Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWe take the worst bands you remember and give them way more attention than they deserve. Equal parts comedy and storytelling, Polishing Turds will change the way you look at pop music. Behind every bad song there's a good story!
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#53: CHUMBAWAMBA Part III: Chumba-WANKER!!
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAt 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 h...
#52 CHUMBAWAMBA PART II: Polk Music
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOur 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. **Listenin...
#51: CHUMBAWAMBA PART I: The Musical Influence of Cornflakes
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB(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...
#50 CHUMBAWAMBA PART 0: A Crass Course on Anarcho-punk
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn 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 kn...
CHUMBAWAMBA PART 0: A Crass Course on Anarcho-punk
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn 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 kn...
MINISODE: We Need to Talk About Viper...
January 17, 2024 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBCONTENT 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...
#49 WESLEY WILLIS
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWesley 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 A...
#48 HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2023: A Very Pandering Christmas
December 22, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHO 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 FUCKE...
#47: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART VII: Insane Clown Legacy
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe 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! FOLLO...
#46: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART VI: ICP vs. FBI
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBWicked 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...
#45: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART V: "Fuckin' Magnets, How Do They Work?"
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBViolent 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 fav...
#44: ICP PART IV: The Gathering of the Juggalos
September 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBHow 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 ...
#44: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART IV: The Gathering of the Juggalos
September 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBHow 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 ...
#43: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART III: Sheryl Crow's Whiskey Ass
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe 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 gr...
#42: INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART II: Enter the Dark Carnival...
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe'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...
#41: INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part I: Gettin' Down with the Clown
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWHOOP 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 or...
MINISODE: Catching Up, Vol. I
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn 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...
#40: GOOD CHARLOTTE PART II: Rich & Heinous
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBHaving 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 t...
#39: GOOD CHARLOTTE PART I: Young & Hopeful
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe'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 digress...
#39: GOOD CHARLOTTE PART I: Young and Hopeful
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe'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 digress...
#38: KID ROCK PART V: Ain't Nobody Gonna Tell Me How to Live
April 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBTo 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 h...
#37: KID ROCK PART IV: Kid Country
March 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBIt'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 des...
#36: KID ROCK PART III: Devil Without a Cause
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBAfter 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...
#35: KID ROCK PART II: The Indie Years
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn 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 s...
#34: KID ROCK PART I: "That White Kid Who Rocks"
January 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBKid 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 yo...
#33: HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2022: The 12 Turds of Christmas
December 19, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBFor 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: [email protected]
#32: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 2022: Alice's Restaurant
November 21, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBHAPPY 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 a...
#31: BLACK EYED PEAS PART III: 2000-late
November 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn 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 ...
#30: BLACK EYED PEAS PART II: A Man At War With Himself
October 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBAfter 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 ...
#29: BLACK EYED PEAS part I: Three Peas in a Podcast
October 04, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBBefore 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 ...
#28: VIPER
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MB***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 20...
#27: MILLI VANILLI PART II: "Gotta Push It! HARDER, HARDER!"
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJust 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 th...
#26: MILLI VANILLI PART I: The Golden Prison
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn 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 chi...
NICKELBACK PART IV: Are We Having Fun Yet?
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWe 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 es...
#25: NICKELBACK PART IV: Are We Having Fun Yet?
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWe 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 es...
#24: NICKELBACK PART III: Requiem for a Meme
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBHow 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! ...
#23: NICKELBACK PART II: What the Hell is on Joey's Graph?
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThe 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...
#22: NICKELBACK PART I: The Evil Genius of Chad Kroeger
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBAre 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, met...
#21: THE BLOODHOUND GANG
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWe 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...
MINISODE: The "Avril Lavigne is Dead" Conspiracy
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBCal 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: [email protected]
#20: AVRIL LAVIGNE PART II: The Motherfucking Princess
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWelcome 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...
#19: AVRIL LAVIGNE PART I: "She's an Original"
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWe 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: [email protected]
#18: THE SHAGGS
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBCal 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...
#17: HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2021: Christmas from the Thrift Store
December 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWhy 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: [email protected]
#16: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART VII: Miley's Maturation & The Road to "Old Town Road"
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBWe 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: [email protected]
#15: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART VI: Noah's Arc
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn 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: [email protected]
#14: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART V: Billy Ray's Midlife Crisis
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWhat 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.podca...
#13: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART IV: The Museum of Miley's Indiscretions
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn 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: [email protected]
#12: THE CYRUS DYNASTY PART III: Hannah Montana
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBSweet 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: [email protected]
MINISODE: Meme Music Extravaganza! (volume 1)
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWelcome 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: [email protected]