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Empowering Healthy Business: The Podcast for Small Business Owners
48 # Using Intuition to Make Better Business Decisions with Nick Musica
Most business owners rely on data—but great leaders know intuition matters just as much.In this episode of the Empowering Healthy Business Podcast, Calvin Wilder sits down with Nick Musica, founder of Optics In, to talk about how intuition helps business owners make smarter, more confident decisions.Nick shares how he shifted from a data-driven marketing career to an intuitive leadership approach—balancing analytics with awareness to unlock clarity, creativity, and growth.What You’ll Learn:Why intuition complements financial data in decision-makingHow to bui...
2025-10-21
48 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#66. BABYMETAL Part II: The Demon that Devours Holiness has been Resurrected Again
Ah, how fitting that this episode number is 2/3 of the Number of the Beast!Today we continue to excavate the origins of Babymetal by diving into the history of Heavy Metal in Japan. This episode features some of the coolest bands we've ever covered, so for once we're actually excited to talk about our subject matter!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2025-08-18
1h 30
Play Hard & Love Big Radio
Groms Rising | Guest Shelly Alves of Nor Cal SUP Groms
In this episode, Nick Clark sits down with Shelly Alves, founder of Nor Cal SUP Groms—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and inspiring youth through water-based activities, mentorship, and community connection. With the Paddle Splash Water Festival just around the corner (July 25–27 on Lake Natoma), Shelly shares how this vibrant event blends fun, fundraising, and purpose. From SUP races and yoga to community impact, she opens up about what drives her mission, how Nor Cal Groms is changing lives, and why getting involved matters now more than ever. Whether you're a paddler, a parent, or just love stories of purp...
2025-07-18
48 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#65. BABYMETAL Part I: Nick Loves GISM
What comes to mind when you think of Heavy Metal? Is it three cute little girls wearing Lolita dresses and doing synchronized dance moves? Well if you answered "no" you're out of touch, my bruh!Welcome to the preposterous world of Babymetal, a Japanese girl group that combines the saccharine imagery of J-pop with the bone-crushing heaviness of metal. Sounds incongruous? It is, and yet this group is one of the best-selling hard rock acts of our age, earning millions of fans across the globe with their unique brand of so-called kawaii metal.
2025-07-07
1h 38
Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health
More Than Meets the Eye: Making the Invisible Visible | Nick Mayhugh
Nick Mayhugh has a dead spot on his brain, but you wouldn't know it from looking at him. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 14 after a seizure, Nick was told he'd never play sport again, but he didn't listen. Instead, he used as fuel to defy the odds, playing soccer through high school and college, then becoming a star for the US Para 7-a-side soccer team, before making the switch to track. Nick burst onto the world stage at the Tokyo Paralympics, winning triple gold and breaking multiple world records, records he still holds today. But...
2025-07-02
1h 08
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: Songs that Name-Drop Cities
Don't you hate it when an artist wastes everyone's time by dedicating verses or even entire songs to shouting out dozens of random cities? No? It's just us? Well too bad, we're talking about it anyway!Why do so many artists feel compelled to list off dozens of cities they may or may not have been to? Where did this phenomenon begin, and which songs are the absolute worst offenders of all? Join us for a quirky little study of one of the most annoying if unremarked-upon phenomena in music!
2025-06-09
1h 02
The Bear and the Ball
Elevating Youth Soccer Development with Cal South's Michael Chin
Join host Nick Webster as he welcomes Cal South Technical Director Michael Chin for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of youth soccer development. Michael pulls back the curtain on Cal South's renowned Pro+ Olympic Development Program, revealing how they identify and nurture elite talent while creating pathways to national team recognition. The conversation shifts to coaching education, where Michael breaks down Cal South's comprehensive approach to developing the next generation of coaches who can properly teach the technical and tactical elements of the modern game. The pair round out their discussion with a...
2025-05-13
34 min
Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health
The Man Behind the Push-Up Challenge | Nick Hudson
Before his chest was cracked open on the operating table, Nick Hudson was already battling something less visible — depression.He refused to talk about it, pushed people away who tried to be there for him, and wouldn't admit the truth to himself...Then came the life-saving open-heart surgery that forced everything to stop. Recovery was brutal. The silence got louder. And the darkness got darker before it got better.Years earlier, Nick had kicked off a casual push-up challenge with his mates — just a fun way to stay active. But now, faced with his...
2025-05-07
1h 04
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#64. VILLAGE PEOPLE Part III: It's Getting Uncomfortable In Here...
We wrap up this beast of a series by covering the last four decades of Village People history: from their uncomfortably cringe downfall to their recent return to relevance at the hands of a fascist goon. This ever-dumbfounding narrative winds its way through the topics of Milkshakes, Phone Sex, Copyright Law, German Soccer, and so much more!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2025-04-14
1h 31
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#63. VILLAGE PEOPLE Part II: Have You Ever Heard of a Sextant?
The Village People hit their stride with such monster hits as "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy", proving that mainstream America will go to any lengths to not get the hint as to what their music's really about. We'll analyze the music from the band's golden age while also connecting it to the broader context of the late 70s music scene... You see, by this point Disco has completely overwhelmed American culture, inserting itself into every conceivable medium including breakfast cereals (seriously!). A backlash was inevitable, the most salient example of which was an ill-fated b...
2025-03-10
1h 42
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#62. VILLAGE PEOPLE Part I: "Must Dance and Have a Mustache"
We begin a three part series on the Village People, who for legal reasons we must tell you are absolutely not gay at all...FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2025-02-17
1h 26
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: Catching Up Vol. II
Awww yeah! We're back with another low-effort minisode where we catch up on all the recent goings-on from artists we profiled in the past. Come hear about all the wacky exploits from your favorite Polishing Turds alumni. We've got Cruises with Creed, AI experiments with the Black Eyed Peas, juicy drama from the Cyrus family, and so much more! What better way to start off this horrible, horrible year?FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-13
1h 28
Dubuque Area Sports Podcast
Quadruple Threat: A Conversation with Bellevue Comets’ Cal Bonifas
Join Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast as he sits down with Cal Bonifas, the multi-sport standout from the Bellevue Comets. Cal shares his journey as a quarterback, pitcher, golfer and basketball player, offering insights into his favorite moments, challenges, and the lessons he’s learned juggling four demanding sports. From playoff glory on the football field to dominant performances on the mound and court, Cal reveals the mindset and preparation behind his success. Plus, hear about his plans for the future and how his love for sports shapes his life. Don’t miss t...
