Fancy Pants Gangsters

Life Was Peachy

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Life Was Peachy is the best podcast about the most questionable music of the mid-to-late 90’s and early 2000’s. Each episode is a deep dive into a classic nu metal album with the benefit of 20 years of hindsight to find out just what happened back then and what it amounts to in this brave nu world. Host Andrew Cahak is joined by various guests including comedians, musicians, and other people of interest. Some will have very passionate things to say, some may barely be able to stomach the stuff, and some have never heard nu metal before. Whatever the case, it will be a fun conversation with ple...

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Fancy Pants Gangsters

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Music

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Sep 12, 2025

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Episodes

Antipop by Primus with Lee Cater 24.06.2022

"Do you think Les Claypool was ever into building Rube Goldberg machines?" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Lee Carter (Five Watt Coffee, Big Watt, Screw Tool, tons of bands) to discuss 1999’s Antipop by Primus. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Drawing Black Lines by Project 86 with Brad Gunnarson 10.06.2022

"Could this be an Insane Clown Posse song?" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Brad Gunnarson (Statusfear Media, Copycats Media) to discuss 2000’s Drawing Black Lines by Project 86. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

13 Ways To Bleed On Stage by Cold with Andy Mattfield 21.05.2022

“If [Incubus' Make Yoursel f] was Wreck Yourself, it'd be this album." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Andy Mattfield (Twin Cities comedian, Hard Day Diaries podcast) to discuss 2000’s 13 Ways To Bleed On Stage by Cold. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Peachy Picks: The Shape Of Punk To Come by Refused with Knol Tate 06.05.2022

“To be fair, ['New Noise'] has become a bit of jock jam.” In this episode of Life Was Peachy's Peachy Picks, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Knol Tate (Killsadie, The Hidden Chord, Askeleton, Satellite Voices, Deleter, Trapped In A World: The Howard The Duck Podcast) to discuss 1998’s groundbreaking album The Shape Of Punk To Come by Refused. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasP...

Get Some by Snot with Chizek 22.04.2022

“I can't remember shit about the lyrics except there's something about balls and I know they say 'Snot.'" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Chizek (MRS, BOG, Chub, Hardcore Crayons) to discuss 1997’s Get Some by Snot. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Toxicity by System Of A Down with Katie Sisneros 08.04.2022

"God, I had such a crush on Serj. I still do." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Katie Sisneros (writer, content strategist) to discuss 2001’s Toxicity by System Of A Down. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

The Real Thing by Faith No More with Ian Prince 11.03.2022

"You can't stop a good song… unless you're Five Finger Death Punch." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Ian Prince (Houston, BirdHands, Story Of The Sea, Soul Asylum) to discuss 1989’s The Real Thing by Faith No More. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Strictly Diesel by Spineshank with Zac Naughton 25.02.2022

“You know Burton C. Bell was in the control room like 'You know what to do.’" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Zac Naughton (Zacstronaught, BRIAN JONES, CR Dicks) to discuss 1998’s Strictly Diesel by Spineshank. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

The Burning Red by Machine Head with Drew Ailes 11.02.2022

“This is the song that made me throw [this CD] out of my car." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Drew Ailes (Citric Dummies, Psychic Vampire, Naked Dad & The Energy Boys, Citypages, The Village Voice) to discuss 1999’s The Burning Red by Machine Head. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

St. Anger by Metallica with Taylor Carik 28.01.2022

"This could be Wes Borland. It sounds good though, dude." In this episode of "Life Was Peachy", host Andrew Cahak is joined by Taylor Carik (PARISHES, Whiskey Rock and Roll Club) to discuss 2003's highly conroverial dalliance with nu metal, St. Anger by Metallica. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Wisconsin Death Trip by Static-X with Matthew "Gravey" Graves 10.12.2021

“This whole album just gets you so hyped. It's kind of a party album.” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Matthew Leonard "Gravey" Graves (UnderCurrentMPLS, Oyster World, Cult Vibes) to discuss 1999’s debut Wisconsin Death Trip by Static-X. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Slipknot by Slipknot with Mike Brody 29.10.2021

