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The P.O.D. KastEpisode 75: Hoobastank's "The Reason", or When We Learned Hoobastank Might Be CanadianLast time we covered a Hoobastank album, we learned of the conspiracy theory that they might be the feds. This time, we're wondering if they're Canadian because they seem like very nice, normal, well-adjusted guys, and the lead singer's name is "Doug Robb", which is possibly the most Canadian name of all-time. Regardless, we find ourselves bowing down to the power that is the song "The Reason", one of the all-time great nu-metal-adjacent ballads, and the rest of the album actually isn't half-bad either. We also do our annual peek at the Sick New World lineup which is expanded...
2025-11-061h 54The P.O.D. KastEpisode 74: Dope's "Felons and Revolutionaries", or A Band Who Are Neither of ThoseDope has titled this album "Felons and Revolutionaries" because they really want you to be invested in the idea they sold drugs to fund the making of it. And I guess because they think they have revolutionary ideas about politics, most of which boil down to "America is bad" and "society is bad and/or crazy". Whether or not they actually sold drugs is up for debate, but we dig into their debut that borrows a lot from Marilyn Manson and would ride the wave of industrial-tinged nu-metal that bands like Static-X, Powerman 5000 and Fear Factory would also surf...
2025-10-072h 00The P.O.D. KastEpisode 73: (hed)pe's "(hed)pe", or Are You Sure About That?It's the debut album that leads us to asking the question "are you sure about that?" perhaps more than any other, as we tackle (hed)pe's first record, where they insist they were influenced by G-funk (you sure about that?), use the N-word in their lyrics (you sure about that?), use rampant misogyny in their lyrics to inflame the public because they didn't grow up in the hood (you sure about that?), and Bryan tells us just how often he was having sex to this album back in the day (you sure about that?). That said, we both enjoy...
2025-09-052h 20The P.O.D. Kast30 Seconds To Mars' "30 Seconds To Mars", or How To Say a Lot Without Saying Anything At AllAs we know, nu-metal is not exactly a genre filled with smart guys. But as far as dumb guys in the scene go, Jared Leto might take the cake. A man who sure has a lot of ideas about space, life, and the human struggle, this debut album has potentially the most insane lyrics we've ever heard and the interviews back up all the insanity. We aren't sure if Jared Leto has ever had a cohesive thought in his life, but he sure believes he has, and ultimately, that's what counts. The music surprises us by being not that...
2025-08-051h 46The P.O.D. KastEpisode 71: Slipknot's "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", or Stories=Bulls**tThere may not be a band on earth that is more invested in their own myth-making and Slipknot truly slide over the edge on this, their third record, as they clearly try to make something designed to make a little pop turn and capitalize on the success of Stone Sour, and all that comes with it. We've got constant talk of the bands' in-fighting, their inability to get the record done on time, their various battles with substance abuse, and they simultaneously love and hate Rick Rubin at the same time. Plus, Corey Taylor nearly gets arrested for kicking...
2025-07-072h 03The P.O.D. KastRage Against the Machine's "The Battle of Los Angeles", or Rage's Last StandWhether or not you think Rage Against the Machine is nu-metal, we can all agree on one thing: they definitely did not like each other while making this record, which stands as their last–to date–of original material. Some bands thrive on the conflict though, and this album has bangers upon bangers that stand the test of time and while "Evil Empire" and their self-titled debut may get more of the plaudits, this is a worthy ender to the RATM trilogy. We also get deep into the Zach de la Rocha mythos, how the band managed their conflicts and...
2025-06-052h 03The P.O.D. KastBrian "Head" Welch's "Save Me From Myself", or How Korn Gave Head to Christ lolIt's a rare album on the P.O.D. Kast that has us eschewing the normal preamble because we know there'll be so much to talk about with the album, but not only is that the case here, it's our longest main episode ever, as we go insanely deep on this insane album that Korn's "Head" was convinced to make after leaving the band and becoming a born-again Christian back in the late 00s. And boy do we dig into everything here, from the insane lyrics to the potentially more insane articles (did Head join a cult? How did...
2025-05-052h 11The P.O.D. KastEpisode 68: Coal Chamber's "Chamber Music", or the Nu-Sophomore SlumpWe really, really liked Coal Chamber's self-titled debut. We really, really do not like this. One of nu-metal's most famous cases of a sophomore slump, the band runs away from the silliness and giant riffs that made them popular on their first record in favor of something more serious, more professional, and less nu-metal. It turns out they are not very good at that. Bryan takes us back to hearing this album for the first time in 1999 and hating it instantly, giving us insight into being a Coal Chamber fan in the moment and not just now, in 2025. Unfortunately...
2025-04-102h 03The P.O.D. KastEpisode 67: Deftones' "Adrenaline", or Bryan's FavoriteAfter a few months in a row of investigating the silly side of nu-metal, we get back to business here with one of the absolute pillars of the genre, it's Deftones' debut "Adrenaline". It's a fascinating conversation because it was one of the first albums that got Bryan into nu-metal, hearing it almost in real-time before Deftones had any other work out, and for John, it was a case of going back and hearing Deftones' fundamental text after getting into them through White Pony and their self-titled. But make no mistake...this thing rips, and Bryan determines after a...
2025-03-062h 05The P.O.D. KastEpisode 66: Bloodhound Gang's "One Fierce Beer Coaster", or Once You Jimmy Pop, the Fun Does StopTruly one of the most heinous and terrible albums we've ever listened to for an episode, we go wildly deep on this monstrosity that Bryan thought was funny in 1996 and realizes today that it's not funny now and it definitely wasn't funny then, either. A lazy album full of hack rhymes and jokes with even lazier production and musicianship, neither of us enjoy it, but it does lead to a classic "P.O.D. Kast Moment" as we reckon with our 90s selves and how this kind of stuff reflected the straight white guy culture of the time. Plus...
2025-02-062h 07The P.O.D. KastMethods of Mayhem's "Methods of Mayhem", or Nu-Metal's Densest TextFor the first time in the show's history, there is no preamble, there is no nu-metal news, there is no lead-up into discussion of the album. No, this 1999 album is nu-metal's richest text, and we needed the full length of the episode to unpack it all. Tommy Lee, feeling unmoored creatively in Motley Crue and after the leak of his sex tape with wife Pamela Anderson, decides there is only one option: make a nu-metal album. And what a bizarre album it is. With songs attempting to capitalize on the newfound fame from the sex tape to songs actively...