2024-12-23
19 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#61. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2024: How the Brits Ruined Christmas
You thought American Christmas music was dumb? Wait till you hear what the folks across the pond are up to...This year's Holiday Special examines the annual tradition of the UK Christmas Number One. Each year the British public gets hyped up over which song is going to top the charts on Christmas week. Sounds innocent enough, and yet for whatever reason half the songs they pick make no goddamn sense at all. From schoolgirl choirs to TV characters to insufferable YouTube stars, the British people have proven themselves just as capable of desecrating this holiday as...
2024-12-23
1h 15
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#60. ICED EARTH Part III: Stormriding the Capitol
We conclude our interminable Iced Earth series with the dramatic assault of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. This riot was facilitated in part by a wacky militia called the Oath Keepers, a group whose membership happened to include Jon Schaffer. As usual we go deep; covering the history of the Oath Keepers as well as the far-right Patriot movement from which they emerged. We also discuss what happened to Jon Schaffer after his arrest, the fairness of his sentencing and whether or not we can truly heal as a nation. YouTube Playlist: https://www...
2024-12-15
1h 42
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#59. ICED EARTH Part II: The Awakening
How did Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer become a deranged conspiracy theorist? What led him down that toxic rabbit hole, and what exactly are the beliefs that led him to storm the Capitol on January 6?It turns out most of Jon's anger and paranoia was centered around the Federal Reserve system, which conspiracy cranks believe is responsible for a sinister plot to impose a New World Order on the unsuspecting sheeple. But what's the actual truth? What does the Federal Reserve actually do, and why do so many people believe monetary policy is the main i...
2024-11-25
2h 10
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#58. ICED EARTH Part I: Rise of the Stormrider
We cover the bizarre story of heavy metal legends Iced Earth, whose lead member was involved in the January 6 Capitol Riot. (Sorry about the dog barking in the background lol)YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btd2KxXOvNc&list=PL6QhZ78uzXMohSWyUqf72sHHcCMjDd1PKSelected Sources:Metal Injection article from 1/6/2021: https://metalinjection.net/politics/is-this-a-photo-of-iced-earths-jon-schaffer-raiding-the-capitol-building"The Fall of Jon Schaffer" by J. Salmeron: https://promethean.substack.com/p/the-fall-of-jon-schaffer"The Radicalization of Jon Schaffer" video by Metal Blast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...
2024-09-30
1h 50
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#57. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part III: Gods Don't Pray
Imagine Dragons have become too popular for their own good; a worldwide backlash is only inevitable! Critics, musicians, and countless Twitter randos unite to take the piss out of this commercial rock behemoth. They are, to put it bluntly, the New Nickelback...All this ridicule naturally hurts Dan Reynolds' feelings, and he responds to it the only way he know how: by making crappy music. Indeed, the songs that bubble up in the wake of Imagine Dragons' fall from grace are easily the most unbearable of their career. But through it all the boys learn some hard-won...
2024-08-26
1h 21
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#56. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part II: Whatever It Takes
In Part II of our series we take on Imagine Dragons at their biggest, their boldest, their most obnoxious stage. During the mid-2010s this "rock" band brought their thunderous stomp-clap earworms to every observable realm of the human experience. Whether you were simply trying to listen to the radio, watch a football game, or take a stroll through a shopping center you COULD NOT escape this band. In this episode we try to parse out just what it is that made Imagine Dragons so commercially successful, and why that's so annoying to old geezers like us. O...
2024-08-05
1h 47
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#55. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part I: Mormons, Lawyers, and Casinos
Who are Imagine Dragons? Why has their music dominated every mall, stadium, and TV commercial for the past 10 years? Why do old fogies like us find their music so obnoxious??Perhaps Imagine Dragons are the industry's final attempt to kill rock and roll. Or maybe their music is a sincere expression of their soul and just happens to sound like that. Either way, the only to find out is to dig in. So get fired up, believers! Cal and Nick are going to dive into the story of the biggest rock band of the modern a...
2024-07-08
1h 49
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: Live Aid
Live Aid - the 1985 worldwide charity extravaganza - has often been called the "greatest concert of all time." So why is it here getting the Polishing Turds treatment? Well, there's more to Live Aid than the iconic Queen set from Bohemian Rhapsody. There's the disturbing, politically-charged famine that inspired the event in the first place. There's a famously inept reunion show from a legendary band backed by a globe-trotting Phil Collins. And of course, there's the lingering, thorny question of where exactly all that money went.We discuss all of these things and more in...
2024-06-03
2h 31
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#54. CHUMBAWAMBA Part IV: Predicting the Future and Torturing James Hetfield
It's a brand new millennium. The "Tubthumping" heyday is long gone and most people have forgotten Chumbawamba even existed. But that doesn't mean our quirky comrades are down for the count; on the contrary they're ready as ever to confront this modern tech dystopia with their trademark wit and biting social commentary, in addition to a rather liberal employment of accordions....As always, inadvertent history lessons come with the territory of discussing this band, and in this episode you'll be treated to a number of delightful tidbits including the sinking of the HMS Glorious, the British traditions...
2024-04-29
1h 56
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#53. CHUMBAWAMBA Part III: Chumba-WANKER!!
At long last, it's TUBTHUMPING TIME!! After endless digressions through history, politics, and obscure music scenes we finally arrive at Chumbawamba's era-defining hit. What does "Tubthumping" mean? What inspired its composition? Which creepy pederast mogul pushed it onto pop radio? We're gonna tell you everything you wanted to know about this tune and then some!This episode also includes a special theatrical contribution from the following voice actors. HUGE THANKS to the these talented humans:Jeremy IsabellaPeter and Dasha BarnesPeter MackieJack Mackie...
