The Nu-Metal Podcast You Deserve
Lorin Kozlowski, Jennifer Socia, and Matt Naas go in depth on your favorite Nu-Metal and rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu-Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas. Edited by Lorin Kozlowski. Logo designed by Mark Rudolph.
Episode 521: Who’s Tweeting “Protective Tube”
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Matt and Lorin continue to gear up for the arrival of Roach Koach X on Saturday June 20th, 9:30pm at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI. Get your tickets at GoComedy.net! Also in this episode:
-Masters of the Universe, SEEN!
-Nic Cage, MET!
-Gideon, BACK!
-Ross Robinson, FOLLOWING!
-RockLansing, HAS PROTECTIVE TUBES!
-Louisville Loves It Loud, SATURDAY!
-Klokwise, NO FUCKS!
-And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu Core for Old Heads, TWO!
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Roach Koach X is almost here! June 20th at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale Michigan. Tickets now on sale!
Episode 520: Ohms by Deftones
It’s 10 years of the Koach! This week Lorin and Matt welcome back the Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia as they celebrate 10 years of the Roach Koach podcast by discussing the 2020 Deftone’s classic, Ohms. Topics this episode include:
-Can you believe it’s been ten years?
-Don’t eat the sliders
-The boys are back
-The “ooooh” we’re living for
-Secret room experiences
-Eating cigarettes
-The greatest song of all time
-“Sheesh!”
-Replacing a caress
-And Canon Talk, where Lorin, Matt, and Jenny decide if there is a place for Ohms in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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Roach Koach X is almost here! June 20th at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale Michigan. Tickets now on sale!
Episode 519: Who’s Tweeting “Slop summer!”
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt (and a surprise guest) go over the latest in Nu-News, New Nu tracks, and so much more! Topics this episode include:
-The bathroom situation at Roach Koach X
-Who’s Emailing and The First Hundred and Eight
-Matt is seeing He-Man
-Papa Summer?
-The Roadhog Rib Sandwich
-Slop summer!
-New Sevendust
-The return of Unloco
-And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu Core for Old Heads 2
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Roach Koach X is almost here! June 20th at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale Michigan. Tickets now on sale!
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Episode 518: Nation by Sepultura
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt decide it’s time to check in again on Sepultura, seeing as how the band is ending and all. The album this week is Sepultura’s final Roadrunner Records release, 2001’s Nation. Topics this episode include:
-Where should you sit at Roach Koach X?
-Matt with Boots on the Ground at the Token Lounge
-“Sending love and light”
-Sepultura/Van Halen comparison
-Music good enough to sit through
-“Border Wars”
-Unabridged knowledge
-Are we the cause and solution to all of our problems?
-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Sepultura deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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Roach Koach X is almost here! June 20th at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale Michigan. Tickets now on sale!
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Episode 517: The Mourning After by 40 Below Summer
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the guys finally get around to covering the second 40 Below Summer album, 2003’s The Mourning After. Topics this episode include:
-9 years?
-David Bendeth behind the boards
-Absolutely forgetting about a band
-“Thanks for following the sun”
-Picture me inside the sun
-What does “F.E.” mean?
-A review of MORTAL KOMBAT 2
-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if 40 Below Summer deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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Episode 516: “Louisville Loves It Loud!”
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast Lorin and Matt sit down with Brian and Clay of LLP Events to talk through all of the exciting shows coming up for the Louisville Loves team. What changes can audiences expect? What are Matt’s setlist ideas?
Also Lorin and Matt discuss Korn’s new music video, listen to a new entry from Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu Core for Old Heads 2, and make the big announcement of the next exciting series coming soon to the Roach Koach Patreon. Take a listen!
Get your tickets for all the great LLP shows this year at LLP-Events.com
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RXK - RE-UP - Deftones - White Pony
Episode 125 and what a classic. It’s White Pony by Deftones. Listen to us go all in on this classic. Here’s the original write up:
It’s an episode of Sensual Chino and Thirsty Bitches as Roach Koach celebrates 125 episodes with Deftones and their landmark album, White Pony. During Who’s Tweeting (1:26), Jenny, Lorin and Matt go over feedback from the live show and consider a listener question on who the Big 4 of Nu-Metal could be. Then it’s time to dive into White Pony (8:33), where they discuss Jenny’s old boyfriend, the critical acclaim for the album, “Back to School”, Honking on the Bobo, the Afghan Whigs, the dangers of analingus, oral sex while driving, Chino vs Jonathan vs Fred, and of course Canon Talk, where they decide if Deftones deserve more space in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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Episode 515: Who’s Tweeting “The boys are back”
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s the return of KORN! Yes, new Korn music! Are the boys in fine form? Other topics covered this week:
-Fred Durst guests for MGK
-What is going on with Fieldy?
-The No Skips Tour
-Who’s Emailing and the “Nu-Metal Watergate”
-Who’s Ready for the Worst Night of Your Life
-And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core For Old Heads
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RKX - RE-UP STAIND DYSFUNCTION
RKX ROARS on and we get to revisit this classic by Staind. Is this one due for a Lorin’s version. We shall see. Here’s the original description:
This week on Roach Koach, Jenny and Lorin bring Staind onto the Indigo Porch and take the deep dive into their album Dysfunction. Your hosts delve into producer Matt's utter hatred for this band as well as try to use some clues to decipher just how religious Fred Durst really is. Also: Who's Tweeting? Is this album boring? Should Lorin sing over more songs on the show? What topics are worth talking about instead of Staind? As well, another great betrayal, an update on acquiring Crazytown.com and the decision of whether Staind belongs in the Nu-Metal Canon. Like the show? Share it on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Follow @roachkoach on Twitter, and rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes.