2025-01-061h 56The P.O.D. KastInsane Clown Posse's "The Great Milenko", or Finding Meaning in a Storm of FaygoIt's one of the most highly-anticipated episodes in POD Kast history, as Bryan finally gets a chance to delve into his long and complicated history with Insane Clown Posse, as we also review the long and complicated history they've had with themselves. John essentially only knew ICP as wrestlers, and so perhaps for the first time in the show's history, Bryan plays the role of teacher, revealing a lot about this band and what they've meant to his life. And what a backstory it is, filled with Bryan lore, a lot of confusion, and lots and lots of carnival...
2024-12-091h 59The P.O.D. KastDMX's "It's Dark and Hell is Hot", or [insert dog noises]We love covering a nu-metal-adjacent album, and perhaps no rapper was toeing that line more than DMX in 1998, as his debut album came out equal parts vicious and solemn, and we cover it all here. You know that John was scared by DMX (but still liked him) and Bryan was out of his hip-hop phase at the time but we find an awful lot to like here. DMX is both a very arresting character and rapper, and this album is as assured as a debut album gets. It's not often we get the unholy triumvirate of a Rolling Stone...
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Blocked PartyBryan Quinby v. His Brother-in-LawWe are LIVE from the Biltmore Cabaret with the FINAL main episode of Blocked Party EVER, and Bryan is here to tell us all about how he had to block his brother-in-law for being a flat-earther. And that's not the only strange Bryan story we get on the episode (obviously), as he fills us in on his overall disdain for nature because mountains don't sing or play music and his penchant for pissing in the drain in the laundry room in his basement. And of course, because it is the last main episode of the show, Stefan graces us...
2024-10-141h 28The P.O.D. KastMudvayne's "L.D. 50", or the Mighty Mighty Bass ToneWe finally get around to covering Mudvayne on a main (hey, that rhymes), and it catches Bryan by surprise, as he ends up liking the album a lot more than he figured he would. We both do, as it really hits the sweet spot of nu-metal while claiming to be "math metal" that's really not all that mathy. They also seem like sweet and smart guys, so really the antithesis of a nu-metal band from that perspective. Maybe it's because they always let the drummer talk. And good lord, that bass tone. It's everywhere you want it to be...
2024-10-041h 51Blocked PartyAlex Goldman v. Eric ConnAlex Goldman (podcaster) returns to the show to tell us about a block he picked up from weird conservative guy Eric Conn, host of the "Hard Men" podcast, for uhh...pointing out that's a strange name for a podcast if you're a guy who presents as an alpha. Our podcast is strange too, as we discuss the TwitchCon cheating scandal, podcast conventions, recording while under the weather, and Bryan's list of best bodily functions. Plus, Alex fills us in on Gamergate 2, John enjoys a throwback funny sports tweet, and we get a clip of Elon Musk talking about hosting...
2024-09-301h 24Blocked PartyAdam Christie v. A GenieAdam Christie (comedian) is back and not a moment too soon, as he has strangely encountered a lot of genies (?) over the last few months, and needs our help sorting through it all. We sort through a lot of things on this episode, as we discuss the new Beetlejuice Fanta, Star Wars Pepsi, the milk cartons that mooed, working at Blockbuster as a movie snob, and Kirk Cousins' weird jar of stones. Plus, AutoTune the News makes a triumphant (?) return with an assist from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stefan checks in on a QAnon account, and there's a Jeopardy! anecdote so...
2024-09-231h 27The P.O.D. KastKorn's "Untouchables", or How To Spend 4 Million Dollars Without Really TryingOne of the most expensive albums in history–#9 to be exact–Korn's fifth album that reportedly cost $4m to make was a sign of the changing times in nu-metal, a sounding of the death rattle for the genre. And given how much money Korn spent on this record, the death rattle actually sounds really, really good. Impeccably produced and with way more good songs on it than we remember, this is one of the rare nu-metal albums that actually improves its standing with a re-listen in 2024, unencumbered by the eminent collapse of nu-metal that turned many fans off back in 2...
2024-09-051h 54Blocked PartyAmar Singh v. Andy ElliottAmar Singh (comedian) makes his first appearance on the show to tell us about a time when self-help just went way, way too far and he had to do some blocking to take care of it. Amar is a comedian, but perhaps more importantly, he is John's former student. So we talk to Amar about being in John's class and getting John to book him his first stand-up gig, which has now led to a career in comedy, for better or worse. We also discuss Amar struggling to find a job due to AI, which of course leads Stefan...
2024-09-021h 13Blocked PartyChris James v. A Trump SupporterDoes your underwear smell of poop? If it does, you might be the guy who blocked Chris after an exchange on Twitter borne out of some of the horrible stuff happening in the UK right now. That's right, Chris James (comedian) is finally back on a main episode and we predictably have a lot of fun as we discuss the audio editing of Chris' podcast "Guys", menial jobs, sex underwear, and a weirdo sneaks backstage at a Comedy Bang! Bang! show. Plus, Chris uses an alt account to troll some British nutjobs, Stefan just learns about the Hawk Tuah...
2024-08-121h 22The P.O.D. KastStaind's "Dysfunction", or Sometimes I Sing, But Mostly I FishAaron Lewis really, really likes fishing. While there's lots of interesting stuff to unpack with Staind's major label debut, from the probably made up story about Fred Durst discovering the band immediately after decrying their apparent Satanism to "Outside" breaking this thing to 2x platinum to the clear blueprint for "Break the Cycle" and what would ultimately become a very successful career, Aaron Lewis mostly really wants you to know that he loves fishing. He doesn't have to fish too hard for compliments from Bryan, who flirts with a Perfecto rating, and John wonders why he never really checked...
2024-08-062h 04Blocked PartySam Burns v. Woodstock, OntarioSam Burns (comedian) joins the show for the first time to tell us about a hot tip that he received that the Facebook group for the small town of Woodstock, Ontario, was a happening time...and about how he got blocked from that Facebook group. It's a real "remember some times" episode as we discuss X-rated video games, games that are banned from Twitch, Outlaw Golf, Grand Theft Auto, smoking weed in college, and Sam tells us how he randomly ended up seeing the Michael Jackson concert documentary film "This Is It". Plus, Sam gives us an update on...
2024-08-051h 14The P.O.D. KastN.E.R.D.'s "In Search Of..." or Finding Meaning in HorninessAn album that was seminal for John and one he had tried to get on the show forever, we take a long look at N.E.R.D.'s debut album "In Search Of...", an album that is as horny as it is confusing. The Neptunes were on an insane run in this time period, and so stepping away from that to make a nu-metal-adjacent rap-rock album with a high school friend who was originally known as just a guy who danced at their shows was certainly a choice. And there's a lot of strange choices here, from choosing...