2024-04-08
1h 37
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#52. CHUMBAWAMBA Part II: Polk Music
Our heroes continue their wayward march toward improbable fame, satiating their anarchic through dalliances with new genres of music, including dance, pop, reggae, and a mysterious unheard-of one which we apparently think exists. And of course this being Chumbawamba, we've supplied the necessary historical context for each esoteric track. Topics of conversation in this episode will include Live Aid, Apartheid, a bitch slap in Parliament, hypocrisies in sampling law and beyond. **Listening to this episode will automatically earn you credits toward a PoliSci degree!**FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast
2024-03-11
1h 28
The Drywall Podcast
Cal Bakeberg - C&B Drywall
Call is a youthful 25 year old with a knack for drywall. Cal started his own company after working with Facility Enhancement for a couple years. He sponged all he could from a couple amazing finishers there and decided it was time to branch out on his own. Cal is very knowledgable about the finishing industry and recently has begun to dabble with Fresco Harmony. He's a great guy and I know you're going to love this, the 86th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by GWI. Established in 2021, GWI i...
2024-03-01
1h 03
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#51. CHUMBAWAMBA Part I: The Musical Influence of Cornflakes
(Okay FINE we'll tell the actual story of Chumbawamba and not a bunch of obscure noisy punk bands you've never heard of!)Before they were pop superstars, they were a misbegotten collection of misfits from the post-industrial wasteland of Northern England. They lived collectively in a dilapidated squat house, sharing all food and money (and, occasionally, each other's bodies). They agitated for revolution and made allies with striking coal miners. And slowly but surely, they came to realize they were made for better things than the insular punk scene which had given them birth.This...
2024-02-27
1h 35
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#50. CHUMBAWAMBA Part 0: A Crass Course on Anarcho-punk
In 1997 a smash-hit single called "Tubthumping" took the world by storm. Its authors were an eccentric eight-piece outfit from Leeds, England who kept insisting that they were anarchists. Media and fans alike were confused: what did this feel-good drinking song have to do with politics? And what were a bunch of radicals doing making pop music anyhow? This is the story of Chumbawamba... sort of.You see, to understand Chumbawamba's incongruous success as pop star anarchists, you have to know the backstory. Far from an overnight success, this band's roots stretched back 15 years earlier to...
2024-02-05
1h 35
Betting College Baseball
Betting College Baseball: Meet Co-Host Nick Hathcoat
The mystery man alluded to in previous episodes revealed! Meet co-host Nick Hathcoat.Make sure to listen to gain insight on Nick's background, how he got into sports wagering and most importantly, how he has been successful. Listen for the details as to how he has been so successful betting college baseball that a major sports book refuses to take his bets. (Now that's something to put on your resume.)Throughout the episode, we gain insight on Nick's philosophy on betting sports and college baseball in particular. Furthermore, make sure to pay special attention...
2024-02-03
31 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: We Need to Talk About Viper...
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ABUSE, KIDNAPPING, AND OTHER GRUESOME SUBJECT MATTER.Hey guys. Remember Viper, that insane meme rapper who sang about the virtues of smoking crack? Well recently he's been arrested on some truly disturbing charges. This story is so monumentally insane that we had to talk about it separately from our regular content. This episode is short and not very funny. There's no music. Quite honestly, the goal of uploading this is less to entertain our audience than to clean our conscience. We won't be offended if you skip this.
2024-01-18
24 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#49. WESLEY WILLIS
Wesley Willis was truly one of the strangest dudes to ever touch a keyboard. A street artist and independent musician from Chicago's south side, Wesley self-produced dozens of CDs before amassing a grassroots cult following among hipsters and music nerds. Wesley was a consummate "outsider artist"; his songs are basically little more than spoken word rants belted over a pre-programmed keyboard track. His lyrics cover all manner of oddities from McDonald's to gangsters to Sucking a Camel's Ass. Wesley himself was a barely-functional eccentric who suffered from schizophrenia and liked to headbutt everyone he met. ...
2024-01-08
1h 17
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#48. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2023: A Very Pandering Christmas
HO HO HO! We're finally back for our annual Holiday Special! This year we're examining all the ways that Christmas music gets adapted by and tailored to various subcultures in our society. Rednecks, truckers, metalheads, vegans -- they all have their own Christmas songs, and we'd like to pay homage to this shameless pandering by playing 10 of the weirdest, most esoteric Christmas songs that search bars could scour up.Happy Holidays, fam! We love all of you!![P.S. DUE TO SOME RANDOM FUCKERY BY META, WE HAVE HAD TO SET UP A NEW...
2023-12-22
1h 29
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#47. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part VII: Insane Clown Legacy
We wrap up our ICP series by taking a gander at what our boys J & Shaggy have been up to for the past decade or so. The rap world has changed dramatically since ICP's heyday in the 90s; do our Wicked Clown heroes have what it takes to keep up??We also unveil a special "Juggalo Turd Deck" -- six cards that reveal a wildly entertaining story or tidbit about ICP we haven't mentioned so far! These include ICP's beefs with Eminem and Twiztid, a bizarre Gold-themed side project, and more!FOLLOW US:Instagram...
2023-10-30
1h 34
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#46. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part VI: ICP vs. FBI
Wicked Clowns or Criminal Masterminds?? In this episode we cover the bizarre drama that unfolded when the FBI decided to officially classify Juggalos as a "gang." While seemingly ridiculous, this had drastic consequences for both ICP and ordinary Juggalos across the nation. How the heck did this happen? Are Juggalos really gangsters? We break it down in detail, exploring the messy police practices and lazy journalism that led to this unprecedented decision, as well as J & Shaggy's historic attempt to fight back by suing the Feds! But don't worry folks, it's not all doom and gl...
2023-10-10
1h 59
Native AZ Sports Show
ASU v Cal + Cards v. 49er's Recap!
