Chris Kael: “Metal Beard”

About this episode

Chris Kael discusses his music career and experiences with rock legends.

Chris Kael, bassist of Five Finger Death Punch, stand up comic and co-host of the “Beard & Weirdo” podcast with comedian Craig Gass, talks to Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk about how he got started in music and what it’s like to meet and open up for rock stars like Gene Simmons of KISS, Alice Cooper and Metallica. Also he recently attended a birthday party after he was personally invited by Marilyn Manson. This is truly a unique episode of “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon Brennan, Beth Stolarczyk

Guest: Chris Kael

Topics covered

• music
• rock stars
• comedy
• podcasting
• interviews

Keywords

• Chris Kael
• Five Finger Death Punch
• rock stars
• Gene Simmons
• Alice Cooper
• Metallica
• comedy
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Five Finger Death Punch, Beard & Weirdo, KISS

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