2024-07-082h 00The P.O.D. KastSystem of a Down's "System of a Down", or SUGAHHHHHH, Doot Doo, Da Doo Doo, Doot DootIt took over 4 years, but we are finally reviewing System of a Down again on this program and doing what a lot of people did after hearing "Toxicity": looking backwards at this odd album that follows SOAD's usual formula of a few clear hits and a lot of strange, strange songs. Toxicity having the success it did was strange, but this album going double platinum is even stranger, as it introduced the world to System of a Down with a much more experimental style, blending a lot of world music influences and heavy riffs together with a lot of...
2024-06-041h 49The P.O.D. Kast"Trapt" by Trapt, or Feeling Trapt in a Glass Case of Soft MusicIt was always going to come down to this. A band that got absolutely massive off of their early single "Headstrong" and has since begun a long, downward spiral into being a band that plays 100-cap venues in towns you've never heard of and exclusively advertises tours on Truth Social, Trapt is here on the POD Kast for the first time. We go over the music, which seems inspired by Linkin Park's route to success without even a whiff of LP's heaviness or ingenuity and is heard mostly at minor league baseball games. We go over the band, which...
2024-05-071h 40The P.O.D. KastStone Sour's "Stone Sour", or How Corey Taylor Became the Omega DogIt's one of our longest episodes ever, but we simply had to do it, as there's too much here to process, even with a 2-hour running time. A complicated departure from their work in Slipknot, Corey Taylor and Jim Root set out to have their own thing that doesn't sound all that different from Slipknot and we still aren't quite sure why it happened. But they do try to explain it, from Corey and Clown not talking to each other for seven months to "Bother" launching them into Gold status to what really boils down to Corey's ultimate desire...
2024-04-042h 04The P.O.D. KastSoulfly's "Soulfly", or the Plastic "Oh No!" BandAfter being in SEVEN Polls, Soulfly finally get their day in the sun, and not a moment too soon as we dig into their weird and wonderful history, with Max desperately trying to duck Yoko Ono allegations about his wife's involvement with Sepultura. It's an album that meant a lot to Bryan and we go over in detail what the split from Sepultura meant in 1998 and what it continues to mean now, as both bands are still active and Max and his brother have reunited. It's a heavy album with a bunch of nu-metal guest spots that borrows a...
2024-03-061h 46The P.O.D. KastLinkin Park's "Meteora", or How John Learned to Stop Worrying and Skipped School to Buy Linkin ParkIt took exactly FIFTY episodes, but Linkin Park is back on the show and we are talking about their legendary, 16 million copy-selling, sophomore album "Meteora". It's an album that is the last effort of Linkin Park's that could be considered nu-metal and finds John and Bryan at two totally different places in their life upon its release: an album so big it's the first that 17 year-old John can remember buying on its release day, and an album by a band that 24 year-old Bryan was so checked out on he didn't even know it came out. John brings that "I...
2024-02-061h 40The P.O.D. KastSaliva's "Every Six Seconds", or How To Make the Perfect Album (For Us)It's one of the longest episodes of the show ever, and how could it not be when we're discussing an album that so perfectly captures the strange gap period between nu-metal's brief dominance and butt rock's eventual takeover, Saliva's "Every Six Seconds". It's clear this was a band that was unashamedly shooting for the rafters of stadiums, going so far as to write a 90s alt-rock jangle-pop song in the middle of an album that also has "Click Click Boom" on it, a song clearly designed to be on movie soundtracks. A band that got famous by doing everything...
2024-01-052h 07The P.O.D. KastPrimus' "Frizzle Fry", or The Cult of VirtuosityWho is a Primus Guy, exactly? We turn to Bryan's expertise on the subject (both Guys and Primus) to dig in on one of the 90s' most confounding top-selling bands, Primus. How is it that a band whose angular-yet-heavy take on rock music, centered on one man's virtuosic playing of the BASS (of all things) led to a multi-platinum-selling band? We try to figure it out by tackling Primus' studio debut album, "Frizzle Fry", which features Primus at their heaviest but maybe not quite weirdest. We also imagine a world where Les Claypool is the bassist in Metallica, we...
2023-12-051h 40The P.O.D. KastChevelle's "Wonder What's Next", or Band of Brothers: Like the Miniseries, but WorseAfter a little detour and something a little different on our last episode, we are back to covering a regular album this month, and what a regular album it is, as we take a peek at Chevelle's major label debut "Wonder What's Next", an album with two MASSIVE singles and a whole swath of drama. You see, Chevelle at this point in time consists of 3 brothers, the Loefflers. And they don't exactly like each other. Or more specifically, they hate Joe. We dig into all the contention amongst the bandmates and how this record went on to go double...
2023-11-071h 38The P.O.D. KastOur Favorite Nu-Metal Songs w/ Raina Douris, Dan Ozzi, Ed Zitron, and Andy AnayaWe made it! Who knew that this podcast, birthed out of a random DM from John to Bryan after they effectively hijacked his episode of Blocked Party and made it the de facto first episode of POD Kast, would make it all the way to damn Episode 50! And we thought, what better way to celebrate than by bringing on some of our friends to talk about their favorite nu-metal songs, what makes the genre great (or bad, according to one of our guests), and then at the end of the episode, Bryan and John reveal their all-time favorite nu-metal...
2023-10-062h 30The P.O.D. KastLimp Bizkit's "Three Dollar Bill, Y'All$", or Some Days It's WackWhen Limp Bizkit gets in the studio, some days it's heavy, some days it's mellow, some days it's good, and some days...well, some days it is wack. Fred is honest with us and we are honest with Fred as we review Limp Bizkit's classic debut album, "Three Dollar Bill, Y'All$". Bryan remembers seeing Limp Bizkit very early on as we reminisce about some of their early gigs and demo tapes, and we once again debate Fred Durst's status as a sex symbol. We also learn a lot of people discovered this album after Significant Other came out, a...
2023-09-052h 04The P.O.D. KastP.O.D.'s "The Fundamental Elements of Southtown", or P.O.D. and the Works of DarknessFor just the second time in the show's history (and perhaps the last time), we are covering our namesake band, as we dive into the P.O.D. well once again to review their major-label debut, "The Fundamental Elements of Southtown". I'll say this: we like it a heck of a lot more than we did "Satellite". Doesn't stop us from finding lots to chew on here though, as Bryan remembers grappling with liking this album when it first came out with the fact the band was Christian, and we wonder how much that affected the general populace's enjoyment...