This episode is not quite as happy as last week. ASU falls to Cal in a very disappointing loss, but the Cards fight hard in their loss to the Niners. We dive deep into the games and discuss the steps forward!
2023-10-03
44 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#45. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part V: "F*ckin' Magnets, How Do They Work?"
Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope lead the Juggalos into the New Millennium with the long-anticipated release of the 6th Joker's Card, the one that was supposed to herald The End Times... but what ICP actually revealed shocked and confused Juggalos the world over!We also follow our boys further into the 2000s, where they continued to serve the Juggalo faithful with new Dark Carnival bangers, including the most infamous ICP song of all, "Miracles." That's right, we're finally talking about your favorite song!! Is this genuinely the dumbest track ever composed or is there perhaps more to the...
2023-09-25
1h 23
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#44. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part IV: The Gathering of the Juggalos
How can we possibly cover Insane Clown Posse without a full examination of the annual shitshow they birthed into existence? For over 20 years The Gathering of the Juggalos has put all other music festivals to shame in terms of the sheer quantity of drugs consumed, nudity displayed, and overall insanity laid bare for all mankind. In this episode we'll give you a comprehensive guide to all things Gathering; from its wacky history to its various carnival attractions, the surprising amount of rap legends who have played there, the legendary Tila Tequila incident, and some good old fashioned s...
2023-09-10
1h 32
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#43. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part III: Sheryl Crow's Whiskey Ass
The demented saga of ICP continues as our heroes J & Shaggy finally get called to the big leagues with a major record label contract. However, this soon proves a Faustian bargain as the Posse get repeatedly fucked over by corporate suits, including a dramatic and highly-publicized dispute with Disney. Nevertheless, the mid-to-late 90s were Prime Time for ICP as they packed sold-out stadiums, beat up strangers at Waffle House, performed at Woodstock '99, and actually put out some genuinely great music. Buckle up, ninjas! Our twisted Dark Carnival ride has just barely begun...DID YOU K...
2023-08-28
1h 36
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#42. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part II: Enter the Dark Carnival...
We're back like a vertebrae for Part II of our in-depth history of America's favorite psychopathic clowns! In this episode we'll cover the band's progress in the early 90s, when they established many of the traits that would come to define their unique aesthetic. This includes their affinity for Faygo, the coining of the term "Juggalo," and most especially the concept of the "Dark Carnival" -- the esoteric spirituality that guides all of ICP's music. Indeed, far from the deranged ramblings of two Detroit thugs, the Posse's songs contain layered messages that warn Juggalos against a life o...
2023-08-07
1h 14
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#41. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part I: Gettin' Down with the Clown
WHOOP WHOOP!! We're finally getting around to the group that proudly calls itself "The Most Hated Band in the World." For decades ICP have been adored by their fans and reviled by the establishment at levels that seem equally deranged. But what is the actual truth about this band? How did two high school dropouts from Detroit basically create an entire subculture, and is it really as scary and repulsive as people think?In the first of an epic series, we'll walk you through an Evil Clown origin story that puts The Joker to shame. From growing...
2023-07-24
1h 19
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: Catching Up, Vol. I
In this special minisode, we catch up with new releases by old favorites including Nickelback, Limp Bizkit, Five Finger Death Punch, and more! What have these goofballs been up to? Turns out some pretty zany stuff! Come join us on a relaxed fit episode free from Nick's excessive over-writing and pontificating (for the most part).DID YOU KNOW??--Fred Durst volunteered to help with Twitter (and perhaps Elon Musk should have listened)?--Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody threatened to retire from metal music?--Billy Ray Cyrus has a new...
2023-07-10
1h 15
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#40. GOOD CHARLOTTE PART II: Rich & Heinous
Having overcome the obstacles of a broken home and an uneasy path to success, Good Charlotte are now one of the most popular bands in America. But herein lies a paradox: how does a band that rose to prominence by ripping on Rich & Famous celebrities stay cool now that they're fully enmeshed in Hollywood culture?The answer was not always clear, and throughout the late 2000s and 2010s the boys from Maryland struggled to remain relevant as their audience slowly shrank. Join us as we process the side of Good Charlotte's career most people don't know about...
2023-06-12
1h 03
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#39. GOOD CHARLOTTE PART I: Young & Hopeful
We're back to tell the story of one of the most obnoxious and omnipresent pop-punk bands of the 2000s! Are Good Charlotte a true punk band? Are they a bunch of pretty-boy poseurs? Whatever the case these young lads from Maryland emerged from a troubled home with big dreams that they brought to life through the novel creation of a musical project that - in their own words - fused "the Backstreet Boys and Minor Threat". It's a good story and we managed to tell it with fewer pointless digressions than usual this time. (P.S...
2023-05-26
57 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#38. KID ROCK PART V: Ain't Nobody Gonna Tell Me How to Live
To conclude our series we embark on a long and painful examination of Kid Rock's final form: Embittered Fox News Grandpa. How did this once apolitical singer become one of rock and roll's foremost MAGA cheerleaders? Does he really believe all the bigoted Right Wing nonsense he espouses? As is often the case, the answer is much more complicated than you think. Join us as we embark on a painfully hilarious inquiry into the history of Kid Rock's politics. This information will come in quite handy when Ivanka Trump installs him as our future Emperor......
2023-04-10
1h 57
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#37. KID ROCK PART IV: Kid Country
It's the New Millennium baby, and Kid Rock is up to some shenanigans. He's trying different things, he's smoking funny things. He's crooning with Sheryl Crow and Hank Williams, Jr. He's dating Pam Anderson and beating up Waffle House patrons. But most of all he's doing what he does best: acting like a big asshole while stealing other people's music!Welcome to the wild world of Kid Rock's "country" phase. We dive deep into this bizarre and musically eclectic period that sees Bob Ritchie desperately rework his style and image in order to appeal to Redneck America...
