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POLYMUSE

Ben Diebold & Michal Welch•dieboldrecords.com
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POLYMUSE is an experience that takes a deep dive through the discographies of the artists that changed our lives! Co-hosts and cousins, Ben and Michal, dissect a different artist each season, and a different album each episode as they break down each project! The duo delve into the album backstory, and spin though track-by-track analysis of instrumentals, lyrics, impact, and nostalgia! Each song is also ranked on a tier list as the cousins work toward revealing which tracks will make their all-time mix CD! Season 2 takes System of a Down for a rewind!
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Episodes

S2 E26: "Chic 'N' Stu" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)

The single off “STEAL THIS ALBUM!” takes yo boys on a (psychedelic) trip involving bikes, scientists, and scamming! A discussion of what visuals for a trippy music video would look like ensues! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 26

S2 E24: "Aerials" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

The cousins talk “Waterfalls”, family vacations, and possible music video adjustments in this discussion of the last track on “Toxicity”! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok

Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 24

S2 E23: "Psycho" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

PSYCHO! COUSINS! REVIEW! CRAZY! 2001 TOYS AND ORANGE CDs TO BLOW YOUR MIIIIIND! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok

Oct 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 23

S2 E22: "Toxicity" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

The title song from “Toxicity” is taken for a spin by the cousins today! Top albums released in 2001 are also dissed and discussed. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok

Oct 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 22

S2 E21: "Science" and "Shimmy" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

Ben and Michal tackle the deep messaging in “Science” and “Shimmy”. Ben discusses shimmying on repeat while crushing the banging Tony Hawk video games! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21

S2 E18: "Bounce" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

Pogo sticks! Orgies! Longboards! Are fairy tales dead?! The cousins bounce off track and end up in opposite directions with “Bounce” off Toxicity! They discuss the wild track and cover movies and television from 2001. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 18

S2 E17: "Chop Suey!" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

The banger “Chop Suey!” and its complicated history are covered! The cousins discuss the 9/11 impact on the world, their memories, and SOAD. Advisory for sensitive content. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17

S2 E16: "X" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

X! A deep SOAD track despite its short run time is covered, and the cousins tackle ’98 video game releases that came out the same year as Toxicity! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 16

S2 E15: "Deer Dance" and "Jet Pilot" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

An episode with an animal theme? The cousins tackle “Deer Dance”, and Ben reminisces on Michal forever impacting how he views “Jet Pilot” from SOAD’s Toxicity! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 15

S2 E14: "Prison Song" and "Needles" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)

Toxicity starts here! Join the cousins as they tap into a legendary record and how it came to be. They take “Prison Song” (they’re trying to build a prison) and “Needles”, the first two jams off the album! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 14

S2 E10: (BONUS EPISODE) "Will They Die 4 You" | Mase, Puffy, Lil' Kim & System of a Down - "Chef Aid: The South Park Album" (1998)

Puff? Lil Kim? Mase? South Park? System? Your favorite cousins cover this strange remix of “Will They Die for You?” from the South Park collaboration album that dropped waaaay back in ’98. "Will They Die 4 You" Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 10

S2 E8: "Darts" and "P.L.U.C.K. (Politically Lying, Unholy, Cowardly Killers)" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

Ben is ready to PARTY!, the Communist party specifically, as the cousins discuss the System of a Down debut album cover. “Darts”, “P.L.U.C.K. (Politically Lying, Unholy, Cowardly Killers)”, and possible political messaging are discussed. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 8

S2 E7: "Peephole" and "CUBErt" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

Join your favorite cousins as they make Ben feel as weird and icky as possible with screeching sounds, mermaid, Furby, and “Peephole” talk. He perks up a bit with “CUBErt” nostalgia as they continue through SOADs debut album! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7

S2 E6: "War?" and "Mind" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

Your two fave peace buddies spin heavy, thematic tracks in “War?” and “Mind” from SOAD’s debut album. The cousins break down the messaging behind the two with reoccurring concepts from SOAD! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 6

S2 E4: "Spiders" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

Ben has mixed thoughts on arachnids. Michal doesn’t like surprises. A Matrix debate gets heated. Join the cousins for “Spiders”, the single from SOAD’s debut album! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Music Video Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4

S2 E3: "Suggestions" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

It's Suggested you check out this eppy as the dynamic duo break down a banger in "Suggestions" from SOAD's self-titled album. Possible music video visuals are discussed as well as top movies of 1998! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 3

S2 E2: "Sugar" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

SUGAR! Since '98 the boogie sugie has been playing in Michal's head nonstop. Try to follow along with the cousins as the marbles hit the meat post, and they devolve into madness reviewing "Sugar", the 3rd track from SOAD's self-titled, debut album! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Music Video Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2

S2 E1: "Suite-Pee" and "Know" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)

Ben and Michal are back to tackle System of a Down for Season 2! The dynamic duo break down the legendary and quirky quartets background and tackle the first two tracks, "Suite-Pee" and "Know", from their debut, self-titled album. Nostalgia! Grades! If you Know, you Know, Suite-Pees! We're back! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Oct 30, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1

S1 E21: "The Phoenix" | Grey Daze (2022)

Grey Daze completed the re-recording process of their late 90's records and re-emerged from the ashes with "Phoenix" earlier this summer! Join you fave cousins as they create a 2022 nostalgia time capsule, discuss trash lyrics, and ponder the end of the Grey Daze catalog. Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Sep 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 21

S1 E20: "Amends" | Grey Daze (2020)

Created from vintage Chester Bennington vocals and rerecorded production, "Amends" is a melding of new and old. Bennington's high school band "Grey Daze" recreates the tracks from his early beginning. Ben and Michal dig into the bands history, the missed opportunity for a reunion, how the recording came together, and grade out the unique project! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...

Jun 27, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20

S1 E19: "Post Traumatic" | Mike Shinoda (2018)

Join your music cousins as we travel though Mike Shinoda's recovery journal post Chester Bennington's death. Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok

Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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