2023-08-031h 42The P.O.D. KastMetallica's "St. Anger", or My Pod Style Determines My Death StyleIt was perhaps an inevitability that we got around to covering one of the most maligned albums in the "nu-metal" genre, when the biggest metal band of all-time dips their toe into the nu-metal waters about 3 years too late. It's Metallica's "St. Anger", the one that wrought the most cursed snare tone of all-time and the documentary "Some Kind of Monster" upon the world of music. We grapple with this album's legacy as we discuss the often bizarre production choices, the lyrics-by-community, the lack of guitar solos, and the absolutely punishing length. And of course, the band weighs in...
2023-07-041h 54The P.O.D. KastAdema's "Adema", or a Nu-Metal Cinderella StoryAfter a Poll of bands we thought may never get a chance to win, Adema's "Adema" emerged as the clear victor and how could it not: an album we loved a single from, featuring Jonathan Davis' half-brother and a bunch of listeners telling us it's good. Well, folks...it's good. So good, in fact, that Bryan teases the P-word. Does it reach Perfecto status? You'll have to listen to find out. And of course, the articles are as good as you expect, as everyone in the band seems to hate Jonathan Davis' half-brother Marky--no one more than their current...
2023-06-061h 49The P.O.D. KastRage Against the Machine's "Evil Empire", or Answering Nu-Metal's Toughest QuestionIt took 45 episodes, but we finally answer the question of whether or not Rage Against the Machine counts as nu-metal. It's a question that has rocked the message boards and Twitter threads since the dawn of time, and finally, two dumb guys from opposite sides of the continent put the debate to bed. We also dive into a deep and honest discussion about being leftist and creating art, as Rage are constantly meant to answer for their politics and Bryan draws a deep parallel with that to his own life and creative career. Plus, the songs are just really...
2023-05-051h 49The P.O.D. KastDisturbed's "Believe", or You Can Lead The Guy to Water, But You Can't Make Him RockHe's baaaaaack! We are covering our favorite nu-metal Capital-G Guy for the third time on this show (including bonuses), as David Draiman and Disturbed make their triumphant return to the podcast in our review of "Believe", the band's second studio album. It turns out that we end up spending a LOT of time talking about THEIR Capital-G Guy, their logo, who is called...well, he's called "The Guy". What started as a smiley face ends up the star of a comic book as "The Vengeful One", a story so insane it prompts Bryan to buy the comic book they...
2023-04-041h 56Blocked PartyJackie Pirico v. An ExJackie Pirico (comedian) joins the show for the first time to tell us about an ex who didn't treat her very well, and so she had to result to some very intoxicated commenting on his Instagram that led to a big-time block. Whomst among us has not committed such an action? Thankfully we are sober for this episode, as we learn an awful lot about salt licks and raccoon dogs, Stefan tries to get John to reveal where they're going on their surprise hockey pool trip this week, and Jackie and John compare notes about being caked up. Plus...
2023-04-031h 19Blocked PartyJacob Balshin v. BarbJacob Balshin (comedian) joins the show with what may be the best Block Tale in show history, a 15-minute epic saga in where Jacob plays a memorial show for a fellow comedian at a gas station run by "Barb", a wild, 60 year-old showrunner who doesn't like how the show goes and makes Jacob pay with a block. It's a tale that truly has to be heard to be believed. As for what you'll hear on the rest of the show, we get into KFC Double Downs, cotton candy, gaslighting, and an extended meditation on Ontario's finest bulk food chain...
2023-03-271h 31The P.O.D. KastSevendust's "Home", or the Dickpick PapersAn episode nearly 4 years in the making, John finally gets Sevendust to win a Poll and tries to help Bryan realize that they're good, actually. It's an uphill battle after the Kast's first exposure to the band was their hideous "Southside Double Wide" acoustic album on a bonus episode, but John tries his best to convince Bryan that Sevendust are a good band despite his aversion to them for one single reason: the first time he saw them live, singer Lajon Witherspoon could not stop picking at his dick. After some initial pondering whether or not nu-metal can be...
2023-03-061h 59Blocked PartyAlex Schmidt v. the "Today I Learned" SubredditAlex Schmidt (Secretly Incredibly Fascinating) is most likely our nicest guest ever and comes down into the internet trenches with the Blocked Boys to tell the tale of how he was blocked by the "Today I Learned" subreddit for having the audacity to have his listeners cite his podcast when posting facts on their subreddit. It's truly one of the more baffling blocks in show history, but makes for a great Tale. And Alex makes for a great guest as we discuss time zones, Alex leaving Twitter, and a conversation about the Grammys leads to the fellas deciding they're...
2023-02-201h 22The P.O.D. KastDeftones' "Deftones", or We Are Definitely Not a Ska BandIt's been nearly two years since we've covered Deftones on the podcast, and not a moment too soon, as we go over 2 hours talking about our favorite boys from Sacramento. An album that was great at the time and perhaps has aged even better, we both ponder this being a true turning point in Deftones' career, both from a musical standpoint and considering where we (and a lot of fans) were at in our own lives. It feels like the last album Deftones made in the nu-metal era, and it goes so hard. John waxes poetic about "Minerva", placing...
2023-02-072h 04Blocked PartyAlexander Edward v. A Facebook GuyAlexander Edward (Minion Death Cult) finally guests on a main episode and it may not surprise you that the guy who has a podcast about Weird Facebook Guys was blocked by a Weird Facebook Guy. Go figure! It's a strange episode (even moreso than usual) as John is suffering from a fever and Stefan and Alex had unfortunate BMs just before recording, but we persevere and dig into the weird lore behind Betty Boop, go over some of our favourite Dumb Guy Facts, and John recounts the time he drank 5.2 litres of pop in one night. Plus, Alex gives...
2023-01-301h 30The P.O.D. KastAvril Lavigne's "Let Go", or Take Me Somewhere New, I'm With NuWe are with you this month, listeners, as we calm things down a bit and review the seminal sorta-pop-punk, sorta-pop, sorta-country, barely-nu-metal "Let Go" by Avril Lavigne, an album that sold an absurd number of copies and turned John into a loyal fan of a pop artist for one of the first times in his young life. We both remember our flirtations with skateboarding as teens, and John recalls having a monster crush on Avril when the "Complicated" video first dropped. We also chat about the album itself, as Bryan finds himself surprised that he doesn't hate it, John...
2023-01-071h 57The P.O.D. KastSepultura's "Roots", or Podcast Bloody PodcastIt took 7 polls and 40 episodes but Bryan's dream finally comes to life as we review one of his favourite nu-metal albums, Sepultura's "Roots". Heading into the episode, Bryan assumed that John would hate it, but it's a surprise for John too, as he finds a lot to like on this seminal classic. We dig into it all, from the crossover with the Xavante tribe to the Brazilian musical elements to its influence on the genre of a nu-metal as a whole. Plus, we ponder whether or not Jonathan Davis is right when he said this record was a blatant...