2023-03-20
1h 44
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#36. KID ROCK PART III: Devil Without a Cause
After 10 long years of toil Kid Rock finally hits it big with his self-described "redneck, shit-kicking rock-n-roll rap album". Packed with cringe-worthy bangers like "Bawitdaba," "Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why," 1998's "Devil Without a Cause" launched our hero into the stratosphere despite being one of the most ridiculous LPs of the 20th century. In this episode we break the album down in granular detail, from its sordid history to its stolen riffs to its utterly incongruous and baffling lyrics. DID YOU KNOW??--The chorus of "Bawitdaba" was "borrowed" from one of hip-hop's early pioneers.
2023-02-27
1h 30
Inside Me
Calvin LeClear | Inside Us #24 w/ Nick Racioppi
Cal is a Comedian from Florida who tells his stories and life on stage in Wilmington, NC. This Episode we cover his previous substitute teacher duties, bagel employment and what really brought him to comedy. Dont forget to subscribe to the channel and give the video a like. #funny #comedy #nothatdeep #fyp #standup #reels #podcasts . . Cal’s Instagram: @calvin.comedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-me/support
2023-02-06
1h 19
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#35. KID ROCK PART II: The Indie Years
In 1991 a young Kid Rock was dropped from Jive Records following the absolute flop of his debut record. Determined to make it back to the top, he spent the next 7 years hustling his music in the Detroit underground scene. This is the story of those formative but little-understood years, the period when Kid Rock transformed himself into the rhyme-spittin', rock-n-roll redneck that ultimately became famous. DID YOU KNOW:--One of Kid Rock's important musical breaks began with a stint as a studio janitor--Kid Rock has an "Oedipus Complex," although we're not really s...
2023-02-06
1h 25
The Alliance Blog Podcast
The Sessions With Jay Cal: Bad Dude Tito | NJPW | NJPW Strong | TMDK | United Wrestling Network
He is a BAD DUDE! Bad Dude Tito has been a mainstay in the Southern California Independent Wrestling Scene for 18 years. In that time Tito has faced off against some of the top competition anywhere and has wrestled for more than a dozen promotions based out of Southern California. Tito recommitted to wrestling after taking a brief hiatus and started from the ground up at Santino’s Brothers Wrestling Academy. It wasn’t long before he would return to the ring teaming with his coach-turn partner Rico Dynamite. Tito would showcase his talents all over Southern California but it wasn...
2023-02-03
1h 06
Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health
Prescription Peril: How Painkillers Destroyed My Life | Nick Stacey
Nick Stacey's life was torn apart by an opioid addiction and it's taken more than a decade for him to piece himself back together. As millions of people do, Nick started taking prescription drugs to cope with the pain of a shocking sports injury and as he endured surgery after surgery, use turned to abuse. Nick lost his marriage to addiction and diagnosed with cancer soon after, all while trying to raise two young children and hold down a job. It took many years, therapy and a lot of bravery for him to face the fact his plight was l...
2023-01-30
1h 01
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#34. KID ROCK PART I: "That White Kid Who Rocks"
Kid Rock's cringe stands in a class of its own. In his 30-plus year career he's inhabited numerous forms -- from Detroit B-Boy to Trailer Park Pimp to Fox News Grandpa -- each more ridiculous than the last. But who is the man behind all these personae? That is what we aim to uncover in our ambitious five-part exploration of The History of Rock!In Part I we examine Kid Rock's origins; not in a Detroit ghetto or double wide trailer but in the comfortable suburb of Romeo, Michigan. There a young Bob Ritchie discovers a passion...
2023-01-17
1h 12
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#33. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2022: The 12 Turds of Christmas
For this year's Holiday Special, Cal takes the reigns as we count down the worst-ranked Christmas songs in recorded history (at least according to the internet). Everyone from Paul McCartney to Justin Bieber to Odd Future falls in our crosshairs! Who will be crowned as the Lord and Savior of Christmas Turds? Listen and find out!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2022-12-19
1h 20
The Salty Bulldog
The Salty Bulldog Draft Preview w/ Cal Twomey - S4 E34
After a lengthy layoff following a hectic Trade Period, Matt and Nick return with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey, as the trio preview the upcoming draft period, and assess which candidates might arrive at the Bulldogs.
2022-11-22
38 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#32: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 2022: Alice's Restaurant
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In this surprise minisode, Cal & Nick carve up the bizarre Turkey Day anthem "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie. Join us as we sip whiskey colas and ponder why this rambling, 18-minute folk song became a Thanksgiving tradition. DID YOU KNOW??--"Alice's Restaurant" was based an actual events in Arlo Guthrie's life, including an arrest for littering which may have helped him avoid the Vietnam draft...--Arlo's father, the legendary Woody Guthrie, wrote a diss track against Donald Trump's dad back in 1954...--There truly isn't ever more in the b...
2022-11-21
51 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#31: BLACK EYED PEAS PART III: 2000-late
In our final installment of the Black Eyed Peas trilogy, we watch the band descend to new depths of vapid, pandering dance music. We review their much-maligned Super Bowl performance as well as the lesser-known-but-equally-perplexing Black Eyed Peas video game. Is this truly the most insufferable era of BEP's career, or are Cal and Nick simply 2000-late?DID YOU KNOW??--Will.i.am got one of his songs played on Mars? No, seriously...--For a very brief period in the late 2010s Black Eyed Peas actually decided to make good music again..
2022-11-14
1h 42
The Alliance Blog Podcast
The End of An Era | The Pre-Party With Jay Cal Nov. 8th | NWA News and Information
One week before Hard Times 3, but all anyone is talking about is the fallout of Nick Aldis declaring his intentions to become a free agent. The National Wrestling Alliance chose to suspend Nick Aldis (with pay) while his contract ages out, following comments that Aldis made with regard to the brand. The departure will have repercussions for the NWA. A shake-up that may redefine the NWA going forward. Do you want to talk about it? We are here for you.
2022-11-10
24 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#30: BLACK EYED PEAS PART II: A Man At War With Himself
After years of grinding in obscurity, the Black Eyed Peas finally hit it big thanks to a handful of catchy pop hits as well as the addition of new member Fergie. But did they compromise too much of their soul to get to the top? Cal & Nick discuss the thorny nature of BEP's pivot toward commercialism in the 2000s.DID YOU KNOW??--"Let's Get it Started" once had a much more offensive title, and it was arguably changed for all the wrong reasons...--"My Humps" is actually a feminist anthem (at...
