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Lorin Kozlowski, Jennifer Socia, and Matt Naas go in depth on your favorite Nu-Metal and rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu-Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas. Edited by Lorin Kozlowski. Logo designed by Mark Rudolph.

Lorin Kozlowski 12/3/25 Lorin Kozlowski 12/3/25

Episode 494: Metawar by 3TEETH

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we continue to journey to 500 episodes by finally getting around to the most important band in the world, 3TEETH, and their 2019 album, Metawar. Topics this episode include:

-Dealing with the big issues

-Lizard people

-Incredible album art

-No mustache jokes!

-The eternal war of man vs machine

-Song meanings with Alexis Mincolla

-Music for the clubs

-Hearing 3TEETH in the gym

-Matt’s industrial past

-Chainsaws

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if 3TEETH deserves a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Lorin is hosting Louisville Loves Nu-Metal on Friday December 5th 2025 at Headliners in Louisville KY. Get your tickets today! He’s gonna be riffing!

The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket is here on the Roach Koach Patreon! Subscribe today! Rate, review, and follow Roach Koach on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter, Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram, or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail. Follow the show on Youtube and TikTok! Find every episode of Roach Koach and order your Roach Koach T-shirt at Roach Koach dot com.

Lorin Kozlowski 11/26/25 Lorin Kozlowski 11/26/25

Episode 493: Louisville Loves Nu-Metal preview

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast its the big preview of the 2025 edition of Louisville Loves Nu-Metal/Emo night at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY. Lorin sits down with Zack and Brian of the newly christened LLP Events to talk all about the upcoming show. The guys talk about keeping the show fresh, the future of the franchise, partnering with Danny Wimmer Productions, and also announce the host of Nu-Metal Night. Who could it be?

Later in the show, Lorin and Matt talk Matt’s Boots on the Ground experience at Primer 55 at The Machine Shop, the possibility of a B-sides episode, excitement for the new My Ticket Home album, and of course Rippers for Roaches 2.
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Louisville Loves Nu-Metal and Louisville Loves Emo are taking place Friday December 5th and Saturday December 6th 2025 at Headliners in Louisville KY. Get your tickets today!

Lorin Kozlowski 11/19/25 Lorin Kozlowski 11/19/25

Episode 492: Skeletons by Nothingface

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally return to the boys in Nothingface and listen to their final studio album, 2003’s Skeletons. Discussed this episode:

-The members of Nothingface were going through it

-Catcher in the Rye

-2003 in music

-Sliding over that Dell

-The price of a magazine

-How hard it is to watch a movie when you have a small child

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Nothingface deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Lorin Kozlowski 11/12/25 Lorin Kozlowski 11/12/25

Episode 491: Who’s Tweeting “Cenobite teambuilding”

This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting. This week, in an episode we recorded in mid October, we talk about the return of My Ticket Home, Fred Durst approved bands, the sale of the “Duality” house, Dirty Worms, Who’s Festing at Welcome to Rockville, and close out with Rippers for Roaches 2. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 11/5/25 Lorin Kozlowski 11/5/25

Episode 490: Power Under Control by Islander

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finish our unofficial 2016 trilogy with Islander’s second album, Power Under Control. Topics this episode include:

-The legacy of “Coconut Dracula”

-Liking the deepest sex

-These music videos

-Cookout playlist songs

-Top tier bad shirt

-The devil!

-Dragging bodies in music videos

-And Canon Talk, where Matt and Lorin decide if Islander deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Lorin Kozlowski 10/29/25 Lorin Kozlowski 10/29/25

Episode 489: RIP Sam Rivers

Lorin and Matt discuss the loss of Sam Rivers, his impact and his legacy. They also discuss the passing of Ace Frehley, the announcement of Sick New World 2026, and close out with Rippers for Roaches 2.

Lorin Kozlowski 10/22/25 Lorin Kozlowski 10/22/25

Episode 488: The Serenity of Suffering by Korn

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s two returns! The Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia is back to talk about Korn! Yes, it is the 12th studio album by Korn, 2016’s The Serenity of Suffering. Matt, Lorin, and Jenny do what they always do, and break down every track on the album along with the music videos to decide if Korn deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also in this episode:

-Jenny on new Limp Bizkit

-Korn’s 2nd signature sound

-JD’s consistent themes

-“Vary by mythos”

-The Cross Rhythms Rating Scale

And so much more! It’s an all timer ep! Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 10/15/25 Lorin Kozlowski 10/15/25

Episode 487: Who’s Tweeting w/ John Cullen

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a special Who’s Tweeting with John Cullen of the P.O.D.Kast! Lorin and Matt chat with John about his new book, Curling Rocks, being a longtime podcaster, meeting Fred Durst, and whether Lorin’s dream of a Three Kings tour will ever come true. Also, Rippers for Roaches 2!

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Lorin Kozlowski 10/8/25 Lorin Kozlowski 10/8/25

Episode 486: Gore by Deftones

The march to 500 continues on the Roach Koach Podcast, as this week we check back in with nu-metal fence sitters Deftones and their somewhat divisive 2016 album, Gore. Topics discussed this episode include:

-The Deftones moment

-Lorin’s old blog

-Stef is psycho?

-Chino always napping?

-Captain420MD

-Beatles math

-“Let Frank blorp”

-20 piece songs

-Mystery guest

-Top 1 from every album

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Deftones deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 10/1/25 Lorin Kozlowski 10/1/25

Episode 485: Who’s Tweeting “Gut health confusion”

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin go over listener feedback, Roachamendations, and more. Topics this episode include:

-Toomey returns to the Machine Shop

-New Limp Bizkit!

