About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Episode 542: Who’s Tweeting “Who’s Festing, Festing, FESTING” · 1 h 6 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time to catchup on every new fest in America! What is their bathroom situation? Is Korn playing on Sunday, Thursday, or both? Can we…
- Episode 541: The Silver Scream by Ice Nine Kills · 1 h 31 minHappy Halloween! Enjoy a spooktacular special episode as Lorin and Matt dive into Ice Nine Kills and their 2018 album, The Silver Scream. Rate, review, and follow Roach Koach on…
- Episode 540: Outcast by Ektomorf · 1 h 0 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast we say “Heaters only!” and pull up Ektomorf’s 2006/7 album, Outcast. Topics this episode include: -His name is Zoltán -Rating albums on a six…
- Episode 539: Complex dot com Nu-Metal List, pissed off amps, and Sloppy Glocks · 1 h 4 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Matt and Lorin dive into the recent Complex.com list of the best Nu-Metal albums, talk Slipknot tour news and Jim Root’s quotes, listen to…
- Episode 538: Catharsis by Machine Head · 1 h 53 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt see what it is like to live life on a Triple Beam as they listen to Machine Head’s divisive return to nu-metal, 2018’s…
- Episode 537: Corey and Serj featuring, Fight Fest’s cup situation, and Vespera · 55 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast Lorin and Matt cover all the big news in the world of Nu-Metal. Topics this week include: -That new Falling in Reverse song with Serj and…
- Episode 536: Breaking Point by Afterlife · 1 h 8 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt need an album that gets the job done! So they are listening to Afterlife’s debut album, 2019’s Breaking Point. Topics this…
- Episode 535: Slipknot return with “Arsenal” · 53 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt stop everything to dive into the new Slipknot song, “Arsenal”. Is it good? Is it bad? What did Jim Root say about it? Also…
- Episode 534: Greed by Pulkas · 1 h 8 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast we got another 90s ripper on our hands! Lorin and Matt dive into the strange history of Pulkas and their lone album, 1998’s Greed. Topics…
- Episode 533: Who’s Tweeting “And introducing Spyder Z Prime” · 58 minThis week on the Roach Koach podcast we say goodbye to some legends as Lorin and Matt discuss the passing of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Katsis. Other topics this episode…
- Episode 532: Right Things by Folder · 1 h 16 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt catch up with the Italian boys of Folder and their 2005 album, Right Things. Topics discussed include: -Not following rules…
- Episode 531: Life on the Barricade with Patrick Bell · 1 h 15 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt welcome Patrick Bell, proprietor of the @Superfuzz.frontrow instagram, to discuss life on the barricade, camping out for…
- Episode 530: We Are Not Your Kind by Slipknot · 1 h 24 minNo neck is safe! This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt decide that now is the right time to listen to Slipknot’s 2019 album, We Are Not Your Kind. Topics this…
- Episode 529: Who’s Tweeting “TMZ on the Slipknot beat” · 57 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast we welcome Matt back from vacation with insane Slipknot news! How many members do they have now? Matt counts them all. Lorin breaks down his…
- Episode 528: House of Secrets by Otep · 1 h 27 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt go deep into the long list and bring back Otep and their second album, 2004’s art-Nu-Metal opus, House of Secrets. Topics…
- Episode 527: Who’s Tweeting “Boots on the ground @ Muse” · 1 h 1 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast Lorin reveals he went to a Muse concert! Also we dive into the comments and emails to answer questions, listen to new music from…
- Episode 526: Angel Delivery Service by Emil Bulls · 1 h 32 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast we go deeper than ever into the Long List to find the major label debut from Munich’s own Emil Bulls. Topics this episode include: -All the…
- Episode 525: Untitled by Five Pointe 0 · 1 h 27 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt dive deep into the Long List to retrieve the sole release by Five Pointe 0, their album Untitled. Topics this episode…
- Episode 524: Who’s Tweeting “Eros leaked!” · 50 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt bask in the afterglow of Roach Koach X, touch on some topics they missed at the live show, discuss the Eros leak, consider 60…
- Episode 523: Roach Koach X (Live From Go Comedy!) · 1 h 22 minIt’s here! Roach Koach X! Recorded live at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI on Saturday June 20th, 2026. Lorin, Matt, and Jenny (and some guests!) reminisce on a decade…
- Episode 522: Restoring Force by Of Mice & Men · 1 h 48 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt celebrate the week of Roach Koach X by listening to some (fairly) new Nu with Of Mice & Men’s 2014 album, Restoring Force…
- Episode 521: Who’s Tweeting “Protective Tube” · 55 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Matt and Lorin continue to gear up for the arrival of Roach Koach X on Saturday June 20th, 9:30pm at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale…
- Episode 520: Ohms by Deftones · 2 h 1 minIt’s 10 years of the Koach! This week Lorin and Matt welcome back the Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia as they celebrate 10 years of the Roach Koach podcast by discussing the 2020…