2022-10-21
1h 38
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#29: BLACK EYED PEAS part I: Three Peas in a Podcast
Before they were superstars, they were three dudes from the rough streets of L.A. Before their songs flooded the airwaves, they had to hustle to get anyone to notice them. Before they became a Verizon-sponsored Death Star of capitalism, they preached soul, positivity, and the value of skill over money. In the first of a three-part series, we trace the surprising origins of a group that would become one of the most ubiquitous (and hated) bands of their generation, all the while pondering a tricky question: "What does it mean to sell out?"FOLLOW U...
2022-10-05
1h 32
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#28: VIPER
***NOTE: A YEAR AND A HALF AFTER WE RELEASED THIS, VIPER WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING, TORTURE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM ARE TRULY HEINOUS AND NEEDLESS TO SAY WE HAD NO IDEA. WE NO LONGER ENDORSE VIPER OR HIS MUSIC IN ANY WAY***Taking a break from covering the life and times of Artists You've Actually Heard Of, Cal & Nick meander through the bizarre and drugged-out world of Viper; perhaps the greatest Meme Rapper of all time. Viper got famous for his 2008 song "You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke C...
2022-08-30
2h 04
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#27: MILLI VANILLI PART II: "Gotta Push It! HARDER, HARDER!"
Just when it seemed that Milli Vanilli couldn't ascend any higher, everything comes crashing down as the world learns the whole project was a sham. Rob & Fab are crucified by the media, and the scandal produces an ugly series of backstabbing and lawsuits. In the wake of this disaster, both Rob & Fab and Frank Farian will try to revive their music careers, the results of which are... well... interesting. For certain parties, however, the scars of the scandal are too deep to overcome, and the story ultimately turns from comedy to tragedy...This shit gets R...
2022-08-08
1h 30
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#26: MILLI VANILLI PART I: The Golden Prison
In 1988 two aspiring singers were plucked out of obscurity by a well-known German producer. This producer was starting a new band and told the two they'd be a perfect fit to front the project. Only after signing a contract did the singers learn the terrible catch: they wouldn't actually be performing on the record...Thus began the most infamous lip syncing scandal in music history. Cal & Nick break down the full story in all its bizarre and seedy dimensions, all the while laughing like children at some frankly ridiculous music.(We apologize for the unusually...
2022-07-18
1h 45
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#25: NICKELBACK PART IV: Are We Having Fun Yet?
We conclude our Nickelback series by summarizing everything we've learned so far and establishing our "Closing Argument" on this band's artistic merit. To wit: we bring you "THE TOP TEN REASONS WHY NICKELBACK SUCKS"!To support our thesis we introduce new evidence, including some songs and anecdotes you haven't heard before, as well as an illuminating "Scientific" study concerning Nickelback's reputation. Finally, we ask ourselves the big question: What Does It All Mean? What is the true essence of Nickelback, and why do they matter in the broader context of our culture?FOLLOW US:...
2022-06-20
1h 40
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#24: NICKELBACK PART III: Requiem for a Meme
How exactly did Nickelback go from a run-of-the-mill post-grunge group to the Western world’s biggest musical punching bag? In Part III of our series we trace the origin of Nickelback’s status as a Meme, a wild story featuring football protests, internet pranks, snarky politicians, and so much more! We also share the results of an exclusive Nickelback Fan Survey, where actual Nickelback fans explain what it is they like about this band. Many of their answers will definitely surprise you! This one’s a bit light on the music, but heavy on the f...
2022-06-01
1h 48
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#23: NICKELBACK PART II: What the Hell is on Joey's Graph?
The saga of Nickelback continues as Chad boldly ventures into new frontiers of shameless musical pandering. Can he help us remember the past? Can he heal the world and inspire revolution? Can he encourage your girlfriend to put something in her mouth?BE ADVISED: Cal and Nick are not responsible for any brain damage you may experience as a result of listening to the music from this episode...FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2022-05-03
1h 45
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#22: NICKELBACK PART I: The Evil Genius of Chad Kroeger
Are Nickelback really as bad as everyone thinks? How did these four nondescript Canadians earn a worldwide reputation as a living musical atrocity? At long last, one of rock and roll's most notorious turds is finally getting polished!In the first of a four-part series, we cover the band's origins in the remote town of Hanna, Alberta, where frontman Chad Kroeger grew up committing small-time burglaries and selling mushrooms. From there we track how the band hustled their way to the top, meticulously engineering their songwriting for commercials success and scoring one of the biggest hits of...
2022-04-18
1h 39
The Bear and the Ball
The "New" Cal South: A Message from Terry Fisher
Last June, Terry Fisher joined Cal South as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Over the last nine months, he has changed the culture, mission, and attitude of the entire organization. With courage and determination, a new dawn has risen. Cal South is back and ready to serve the youth and adult players of Southern California. You have spoken, and we have listened.
2022-03-30
36 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#21: THE BLOODHOUND GANG
We clean up after the DIRTY, JUVENILE, and utterly OFFENSIVE career of THE BLOODHOUND GANG, the hooligans behind "The Bad Touch," "Fire Water Burn," and other ironic comedy-rap hits. With their unique brand of distasteful-but-ingeniously-clever humor, The Bloodhound Gang built a career that merged catchy hooks with politically incorrect jokes that NO ONE could get away with today! Should their music be understood as boundary-pushing comedy that made sense in the context of the times or as objectively toxic nonsense that has no place in modern society? These are the questions we wrestle with cover the li...
