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The Roach Koach Podcast

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Lorin Kozlowski and Jennifer Bloomer go in depth on your favorite rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas.
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Episodes

Episode 325: Who's Tweeting "S our own Ds"

This week it’s all about Who’s Tweeting on the Roach Koach podcast, as Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, lists, Roachamendations and more! Topics this week include: -Ebola the band -“I’m all grunts” -Robbie Williams -New Jynx bangers -What are your top 5 Roach Koach episodes? -Korn’s tour setlist -A new masked band -Gun Dog -Body Count and The Fragile feedback -Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2 Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the...

Sep 07, 202250 min

Episode 324: Unstable by Tetrarch

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the Bye Babe series continues with Tetrarch and their sophomore album, Unstable. Topics include: -Who is in Tetrarch? -Will we do the research to determine how they got their name? -Album art -Matt’s hunger -“This guy doesn’t give a fuck” -Jenny’s music video pitch -Sonic Mission Statements -Lorin’s son recreating the album art And Canon Talk, where Jenny, Lorin and Matt decide if Tetrarch deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen! Rate and review ...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 28 min

Episode 323: Who's Tweeting "The Freaker's Ball"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin go over your feedback, questions and Roachemendations. Topics this week include: -Nu-Metal is back! -The Freaker’s Ball -Who’s in those DMs? -Biohazard rec -Macho Man feedback -Slipknot talk -And Andrew Wolf’s Roachemendations Part 2 Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Con...

Aug 24, 202250 min

Episode 322: Stress by Stompbox

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the “Bye Babe” series continues as Jenny, Lorin, and Matt listen to the proto-nu-metal of Stompbox and their album, Stress. Topics in this episode include: -A toast to the Wiggle Room -Just when in 1994 did this album come out? -Shippy -The Jeff Buckley connection -A familiar riff -“We the people are pissed off” -Pump by Aerosmith -how does a snake like a cigarette? -“Is this song about turning into a motorcycle?” -And Canon talk, where the decision is made ...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 22 min

Episode 321 : Who's Tweeting "This song is PISSED!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, going over your feedback and recommendations. Topics this week include: -Who’s Embracing with Ross Robinson -Who’s In those DMs with a list -Jynx, Recommended! -What do you know Orgy from? -Glitch Gang Remix Redux -Music to eat ass to -Who’s Emailing and a possible cancellation -Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2! Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album r...

Aug 10, 202257 min

Episode 320: Carajo by Carajo

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we continue to say “Bye Babe” as Jenny picks Carajo’s self titled album to discuss on her long goodbye. Topics this episode include: -Jenny’s update on her Bye Babe journey -Gavin Rossdale’s kids -Jenny and Mitch reuniting Carajo? -You Might Be a Dirty Perv -Favorite Cenobites -The pointlessness of war -Glorping your dick -The need to Bump a Bitch Up -Canon Talk! Where Jenny, Lorin and Matt decide if Carajo deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 32 min

Episode 319: Who's Tweeting "He hates deceit!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin go over your feedback, questions, and Roachamendations. Topics this week include: -Nu-Metal is back at Nu-Metal Night -Third Eye Blind superfan -Hot Dog flavored hard seltzer -A straight fuck you -Who’s Recommending -New Disturbed -Who’s Reviewing Us? -“This guy hates deceit!” -And Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2 Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about th...

Jul 27, 202254 min

Episode 318: Be A Man by Macho Man Randy Savage

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we continue to say “Bye Babe” to Jenny as we find out just what it means to kick butt on the mic as Lorin, Jenny, and Matt listen to Macho Man Randy Savage’s 2003 album, Be A Man. Topics include: -History with Macho Man -Ironic vs sincere appreciation -The Right Side, The Left Side, This Side, That Side -Kicking butt -Tiny dimes -Charles Mansion -The meaning behind the letters in Macho Man’s name -And of course Canon Talk! Take a listen. Rate and review Roach...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 52 min

Episode 317: Who's Tweeting "How you feeling?"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting as Lorin and Matt go over your lists, questions, suggestions and more. Topics this week include: -How do nu-metal bands feel about being called “nu-metal”? -Do you respect Fred Durst? -The origins of rock n roll -Tips for Chino -Who’s Recommending with the Glitch Gang remix -“Certified nut slapper” -Ranking Deftones albums -Escape from LA soundtrack episode feedback -and Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2 Take a listen! Rate ...

