're a fan, KISS your money goodbye.

[@adamantiumbomb]

I had no idea that Subaru developed attack helicopters for the 'Japan Ground Self Defense Force'....that's tight! 👍...I wish my Subaru was an Attack Helicopter! 💭💥🚁

[@vasil12361]

Mitsubishi built the Zeros that attacked Pearl Harbor.

[@adamantiumbomb]

@@vasil12361 Interesting 🤔 ....I was wondering what ever happened to the Mitsubishi Eclipse? It changed from a 2-door Sports car to a utility crossover and nobody seemed to notice

[@thinline8504]

damn 74.. fucking guy looks amazing, and still sounds good.... DEM FUCKING JEWISH GENES... PUN-INTENDED

[@morrisjarz]

I'm in my mid-40's and love bands like Megadeth and Tool. But I'm also a Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson fan. Wide range. Never understood the KISS love. What am I missing?

[@MrSpaceace1999]

You’re missing the fact you’re a knob factor

[@arlen1630]

Kiss is trash ...I play guitar going on 60 years, and that is the bottom of the barrel 😅

[@jenniferbrasuell5060]

Go listen to early vinyl..it's cool..not the circus show..there's some good tunes

[@Fit-s5j]

Gene Simmons! I saw you in December at Madison Square Garden! Awesome!

[@lowmoon9025]

Lasted a couple of minutes. What an absolute O-ring

[@dranderson6071]

Sad that Adams admins censor his fans comments. Not cool

[@andybanks7198]

I love this show so much... What do you guys think?..

[@davedavid7061]

Genes talk about Australopithecus and blood once a month should take the heat off of Harrison Butker

[@kathytillotson4238]

Why cut out the music pieces?

[@719989]

Loved under the Trump admin when Gene addressed the country on his life and Israel

[@Jankybro]

Such a great 2nd act

[@stevechase1512]

They should have discussed the complexity and musical genius of Lick It Up. Lick it up, liiick it uuup. Brilliant!

[@johnbookout3535]

I kept waiting for that! Carolla totally pssed out.

[@arlen1630]

That tune is the epitome of trash

[@joshuaduitsman9553]

Did Gene just say don't poke the bear‽ what's next, an AARP commercial?

[@fredcraven1699]

Poke the bear as a common saying in the English language is a figure of speech, what does that have to do with age I'm young I know what that means it means don't poke the bear cuz it's going to eat the s*** out of you has big claws tear your face off

[@michaelhartzell9758]

Well he's as honest as he can be, and he is his biggest fan!

[@franjustor2423]

Excellent guest. Always brings your show up a notch . ✌

[@coded3604]

Gene take the band to Newfoundland!!! We LOVED kiss at Salmon fest 2010\2011 (im bad with dates lol)

[@ChristopherCoker-k1e]

Don't worry, Nick I may cry in the presence of the legendary Jimmy Paige as well

[@magnusbnordh9624]

Another great One with Gene. !

[@rayfromphilly6969]

Gene is the man. Love him

[@erinurlahs8902]

I LOVED this interview!!! So fun. I had to pause halfway through to listen to so many songs mentioned in the video. So good! 😊🎉

[@wygantsh]

Gene Simmons is a genius.

[@johnguanciale258]

Gene is very entertaining

[@jabo6479]

Gene Simmons + Ace... 2 people who embody the American dream

[@BiolimitlessVideos]

Nobody LOVES GENE more than GENE 🧬 ❤😘

[@morrisjarz]

Bass songs. No honorable mention for Another One Bites The Dust?

[@tylermorrison7051]

John Deacon is one of the greats.

[@kylestewart1592]

Wanted 2 things: 1. Ace calling out Gene on his vax BS. 2. Play the damn songs!