2022-03-22
1h 33
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: The "Avril Lavigne is Dead" Conspiracy
Cal and Nick investigate a popular internet rumor that Avril Lavigne secretly died in 2003 and was replaced by a body double named Melissa Vandella. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2022-03-07
1h 11
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#20: AVRIL LAVIGNE PART II: The Motherfucking Princess
Welcome to the latter half of Avril Lavigne's musical journey: the part where her music gets REALLY annoying. In this episode we cover the obnoxious hit "Girlfriend," her cringy attempts to ape Millenial pop music, her marriage to Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, and the disastrous "Hello Kitty" song that led to charges of cultural appropriation. At the same time, we'll also discuss how Avril's music and image had a genuinely positive impact on young artists today.If your memory of Avril starts and stops with "Sk8er Boi," you definitely need to find out what she did with t...
2022-02-21
1h 22
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#19: AVRIL LAVIGNE PART I: "She's an Original"
We make things complicated for Avril Lavigne, the pop-punk princess of the early 2000s whose style was so unique it quickly became a meme. Learn all about Avril's country music origins, the messy disputes over how much of her music she actually wrote, and even how Avril was involved with the Spongebob Squarepants movie!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2022-02-07
1h 15
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#18: THE SHAGGS
Cal takes the lead for the first time as we explain the astonishing story of The Shaggs; the bizarre cult-like family that produced the absolute strangest rock album ever made. Along the way we take attempt to take a crack at a difficult question: what makes music "good" or "bad" in the first place? How did a trio of teenagers with no musical knowledge produce something that artists like Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain regarded as a classic? How is it possible to appreciate something that, to 99% of human ears, sounds like complete dogshit?You may not...
2022-01-17
1h 08
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#17: HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2021: Christmas from the Thrift Store
Why is most Christmas music so unbearably bad? Today we try to answer that question as we dive through a pile of CDs Nick bought at a thrift store. So grab some eggnog and enjoy some wacky Yuletide anthems by everyone from Rosie O'Donnell to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!Happy Holidays to all of you beautiful people from Polishing Turds!!!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-22
1h 25
The Bear and the Ball
From Cal South to the World Cup
Ali Riley has represented her country, New Zealand over 140 times. She has played in World Cups, Europe, Stanford, and is currently in the NWSL balling out for the Orlando Pride. She is a true product of the Cal South experience and her journey to the top is one every aspiring young female player should listen to.
2021-12-21
37 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#16: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART VII: Miley's Maturation & The Road to "Old Town Road"
We wrap up our mammoth exposition on the Cyrus musical legacy. Miley cleans up her act and puts out the most ambitious and interesting music of her career, while Billy Ray struggles to regain his relevance before finally striking gold in an out-of-nowhere collaboration with Lil Nas X.FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-13
1h 31
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#15: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART VI: Noah's Arc
In part 6 of our 7 part Cyrus family series, we explore the career of up-and-coming Gen Z sensation Noah Cyrus, as well as the other forgotten Cyrus siblings, all of whom have produced some fascinating music!(If you've actually made it this far into the series, how please consider giving us a 5-star rating. Thanks, darlin'!)FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-11-22
1h 25
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#14: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART V: Billy Ray's Midlife Crisis
What was Billy Ray up to during Miley's prolific and head-turning career as Hannah Montana? Quite a lot! Between 2006 and 2014 the Achy Breaky Heartthrob revived his sagging career, joined an alternative rock band, and watched his family implode under the pressure of worldwide attention. It's a dark and bittersweet tale, but as always the good ol' boy from Kentucky finds a way to keep things comical! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!! FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-11-08
1h 14
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#13: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART IV: The Museum of Miley's Indiscretions
In Part 4 of our epic Cyrus Dynasty series, we take you on a guided tour of the Miley Cyrus' most shocking exploits, from pole dancing to bong hits to twerking her ass off at the VMAs! Join us as we try to understand why Miley's aesthetic shifted so radically during this period, why so many were shocked and whether or not some greater good actually came out of it. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-10-25
1h 28
The Bear and the Ball
A New Dawn at Cal South
Cal South is back and better than ever. Catch up with new CEO and soccer innovator, Terry Fisher as he brings you the latest news from the country's best youth and adult soccer association.
2021-09-28
30 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#12: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART III: Hannah Montana
Sweet Niblets! Cal and Nick break down the iconic Disney Channel series that launched Miley Cyrus into stardom. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-09-27
1h 37
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
MINISODE: Meme Music Extravaganza! (volume 1)
Welcome to another Bonus Minisode! In what is perhaps our least Polished effort to date, Cal and Nick ditch the script and have some fun by examining some of our favorite internet/meme artists of the past 15 years, including Tay Zonday ("Chocolate Rain"), Vennu Mallesh, Scuzz Twittly, and more! (P.S. Seriously Wendy's you owe us some free food for this one!)FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-09-10
1h 10
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#11: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART II: Billy Ray's Downfall
The Saga of Cyrus continues as Billy Ray deals with the aftermath of "Achy Breaky Heart" and struggles to hold onto his stardom. We examine his hokey follow-up records, his godawful Christian album, and his surprisingly good LP "Trail of Tears." We also review the early roles of Billy Ray's acting career which... let's just say he's no Marlon Brando!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-08-23
1h 29
Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health
Move Your Mind | Nick Bracks
Nick Bracks just published his first book 'Move Your Mind' - it's both his personal story of struggling with mental health throughout his life and a guide on how we can better equip ourselves to handle the challenges inevitably coming our way, all based on countless conversations with experts, advocates and every day people he's had over the past decade. The son of the former Premier of Victoria, Nick always put a lot of pressure on himself to be exceptional but unfortunately that went hand in hand with a constant stream of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that drove him t...
2021-08-10
59 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#10: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART I: Achy Breaky Heart
In the first of a six-part epic on the notorious Cyrus family (Billy Ray, Miley, Noah, et al) we take on the Master of the Mullet and get to the Achy Breaky Heart of how this self-described hillbilly became the #1 singer in America. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-08-09
1h 15
The Scottish Property Podcast
Buying a 120 year old derelict house by accident at auction with Claire and Cal
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to a very inspiring young couple who have been working on a full restoration project in Dunoon for 2 1/2 years. They ended up bidding on the wrong property at auction and bought a derelict house in Dunoon instead of a flat in the south side of Glasgow.We covered lots of interesting points:How Cal managed to bid on the wrong property at auctionThe process of finding the other owners so that they could take over the whole buildingThe ex...
