Episode 38: Incubus' "Make Yourself", or Libertarians on Psychedelics

In what will likely be the last Incubus record that could be considered nu-metal enough for the show, John and Bryan dig in to Incubus' third album, "Make Yourself", one that's highlighted Brandon Boyd's "introspective" phase that spits out some of the weirdest lyrics ever committed to paper but backed, as usual, by some incredible music. The two of us debate whether or not Incubus is responsible for a second "Bryan's Perfecto", a tag he's only ever given out once on the show to the other Incubus album we covered, "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." and we both reminisce about how this album made us feel a lot of feelings. While talking about how he listened to this album while living in a mobile home with 3 other people, Bryan realizes that this could've been the record that helped 21 year-old, partying Bryan become friends with 15 year-old, weirdo nerd John. It's truly an album that unites generations of nu-metal fans, and we get into all of it right here. If you want to unite with other nu-metal fans, you can donate to the show at patreon.com/thepodkast and join our Discord. And that's not all you'll get for $4/month, you also get THREE bonus episodes every month, two short singles episodes and one full-length review. Last month's full-length episode was a special one as Nolan Sykes from Donut Media joined us to discuss nu-metal's history with cars and Limp Bizkit's "Rollin'" from just about every angle. It was a really fun one that you don't wanna miss! We also have merch! The first-ever P.O.D. Kast shirt is now available at merch.blockedparty.com. Check it out!