This week on the Roach Koach Podcast is a bit like an awkward date as the group sits down with Otep and their major label debut, Sevas Tra. Topics discussed: Respectful disagreements, the great P.O.D. debate, the science of nu-metal, the Roach Koach drinking game, nu-metal at the Gathering of the Juggalos, “Is this about shit or cooking?”, The Juggalo Hundo, Terry Date, “That’s so Otep”, Roach Koach HR, slow boys on the road, Hawaiian Blue Punk, high school memories, Jenny names names, “Stay away from me” songs, “breaking the bones of those who pose”, Terry Date’s production, Matt becoming a Shadow Soldier, “Thots”, Jenny on poppers, and of course the decision on whether Otep deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Can anyone ever rid themselves of The Sickness? That is one of many questions Jenny, Lorin and Matt are asking on this week’s episode of the Roach Koach Podcast as they listen to Disturbed’s sophomore release, Believe. Also discussed: Who’s Tweeting, respectful conversations in lobbies, The Roach Koach Appeal, Linkin Park vs their fans, Jenny’s “nerd” vindication, where is The Guy?; Matt Naas facial expressions, where is the dumb fun?; “I’m thinking Butt Rock”, “Pre-chorus can get you pregnant”, the grit in Draiman’s voice, “Draiman is considered a genius”, thoughtful lyrics, “This song reminds me of washing dishes”, what happens when someone takes one philosophy class, Jenny and Lorin list their celebrity invites for the live show, and of course, they decide whether Disturbed deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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