2022-12-061h 38The P.O.D. KastAmerican Head Charge's "The War of Art", or The Seventy PercentAmerican Head Charge's reputation in the online nu-metal community is very strong, with some critics putting this album amongst the very best in nu-metal history. But does it come across that way for us? With neither John nor Bryan having extensive history with this album, we dig into all of its lore 20 years later, from the flag burning and shotgun blasts to the literal nonsense lyrics, as every interview with every band member has them broadcasting their complete nonchalance with the whole thing. We marvel at how good the production is, a pinnacle of Rick Rubin's career, how good...
2022-11-111h 56The P.O.D. KastIncubus' "Make Yourself", or Libertarians on PsychedelicsIn what will likely be the last Incubus record that could be considered nu-metal enough for the show, John and Bryan dig in to Incubus' third album, "Make Yourself", one that's highlighted Brandon Boyd's "introspective" phase that spits out some of the weirdest lyrics ever committed to paper but backed, as usual, by some incredible music. The two of us debate whether or not Incubus is responsible for a second "Bryan's Perfecto", a tag he's only ever given out once on the show to the other Incubus album we covered, "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." and we...
2022-10-051h 47The P.O.D. KastKorn's "Life is Peachy", or To Infinity and BeyondYou can be a nu-metal fan but not be constantly engaging with the classics, particularly a band's--by their own admission--rushed second album. We know about the legacy of the self-titled. We know about how many copies Follow the Leader sold. But where does "Life is Peachy" fit into Korn's legacy as a band, and the legacy of nu-metal as a whole in 2022? Well, it turns out that both Bryan and John were very pleasantly surprised by how much they liked it still. It completely whips, and we have fun getting into all of it. We discuss Ross Robinson's "improved"...
2022-09-061h 56The P.O.D. KastAlien Ant Farm's "ANThology", or Lessons in How Not to Be La-HooIt's an episode that begins with us talking quite frankly about our balls (and our strength), and you might need a lot of strength to get through almost two hours on an album that just doesn't quite get to where it thinks it's going, as the risks hardly ever pay off and at the end of the day, its biggest song is still a cover. But WHAT A COVER IT IS. We discuss what it means to have a cover hit huge, how we perceived it then and now, and whether or not "Movies" can hold a candle to "...
2022-08-052h 03
This is VANCOLOUR#168 - John Cullen (Blocked Party)John Cullen is a Vancouver-based comic and curling commentator whose comedy albums “Most Likely To Be a Comedian” (2017) and "Long Stories for No Reason" (2020) topped iTunes charts and are available on Apple Music and Spotify. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs comedy festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. He is also a contributor to CBC’s The Debaters. His latest album “Long Stories for No Reason” is slated for release in Fall 2020. He hosts two podcasts “Blocked Party” with Stefan Heck and “The P.O.D.Kast” with Bryan Quinby. John was also featured on This is VANCOLO...
2022-07-1941 min
The P.O.D. KastCoal Chamber's "Coal Chamber", or the Silliness of Nu-Metal RealizedBIG TRUCK! BIG TRUCK! After literal years of trying to get this album to win a Poll, Bryan's dream finally comes true and the boys cover Coal Chamber's debut, self-titled album and it does not disappoint. Perhaps the first nu-metal band to recognize the inherent silliness of the genre, from the lyrics to the interviews, we also recognize that this record absolutely kicks ass. It's clearly inspired by Korn's first record in all the right ways, with gritty production, chunky riffs, and a great rhythm section holding it all down. Bryan talks about loving this album as a kid...
2022-07-081h 38
The P.O.D. KastSlipknot's "Iowa", or The Episode Where We Start To Get SeriousIt's a truly wild episode of the POD Kast this month, as Bryan talks about the first time he did acid...at the age of 12. It sets the tone for the entire episode, as we discuss Neighborhood Jesus, Mick Thomson's "sense of humor" and just how it became that a very heavy metal band made a very heavy sophomore album and still managed to capture the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Of course, this was also right around the time Slipknot began to take themselves VERY seriously, and John wonders if borrowing some of Corey Taylor's recording techniques...
2022-06-021h 53
Blocked PartyBryan Quinby v. Tom LeykisBryan Quinby (Street Fight Radio) returns to the show to run through an important event in BP history: John and Becca getting married! Becca hops on the show for a little bit to discuss the night that was, from the lovely time we had to Stefan's new suit to Dan almost passing out at dinner. Bryan regales us with the story of his wedding as well, and it's perhaps a bit more wild than John's (not surprisingly). But we've got plenty of non-matrimony content too! Once Becca leaves, we find time to get into legal drugs, the Mormon tradition...
2022-05-301h 31
The P.O.D. KastHollywood Undead's "Notes From the Underground", or 10 Years Too LateIt's time for one of the most puzzling albums we've ever covered on this show, a pure nu-metal album that came out in the complete dead zone of 2013 from a bunch of guys who don't seem interested in anything other than trying to be famous. From a "club banger about football" to a myriad of ballads to songs about drugs and killing everyone, this album literally has it all. And it's all bad. So of course, Bryan loves it! We dive into some of the more questionable lyrics on the album, why they love lions so much, and how...
2022-05-101h 40
The P.O.D. KastMushroomhead's "XIII", or A Collection of AnthemsWe finally get to talking about the band responsible for the best artist biography in the business, Mushroomhead. Covering their most popular album, "XIII", we take a read of the infamous bio as well as the "News" portion of their site, which we find is just as fluffily written as the biography is and purports their albums to be "a collection of anthems". The album is...ok. We discuss the songs and how they try to find nu-metal's middle, as we find out that turntablist Stitch is a haunted house aficionado, and gives the longest interview answer of all-time...
2022-04-051h 50
The P.O.D. KastFaith No More's "Angel Dust", or A Decade Under the InfluenceIt's the first time that Bryan & John have been forced to tackle a band that isn't a nu-metal band, but greatly influenced a vast majority of the bands we've covered on this show. Named the Most Influential Album of All-Time by Kerrang! in 2003 (a list we investigate...it has some holes), it's easy to see how many bands of the nu-metal era were inspired by this record, even if they really didn't want to be seen as the progenitors of the genre. We get into the weirdness of Mike Patton, some of the more bizarre musical elements, and Bryan...
