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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 4/7/21 Lorin Kozlowski 4/7/21

Episode 251: Who's Tweeting "Vote4Gary"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we ask “Who’s Tweeting?” while we dive into listener feedback. We talk the 10 Bands Who Wouldn’t Exist Without Korn, discuss our feelings on encores, create our Dream Disturbed Setlists, go over some Ministry episode feedback, and ask the question, “What happened to rock bands?”

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Lorin Kozlowski 3/31/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/31/21

Episode 250: All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we celebrate 250 episodes with our favorite masked boys Slipknot, and their 4th album, All Hope Is Gone. We talk all about the making of this album in the special bonus “documentary”, what songs have and haven’t aged well, the music videos, the enduring appeal of “Vermillion”, rank Corey’s masks, and of course we decide if Slipknot deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 3/23/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/23/21

Episode 249: Who's Tweeting "Bone Guitar"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dig into your tweets, emails, and episode feedback. We talk recommendations for Resorte and Psychosexual, take credit for GGGarth’s restored Wikipedia page, go over Twin Method feedback, fret about turning a loved one’s bones into a guitar, and get very excited about our new theme music! Also, a special visit to Arby’s. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/17/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/17/21

Episode 248: Point Oblivion by Darke Complex

This week on the Roach Koach podcast our nu-metal journey finally takes us to the boys in Darke Complex and their album, Point Oblivion. Famously derided, is this band better than the reviews? Is the rapping kinda unhinged? Did anyone have a discussion on wardrobe? Most importantly, does Darke Complex deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/9/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/9/21

Episode 247: Who's Tweeting "Vandals Can't Handles"

It’s another special Who’s Tweeting episode of the Roach Koach podcast. This week we talk about feedback from our Grade 8 episode, learn about the man behind Nu-Metal art direction, discuss the ultimate Nu-Metal Super Bowl halftime show, go over more recommendations in Vandals Can’t Handles and discuss whether rock music is fun anymore. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/3/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/3/21

Episode 246: Freek Show by Twiztid

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast the Twiztid Two Hundo arrives as we talk all about Twiztid and their album, Freek Show! We get into all the Wicked Shit as we talk about the “We Don’t Die” video, Lorin and weed, eating butt, having “an hour worth of dick”, Bill Bonds, the return of Shaggy 2 Dope, The Doors, more ghost debate, and just what is going to happen when we get 300 reviews on iTunes? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/24/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/24/21

Episode 245: Who's Tweeting "Kubrick sux"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dive into your feedback, emails and recommendations. We see who is sliding up into our DMs, check out some hot Nu-Metal recommendations from Norway, go over the responses to our Korn - Take a Look In The Mirror episode and enjoy(?) the return of the Fop Twins.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/17/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/17/21

Episode 244: Downthesun by Downthesun

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we open up some jars and take a listen to Downthesun and their self titled album. Does anyone know the real reason this band broke up? Do these songs evoke dying, having sex and being born all at the exact same time? Most important, does Downthesun have a “Bodies” in their arsenal that might gain them entry in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/9/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/9/21

Episode 243: Who's Tweeting - "The worst experience of his LIFE!"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we discuss more listener feedback, questions and more! Who’s Got A Correction? Kid Rock returns to Nu-Metal? Big pushes for Ultraspank and Blindspott, along with Dragpipe feedback, the Korn Konundrum and a conversation about Bass Boost that takes an unexpected turn.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/2/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/2/21

Episode 242: A Cruel World by Bloodsimple

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are finally listening to Bloodsimple and their album, A Cruel World. Join Lorin, Jenny, and Matt as they discuss a merging of hardcore with nu-metal, the injustice of dead wikipedia links, the best dips for your nuggets when taking a night drive, and whether Bloodsimple deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/27/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/27/21

Episode 241: Who's Tweeting - "You better kill me, ghost!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dive back in to more of your feedback, questions, and nu news. Topics include:

-Wes Borland is selling his haunted house

-100 Gecs remix Linkin Park

-Jenny’s birthing playlist

-Alpha Wolf!

-Best weight lifting music

-Little Nicky Feedback

-An update on the Twistid Two Hundo

Lorin Kozlowski 1/20/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/20/21

Episode 240: The Unquestionable Truth [Part 1] by Limp Bizkit

Rev it up, boys! This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are back with our favorite boys in Limp Bizkit and we are talking about their 2005 EP/album/whatever you want to call it The Unquestionable Truth Part 1. We talk the return of Wes, the troubled making and release of the record, wearing a blazer with a t-shirt, the duality of Fred Durst, and so much more. Does Limp Bizkit re-enter the canon or get left in the cold?

Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 1/12/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/12/21

Episode 239: The Who's Tweeting Inaugural

It’s our inaugural all Who’s Tweeting episode of the Roach Koach podcast. Your recommendations, your questions, your CRITIQUES, and so much more.

This week we talk about being the hot topic on r/numetal board on Reddit, go over some hot Roach Ryder recommendations, give an exciting update on The Twizted Two Hundo, and go over feedback from our Dracula 2000 episode.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/6/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/6/21

Episode 238: Hot Action Cop by Hot Action Cop

It’s a New Year, which means more Nu-Metal on the Roach Koach Podcast. This week we accept the challenge presented to us and listen to Hot Action Cop’s self titled album. What is the best month to listen to this album? Is Captain Morgan and Ecstasy a bad combination? What happens when you hook up with a “club slut”? All of this and more on this week’s Roach Koach.

Also in this episode:

-Big announcements about the show in Who’s Changing

-The Twizted Two Hundo marches on

-The best version of “Happy Birthday”?

Lorin Kozlowski 12/30/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/30/20

Episode 237: Hypnotize by System of a Down

It’s the final Roach Koach of 2020! We’re going out with a double shot of System of a Down, as we listen to and discuss their last album (so far), Hypnotize. We talk about the humorless Songmeanings Dot Com pages, Matt’s blind spot for this album, Mitch at a System concert, and putting some extra grit on “Ass!” Also, do System of a Down deserve back to back Canon inductions?

Also also!

-Who’s Listing with the Koach’s 2020 album picks

-What nu-celebs are sliding into our DMs?

-Spawn feedback with more Wanda/Terry vibe talk

-Twizted Two Hundo Update

Lorin Kozlowski 12/23/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/23/20

Episode 236: Mezmerize by System of a Down

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we bring good tidings and System of a Down! We talk all about their first of two 2005 albums, Mezmerize. Was Jenny on the wrong side of history? What was everyone listening to in 2005? Are these guys legends? Most importantly, do System of a Down deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also!

-Who’s Tweeting with Nonpoint feedback

-Will we skip bullshit albums?

-Charles Mansion’s real name

Lorin Kozlowski 12/15/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/15/20

Episode 235: #1 to Infinity by Mariah Carey

A Roach Koach episode like you’ve never heard before. This week on the podcast we listen to the third and final choice of Greatest Hits month, Jenny’s pick, Mariah Carey’s #1 to Infinity. Is Mariah inevitable? Was her impact on pop culture seismic? What was her eyebrow journey? Just how many albums did she sell? Also in this episode: Lorin defends Puff Daddy, Revolver Mag’s best albums of the year, Glitter, Mariah’s book, and a Chainsing unlike any we have ever encountered.

Lorin Kozlowski 12/9/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/9/20

Episode 234: A Sides Win by Sloan

We’re giving the gift of greatest hits this month and this week Lorin bares his soul and presents the gift of his favorite band Sloan and their singles collection, A Sides Win. Is Sloan a band for everyone on the show, or are they “just fine”? What does Robert Christgau think of Lorin’s favorite band? Does Sloan have any good music videos? And what band really makes Jenny go off the handle? Listen and find out!

Also in this episode:

-Who’s Getting Chainsed

-Who’s in those DMs with a surprising Songmeanings dot com connection?

-The Rule of 7

-Hoobastank feedback

Lorin Kozlowski 12/1/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/1/20

Episode 233: Greatest Fits by Ministry

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast is the start of Greatest Hits month, and Matt is kicking it off with Ministry and their “Greatest Fits”. Get your goggles and leather boots and buckle up everything. We talk all about the history of Ministry, pulling directly from Al Jourgenson’s memoir. We share our memories of the 90’s, visits to City Club, and so much more. As well, we read Robert Christgau’s takes on Ministry, eulogize local alt rock radio station 89X, and in Who’s Tweeting, take on one letter writer’s Ultimate Nu-Metal Challenge.

Lorin Kozlowski 11/25/20 Lorin Kozlowski 11/25/20

Episode 232: The Volume of Self by Twin Method

Happy Thanksgiving from the Roach Koach podcast as we listen to and discuss a Roach Rider recommendation, The Volume of Self by Twin Method. Did this band just come out way too late? Were they paving their own way or being subsumed by their influences? Is there any way we will be able to get over seeing the photo on Logan Mader’s wikipedia page? Listen and find out!

Also in this episode:

-Who’s Tweeting with Mudvayne feedback

-The Whine Precipice

-Is Jenny feared?

-What would you do with a blue screen?