-The Return of Stepa

-Gut Health Confusion

-Who’s Emailing

-Puddle of Mudd episode feedback

-Rippers for Roaches 2

-Arbys

Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 9/24/25 Lorin Kozlowski 9/24/25

Episode 484: Topsy-Turvy by The Apex Theory

The march to 500 episodes continues on the Roach Koach Podcast as Lorin and Matt dig deep into the long list to finally get to those albums that have been sitting there for too long! This week, it’s The Apex Theory and their album, Topsy-Turvy. What is the nu-metal sliding door behind this album? Are these liner notes as hard to read as we say? Should this band have hired real worms for their music video? Are these the worst song titles of all time? Take a listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 9/17/25 Lorin Kozlowski 9/17/25

Episode 483: Who’s Tweeting “Everybody plus 1”

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt invite friend to all Josh Toomey back on the podcast. Topics include:

-The return of Primer 55

-Josh’s friendships with legends

-Getting that plus one

-New Deftones

-New Mudvayne

-New Soulfly

-Who’s Emailing with Don Broco recs

-Funky Ken

-And Rippers for Roaches 2

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Lorin Kozlowski 9/10/25 Lorin Kozlowski 9/10/25

Episode 482: Come Clean by Puddle of Mudd

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a dip into the Mudd! Puddle of Mudd, that is. Lorin and Matt welcome back friend of the show and local boy done good Garrett Fuller of Wayne County Lyfe to discuss Puddle of Mudd’s 2001 major label debut, Come Clean. Topics discussed include:

-Bridging to The Crack- The Butt Rock Bracket on the Roach Koach Patreon

-9/11 as the true origin of butt rock

-Secret Josh Freeze

-Is this album packed with bangers?

-“Been up”

-Sex vs love

-The fashion of Wes Scantlin

-“Wes and his cronies”

-Same old shit, different day

-Nirvana’s legacy

-DJ Meat

-And Canon Talk, where the guys decide if this album is actually butt rock, nu-metal, or something else. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 9/8/25 Lorin Kozlowski 9/8/25

Bonus Emergency Episode! Louisville Loves Nu-Metal + Louder Than Life AND NEW LIMP BIZKIT

It’s a Bonus Emergency Episode of the Roach Koach Podcast! Lorin and Matt welcome back Zack and Brian from Louisville Loves Nu-Metal to discuss their upcoming show at Fourth Street Live on Wednesday September 17th, in partnership with Louder Than Life. They talk show details, possible and not possible guests, set list teases, and play a little game of “Emo or Nu-Metal lyric”. Also, Matt and Lorin discuss the new Limp Bizkit song snippet and the new track from Amy Lee, Poppy and Courtney Laplante. Take a listen!

Head to We Love Nu-Metal on Instagram for all the details on the Fourth Street Live Show!

Lorin Kozlowski 9/3/25 Lorin Kozlowski 9/3/25

Episode 481: Who’s Tweeting with Hotline TNT

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt welcome back Will Anderson of Hotline TNT to talk all things Nu-Metal as well as things Not Nu-Metal. Topics this episode include:

-The new album Raspberry Moon is perfect for a variety of listening settings

-Will on new Linkin Park

-Lorin vs Ghosts yet again

-What is the worst song?

-A defense of 311

-“Music is magic”

-This or That Linkin Park songs with Will

-Rippers for Roaches 2

Take a listen!

Check out Hotline TNT’s 24 Hour Telethon on September 4th. Head to https://assnup.com/ for details, tour dates, and more!

Lorin Kozlowski 8/27/25 Lorin Kozlowski 8/27/25

Episode 480: This Time by Painfield

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally answer the calls of the Roach Riders and Indigo Angels and listen to Painfield’s album, This Time! Topics this episode include:

-Roach Koach restaurant?

-Liner notes

-Confident band

-Pit etiquette

-“You’re a big boy”

-Keeping a fucking secret

-The ChUg

-And Canon Talk, where Matt and Lorin decide if Painfield deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen!

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Lorin Kozlowski 8/20/25 Lorin Kozlowski 8/20/25

Episode 479: Who’s Tweeting “Be famous”

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time for Who’s Tweeting! Lorin and Matt go over questions, episode feedback, Roachamendations and more. Topics this episode include:

-The Crack

-Youtube Record

-Time Magazine’s Podcast List

-The Road to 500 Episodes

-System of a Down, finally Nu-Metal?

-Who’s in those DMs with Scars of Life and Monkey Puzzle

-The Mortal Kombat 2 trailer

-Who’s Emailing

-Who’s Got Science

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Lorin Kozlowski 8/13/25 Lorin Kozlowski 8/13/25

Episode 478: Stone Sour by Stone Sour

It’s here! The epic conclusion of Side Project Summer 2025! Get out your pork pie hats and call up The Tatman, it’s time to listen to Stone Sour! Lorin and Matt dive into this Corey Taylor side project and discuss the origins of the band, mixing metaphors, the height of Jim Root, getting guys to go into your club, and of course whether or not this is Ego or Essential.

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Lorin Kozlowski 8/6/25 Lorin Kozlowski 8/6/25

Episode 477: Flip Phone Fantasy by Ocean Grove

Let’s get to the beach! This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt finally get around to Ocean Grove’s 2020 party album, Flip Phone Fantasy. Topics discussed this episode include:

-How many bands does Ocean Grove sound like?

-History with Razr phones

-8 out of 8 rating scale

-Giving your car a convertible makeover

-Genius list?

-“Prime Puddle”

-the influence of ROBOCOP 2

-One song to get you through work

-Metallica vibes

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Ocean Grove deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 7/30/25 Lorin Kozlowski 7/30/25

Episode 476: Ozzy

Lorin and Matt discuss the life and impact of Ozzy Osbourne. (Lorin calls Tony Iommi “Tommy” at least twice. Sorry!)