The Roach Koach Podcast

Don't get your wig split and take a listen as Jenny, Lorin and Matt explore the world of Primer 55 on this week's episode of The Roach Koach Podcast. Topics discussed: Is it possible to be nu-metal to a fault?; "Is this song about dry humping?"; Matt Naas returns to sing, The Godsmack Lesson of Sequencing, should aliens hear this album?; as well as Who's Tweeting, the comfort of JNCOs, Matt Naas taking a trip down a nu-metal rabbit hole and of course the answer to the question, does Primer 55 deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon?

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Blessed be Roach Ryders and Indigo Angels. Jenny, Lorin and Matt convene at the Indigo Porch and spend this week on the Roach Koach podcast considering Godsmack's self-titled debut album. Topics discussed: Sully, the Wiccan; the importance of sequencing, The Christgau Challenge, Godsmack and empathy, eyebrow talk, the nu-metal hammock, Matt's blind hatred for Godsmack, and of course, whether Godsmack deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, Who's Tweeting? and Lorin's Big Thrifts!

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This week on the Roach Koach podcast, Jenny, Lorin and Matt are put to the test by 311's self titled album. Topics discussed: Jenny's childhood 311 connection; Are 311 hoarding lyrics? Have the naysayers been truly fucked? Are 311 big nerds? How easy is it to obtain a physical copy of this album? Is this album our number one rated enemy? All this, plus Who's Tweeting and of course the answer to the question, does any of this belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

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Listen close and join Jenny, Lorin, and Matt as they attempt to figure out just what Chino is saying as Roach Koach considers Around the Fur for the Nu-Metal Canon. Topics discussed: The return of Sensual Chino; What is on your Sex Playlist? Can Jenny find common ground with Robert Christgau? Why is a song called "Rickets"? Was Jenny living this album as a teenager? The team also talk about Who's Tweeting, a new segment called Who's Dreaming?, Lorin's Big Thrifts, and of course deciding if Deftones deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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The pit is activated in record time on this episode of Roach Koach. Jenny, Lorin and Matt take a deep dive into Static-X's debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip. Topics discussed: Did this band miss their shot at the big time? Is it possible to decode the Robert Christgau rating system? Can an album be too good? What is "Love Dump" about? What is it mean to have a "reverse Staind problem"? Also another edition of Who's Tweeting?, a brief detour with Ministry and nursery rhymes, and of course, debating whether Static-X deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Jenny, Lorin, and Matt celebrate their 20th episode of Roach Koach with Disturbed's debut album, The Sickness. Are Lorin and Jenny actually sick from this album? Topics and questions discussed: Who's tweeting? What incredible book arrived in Lorin's mailbox? Who is "The Guy"? Is this album art a man pretending to be an uncircumcised penis? What is the ultimate big thrift? If you had to, how would you get Matt to a Disturbed concert? What is Jenny's favorite lyric? Most importantly, does this album belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? 

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This week on Roach Koach Jenny, Lorin, and Matt are "keeping it bugs" as they burrow into the major label debut album by Alien Ant Farm. Topics discussed: How much did Alien Ant Farm borrow from Papa Roach? Can a band be too clever for their own good? Did 9/11 end nu-metal? Are Alien Ant Farm secretly fans of big rig semi trucks? What can nu-metal bands learn from Mortiis? Jenny and Lorin take some time to answer listener questions and of course, decide whether or not Alien Ant Farm deserve a spot in the nu-metal canon. 

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Strap on your jumpsuits Roach Ryderz and prepare for your unknown doom as Jenny, Lorin and Matt explore the outer reaches of the galaxy with Powerman 5000's 1999 album, Tonight The Stars Revolt! Topics discussed in this episode of Roach Koach: Jenny's humble Powerman fantasies, the City Club connection, Spider One's genetic code, "What does this song mean?", an update on Who's Tweeting?, a visit from Matt's lovely wife Katherine, the lies of Wikipedia, and of course, the decision of whether Powerman 5000 should have a place 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.

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.

Get out your leopard print and join Jenny and Lorin as they discuss Kittie's debut album Spit on this episode of Roach Koach. Topics include: Did you know these girls are teens? Did Jenny find treasure in a comments section? Who is tweeting at Roach Koach? What does producer Matt Naas think of the industrial side project by one of Kittie's former members? What does a band do when they run out of lyrics? Most important, does this album belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? Please take some time to like Roach Koach on Facebook, say hello to @RoachKoach on twitter, share the episode with friends, and give us a review on iTunes.