“It’s like Pet Sounds .” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by returning guest Mike Brody (comedian, Iowan) to discuss 1999’s self-titled debut by Slipknot. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Cold by Cold with Mike Linden 15.10.2021

“Scooter’s tongue is so far into the back of his throat, it’s tapping him on the shoulder.” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by returning guest Mike Linden (comedian, host of How Bad Cast podcast) to discuss 1998’s self-titled debut by Cold. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Meantime by Helmet with Steve McPherson 01.10.2021

“There's a Steely Dan element to Helmet.” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Steve McPherson (Big Trouble, Brutal Becomings, In Circles: A Sunny Day Real Estate Tribute Band) to discuss 1992’s nu metal forebearer Meantime by Helmet. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Infest by Papa Roach with Vain Mainstream 17.09.2021

“Do you think there’s anyone who’s like ‘God, I love Bad Brains and this Papa Roach song,’?” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Vain Mainstream (The Drug Budget) to discuss 2000’s Infest by Papa Roach. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Significant Other by Limp Bizkit with Sean Morrissey & Ryan Jaroscak 03.09.2021

“This is the second song where he's referencing people taking advantage of him financially. It’s like ‘Dude, get a financial advisor.'” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Ryan Jaroscak (DJ Yuppie Scum, Soup Bowl Records) and Sean Morrissey (Night Audit, DJ Hey There Handsome) to discuss 1999’s Significant Other by Limp Bizkit. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy....

Make Yourself by Incubus with Darien Washington 20.08.2021

“It’s like Tool but with an acoustic guitar.” In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Darien Washington (Food For Worms podcast, tour manager) to discuss 1999’s Make Yourself by Incubus. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

The Great Milenko by Insane Clown Posse with Jane Halldorson 06.08.2021

"Disney did a great job on the ICP record." In this episode of "Life Was Peachy", host Andrew Cahak is joined by Jane "Damage" Halldorson (Honey Hole, The Cold Casuals, The Pearl Recording Studio, Pilot Light Booking, Roadkill Services) to discuss 1997's The Great Milenko by Insane Clown Posse. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Home by Sevendust with Woody 26.03.2021

“We’re long overdue for Hugh Jackman in a nu metal band." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Woody (host and producer of Change In The House of Pods and The Pit on 93X) to discuss 1999’s Home by Sevendust. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Follow The Leader by Korn with Andy Holmaas 05.02.2021

"Until I read the lyrics last night, I thought he yelled ‘KORN!’… I was like 'The first lyric is your band name? Get an extra cart for this guy’s balls.'" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Andy Holmaas (Whiskey Rock ’N’ Roll Club) to discuss 1998’s Follow The Leader by Korn. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and...

The War of Art by American Head Charge with Brad Gunnarson 22.01.2021

“It's very creepy, especially when he comes back in and starts talking about 'stank filled spasms deep in a colostomy bag.'" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Brad Gunnarson (Statusfear Media) to discuss 2001’s The War of Art by American Head Charge. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

The Sickness by Disturbed with Chris Maddock 25.12.2020

"These are short-haired riffs." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Chris Maddock (Stand Up! Records, Servitude podcast) to discuss 2000’s The Sickness by Disturbed. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Hellbilly Deluxe by Rob Zombie w/ Tony Williamette 30.10.2020

“Did Rob Zombie just take ’The Monster Mash’ too far?" In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Tony Williamette (Minnehaha Recording Company) to discuss 1998’s Hellbilly Deluxe by Rob Zombie. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

Peachy Picks: “Corpse Pose” by Unwound 02.10.2020

In this special episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak introduces a new sub-series: Peachy Picks. Each episode of Peachy Picks will be about a single song, a song that is decidedly NOT nu metal but which fans of the genre might love. This time around, it’s “Corpse Pose” by Unwound from their 1996 album Repetition . For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , I...

"The Devil Went Down To Georgia" by Korn w/ Mike Schulte 04.09.2020

“It sounds like Fieldy’s playing notes..." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Mike Schulte (Brian Jones, Dope Walker, The Pork Tornadoes) to discuss 2020’s Kovid kover of The Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by Korn. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook .

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