2022-03-041h 32
The P.O.D. KastDrowning Pool's "Sinner", or a Life Lost Too Soon30 episodes and 4 poll nominations later, Drowning's Pool magnum opus "Sinner" finally gets a review and it turns out it's not a moment too soon, as this one is a banger. Amidst talk of Bryan undergoing a personal rebrand, the boys do a rebrand of their own as they talk about originally disliking "Bodies" and realize during the work for this episode that no, it's actually one of the best nu-metal songs ever. And the rest of the album follows suit, as we thoroughly enjoy it all and it makes us realize Dave Williams was a true talent lost too...
2022-02-041h 41
The P.O.D. KastHoobastank's "Hoobastank", or When We Learned Hoobastank Might be the FedsIt's another episode Bryan absolutely did not want to do, as his attempt to juice the poll in favour of Far went sideways and we are forced to cover Hoobastank's major-label debut album. And what a debut album it is, as it sounds an awful lot like Incubus and we try to figure out what the drummer means when he says they were destined to sound the same because they grew up 5 minutes from each other. We also get into Doug Robb's attempts to be a "funny guy" in interviews, how good the singles are (very good), and Bryan...
2022-01-112h 02
The P.O.D. KastPapa Roach's "Infest", or a Total TurnaroundIt's therapy time for Bryan as John and Bryan get personal on this one, as talking about our dads leads into Bryan's history with drug use and ends with some extreme talk about...pole vaulting. Bryan's insistence that he could very quickly learn how to pole vault turns contentious, and we swear we find some time to talk about this album eventually. And what an album it is, exploring Papa Roach's mammoth smash "Infest", as Bryan learns that he actually quite enjoys this album after nearly two decades of just assuming he hated it. We discuss Papa Roach's general...
2021-12-081h 39
The P.O.D. Kast311's "311", or The One Where Bryan Threw UpWe don't think it's because of the album we were covering, but Bryan made it down to the Street Fight Studios just in time to vomit and then immediately record this episode. Bryan said that while he powered through, he doesn't remember most of the recording, but the takes are good and hot as we go deep on the album that broke 311, a melange of influences that is mostly pleasant to listen to but whose lyrics leave a lot to be desired. We get into their infamous Rolling Stone interview that's all about how much weed they smoke, Bryan...
2021-11-091h 30
The P.O.D. KastRob Zombie's "Hellbilly Deluxe", or Halloween Music for AdultsThis album might not be exactly nu-metal, but it's the perfect fit for October as we discuss Rob Zombie's unique ability to invent his own genre that combines rockabilly, nu-metal, and good old-fashioned rock into something almost wholly unique (if you sort of ignore what he did before that with White Zombie). But does that make it any good? We break it all down from the three supercharged singles to the disappointing back half of the album, as we get into Rob Zombie's inability to name things well, as well as his seeming inability to get along with most...
2021-10-081h 32
The P.O.D. KastPowerman 5000's "Tonight the Stars Revolt!", or An Alien ConceptIt's an album that contains multitudes this month, as the storylines are aplenty around PM5K's breakthrough album. The lead singer is Rob Zombie's brother. He's obsessed with science fiction (or so he says). The album contains almost no emotion whatsoever in a genre known for its ability to capture the feelings of youth. It's supposedly a loose concept album, but there doesn't seem to be a concept other than vague lyrics about space and martians. Simply put, there's a lot going on and we tackle it all, from their breakthrough on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater soundtrack and...
2021-09-081h 46
The P.O.D. KastKorn's "Follow the Leader", or 3 Gimmicks and a ClassicIt's been almost two years since we covered a Korn album, and so the boys get down to business on what is likely the most important album in nu-metal history. It might have aged a bit weirder than you remember though, with some clear gimmick tracks mixed in with the bonafide hits and wonderful deep cuts you love. And we do too. This album absolutely rules. We discuss it all, from the funniest song on this album somehow NOT being one of the gimmick ones to the absolutely maximalist production to even more evidence that the guys in Korn...
2021-08-051h 46
The P.O.D. KastEvanescence's "Fallen", or a Secular Podcast About a Definitely Secular BandIt's the best-selling album we've ever covered on the show and it might hold that record for a very long time, as we review Evanescence's Fallen, a record that sold an absolutely staggering 17 million copies worldwide, won two Grammys, and set numerous Billboard records. But is it any good? Bryan's convinced he's going to hate it, but on the strength of some very good singles and some very good backstory, Bryan finds himself enjoying it more than he thought he might. We learn all about the very messy break-up of the two founding members of the band and we...
2021-07-081h 56
The P.O.D. KastKid Rock's Devil Without a Cause, or the Life of BryanIt's our longest episode to date, as we tackle an album that Bryan feels was the first to ever accurately describe his life, Kid Rock's "Devil Without a Cause". We take a look at how Kid Rock's early career shaped himself for success with this album, his fourth, and how the key to all of it was him apparently believing that making a Korn song was "easy". Of course, we delve all into Kid Rock's wild persona, from his current political leanings to his raising a son in the midst of the peak of his fame. Bryan also talks...
2021-06-032h 05
The P.O.D. KastFlyleaf's "Flyleaf", or Searching for Jesus in a World of Broken BandsIt's the first time we've ever chosen an album because of our bonus singles episodes, as we put up 4 bands in our monthly poll whose singles we loved and much to Bryan's chagrin, Flyleaf won out. A band that seemed to take their nu-metal cues from Linkin Park more than Korn, this 2005 release comes right at the very tail end of nu-metal, bridging the gap between that genre and screamo in a way that John likes but Bryan decidedly does not. The disagreement aside, we talk about our first concerts, the song Bryan lost his virginity to, the production...
2021-05-041h 48
The P.O.D. KastGodsmack's "Godsmack", or What's the Wayshun?A band that certainly hoped to be all things to everyone, we're reviewing Godsmack's debut album that's a little bit Metallica, a little bit Creed, and a lot angry. Featuring songs with varying themes such as, "leave me alone", "I would like to be left alone", "stay away from me", and "I am a practicing witch", this is Sully Erna's album and it shows. We cover all of the bases here, from the aforementioned Wiccan affiliation of the band's lead singer to the Boston Music Awards to the lasting legacy of a band that's still doing this same thing...
2021-04-061h 50
The P.O.D. KastSugar Ray's "Floored", or The Sugar WayOne of the more surprising entries in the nu-metal canon if you knew nothing about the band other than what you heard on the radio, the album that features "Fly" is indeed a nu-metal album. We learn that Mark McGrath basically wanted to mimic Korn with this record, but it turns out they were ready to mimic any band they thought might make them popular, as this album is a weird pastiche of songs that wear their influences so proudly they could almost be considered covers. We also hear one of the worst songs we've ever listened to on...