2021-07-15
48 min
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#9: Five Finger Death Punch
We get in the ring with Five Finger Death Punch, the black belt senseis of toxic bro metal. Why is this band so hated by metal purists while simultaneously embraced by every truck nut-sporting douchebro in the heartland? We'll break down all the sordid controversies surrounding this band in what is easily one of our most entertaining episodes yet!Featuring guest contributions from Jess Leonard and SamtarFOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-07-12
1h 50
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
BONUS MINISODE: Discharge (a.k.a. Our "Lost Episode")
In our very first Polishing Turds "Minisode" we're sharing the VERY FIRST thing we ever recorded for this show! This proof-of-concept was never really intended for the public, but at the requests of several close friends we've decided to release it anyway. We're covering the strange story of Discharge, a legendary punk band whose style took a radical left turn toward glam rock in the mid-80s. What were the results of this bold experiment? Only some of the most hilarious garbage ever put to tape!Be forewarned: at this point we were brand new t...
2021-06-23
1h 13
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#8: The Space Jam Soundtrack
We dunk on the Looney legacy of Space Jam, reviewing both the film and its accompanying selection of R&B bops. How is the "Space Jam" theme tied to one of the biggest one-hit wonders of the 90s? Why did Warner Brothers kick Spike Lee off the project? Are the talent-stealing Nerdlucks trying to make a metaphysical argument about the nature of success?All these questions and more answered in what is perhaps our ballsiest episode yet!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.c...
2021-06-07
2h 16
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#7: Creed
We resurrect the tortured legacy of Creed, one of the most reviled (and successful) bands of the late 90s. Learn the surprisingly dark backstory of vocalist Scott Stapp; from his tragic upbringing to his latter day struggles with fame, addiction, and mental illness. We'll also examine whether Creed really counts as "Christian Rock" and what the band's lyrics are actually trying to say. Also, Cal talks about a strange dream he had. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-05-12
1h 58
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#6: t.A.T.u.
Remember that weird Russian girl pop duo from the early 2000s? What was the deal with that anyway? Were they really lesbians? In this episode we look at the surprising story of t.A.T.u., how their bizarre project came to be and what impact they had on the LGBT community worldwide. Along the way, we take a serious look at the harrowing state of gay rights in Russia. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-04-25
1h 48
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#5: Vanilla Ice
Stop, collaborate and LISTEN as we chip away at the complicated career of Vanilla Ice. Seriously, if you thought "Ice Ice Baby" is corny wait till you hear the rest of the "Ice"-berg, i.e. Vanilla's forays into gangsta rap, nu-metal, reality TV and more! We'll also tackle the bigger questions of Ice's authenticity, cultural appropriation and whether or not Ice deserves as much hatred as he's gotten over the years. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-04-05
1h 56
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#4: Rebecca Black & Ark Music Factory
WE WE WE SO EXCITED to talk about Rebecca Black, the much-maligned teen singer whose notorious viral hit "Friday" blew up on YouTube almost exactly 10 years ago. Join us as we explore the dark and fascinating history of Ark Music Factory, the company that wrote and produced "Friday" and many even-cringier singles. We'll walk through Rebecca's tough but inspiring career as she overcame the intense cyberbullying that came with "Friday" and slowly established her true identity as a singer.Buckle up, folks, this one gets unexpectedly heavy!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter...
2021-03-12
1h 52
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#3: Limp Bizkit (part 2)
We're taking you to the Mathew's Bridge for part 2 of our Limp Bizkit series. This includes our favorite (and least favorite) LB albums, more Wes Borland drama, and Fred's saucy affair with Britney Spears!FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-02-22
1h 52
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#2: Limp Bizkit (part 1)
In this episode we're here to BREAK STUFF!! Specifically, we'll be breaking into the mysterious mind of Fred Durst as we analyze the career of 90s rap/rock legends Limp Bizkit. We'll discuss the band's humble Jacksonville origins, Fred's (ahem) *interesting* views on women, and whether or not the band deserved the blame for the infamous riots at Woodstock '99.We keepin' it real, world-wide y'all! Now GET THE F*** UP!!!Instagram: polishing.turdsFacebook: facebook.com/PolishingTurdsPodcastTwitter: @polishing_turdsemail: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing...
2021-02-08
1h 56
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
#1: Baha Men
In the inaugural episode of Polishing Turds, we take a look at Baha Men, the Caribbean sports stadium darlings behind the 2000 hit "Who Let the Dogs Out." We explore the band's entire discography (you won't believe how big it is!), examine the wild legal history of "Who Let the Dogs Out", and analyze the surprisingly sexual nature of the song's lyrics. We pride ourselves on just how few "dog" puns we actually used. FOLLOW US:Instagram: polishing.podcast Twitter/X: @polishing_turds email: polishingturdspodcast@gmail.com
2021-01-25
1h 43
The Core
Cal Callahan - The Great Unlearn
Thank you for listening to the show! I hope our conversation resonated with you as much as it did for me! Below are some ways you can support Cal and his journey with The Great Unlearn! Please check out Cal's podcast: The Great Unlearn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338Visit his website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/The Unlearn Experience is open for applications if you would like to be a part of the amazing 8-Week Journey to Unlearn Your Way into an Inspired, Meaningful & Authentic LifeInstagram: @cal.c...
2020-09-03
1h 01
Horses and Life
Becoming a Reformed Sports Parent with Nick Buonocore (ep.15)
Have you been to a youth sports event lately and seen people acting like the game is much more important than it really is? Is it good to focus on scholarships? How does a busy family keep up with life today? Do children really represent their parents, and is it good for them to hear that they do? What happens to kids when they are done with sports? Listen to Cal and Nick Buonocore discuss these questions and more. Nick is a former college and semi-pro athlete. Today, he is a coach, a father, a stepfather, a friend, a...
2019-07-17
00 min