- Episode 519: Who’s Tweeting “Slop summer!” · 58 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt (and a surprise guest) go over the latest in Nu-News, New Nu tracks, and so much more!…
- Episode 518: Nation by Sepultura · 1 h 36 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt decide it’s time to check in again on Sepultura, seeing as how the band is ending and all. The album this week is Sepultura’s…
- Episode 517: The Mourning After by 40 Below Summer · 1 h 38 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the guys finally get around to covering the second 40 Below Summer album, 2003’s The Mourning After. Topics this episode include: -9 years?…
- Episode 516: “Louisville Loves It Loud!” · 1 h 5 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast Lorin and Matt sit down with Brian and Clay of LLP Events to talk through all of the exciting shows coming up for the Louisville Loves team…
- RXK - RE-UP - Deftones - White Pony · 1 h 51 minEpisode 125 and what a classic. It’s White Pony by Deftones. Listen to us go all in on this classic. Here’s the original write up: It’s an episode of Sensual Chino and Thirsty…
- Episode 515: Who’s Tweeting “The boys are back” · 1 h 10 minThis week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s the return of KORN! Yes, new Korn music! Are the boys in fine form? Other topics covered this week: -Fred Durst guests for MGK -What is…
- RKX - RE-UP STAIND DYSFUNCTION · 1 h 21 min
- Episode 514 : Episode 2: Medecine Cake by Pleymo · 1 h 28 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time to check on a French masterpiece and listen to Pleymo’s 2002 album, Episode 2: Medecine Cake. Topics this episode include…
- RKX - RE-UP - WWF Forceable Entry · 2 h 6 minJust in time for Wrestlemania Weekend! It’s WWF Forceable Entry and we are joined by Sweet Mitchell. Get the tables and strap in. Voted on by you through our Patreon! Sweet…
- Episode 513: “What has been going on with Toomey?” · 58 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt ask “What has been going on with Toomey?” as they catch up with friend to all Josh Toomey on his return to the stage with…
- RKX - RE-UP-TRUST COMPANY · 1 h 22 min
- Episode 512: Too Far Gone by Cane Hill · 1 h 36 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt dive into the sophomore release from Cane Hill, Too Far Gone. Topics this episode include: -Roach Koach X has a time!…
- RKX - RE-UP - HED PE · 1 h 35 minOur Boy Jahred and Jenny have history and it all starts here. It’s HED PE’s self titled album and it’s voted on by you through our Patreon. Take a listen! The Crack, the Butt…
- Episode 511: The 30 Seconds To Mars No Skip ChallengeThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt attempt the 30 (Thirty) Seconds To Mars No Skip Challenge. The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket is here on the Roach Koach…
- RKX - RE-UP Methods of Mayhem · 1 h 17 min
- Episode 510: ¿Pimp? by Clown · 1 h 7 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally FINALLY get around to listening to the much requested Clown and their lone album, 1997’s ¿Pimp? Topics this episode include…
- RKX - RE-UP: Wisconsin Death Trip - Static X · 1 h 25 minGet Your Love Dumpers READY! It’s time to revisit a classic. We LOVE this record and we’re glad you voted it back to the feed. Please enjoy and remember that we are voting on…
- Episode 509: Who’s Tweeting “The Culver’s Spread” · 58 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt discuss what is going on in the world of nu-metal. Topics this episode include -Fest access?…
- RKX - RE-UP Chamber Music - COAL CHAMBER · 1 h 47 minIt’s the biggest fight in Roach Koach history. It’s Matt vs Jenny & Lorin. Matt still thinks he’s right but it’s up to you to decide. Welcome to ROACH KOACH X. Take a listen! The…
- Episode 508: Every Given Moment by Stereomud · 1 h 29 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, the journey through 2003/04 sophomore albums continues! It’s Stereomud’s second and final album, Every Given Moment. Topics this episode…
- RKX - RE-UP Fear Factory - Obsolete · 1 h 28 minIt’s time to revisit the Edgecrusher. Grab some popcorn and grab a seat because this re-up is about to CHANGE THE WORLD!!! Thank you to all the Roach Ryderz and Indigo Angelz…
- Episode 507: ULTRA MEGA WHO’S FESTING · 1 h 8 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s the most important episode we’ve ever done! It’s an Ultra Mega Who’s Festing! Louder Than Life 2026! The Blair Witch! Primer 55! Pile of…
- RKX - RE-UP ICP · 1 h 31 minThe Juggalo Hundo! Our first episode based on reviews on iTunes reviews. Here we go talking about 1999’s Amazing Jeckyl Brothers and wasting time on Juggalo Name Generators. Take…
- Episode 506: becoming i by Ünloco · 1 h 25 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt continue their journey through 2003 follow up albums and listen to the second album from Ünloco, becoming i. Yes, all lower…
- RKX RE-UP KORN · 1 h 11 minHere it is! The first episode of the show brought back from the depths. Voted on by our Patreon Members. A lot to say about this episode. We definitely had something from the…
- Episode 505: Who’s Tweeting “Korn rumors” · 1 h 1 minThis week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over Nu News, Roachamendations, new hot tracks and more. Topics this episode include…
- RKX RE-UP Queen of the Damned · 1 h 39 minEpisode 70 - Queen of the Damned. So much fun to talk vampires together. If my memory serves me correctly this is the first time I tell the story of the Vampire of Pizza Hut…