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Episode 514 : Episode 2: Medecine Cake by Pleymo
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time to check on a French masterpiece and listen to Pleymo’s 2002 album, Episode 2: Medecine Cake. Topics this episode include:
-Recapping the HEALTH/Carpenter Brut concert experience
-Da Beast on turntables
-“This is that good shit”
-What happens in a Tank Club?
-Refreshing, classic Nu
-Nu-Metal Math
-Stanley Kubrick
-Getting a whiff of your past
-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Pleymo deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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RKX - RE-UP - WWF Forceable Entry
Just in time for Wrestlemania Weekend! It’s WWF Forceable Entry and we are joined by Sweet Mitchell. Get the tables and strap in. Voted on by you through our Patreon! Sweet Mitchell Socia guides Lorin, Matt, and Jenny through the history of the wrestlers whose themes are dramatized on the album. Along the way there is a visit to the comment section of Songmeanings dot com, Mitch talks about his various interactions with wrestlers, as well as a discussion on the veracity of various Stone Cold Steve Austin catch phrases. Of course, things close out with Canon Talk, and it is discussed whether any of these wrestling themes deserve space in the Nu-Metal Canon. ALSO: Who’s Tweeting with One Minute Silence feedback and Jenny and the gang react to the new Korn song.
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Episode 513: “What has been going on with Toomey?”
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt ask “What has been going on with Toomey?” as they catch up with friend to all Josh Toomey on his return to the stage with Primer 55. Topics this episode include:
-Primer 55 connecting with the youth
-Tour riders
-30 Seconds to Mars fandom
-Planning for festival season
-Toomey’s podcasting adventures
-New music?
-And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core for Old Heads
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RKX - RE-UP-TRUST COMPANY
Revisiting the classic. The one that introduced the NIGHT DRIVE concept to Roach Koach.
Here’s the original details: On this week’s episode of Roach Koach it’s all about apparel, bonfires, and some night time Taco Bell as we listen to Trust Company and their debut album, The Lonely Position of Neutral. Topics discussed: Rock N Pod Expo, Roachkoach.com, Who’s Tweeting, Maximum the Hormone feedback, The Issues Hat, Roach Ryders coming in hot, Trust Company Jeans, Songmeanings dot com, “lol”, music for the bonfire, RoachRyder98, Chino vibes, Nu-metal easy listening, Rolling Stone review, an O.C. montage, “Howwww”, Andy Wallace, Jenny’s caveats, and of course Canon Talk, where the decision is made on whether Trust Company can reside in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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Episode 512: Too Far Gone by Cane Hill
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt dive into the sophomore release from Cane Hill, Too Far Gone. Topics this episode include:
-Roach Koach X has a time!
-Mosquitos
-The New Nu
-“Prime Ganja”
-Already Heard dot com
-Shaking off the Nu-Metal tag
-Korn and Slipknot make a baby
-A Weiland-Chainsing
-The Got Ems of All Got Ems
-And Canon Talk, where the guys decide if Cane Hill deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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RKX - RE-UP - HED PE
Our Boy Jahred and Jenny have history and it all starts here. It’s HED PE’s self titled album and it’s voted on by you through our Patreon.
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Episode 511: The 30 Seconds To Mars No Skip Challenge
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt attempt the 30 Seconds To Mars No Skip Challenge.
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RKX - RE-UP Methods of Mayhem
Welcome back to Roach Koach X and the Re-Upload of Methods of Mayhem. Jenny and Lorin go in on this one and it’s the only CD in show history that was DESTROYED post show. Voted on by our Patreon Members please enjoy Methods of Mayhem.
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Episode 510: ¿Pimp? by Clown
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally FINALLY get around to listening to the much requested Clown and their lone album, 1997’s ¿Pimp? Topics this episode include:
-Roach Koach X promo
-The goal of every episode
-Help from the Nu-Metal Reddit
-Discogs, thank you
-One Republic
-“Now we ride, motherfucker”
-A song for witches
-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Clown deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.
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RKX - RE-UP: Wisconsin Death Trip - Static X
Get Your Love Dumpers READY! It’s time to revisit a classic. We LOVE this record and we’re glad you voted it back to the feed. Please enjoy and remember that we are voting on episodes to bring up every Wednesday only on the Patreon.
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Episode 509: Who’s Tweeting “The Culver’s Spread”
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt discuss what is going on in the world of nu-metal. Topics this episode include
-Fest access?
-Who’s Listing with Nu-Metal in the Rock Hall
-Who’s Covering featuring Bjork?
-Who’s Recommending some Nu Scratchy Scratch
-Who’s Giving Feedback on our Stereomud episode
-Wife’s birthday vs Roach Koach X
-Who’s in those DMs talking a Korn Netflix hot doc
-The return of Palermo
-Who’s Reading (Lorin!)
-And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu Core for Old Heads 2
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