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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 3/18/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/18/20

Episode 197: Blackout by Hed PE

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we brave the pandemic to listen to Hed PE’s third album, Blackout. Did Jahred disown this album? Are some of these songs “preposterous”? What is the difference between the Middle Eight and the Bridge? What do you call the thing that flushes a toilet? And does Hed PE deserve a space in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

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Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/20

Episode 196: Deftones by Deftones

This week on Roach Roach the time has come for Jenny, Lorin and Matt to discuss 2003’s self titled album by Deftones. Did Chino and the boys abandon Nu-metal entirely on this album? Or do they still have some chug left? Most importantly, does Deftones deserve another place in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also discussed:

Who’s Recommending: Prison

Flaw Feedback

The 4 Star Rolling Stone review

Chino’s floppy hair

Poppers

The Genius List

Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/20

Episode 195: Disembody- The New Flesh by Skinlab

This week on Roach Koach we listen to Skinlab and their album, Disembody: The New Flesh. What happens in a Skinlab pit? Do we respect bees too much these days? Do Skinlab have doors in their house? Most important, are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

Who’s At Rock N Pod?

Andrew W. Boss

Saliva feedback!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/26/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/26/20

Episode 194: Animosity by Sevendust

Your calls have been heard! This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to the third album from Sevendust, Animosity. Will this be the album that gets Sevendust fully into the Nu-Metal Canon? Is this that “good shit”? What is the story on the “suck a dick” ad lib?

Also in this episode:

-Who’s Recommending with Conform, Loathe, and a special nu-metal tribute album

-Motionless In White feedback

-Lorin, Matt, and Jenny list their favorite albums of 2019.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/19/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/19/20

Episode 193: Heads by 40 Grit

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we listen to the sounds of 40 Grit and their album, Heads. Are these guys weird enough? Are they disciples of Robb Flynn? What goes on at the Church of Beer? Most important, does 40 Grit belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

An email that changes EVERYTHING.

Deftones on tour with Poppy!

A Honking on Bobo update!

And finding a replacement for Coconut Dracula.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/11/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/11/20

Episode 192: Violence by Nothingface

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we visit with Nothingface and their third album, Violence. Is this album just for people who are very angry? What should you do if you find a meathook in someone’s basement? What is proper stabbing technique? Most important, does Nothingface deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also: Who’s Tweeting, Who’s Festing, Hacktivist feedback, and a correction from the live show.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/5/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/5/20

Episode 191: Element Eighty by Element Eighty

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we talk all about Element Eighty’s self titled album. Are you a fan who eats and shits this band? Was this album the result of everyone being “reasonable” with each other? Is Element Eighty worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, a recap of our trip to the Poppy concert, the 20th anniversary of The Sickness tour, the Relatabrag, and some incredible Song Meanings dot com comments.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/29/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/29/20

Episode 190: Collision Course by Jay-Z & Linkin Park (LIVE at Snow Day 2020)

Here it is! Another Roach Koach Live episode, covering the Grammy winning mashup/collaboration between Jay-Z and Linkin Park, Collision Course. Was this fun to make for the band and Jay? Did it deserve to win that Grammy? Is this the best Crossfit album of all time? Also, Miami Vice talk, a mash up rating system, Sweet Mitchell grilled on Poppy, and Ultimate Guitar dot com’s list of the Greatest Nu-Metal Bands. Recorded live at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale MI during the Snow Day 26 Hour Improv Marathon.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/22/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/22/20

Episode 189: Results May Vary by Limp Bizkit

This week, the Roach Koach podcast goes all in on Limp Bizkit’s infamous fourth album, Results May Vary. We talk reviews, we talk the MTV documentary, we talk Lorin’s college newspaper review, we cover it all. Did we need 3 hours? Listen and decide for yourself.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/15/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/15/20

Episode 188: Sempiternal by Bring Me The Horizon

TweNü-TweNü is just getting started! This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to Bring Me The Horizon and their acclaimed album, Sempiternal. Are these guys pushing genres in new directions? Are Bring Me The Horizon the new Linkin Park? Do they provide us with realistic gravesite measurements? Are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Also discussed: Who’s Tweeting about Poppy, the Manson push, Lorin on Travis Bickle on the Riviera, and Rob Zombie episode feedback.

Roach Koach Live is coming to Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI as part of Snow Day 2020. Sunday, January 19th at 2pm, we will be talking about Jay-Z/Linkin Park’s Collision Course. Go to GoComedy.net for ticket info.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/8/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/8/20

Episode 187: New Found Power by Damageplan

TweNü-TweNü continues right along on the Roach Roach podcast this week as we listen to Damageplan and their album, New Found Power. Is this album actually nu-metal? What is everyone’s Pantera history? Did Jenny dream of a Pantera cover band? Most important, does Damageplan belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

-Who’s Emailing with recommendations of Mexican Nu-metal bands

-Professional Murder Music feedback

-Wild comments on Songmeanings dot com

-A Chainsing, well executed.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/1/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/1/20

Episode 186: Desensitized by Drowning Pool

Happy Nu-Year! It’s TweNü-TweNü and we’re kicking off the year with Drowning Pool and their sophomore release, Desensitized! How does this album fare in the shadow of “Bodies”? Is this band firing on all cylinders or just giving us “acceptable butt”? Is Desensitized worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-Soil feedback

-A Honkin’ On Bobo update

-And an exciting new recommendation!

