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POLYMUSE
Ben Diebold & Michal Welch
79 episodes
1 week ago
POLYMUSE is an experience that takes a deep dive through the discographies of the artists that changed our lives! Co-hosts and cousins, Ben and Michal, dissect a different artist each season, and a different album each episode as they break down each project! The duo delve into the album backstory, and spin though track-by-track analysis of instrumentals, lyrics, impact, and nostalgia! Each song is also ranked on a tier list as the cousins work toward revealing which tracks will make their all-time mix CD! Season 2 takes System of a Down for a rewind!
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POLYMUSE is an experience that takes a deep dive through the discographies of the artists that changed our lives! Co-hosts and cousins, Ben and Michal, dissect a different artist each season, and a different album each episode as they break down each project! The duo delve into the album backstory, and spin though track-by-track analysis of instrumentals, lyrics, impact, and nostalgia! Each song is also ranked on a tier list as the cousins work toward revealing which tracks will make their all-time mix CD! Season 2 takes System of a Down for a rewind!
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POLYMUSE
S2 E56: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 2)

More of the best bits!

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2 years ago
31 minutes 30 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E55: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 1)

All the best bits!

Join us on:  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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2 years ago
24 minutes 2 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E54: (BONUS EPISODE) "Elasticity" | Serj Tankian (2021)

Serj Tankian's five-track "Elasticity" project holds similar "System" themes. A brief, self-described collection of SOAD drafts completed in Serj's image, the cousin duo gives thoughts and grades!

Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!

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3 years ago
30 minutes 53 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E53: "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" | System of a Down (2020)

SOAD released two new tracks for a good cause in 2020 after a decade off! Join the fam as the discuss what brought the group back together and how "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" really scratched the SOAD itch!

Ben's Playlist:

⁠Amazon⁠

⁠Spotify⁠

⁠Youtube⁠

Michal's Playlist:

⁠Amazon⁠

⁠Spotify⁠

⁠Youtube⁠

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3 years ago
22 minutes 47 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E52: (BONUS EPISODE) "Dictator" | Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway (2018)

The duo tackles Daron Malakian's 2nd soloish project "Dictator" with a new supporting cast composing the remainder of "Scars". New grades, a 2018 time capsule, and Ben debuts a new Daron voice! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!

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3 years ago
33 minutes

POLYMUSE
S2 E51: (BONUS EPISODE) "Scars on Broadway" | Scars on Broadway (2008)

During System of a Down's "timeout" Darin Malakian puts his own material together, created a groovy band name, and released some new tunes! Ben & Michal discuss strange sound choices, lyrics, and contrast to SOAD.

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3 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 59 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E50: "Soldier Side" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

The end of an era, tour talk, and Poly Pockets?

Ben's Playlist:

⁠Amazon⁠

⁠Spotify⁠

⁠Youtube⁠

Michal's Playlist:

⁠Amazon⁠

⁠Spotify⁠

⁠Youtube⁠ Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 31 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E49: "Lonely Day" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

American Idol, CSI, and other top 2005 shows are discussed. Then we recap our 14 track all-time System of a Down mixtapes!

Ben's Playlist:

Amazon

Spotify

Youtube

Michal's Playlist:

Amazon

Spotify

Youtube

Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!

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3 years ago
17 minutes 30 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E48: "Vicinity of Obscenity" and "She's Like Heroin" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Banana banana banana terracotta all-timer! Your two favorite cousins peel apart “Vicinity of Obscenity” and transition just fine into “She’s Like Heroin”. Then they slide into 2005 video games!
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3 years ago
17 minutes 40 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E47: "U-Fig" and "Holy Mountains" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Ben & Michal take a more serious approach to the heavy tracks “U-Fig” & “Holy Mountains”. Ben discusses the minutia of SOAD’s lyrical content related to war and politics before touching on the Armenian Genocide.
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3 years ago
20 minutes 17 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E46: "Stealing Society" and "Tentative" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Ben discusses his dream “Stealing Society” music video. Michal names his favorite things. Then both cousins rip into “Tentative” and somehow we come away with a (maybe) surprise grade in this episode!
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3 years ago
18 minutes 25 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E45: "Hypnotize" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

You’re feeling compelled to press play. You’re hovering. You’ve been  leaning “no”, but you see this and you’re feeling more compelled to select “play” because of this cheeky writing. You feel more relaxed. Nostalgic. So you press play to join your two favorite cousin’s as Michal sort of revisits a tale hypnotic tale and the album title track from SOAD.

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3 years ago
20 minutes 3 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E44: "Kill Rock 'n Roll" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

The cousins talk “Mesmerize” and “Hypnotize” album art before diving into the rich and (sometimes) memorable 2005 album releases! 50, Em, Wolfmother, Green Day! And Ben debates the death of rock.
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3 years ago
19 minutes 51 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E43: "Attack" and "Dreaming" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

SOAD comes out swinging in “Hypnotize”! Their 2nd album release in 2005 as do the cousins in there 2023 review of the killer album in wrestling the first two aggressive tracks in “Attack!” and “Dreaming”!
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3 years ago
17 minutes 16 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E42: "Lost in Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Your old and lost co-hosts somehow gather themselves for another trip through Hollywood which draws different opinions. Then they recap their “Mezmerize” memories!

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3 years ago
17 minutes 28 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E41: "Sad Statue" and "Old School Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Your hosts are out amongst the stars to discuss “Sad Statue”, “Old School Hollywood” and the top films of 2005. Michal tackles top sporting accomplishments in 2005!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 20 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E40: "Question!" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

The excited and berry eating cousins you never had answer the real “Question!” and delve into a deep and intricate track. Michal runs down the top 10 selling albums of 2005 and Polymuse claims December.

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3 years ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E39: "Violent Pornography" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Violent pornography! Then we smoothly transition into the launching of Youtube & Reddit in 2005!

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3 years ago
17 minutes 12 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E38: "Radio/Video" and "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

This is the cocaine song for all cocaine songs with a title that is way too long and its awesome but first the cousins join soad for a trip down memory lane for radio/video a song that’s a real banger but be careful because lisa and danny are sus and you should check out the polymuse socials while you’re here because they’re cool on there this cocaine makes me feel like I can hear my favorite pod hosts in my head

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3 years ago
17 minutes 21 seconds

POLYMUSE
S2 E37: "Revenga" and "Cigaro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

A couple of loosey goosey’s guide you through “Revenga” and what would improve the song. Then they see how “Cigaro” measures up!

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3 years ago
17 minutes 21 seconds

POLYMUSE
POLYMUSE is an experience that takes a deep dive through the discographies of the artists that changed our lives! Co-hosts and cousins, Ben and Michal, dissect a different artist each season, and a different album each episode as they break down each project! The duo delve into the album backstory, and spin though track-by-track analysis of instrumentals, lyrics, impact, and nostalgia! Each song is also ranked on a tier list as the cousins work toward revealing which tracks will make their all-time mix CD! Season 2 takes System of a Down for a rewind!