Regarding… Music From The Elder kicks off Season Five of the Regarding… series with a deep dive into KISS’s most infamous left turn: The Elder, the soundtrack to a movie that never existed—until now.

Co-Hosts Greg “Wolfie” Wolf, Scott D. Monroe, Chaz Charles, and Corey Morissette enter the album track by track with eyes wide open, asking not whether it’s good or bad, but what actually happens when a band builds an entire fantasy world and forgets how to live inside it. This season isn’t about rehabilitating The Elder, and it’s not about burying it either. It’s about documenting it honestly. Oaky...honestly, they didn't need to ask if it was bad...but that is entirely besides the point. There are those who would disagree.

The episode opens by framing the record’s troubled history—Bob Ezrin, post-Wall ambition, band dysfunction, label interference, and the infamous resequencing that altered the original narrative. The hosts debate original vs. remastered track order before settling on the band’s restored vision: “Fanfare” into “Just a Boy.”

From there, the discussion digs into why the album alienated fans, how its medieval fantasy tropes collide with KISS’s identity, and why certain ideas almost work when stripped of the band’s branding. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons quotes add historical context, while sharp commentary compares The Elder to Tommy, 2112, Lord of the Rings, and even unintentional self-parody.

The episode’s major twist: the launch of an original, serialized movie script written by Scott D. Monroe. Each week, new pages will be released, expanding the story the album only hinted at—and sometimes actively avoided. This first episode features a full table read of the prologue, introducing Morpheus, the Elders, Mr. Blackwell, and the Boy, finally giving the album the narrative structure it never quite earned.

Along the way, the hosts cover Ace Frehley’s limited contributions, Bob Kulick’s uncredited guitar work, the album’s critical reputation, and why The Elder may be one of rock’s most fascinating failures.

Season Five begins exactly where Regarding… belongs: at the intersection of ambition, miscalculation, and just enough belief to make the whole thing worth examining.

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Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

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This week, the carnage from Rock Court Season 2 spills over on your Regarding…Slang hosts Chaz, Wolfie, Scotzo, and podcasting overlord Corey as they're joined by the ever-opinionated Judge Kevin Brown and Michael Pastore for a sprawling, raucous wrap-up of Def Leppard’s “Slang” era and its B-sides. As the crew closes out the album, they dig into “Pearl of Euphoria” and a handful of deep cuts, wrestling with Def Leppard’s late-90s identity crisis and the merits of ballads, B-sides, and band evolution.

Before the music spins, the crew swaps stories about Def Leppard’s setlists and the strange fate of “Slang” in the band’s legacy. Chaz recalls seeing the band during this era, while Corey and Kevin debate the wisdom of chasing trends versus sticking to your sound. Scott admits to playlist curation anxiety as he tries to salvage the album with B-sides, and Wolfie confesses he’s never really been a Leppard guy—despite decades of Chaz’s endless inquiry, "Do you like Dep Leppard? I like Dep Leppard."

The songs themselves? Opinions fly. “Pearl of Euphoria” is dissected for its Zeppelin-esque drums, U2 atmospherics, and meandering structure. B-sides like “Can’t Keep Away from the Flame” and Euphoria-era “Burnout” spark enthusiasm, with the crew praising their authenticity and party-rock energy—even as they admit these tracks don’t fit the album’s mood. Covers and demos are sampled, with reactions ranging from “surprisingly great” to “why not just listen to the original?”

This episode features:

🎤 Chaz’s tales of message board trolling and Def Leppard fandom coming full circle

🎸 Corey’s encyclopedic knowledge of setlists, B-sides, and Canadian rock trivia

🥃 Group therapy on the dangers of chasing trends, playlist anxiety, and the eternal debate: ballads vs. bangers

🗑️ Tangents on Christmas songs, podcasting platforms, and the existential question of whether anyone really listens to “Slang” front-to-back

By the end, the crew is buoyed by camaraderie, nostalgia, and the promise of more podcasting chaos ahead. When Def Leppard misses the mark, these boneless couch philosophers don’t hold back—but they’ll always come back for another round, hoping the next track (or season) brings the fire. Grab a plate of wings and your favorite band t-shirt, because nobody suffers weak-ass balladeers or broke-ass backstreet wannabes here. Next up: Kiss the Elder, film court, and more boneless news—because the show never really ends or burns out, it just kinda fades away...till next season!

The Show

Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

GO BONELESS

Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast.

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Episode 10: Where Does Love Go When It Dies (with Kelsey Van Halen)

This week, your Regarding…Slang hosts Wolfie, Scotzo, podcasting overlord Corey, and Chaz are joined by Def Leppard devotee and Van Halen aficionado Kelsey Van Halen for a deep dive into one of Slang’s most polarizing ballads — “Where Does Love Go When It Dies.”

Before the track spins, the crew swaps stories about Def Leppard’s touring stamina, the lost years of streaming rights, and the formative trauma of missing concerts on school nights. Kelsey recalls her early Def Leppard shows and the band’s impact on her musical coming-of-age, while Corey reminisces about awkward meet-and-greets and acoustic medleys in Vegas. Chaz and Wolfie debate the merits of earnest balladry versus arena-ready anthems, and Scott admits to playlist curation anxiety as the album winds down.

The song itself? No punches are pulled. Harsh words like “crap on a cracker,” “atrocious,” and “emotionally vacant” fly as the panel laments the lack of hooks, the questionable lyrics, and the absence of Def Leppard’s usual energy. Comparisons to Bon Jovi and Kiss surface, but not as compliments. The crew debates the sincerity of the lyrics and the dangers of a ballad without bite. In the end, consensus quietly forms: but what's it gonna be??

This episode features:

🎤 Kelsey’s tales of David Lee "Hot Pants" encounters and front-row fashion statements

🎸 Corey’s live Def Leppard anecdotes and a masterclass in Canadian candor

🗑️ A group therapy session on the dangers of earnest lyrics and missing guitar solos

🥃 Tangents on mandolins, open wounds, and the emotional spectrum between “nothing” and “disgust”

By the end, the crew is buoyed by camaraderie, nostalgia, and the promise of more ballads ahead. When Def Leppard misses the mark, the boneless couch philosophers don’t hold back — but they’ll always come back for another round, hoping the next track brings the fire. Grab a plate of wings and your favorite Van Halen t-shirt, because Kelsey doesn't suffer weak-ass balladeers or broke-ass backstreet wannabes, come prepared to get arested and have it photo-documented for future fashion statements. Diamond Dave or F*&k Off!!

The Show

Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

GO BONELESS

Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.