Jul 13, 202250 min

Episode 316: Union by Puya

This week we are all back in the Indigo Basement, as Lorin, Jenny, and Matt reconvene to discuss Puya’s second full length album, Union. Topics discussed: -GGGarth’s wiki -Puya’s website -Going for the “ride” -Racist reviews -Going “beyond listening” -Tipping your hand vs tipping your hat -Socialize = social lies -Someone yelling “Numb!” -Posers at the beach -Tito Puente -The Films of 2002 -and of course, Canon Talk, where we decide if Puya deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a list...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 15 min

Episode 315: Who's Tweeting "The Fragile"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, questions, and recommendations. Topics this week include: -Matt, The Fragile and NIN’s discography -Who’s In Those DMs -Dragonball Z and Nu-Metal -“I can smell your farts?” -The Roach Koach Signature Sound -The Bloodhound 3## -H-Town -Matt’s Top 25 Websites -Coach Chamber feedback -and Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2 Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d apprec...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 7 min

Episode 314: Manslaughter by Body Count

The “Bye Babe” tour continues this week on the Roach Koach podcast as Jenny, Lorin, and Matt listen to Manslaughter by Body Count. Topics include: -The Return of the Man of Fire -Talking shit and getting shot -Ice T’s bitch collection -What is your love language? -Job or rob? -“There’s a bitch in the pit!” -Following a rando to a secondary location And of course Canon Talk, where we decide if Body Count deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! ...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 26 min

Episode 313: Who's Tweeting "KISS songs"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast, it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over feedback, questions, and recommendations from you, our Roach Ryders and Indigo Angels. Topics this week include: -Who’s Glad -Who’s Reuniting -An exhaustive examination of the Limp Bizkit tour setlist -Who’s Listing at We Are The Pitt -KISS talk -The Bloodhound 3 Pound Pound -Who’s Emailing -The Roach Koach bump is real -Rammstein episode feedback -Andrew Wolfe’s Roachamendations Part 2. Take a listen!...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 312: Point of Origin by Allele

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we begin Jenny’s slow exit from the show with her first album pick, Point of Origin by Allele. Why did Jenny pick this album? Did Jenny get academic with her research? Does this album have enough screams? What is Matt’s relationship with the film Garden State? Most importantly, does Allele belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just wan...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 311: Who's Tweeting "Where is Wales?"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt discuss your questions and feedback, along with Nu-news and recommendations. Topics this week include: -The Future of the Koach -Skeletons with diplomas -Who’s in those DMs -Nu-Metal tattoos -Rick Rubin slander -Iranian Nu-metal -Skindred feedback -“Where is Wales?” -Roachamendations Part 2 -Detox life hacks And more! Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the ...

Jun 01, 202253 min

Episode 310: MTV Unplugged by Korn

This week it’s all about “un” on the Roach Koach podcast, Unplugged that is! Jenny, Lorin, and Matt discuss all things unplugged and Korn’s episode of MTV Unplugged. Does Korn raise the bar, set the bar, or blow it away? What goes into Korn’s signature sound? Does this album contain the chuggiest moment in Unplugged history? What is Jenny’s big announcement? Listen and find out! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just ...

May 25, 20221 hr 39 min

Episode 309: Who's Tweeting "What Culture Dot Com"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt discuss your questions, your recommendations, and more! Topics this week include: -Who’s Listing on What Culture Dot Com -10 Underrated Nu-Metal Records -Offbeat shit -Who’s In those DMs? -Matt and The Fragile -Listener Limp Bizkit album rankings -Catching Up with the Genius List -Brougham feedback -and Andrew Wolf’s Roachamendations Part 2! Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate ...

May 18, 202255 min

Episode 308: Music From and Inspired by John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we head back to the silver screen and talk all about the soundtrack to John Carpenter’s ESCAPE FROM L.A. What nu-metal legends make an appearance? What is our relationship with John Carpenter? Who are our guys? Who’s got the HOOCH? And most important, does Snake Plissken deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi...

May 11, 20221 hr 37 min

Episode 307: Who's Tweeting "I'm not going to Hogfest!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt discuss your feedback, questions, and recommendations. Topics this episode include: -Who’s wearing Crocs? -Who’s Reuniting? -Who’s Festing? (Godsmack) -The Nu-Metal Madness tour -Matt vs Metal Hammer readers list of the 50 Best Nu-Metal Albums -Episode 300 feedback -And more! Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want...

May 04, 202255 min

Episode 306: Rivals by Coal Chamber

Let’s go! This week on the Roach Koach podcast, we answer your calls and finally listen to the final Coal Chamber album, Rivals. Will this be the album to finally hook Matt? Does Jenny have a surprising connection to this album? What does it mean if you leave your phone at home? All of this and more is discussed in this episode! Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear fr...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 35 min

Episode 305: Who's Tweeting "Mechs"

This week it’s all about Who’s Tweeting on the Roach Koach podcast, as Lorin and Matt go over your questions, recommendations and feedback. Topics discussed: -Limp Bizkit on tour -Guerilla Warfare are back! -Mech Talk -Ministry rec -Transport League -Static-X episode feedback -and the final Old Dogs, Nu Tricks. Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Contact th...

