Welcome to another Bonus Minisode! In what is perhaps our least Polished effort to date, Cal and Nick ditch the script and have some fun by examining some of our favorite internet/meme artists of the past 15 years, including Tay Zonday ("Chocolate Rain"), Vennu Mallesh, Scuzz Twittly, and more! (P.S. Seriously Wendy's you owe us some free food for this one!) FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: [email protected]...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The Saga of Cyrus continues as Billy Ray deals with the aftermath of "Achy Breaky Heart" and struggles to hold onto his stardom. We examine his hokey follow-up records, his godawful Christian album, and his surprisingly good LP "Trail of Tears." We also review the early roles of Billy Ray's acting career which... let's just say he's no Marlon Brando! FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: [email protected]
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In the first of a six-part epic on the notorious Cyrus family (Billy Ray, Miley, Noah, et al) we take on the Master of the Mullet and get to the Achy Breaky Heart of how this self-described hillbilly became the #1 singer in America. FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: [email protected]
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We get in the ring with Five Finger Death Punch, the black belt senseis of toxic bro metal. Why is this band so hated by metal purists while simultaneously embraced by every truck nut-sporting douchebro in the heartland? We'll break down all the sordid controversies surrounding this band in what is easily one of our most entertaining episodes yet! Featuring guest contributions from Jess Leonard and Samtar FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspo...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In our very first Polishing Turds "Minisode" we're sharing the VERY FIRST thing we ever recorded for this show! This proof-of-concept was never really intended for the public, but at the requests of several close friends we've decided to release it anyway. We're covering the strange story of Discharge, a legendary punk band whose style took a radical left turn toward glam rock in the mid-80s. What were the results of this bold experiment? Only some of the most hilarious garbage ever put to tape!...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We dunk on the Looney legacy of Space Jam, reviewing both the film and its accompanying selection of R&B bops. How is the "Space Jam" theme tied to one of the biggest one-hit wonders of the 90s? Why did Warner Brothers kick Spike Lee off the project? Are the talent-stealing Nerdlucks trying to make a metaphysical argument about the nature of success? All these questions and more answered in what is perhaps our ballsiest episode yet! FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishi...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We resurrect the tortured legacy of Creed, one of the most reviled (and successful) bands of the late 90s. Learn the surprisingly dark backstory of vocalist Scott Stapp; from his tragic upbringing to his latter day struggles with fame, addiction, and mental illness. We'll also examine whether Creed really counts as "Christian Rock" and what the band's lyrics are actually trying to say. Also, Cal talks about a strange dream he had. FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_tur...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Remember that weird Russian girl pop duo from the early 2000s? What was the deal with that anyway? Were they really lesbians? In this episode we look at the surprising story of t.A.T.u., how their bizarre project came to be and what impact they had on the LGBT community worldwide. Along the way, we take a serious look at the harrowing state of gay rights in Russia. FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: [email protected]...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Stop, collaborate and LISTEN as we chip away at the complicated career of Vanilla Ice. Seriously, if you thought "Ice Ice Baby" is corny wait till you hear the rest of the "Ice"-berg, i.e. Vanilla's forays into gangsta rap, nu-metal, reality TV and more! We'll also tackle the bigger questions of Ice's authenticity, cultural appropriation and whether or not Ice deserves as much hatred as he's gotten over the years. FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishi...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
WE WE WE SO EXCITED to talk about Rebecca Black, the much-maligned teen singer whose notorious viral hit "Friday" blew up on YouTube almost exactly 10 years ago. Join us as we explore the dark and fascinating history of Ark Music Factory, the company that wrote and produced "Friday" and many even-cringier singles. We'll walk through Rebecca's tough but inspiring career as she overcame the intense cyberbullying that came with "Friday" and slowly established her true identity as a singer. Buckle u...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We're taking you to the Mathew's Bridge for part 2 of our Limp Bizkit series. This includes our favorite (and least favorite) LB albums, more Wes Borland drama, and Fred's saucy affair with Britney Spears! FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: [email protected]
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we're here to BREAK STUFF!! Specifically, we'll be breaking into the mysterious mind of Fred Durst as we analyze the career of 90s rap/rock legends Limp Bizkit. We'll discuss the band's humble Jacksonville origins, Fred's (ahem) *interesting* views on women, and whether or not the band deserved the blame for the infamous riots at Woodstock '99. We keepin' it real, world-wide y'all! Now GET THE F*** UP!!! Instagram: polishing.turds Facebook: facebook.com/PolishingTurdsPodcast Twit...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the inaugural episode of Polishing Turds, we take a look at Baha Men, the Caribbean sports stadium darlings behind the 2000 hit "Who Let the Dogs Out." We explore the band's entire discography (you won't believe how big it is!), examine the wild legal history of "Who Let the Dogs Out", and analyze the surprisingly sexual nature of the song's lyrics. We pride ourselves on just how few "dog" puns we actually used. FOLLOW US: Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polish...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