2021-03-091h 47
The P.O.D. KastLimp Bizkit's "Gold Cobra", or a Greatest Hits Album With New SongsAn episode that was almost entirely influenced by the listeners saying how good this album is, Bryan and John go back and revisit Limp Bizkit's last album, their 2011 effort "Gold Cobra", and find that Limp Bizkit were still pretty good ten years past their prime. We take a look at how Limp Bizkit's earlier hits definitely influenced some of the songs we find here, and come to the realization that even when Fred is trying really hard, he still just isn't all that good at writing lyrics. We also dig into a very interesting interview with Wes defending Fred...
2021-02-041h 44
The P.O.D. KastDeftones' "White Pony", or the Day Nu-Metal Stood StillIt's the episode that many of you have been waiting for, as we finally cover what is considered to be nu-metal's magnum opus, "White Pony". Coming out in the year 2000, it's easy to see how this album was the end of the first wave of nu-metal and ushered in the second wave, no matter how short-lived it was. We examine how Deftones approached making this album, from Chino being very concerned about changing the band's direction, to the in-fighting, to how Tony Hawk's Pro Skater almost derailed the recording entirely. We also find time to talk about seeing Deftones...
2021-01-121h 40
The P.O.D. KastCrazy Town's "The Gift of Game", or Mr. Shifty Goes To PlatinumIn Bryan's words, it was time that we get to a truly bad album on the podcast. Never mind the fact we've reviewed Puddle of Mudd and a slew of bad albums for the bonus episodes, but we really dig in for one of the weirdest and most puzzling albums in nu-metal history, Crazy Town's "The Gift of Game". Buoyed by the #1 hit single, "Butterfly", this album sounds like a band capitalizing on a genre to make money and doing the entire genre a disservice in the process. On the episode, Bryan and John get into their saga of...
2020-12-081h 49
The P.O.D. KastStaind's "Break the Cycle", or Rolexes and GolfIt's been awhile since we last saw you, and we're thrilled you're back again for another episode of the P.O.D. Kast! This month, it's all about one of nu-metal's most divisive bands, Staind. A band that Bryan hated and John liked, the division in age between Bryan and John becomes clear as Bryan was fully moving away from nu-metal in 2001 when this album came out, and John was fully entrenched. Wherever you stand on the age line might determine how much you liked it, but one thing is certain: in 2020, it isn't great. W...
2020-11-101h 41
The P.O.D. KastOrgy's "Candyass", or Murder Bryan's OpusIt's an album that Bryan has wanted to do since Day 1 of the show, and the day has finally come, as Jordan Uhl donated enough money to make it so! It's a classic POD Kast episode in that we talk a lot about the music, but we are just as fascinated with the band, as Orgy were another insane nu-metal story, from their inception to their eventual, extremely messy demise. For an album that was released right in nu-metal's peak and was the first release on Jonathan Davis' album Elementree, it is really an outlier i...
2020-10-061h 54
The P.O.D. KastLimp Bizkit's "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water", or Poor WesWe finally made it to one year here on the POD Kast, and our two hosts celebrate the occasion the only way they know how: by listening to a little bit of Limp Bizkit. It was 12 months ago when we first launched this podcast with Significant Other, and it makes sense to return to our roots, as we lean heavily into Fred Durst's self-indulgent phase with this one. Released just over a year after Significant Other, Limp Bizkit were legitimately one of the hottest bands in the world, and this album was no exception, though t...
2020-09-031h 50
This is VANCOLOUR#90 - John Cullen (Blocked Party / The P.O.D. Kast)John Cullen is a Vancouver-based comedian. His comedy album, “Most Likely To Be a Comedian” topped iTunes charts and regularly plays on SiriusXM radio. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs comedy festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. He is also a contributor to CBC’s The Debaters. His latest album “Long Stories for No Reason” is slated for release in Fall 2020. He hosts two podcasts “Blocked Party” with Stefan Heck and “The P.O.D.Kast” with Bryan Quinby. John was first featured on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #37.
2020-08-171h 10
The P.O.D. KastStatic-X's "Wisconsin Death Trip", or The Masked SingerOne of the most iconic figures in nu-metal, Wayne Static, is almost more of the focus of this episode than the band is, as we look into Static-X's start as a band, Wayne's eventual death, and the band's decision to dress Edsel Dope up in a Wayne mask and go on a 20th Anniversary Tour of this album. It's the first album we've reviewed from the side of nu-metal that also held a pretty large industrial influence, and both Bryan and John explain that it was one that largely passed them by at the time but one they are...
2020-08-041h 48
The P.O.D. KastDisturbed's "The Sickness", or Nu Metal's Triple MajorAn album that Bryan describes as "elevator music, but nu-metal", Disturbed kicks off a bafflingly successful career with this, their debut album, "The Sickness". An album that brought the world "ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah" and launched a thousand nu-metal jokes, Disturbed created the blueprint for how a band that originally came up in nu-metal could be successful well past the genre's expiration date. All the foundations of Disturbed are here, from David Draiman's weird rap-sing style to the chugga-chugga of every single song, as one bleeds into the next and we go deep into all of it. In a...
2020-07-091h 51
The P.O.D. KastKittie's "Spit" w/ Fallon Bowman of KittieWe are extremely pleased to be joined by Fallon Bowman, one of the founding members of Kittie, to discuss their debut album, "Spit". We said we would never have a guest on the main episodes of the program, but this is Fallon Bowman! We have no choice. She rules. In a continuing series where Bryan Quinby (Street Fight Radio) and John Cullen (Blocked Party) review one classic nu-metal album per month, we revisit one of the formative nu-metal albums from John's childhood, Spit. Kittie, one of the best all-female groups of all-time is also Canadian, s...
2020-06-041h 58
Blocked PartyCharles v. John PodhoretzOur one-named friend Charles (@Ugarles, Hostile Witness podcast) makes his show debut having an argument about religion with noted dumbass and bad Twitter guy John Podhoretz that follows the classic "I've lost this argument, so I will block you instead of admitting defeat" pattern, and it's a delight. Recording the episode a little earlier in the day than usual gets the Blocked Boys talking about coffee as Stefan ponders his new life in a gaming chair. The BBs also find time to talk about the MCU and Star Wars before the social media updates get truly wild and we...
