The most WTF NPR interview I've ever heard

I heard a lot about this interview before I actually gave it a listen. I give serious props to Terri Gross for putting up with Gene's titanic douchebaggery.

I heard it live. So creepy.

That was really interesting to listen to... I was waiting for him to walk out.

The interview actually gets fairly interesting after the break. The comments, though, are more interesting than the interview itself. Some Simmons supporters complained about the quality of Gross' interview. If you have listened to a number of interviews on NPR or elsewhere you'll know that interviewers often ask a few fun questions at the beginning to lighten the mood before getting in to the heavier stuff. Generally, these get short, witty responses, but Simmons loves to talk about himself and lacks a sense of humor, so he managed to drag these out for most of the interview. Simmons doesn't speak for all men, just the helplessly delusional ones caught in a male fantasy.

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I randomly listened to this interview the other day after having read about it and was blown away at what a complete douche Gene Simmons was on the show. The interview where O'Reilly walked out was also pretty interesting considering how placid Fresh Air usually is.

I remember when it was broadcast. Deservedly infamous.