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The Michal Welch PodcastThe Michal Welch Podcast#100 - A.I. w/Charlie, Retro Reboots w/Ben & Szn 4 "The Boys" FinaleSeason 4 of "The Boys" has wrapped, Charlie Welch talks current state of AI, and top 5 nostalgic properties to reboot with Ben Diebold. Penny Men MichalWelch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "All my Blessing" by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Sherm2024-07-202h 01POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E56: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 2)More of the best bits! Join us on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠2023-04-2831 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E55: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 1)All the best bits! Join us on:  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠2023-04-2424 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E54: (BONUS EPISODE) "Elasticity" | Serj Tankian (2021)Serj Tankian's five-track "Elasticity" project holds similar "System" themes. A brief, self-described collection of SOAD drafts completed in Serj's image, the cousin duo gives thoughts and grades! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠2022-10-3030 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E53: "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" | System of a Down (2020)SOAD released two new tracks for a good cause in 2020 after a decade off! Join the fam as the discuss what brought the group back together and how "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" really scratched the SOAD itch! Ben's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Michal's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3022 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E52: (BONUS EPISODE) "Dictator" | Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway (2018)The duo tackles Daron Malakian's 2nd soloish project "Dictator" with a new supporting cast composing the remainder of "Scars". New grades, a 2018 time capsule, and Ben debuts a new Daron voice! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3033 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E51: (BONUS EPISODE) "Scars on Broadway" | Scars on Broadway (2008)During System of a Down's "timeout" Darin Malakian puts his own material together, created a groovy band name, and released some new tunes! Ben & Michal discuss strange sound choices, lyrics, and contrast to SOAD. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-301h 08POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E50: "Soldier Side" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)The end of an era, tour talk, and Poly Pockets? Ben's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Michal's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E49: "Lonely Day" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)American Idol, CSI, and other top 2005 shows are discussed. Then we recap our 14 track all-time System of a Down mixtapes! Ben's Playlist: Amazon Spotify Youtube Michal's Playlist: Amazon Spotify Youtube Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E48: "Vicinity of Obscenity" and "She's Like Heroin" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)Banana banana banana terracotta all-timer! Your two favorite cousins peel apart “Vicinity of Obscenity” and transition just fine into “She’s Like Heroin”. Then they slide into 2005 video games!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E47: "U-Fig" and "Holy Mountains" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)Ben & Michal take a more serious approach to the heavy tracks “U-Fig” & “Holy Mountains”. Ben discusses the minutia of SOAD’s lyrical content related to war and politics before touching on the Armenian Genocide.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E46: "Stealing Society" and "Tentative" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)Ben discusses his dream “Stealing Society” music video. Michal names his favorite things. Then both cousins rip into “Tentative” and somehow we come away with a (maybe) surprise grade in this episode!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E45: "Hypnotize" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)You’re feeling compelled to press play. You’re hovering. You’ve been  leaning “no”, but you see this and you’re feeling more compelled to select “play” because of this cheeky writing. You feel more relaxed. Nostalgic. So you press play to join your two favorite cousin’s as Michal sort of revisits a tale hypnotic tale and the album title track from SOAD. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E44: "Kill Rock 'n Roll" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)The cousins talk “Mesmerize” and “Hypnotize” album art before diving into the rich and (sometimes) memorable 2005 album releases! 50, Em, Wolfmother, Green Day! And Ben debates the death of rock.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3019 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E43: "Attack" and "Dreaming" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)SOAD comes out swinging in “Hypnotize”! Their 2nd album release in 2005 as do the cousins in there 2023 review of the killer album in wrestling the first two aggressive tracks in “Attack!” and “Dreaming”!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E42: "Lost in Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)Your old and lost co-hosts somehow gather themselves for another trip through Hollywood which draws different opinions. Then they recap their “Mezmerize” memories! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E41: "Sad Statue" and "Old School Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)Your hosts are out amongst the stars to discuss “Sad Statue”, “Old School Hollywood” and the top films of 2005. Michal tackles top sporting accomplishments in 2005! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E40: "Question!" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)The excited and berry eating cousins you never had answer the real “Question!” and delve into a deep and intricate track. Michal runs down the top 10 selling albums of 2005 and Polymuse claims December. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E39: "Violent Pornography" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)Violent pornography! Then we smoothly transition into the launching of Youtube & Reddit in 2005! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E38: "Radio/Video" and "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)This is the cocaine song for all cocaine songs with a title that is way too long and its awesome but first the cousins join soad for a trip down memory lane for radio/video a song that’s a real banger but be careful because lisa and danny are sus and you should check out the polymuse socials while you’re here because they’re cool on there this cocaine makes me feel like I can hear my favorite pod hosts in my head Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the ep...2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E37: "Revenga" and "Cigaro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)A couple of loosey goosey’s guide you through “Revenga” and what would improve the song. Then they see how “Cigaro” measures up! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E36: "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bombs)" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)Awesome album art for “Mezmerize” & “Hypnotize” are tackled before opening up the messaging behind the epic track that returned SOAD to the forefront of music in 2005. The SNL banning and live on-TV performances are discussed!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E35: "Soldier Side - Intro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)Get Mezmerized as the dive into the first of the SOAD double-albums starts here! Ben & Michal discuss the layoff between album releases, band conflict at the time, and the brief overview of SOAD’s time together.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E34: "Roulette" and "Streamline" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Michal discusses “Jelly fishing out” as a ghosting alternative. Ben revisits a wild Wolverine comic storyline. The “Scorpion King”, 2003 music releases, and a recap of our mixtapes up to this point are touched on. (Note: STA was released late ’02 so we rolled it into 03) Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E33: "Ego Brain" and "Thetawaves" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Things get a little wild as the couzzos discuss subliminal messages, egos, nostalgic ducks, and a couple decent tracks in “Ego Brain” and “Thetawaves” from “Steal This Album!”.The Fantasy Draft Lineup Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E32: "Highway Song" and "Fuck the System" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Ben settles Michal down long enough for “Fuck the System” and “Highway Song” reviews as they enter the back-half of “Steal this Album!” Baby pianos, possible music video visuals, the problem with F*** and “Steal This Album!” on shelves, and Coq Roq (aka Cock Rock) are all funky discussion topics. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E31: "36" and "Pictures" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Your favorite cousins touch on Limewire, “36” meanings, 2000’s advertising, banana hammocks, yahoo music, other “Pictures” song titles, Nickelback greatness and more! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E30: "Mr. Jack" and "I-E-A-I-A-I-O" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Ben & Michal get in the mood for “Mr. Jack” and Michal discusses how the poor fellow moved up his grading scale. The odd story and theories behind “IEAIAIO” is discussed. In nostalgia corner, we revisit Myspace, 2002 movies, top thrill dragster, and Martha Stewart in prison.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E29: "Nüguns" and "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)The cuzzos review reviews, discuss how quality the Sitar playing is on “Nuguns”, and what an “A.D.D.” music video would look like. The guys also discuss the individual disc designs created by each album member for “Steal This Album!”Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E28: "Bubbles" and "Boom!" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)Your favorite cousins touch on aquatic imagery, sharks with pants, males in black, Michael Moore, and much more in reviewing “Bubbles” nonsense & “Boom!” politics off “STEAL THIS ALBUM!” Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E27: "Innervision" | 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 TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E25: (BONUS EPISODE) "Arto" (featuring Arto Tunçboyacıyan) | System of a Down - "Toxicity" [Hidden Track] (2001)Ben discusses runoff grooves as the access point to secret tracks, and the cousin duo takes “Arto” for a listen. They give final thoughts on “Toxicity” as a full project! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3011 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3015 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3019 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3019 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3021 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E20: "Forest" and "ATWA (Air Trees Water Animals)" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" (2001)Ben enjoys getting lost in “Forest”, and the cousins tackle the complicated messaging in “ATWA”. A wacky discussion questioning SOAD’s motivation behind such a song ensues! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3022 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E19: (BONUS EPISODE) "Johnny" | System of a Down - "Toxicity" [Japanese Edition] (2001)Heeerrees “Johnny”! The cousins tackle the Japanese bonus track and discuss new music listening technologies released in 2001. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3009 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3019 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3017 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3020 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E13: (BONUS EPISODE) "The Metro" [Berlin] | System of a Down - "Dracula 2000: Music from the Dimension Motion Picture" (2000)BBB: Bonus songs, Berlin, and blood. Join your brothers from separate but related mothers as they take “The Metro” to the movies and discuss the Belin cover from the Dracula 2000 soundtrack. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3011 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E12: (BONUS EPISODE) "Shame" [Wu-Tang Clan] | System of a Down & Wu-Tang Clan - "Loud Rocks" (2000)Ben and Michal try to figure out how the “Shame” cover track from the 2000 “Loud Rocks” collaboration album was recorded. Ben drops a shocking grade. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3009 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E11: (BONUS EPISODE) "Snowblind" [Black Sabbath] | System of a Down - "Nativity in Black II" (2000) “Snowblind” with a twist! Ben and Michal discuss the difference between Black Sabbith’s original and SOAD’s cover on this bonus snow day eppy. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3010 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3009 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E9: (BONUS EPISODE) "Marmalade" and "Störagéd" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" [Japanese Edition] (1998)BONUS EVIL SEX! Lather yourself up for “Marmalade” and “Storaged” as the cousins tackle two tracks from the Japanese release of SOAD’s debut album. Marmalade Störagéd Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3014 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3013 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3015 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3010 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 E5: "DDevil" and "Soil" | System of a Down - "System of a Down" (1998)Join your favorite cousins as they discuss sexy media in “DDevil” and the emotional “Soil” from SOAD’s debut album! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-10-3012 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3018 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3016 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3014 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES2 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 TikTok2022-10-3025 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSE Season 2 | TrailerSeason 2-System of a Down! Halloween 2022🎃2022-10-0300 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 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 TikTok2022-09-1254 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 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 TikTok2022-06-2741 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 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 TikTok2022-06-061h 02POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E18: Linkin Park RecapBen & Michal Recap Link Park's album releases to this point and finalize their all-time mix CD selections!💿 Ben's LP Mix CD Playlist-Spotify Michal's LP Mix CD Playlist-Spotify Ben's LP Mix CD Playlist-Youtube Michal's LP Mix CD Playlist-Youtube Join us on: Facebook  Instagram  TikTok2022-05-1339 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E17: "One More Light Live" | Linkin Park (2017)A special project cobbled together from various international performances after the passing of Chester, "One More Light Live" gives fans a glimpse of the emotional live tracks that few had the opportunity to see! The cousins run though the set list and review the performances! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-03-0354 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E16: "One More Light" | Linkin Park (2017)A momentous album, shadowed by the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, your extended POLYMUSE family, Ben and Michal, are here to review Link Park's emotional seventh album "One More Light"! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2022-01-0252 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E15: "The Hunting Party" | Linkin Park (2014)Linkin Park returns to their rock roots for inspiration, and your favorite duo joins “The Hunting Party” to review the outcome! Pushing against the “pop-rock” takeover of 2014, LP tries to fight the trend with their sixth album! How does it replay? Reignite the outrage from “Keys to the Kingdom” to the “Final Masquerade”! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-11-1848 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E14: "Recharged" | Linkin Park (2013)A wise man once said "Find the remix that works for you"! A fan friendly subscription plan turned album, Linkin Park followed up "Living Things" with several remixes and collaborations that became a full album release! Ben & Michal dig into the details of "Recharged", and regrade the remixes! on POLYMUSE! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-10-191h 03POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E13: "Living Things" | Linkin Park (2012)Crack a cold one and settle in for a new style! More contemporary with elements of rock, punk, electronica, and dub-step, the cousins have differing opinions with some of the “Living Things” tracklist! A few top grades are handed out by both sides, but which tracks are deserving is disputed! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-09-3051 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E12: "A Thousand Suns" | Linkin Park (2010)LP's second collaboration with Rick Rubin brought about creative struggle, nuclear warfare, and lots of interludes! The cousins start this episode of POLYMUSE in a bleak place and gradually find the light as they tour the concept album you either love or war against! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-09-2157 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E11: "A Decade Underground" | Linkin Park (2010)Join the cousins you wish you had as they break down the "A Decade of LP Underground" compilation album! A "Best Of" collection compiling the best tracks from the yearly Linkin Park Underground fan club CD releases! Are the B-sides, demos, and remixes worth a spin? Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-08-1739 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E10: "Out of Ashes" | Dead by Sunrise (2009)The cousins throw "Dead by Sunrise" into the CD player this episode and explore the groups first and only project "Out of Ashes"! Established as Chester Bennington's side project, the band's style compared to how Linkin Park was recording during the same time period! Its not all sunshine and rainbows on POLYMUSE for this track-by-track review! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-08-0546 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E9: "Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes" | Linkin Park (2008)Linkin Park's second live album, "Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes", was recorded during the 2008 Projekt Revolution festival in England. Tune into POLYMUSE to catch Ben & Michal break down this CD/DVD release! Crowd participation, atmosphere, track lineup, stage presence, and Michal's gripes about live performances are all up for discussion! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-07-2658 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E8: "Minutes to Midnight" | Linkin Park (2007)Linkin Park's return in 2007 after a four-year stretch without new music brought fresh sounds, Rick Rubin, and massive hits! Ben and Michal tap into an iconic album and give top marks for "Minutes to Midnight"! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-07-191h 07POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E7: "The Rising Tied" | Fort Minor (2005)Continuing the Fort Minor detour, this episode of POLYMUSE hits on Fort Minor's first and only full-length project! With hits like "Remember the Name" and "Where'd You Go", join the cousins as they dissect the highlights and dumpster fires of "The Rising Tied"! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-07-131h 15POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E6: "Fort Minor: We Major" | Fort Minor (2005)Taking a sidestep from Linkin Park, the cousins examine the 2005 sampler and mixtape for Fort Minor! Join Ben and Michal for another episode of POLYMUSE as they discuss whether Mike is really a solo artist under the "Fort Minor" moniker, hit on the plethora of samples and features, and question the quality of the single "Petrified"! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-07-0557 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E5: "Collision Course" | Jay-Z and Linkin Park (2004)Back when tuning into MTV for hot new music was a trend, the network brought us the "Collision Course" project between Jay-Z and Linkin Park! Join us for POLYMUSE as Ben and Michal cover the CD/DVD release, discuss the secret fan performance, and review the tracks on this legendary collaboration! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-06-2847 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E4: "Live in Texas" | Linkin Park (2003)Ben and Michal break down "Live in Texas", the first live CD/DVD released by Linkin Park, recorded over two days in August 2003! The cousins discuss stage presence, crowd participation, and the live setlist! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-06-2151 minPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E3: "Meteora" | Linkin Park (2003)New aesthetic, new tracks, new vibe, same Linkin Park! Ben and Michal break down LP's 7x platinum selling album full of memorable tracks still crushing almost 20 years later! Track-by-track background, breakdown, and grades, this week on POLYMUSE! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-06-151h 07POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E2: "Reanimation" | Linkin Park (2002)Judge an album by it's cover! "Reanimation" had awesome album art and a unique approach as a second project! Ben and Michal review one of the top-selling remix albums of all time and break down the tracks, features, and nostalgia on Episode 02 of POLYMUSE! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok2021-06-071h 30POLYMUSEPOLYMUSES1 E1: "Hybrid Theory" | Linkin Park (2000)Join us for Episode 01 of POLYMUSE as we tackle the 2000 debut release for LP! We'll discuss the turn of the millennium, the group's success right off the bat, a couple major tracks that just missed making the cut on the original US release, and breakdowns for each track on this historical project! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok 2021-05-311h 42POLYMUSEPOLYMUSEPOLYMUSE | TrailerTrailer for POLYMUSE!  New Episodes coming soon!2021-02-1601 min