Apr 20, 202255 min

Episode 304: Reise, Reise by Rammstein

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s the return of Till and the boys of Rammstein, as Jenny, Lorin, and Matt listen their 2004 album, Reise, Reise. Topics discussed: -History with Reise, Reise -The album themes -Is Till the best whisper talker? -Flake in a pot -“Mein Teil” and it’s video -Jen Patriot -Choosing violence on Songmeanings dot com -“Love is a wild animal” -Walling your wife -The personal lives of Rammstein -And whether Rammstein deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a list...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 46 min

Episode 303: Who's Tweeting "Louder Than Life"

It’s time for another Who’s Tweeting episode of Roach Koach, as Lorin and Matt go over your questions, recommendations, and Nu News. Topics this week: -The worst Korn song? -The Louder Than Life festival -Nine Inch Nails talk -Sergio out of Deftones! -Shady music biz talk -RIP Mick from Nullset -Ranking Limp Bizkit albums -and Old Dogs, Nu Tricks Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We...

Apr 06, 2022

Episode 302: Babylon by Skindred

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we finally get around to a long requested album, as we listen to Skindred and their album, Babylon. Jenny, Lorin, and Matt welcome the boys from Wales and discuss just exactly where Wales is. Does anyone really know? Is Skindred perfect beach music? Perfect beach food? As well, the Bieler Bros return, Lorin is reading Moby Dick and recapping the AMERICAN PIE movies, and a decision is made on whether Skindred deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a liste...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 33 min

Episode 301: Who's Tweeting "McOysters"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, questions, and recommendations. Topics this week include: -The Future of Nu-Metal -More Korn thoughts -“Is Sully a genius?” -Who’s in those DMs -A message from the Czech Republic -McOysters -SR-71 went nu? -420 Kottonmouth Kings -Nascar feedback -and Old Dogs, Nu Tricks Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommend...

Mar 23, 2022

Episode 300: Lemonade and Brownies by Sugar Ray

We did it! This week on the Roach Koach podcast we celebrate 300 episodes! Jenny, Lorin, and Matt reflect on 300 eps, the next 300, and also their thoughts on the new Korn album. Then it’s time for the album of the week, Lemonade and Brownies by Sugar Ray. Topics include: -The allure of Mark McGrath -Metal…mixed with funk -The end of Jenny’s skating days -“I’m about to eat…for ten seconds” -Ding dong songs -And Canon Talk, as the team considers Sugar Ray for the Nu-Metal Canon. Celebrate 300 epi...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 44 min

Episode 299: Who's Tweeting "Libraries"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin dive into your feedback and questions. Topics this week: -Who’s Listing with the Top 5 Nu-Metal Debuts -Fest Talk and 4 Days at Aftershock -Zeal and Ardor -Full Devil Jacket and Bloodywood pushes -Keychain feedback -Libraries! -Old Dogs, Nu Tricks Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear...

Mar 09, 202256 min

Episode 298: Le Cock Sportif by Brougham

Get your main chick and head to The Wiggle Room as the Roach Koach podcast listens to Brougham and their only album, Le Cock Sportif. Jenny, Lorin, and Matt heeded feedback and took a listen to this thick of it album and they have thoughts and questions: Where does one get a donkey’s jaw bone? What is going on in 7th grade? Dirt mouth or turd mouth? Hotties vs fireballs? And does Brougham deserve a spot in the Nu-metal Canon? Listen and find out! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appre...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 29 min

Episode 297: Who's Tweeting "Nu-Metal in the Rock Hall"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go through your questions, recommendations and more. Topics this week include: -Which Nu-Metal bands should get into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? -The 25 Best Limp Bizkit Songs Ever -Who’s Reviewing Us -The Insolence push -My Ticket Home feedback -and Old Dogs Nu Tricks Take a listen! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to s...

Feb 23, 202257 min

Episode 296: NASCAR on FOX- Crank It Up

Neeearrrrraahhhhhhh! That’s right, this week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s time to fuel up, strap in, and get those wheels rollin’ as we listen to the NASCAR on Fox compilation, Crank It Up! Jenny, Lorin, and Matt discuss their history with NASCAR and auto racing, what it means to have a “stock car”, what it takes to keep a car healthy, what the bands themselves had to say about this album, and more! Take a listen and find out if Crank It Up makes it to the winner’s circle in the Nu-Metal Cano...

Feb 16, 20222 hr 2 min
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