Lorin Kozlowski 12/25/19 Lorin Kozlowski 12/25/19

Episode 185: Steal This Album! by System of a Down

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Roach Koach crew! This week on the podcast we give you the gift of System of a Down and their album, Steal This Album! Is this the album that makes you “get your boys”? Was Kazaa only good for porn? How long does it take for us to find a 9/11 truther in the comments of SongMeanings dot com? Also, is this album worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Included in this episode:

-How everyone is celebrating Christmas

-Who’s Festing?

-Deke from Tiny House Builders reaches out

-Amen feedback

-Matt keeps a promise

Lorin Kozlowski 12/18/19 Lorin Kozlowski 12/18/19

Episode 184: Endangered Species by Flaw

The Kings of Louisville, Flaw, return to the Roach Koach Podcast this week, as Lorin, Jenny, and Matt take some time to listen to and discuss their album, Endangered Species. Along with discussion on the deep emotions of this album, topics include:

-SongMeanings dot com and “orgasmic” songs

-Thomas the Train

-The Flaw plagiarism controversy

-Who’s Reuniting: Primer 55 edition

-Shippey is actually Shippey?

-Super Fan and Roach Ryder Coach Mike

-and of course, Canon Talk, where the decision is made whether Flaw deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 12/11/19 Lorin Kozlowski 12/11/19

Episode 183: Every Six Seconds by Saliva

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we keep a promise, the promise of listening to Saliva’s album Every Six Seconds. Promise made, promise kept. We talk “Click Click Boom”, we talk about that “Your Disease” video, we ask whether Lestat would listen to Saliva. Do men really think about SEX every six seconds? Did Saliva invent and perfect a new genre of music? Most important, does Saliva deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out! As well, Cane Hill feedback and Lorin on the Psychohead Blowout Podcast.

Lorin Kozlowski 12/4/19 Lorin Kozlowski 12/4/19

Episode 182: Nullset by Nullset

It’s the holiday season and the Roach Koach Podcast brings you the gift of Nullset! Jenny, Lorin, and Matt discuss Nullset’s self-titled debut album as well as the documentary, Nullset: The Gangsta Bitch Barbie Story. Learn why Shippy is Shippy, Mick is an animal, and just how impressed Jenny can be when someone mentions a 1099. We also talk Sunk Loto feedback, send a shout out to the new Nu-Metal Podcasts The P.O.D. Kast and Life Was Peachy, and make a big announcement (Live Show 2020!)

Lorin Kozlowski 11/27/19 Lorin Kozlowski 11/27/19

Episode 181: Disguise by Motionless In White

Nu-vember concludes on the Roach Koach Podcast as we listen to Motionless In White and their very new album, Disguise. Can Chris Motionless do it all? Are some of these songs bops? Are we possibly too old for this? All these questions will be answered. Also, we comment on a new Korn album ranking list, talk about Who’s Complimenting Us, and go over feedback from our Supercharger episode.

Lorin Kozlowski 11/20/19 Lorin Kozlowski 11/20/19

Episode 180: Violence & Destruction by Islander

It’s Week 3 of Nu-vember as the Roach Koach podcast listens to nu-metal albums being made TODAY. This week we listen to the debut album from Islander, Violence & Destruction. We talk about the song “Coconut Dracula”, what it means, what the title means, and briefly make time for the other songs on the album. Mostly though, we talk about Coconut Dracula. Also, feedback on our recent Orgy episode.

Lorin Kozlowski 11/13/19 Lorin Kozlowski 11/13/19

Episode 179: Outside the Box by Hacktivist

Nu-vember continues on the Roach Koach podcast as we listen to the new nu boys in Hacktivist and their album, Outside the Box. What new genre tag does Hacktivist bring to the show? What do you do if a middle finger just won’t go down? Does this album contain the ultimate Wake Up Sheeple song? Also, the Koach reunites another band, a very special Nu-vember email from Roach Ryder Cole, and Family Values 2006 feedback!

Lorin Kozlowski 11/5/19 Lorin Kozlowski 11/5/19

Episode 178: Mis•an•thrope by DED

It’s Nu-vember on Roach Koach, as we spend the month listening to Nu-Metal bands activating pits right now! Kicking off the month is DED and their debut album, Mis-An-Thrope. Topics discussed: Can this lead singer do it all? What does Jenny love more than a siren? The Goldfinger connection, top tier hair whipping, Nu-Metal Phantom, and Canon Talk, where Matt, Lorin and Jenny decide if the new boys in DED deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also, Who’s Tweeting with Untouchables feedback and a discussion of “Nu-Metal Voldemort”.