Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
We 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!
Polishing Turds: A Bad Music Podcast
Latest Episodes
#71. The Finale
Yes, it's true. After five incredible years Cal and Nick are retiring Polishing Turds as an audio podcast.To send ourselves off and thank all the loyal fans who've supported us for so long, we conducted an exclusive Ask Us Anything episo...
#70. KIDZ BOP
Did your parents make you listen to Kidz Bop CDs back in the day? If so, we apologize for inadvertently triggering your childhood trauma.For everyone else, let's admire all the ways this seemingly innocent brand manages to embarrass itse...
#69. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2025 Jingle Bell Slop: How AI is Coming for Christmas Music
We're back for our 5th annual Polishing Turds Holiday special! This year we'll be covering the wacky and disturbing world of AI, perhaps the one instrument capable of making Christmas music even worse. We'll take you on a cringe-tastic sleigh r...
#68. BABYMETAL Part IV: The Price We Pay
In the conclusion of our series, we bring the Babymetal story up to date. Like it our not, these kawaii heroines are here to stay, having upset the Metal Establishment and fostered a fanatically loyal fanbase that follows them through ...
#67. BABYMETAL Part III: "I'll Marry You, Dad!"
Fox Gods, crucifixions, and magic corsets oh my! We continue the story of Babymetal by exploring the wild and confusing "lore" surrounding this group. We also examine the lyrical content of their early songs, cover the initial react...
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