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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.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/29/26 Lorin Kozlowski 4/29/26

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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Matt Naas 4/24/26 Matt Naas 4/24/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 4/22/26 Lorin Kozlowski 4/22/26

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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Matt Naas 4/17/26 Matt Naas 4/17/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 4/15/26 Lorin Kozlowski 4/15/26

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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Matt Naas 4/10/26 Matt Naas 4/10/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 4/8/26 Lorin Kozlowski 4/8/26

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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Matt Naas 4/3/26 Matt Naas 4/3/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 4/1/26 Lorin Kozlowski 4/1/26

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.

Matt Naas 3/27/26 Matt Naas 3/27/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 3/25/26 Lorin Kozlowski 3/25/26

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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Matt Naas 3/20/26 Matt Naas 3/20/26

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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Lorin Kozlowski 3/18/26 Lorin Kozlowski 3/18/26

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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Matt Naas 3/13/26 Matt Naas 3/13/26

RKX - RE-UP Chamber Music - COAL CHAMBER

It’s the biggest fight in Roach Koach history. It’s Matt vs Jenny & Lorin. Matt still thinks he’s right but it’s up to you to decide. Welcome to ROACH KOACH X.

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Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/26 Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/26

Episode 508: Every Given Moment by Stereomud

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the journey through 2003/04 sophomore albums continues! It’s Stereomud’s second and final album, Every Given Moment. Topics this episode include:

-ROACH KOACH X

-Not knowing this was a series

-Featuring “Breathing”

-The new Mortal Kombat II trailer

-Wolfing out

-Creating a catch phrase

-Playing “Define This” at Christmas dinner

-Amazon reviews

-Volleyball camp

-The Culver’s Spread

-Calling a song “Yesterday”

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Stereomud deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon

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Matt Naas 3/6/26 Matt Naas 3/6/26

RKX - RE-UP Fear Factory - Obsolete

It’s time to revisit the Edgecrusher. Grab some popcorn and grab a seat because this re-up is about to CHANGE THE WORLD!!! Thank you to all the Roach Ryderz and Indigo Angelz that voted on our Patreon.

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Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/26 Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/26

Episode 507: ULTRA MEGA WHO’S FESTING

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s the most important episode we’ve ever done! It’s an Ultra Mega Who’s Festing! Louder Than Life 2026! The Blair Witch! Primer 55! Pile of Pillows! “Claw me!” Limp Bizkit new album? Plus Who’s Giving Feedback and the debut of Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core For Old Heads 2.

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Matt Naas 2/27/26 Matt Naas 2/27/26

RKX - RE-UP ICP

The Juggalo Hundo! Our first episode based on reviews on iTunes reviews. Here we go talking about 1999’s Amazing Jeckyl Brothers and wasting time on Juggalo Name Generators.

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Lorin Kozlowski 2/25/26 Lorin Kozlowski 2/25/26

Episode 506: becoming i by Ünloco

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt continue their journey through 2003 follow up albums and listen to the second album from Ünloco, becoming i. Yes, all lower case! Topics this episode include:

-The return of Mudrock

-Music as a Weapon II

-Dinner listens

-Why you shouldn’t call a song “Failure”

-Hellraiser, of course

-The importance of a “Bodies”

-Refusing to spit

-The Matrix Reloaded Soundtrack

-The toxic relationship song you’ve been waiting for

-Doofers69

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Ünloco deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Matt Naas 2/20/26 Matt Naas 2/20/26

RKX RE-UP KORN

Here it is! The first episode of the show brought back from the depths. Voted on by our Patreon Members.

A lot to say about this episode. We definitely had something from the jump. It’s not really polished yet but everyone’s role in the show is definitely falling in place and the Cannon Talk moment is an all timer.

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