2020-05-251h 20
Blocked PartyAshley Feinberg v. Lena DunhamAshley Feinberg (writer) makes her first appearance on the show a memorable one, as she gives us one of the best Block Tales of all-time, a block that starts in the emails and ends up on Twitter as she questions Lena Dunham's weird relationship with her pets. Speaking of weird relationships, John tells Stefan and Ashley about the dream he had the night before involving the podcast and Phoebe Bridgers, amidst reminiscing on the childhood game of jinx. The BBs also manage to find time to tackle Ron Jeremy saving a tree, Brendan Fraser, Stefan pranking Your Kickstarter Sucks...
2020-05-181h 21
The P.O.D. KastPuddle of Mudd's "Come Clean", or the Tao of Wes ScantlinWe've finally arrived at a pivotal moment in the show's history: an album both hosts absolutely despise. After Bryan rigged the show poll to get a convincing win for Puddle of Mudd after Kittie was hours away from victory, he reaps what he sows as he ends up misremembering the album as good and discovers that in the year of our lord 2020, the band Puddle of Mudd is very, very bad.In a continuing series where Bryan Quinby (Street Fight Radio) and John Cullen (Blocked Party) review one classic nu-metal album per month, the target this month...
2020-05-071h 56
The P.O.D. KastIncubus' "S.C.I.E.N.C.E.", or Californians Gone WildIncubus is what happens when you take 5 guys from California, give them a bunch of mushrooms and a major-label deal before they're 22 years old, and ask them to make a debut album for the masses. Given where the band ended up, it's a bit wild to listen to their major label debut, S.C.I.E.N.C.E., a record that has more in common with Primus and Red Hot Chili Peppers than it does Korn or Limp Bizkit.Join Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen for this month's classic nu-metal album...
2020-04-081h 43
The P.O.D. KastP.O.D.'s "Satellite", or Not Christian Rock, but Rock from Guys Who Love JesusIt took us 7 episodes, but we finally get down to the band who gave us our name: Payable on Death, or as you know them, P.O.D. Another album that bafflingly sold 6 million copies, overcoming its release on September 11th, 2001 and its reputation, being Christian Rock in a time where that wasn't cool, to become one of the best-selling nu-metal albums of all-time. Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen sit down once again to review a classic nu-metal album as part of their monthly series about the genre. The boys take a l...
2020-03-171h 45
The P.O.D. KastSlipknot's "Slipknot", or 9 Guys, 1 PaycheckWhat do you get when you take 9 guys from Iowa, throw them in masks and boiler suits, and tell them to record an album? This monstrosity, an album that is kind of good but also 60 minutes long. Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen are back for another month of reviewing nu-metal classics, and this month, they take on Slipknot's only album that qualifies as nu-metal, their self-titled debut. There's no fighting on the episode this time, as both Bryan and John love the first half and think it falls off a precipitous cliff a...
2020-02-111h 54
The P.O.D. KastSystem of a Down's "Toxicity", or How I Learned They're Trying to Build a PrisonThe bad boys of podcasting are back, and this month, it's political. Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen take on the 2001 nu-metal classic, "Toxicity", by System of a Down, where the boys are once again conflicted over how to feel about a record, 18 years later.From the bizarre in-fighting to the even weirder lyrics, Bryan and John attempt to unpack just how this album became one of the most popular of the decade and has stood the test of time, despite the inherent insanity of the whole thing and complete lack of mainstream...
2020-01-071h 46
The P.O.D. KastLinkin Park's "Hybrid Theory", or How Bryan Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Linkin Park"SHUT UP WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU" is not something you'll hear on this month's episode of your favorite nu-metal podcast with Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen, because once again, they talk for a very long time. This month, they review Linkin Park's debut album "Hybrid Theory", a band Bryan only seriously started listening to in preparation for this month's episode, and a band that John has liked from the very beginning.There's a lot to unpack in this episode of the show, as the boys talk extensively about Linkin Park's wild...
2019-12-031h 44
The P.O.D. KastDeftones' "Around the Fur", or Learning How to Love Other MusicIt's episode 3 of your favorite monthly nu-metal podcast (it's a niche genre) from Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen, and this month is a doozy. Deftones are known to many as the band that crosses over a lot of fans: they're the one nu-metal band that people who hate nu-metal like, and they're the one nu-metal band that can get fervent nu-metal fans to listen to other, better music. After starting the episode with a lot of Korn talk spurred on by Bryan getting rejected for a Jonathan Davis interview, the POD Boys s...
2019-11-131h 48
The P.O.D. KastKorn's "Korn", or the Dumbest Guys in Rock n' RollIn this brand-new monthly podcast from Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen, the two men sit down and wax poetic about their favorite genre of music: nu-metal. Each episode will be focused on one nu-metal album, and this month, they tackle Korn's "Korn".Widely regarded to be the album that started nu-metal, John and Bryan come to this album from two different places: John backtracking through Korn's catalogue after falling in love with "Follow the Leader", and Bryan being there from the beginning, from early shows with no one there to buying the...
2019-10-011h 30
The P.O.D. KastLimp Bizkit's "Significant Other", or the Psychology of Fred DurstIn this brand new monthly podcast from Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby and Blocked Party's John Cullen, the two men sit down and wax poetic about their favourite genre of music: nu-metal. The hosts intend to dissect one nu-metal album per episode, and first on the docket is Limp Bizkit's Significant Other. Seen by both men as the pinnacle of the genre, the two talk about their history with nu-metal and with this album specifically, before diving into a chat about Fred Durst's lyrical ability (but possible status as a genius), how much Wes Borland hated the ba...
2019-09-071h 33
Blocked PartySophia Johnson v. Her ClassmateSophia Johnson (actor, comedian) is probably the first woman in history to get blocked for playing Magic: The Gathering with a guy her classmate had a crush on. He played an all-blue deck, so he was probably too controlling anyway. This episode sees the Blocked Boys get the lowdown on New Zealand's favourite soap opera (which Sophia acted on) and Stefan & John pitch their own ideas for a soap opera involving them. We also look at the fake Sophia who studied hieroglyphics, we check in on past guest Bryan Quinby from Street Fight Radio, and Stefan causes John an...
2019-08-261h 26
Blocked PartyBryan Quinby v. Hulk HoganBryan Quinby (podcaster, Street Fight Radio) joins us for an episode where we learn that the second "A" in AMA doesn't always stand for "Anything", as he gets blocked by Hulk Hogan during his Twitter AMA for asking the wrong question. The Blocked Boys also dive into sex education, good pranks, terrible restaurant atmospheres, and Blocked Party gets their first official enemy.And if you're a good pal and you want to be an even better pal, a $5 donation per month at www.patreon.com/blockedparty gets you access to two bonus episodes a month and our S...
2019-03-111h 34