“This makes me want to smash the state, I don’t know about you."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by James Taylor (Unstable Shapes, Laamar, former booker for First Avenue & 7th Street Entry) to discuss 1998’s Obsolete by Fear Factory. 

For more info, giveaways, and original memes, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Instagram and Facebook.

"This was, like, the coolest thing ever when I was twelve."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Jane Damage (The Cold Casuals, Honey Hole, The Pearl Recording Studio, talent buyer for the Underground Music Venue and Zhora Darling) and Austin Lombardo (Shrimp Olympics) to discuss 1996’s One Fierce Beer Coaster by The Bloodhound Gang.

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"P.O.D. has two types of gain: none and all."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Gabriel Reasoner (Careful Gaze, Wren Funeral) to discuss 1999’s The Fundamental Elements of Southtown by P.O.D.

For more info, giveaways, and original memes, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Instagram and Facebook.

"This song is all about that bass."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Sonia Even (Lovely Dark) to discuss 2000’s alternative metal debut Mer de Noms by A Perfect Circle.

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“Who hurt you, Stephen?"

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Adam Rucinski (Curve, Wolf Blood, Strange, Tannins) to discuss 2000’s Gift by Taproot. 

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"Music is dumb..."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Austin Lombardo (Shrimp Olympics) to discuss 1997’s Coal Chamber by Coal Chamber.

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"Part of what I learned to love about Limp Bizkit is how dumb it is."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Sidney Oxborough (comedy, Mommy Log Balls) to discuss 2000’s Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkit.

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“The grossness is the draw."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Matthew Leonard "Gravey" Graves (Oyster World, JUMBOS, UndercurrentMPLS) to discuss 1991’s mind-boggling major label debut Mr. Bungle by Mr. Bungle.

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"They went with a straight up hip hop producer for this record and it shows, certainly in the drum sounds."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by David Jarnstrom (Dead History, Align, Rad Owl, many more bands!) to discuss 1994’s Betty by Helmet.

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"I mean they're from Texas , so..."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Jane "Damage" Halldorson (The Cold Casuals, Honey Hole, booker at The Underground Music Cafe, The Pearl recording studio) to discuss 2000’s ...An Education In Rebellion by The Union Underground.

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"My dad is also a huge Evanescence fan."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Erica Hensel (The Surreality Podcast) to discuss 2003’s Fallen by Evanescence.

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"I've been in eight bands and I've stolen this bass line in every single one of them."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Zach Westerdahl (Ten Grand, Tornavalanche) to discuss 1992’s self-titled debut by Rage Against the Machine.

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If you’ve been following this show for awhile, you know that I haven’t released a new episode for a few months because our old network, 4D Podcasts, closed up shop at the end of July. At the time, the future of Life Was Peachy was uncertain and I reached out to you for help... and you came through!

It took a little longer than expected to get all of the feed stuff worked out but I am happy to announce that Life Was Peachy will return with all new episodes and a new logo in November!

You DO NOT NEED TO UPDATE YOUR FEEDS, you don’t need to do anything at all, just make sure you’re subscribed on your favorite podcatcher!

I need to give a tremendous thanks to Jake “Stubby J” Beaver at 4D Podcasts, Evan Pederson at Fancy Pants Gangsters and all of you who hit me up with ideas and suggestions, and an extra special thanks to my Patreon supporters (link in the bio if you want to join up) who have helped make this possible!

I’m so excited to keep making nu episodes and I can’t wait for you to hear the ones I’ve already recorded so keep your feeds locked in and your eyes peeled because this shit don’t quit. I’ll be back before you know it and you’re going to want to be there.


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At the end of July 2023, The 4D Podcast Network that hosts Life Was Peachy is dissolving, and as such, I am in search of a new network to host the show.

Unless I can find a new home for Life Was Peachy by July 31st there will not be any more episodes! I won't lie to you, I'm not super optimistic that I'll find someone to help but miracles do happens so THIS IS A LAST DITCH EFFORT TO SEE IF ANYONE LISTENING HAS A HOOK UP OR A CONNECTION OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP ME SAVE LIFE WAS PEACHY. IF THAT'S YOU, PLEASE REACH OUT, EITHER ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA @LIFEWASPEACHY OR EMAIL ME AT LIFEWASPEACHYPODCAST@GMAIL.COM.

The alternative is that I can find a hosting solution myself but I can't do that without your help. There are hosting costs that, while not astronomical, I cannot cover because I do not make a dime from the show. I have a Patreon to help support my creative projects including Life Was Peachy. If just 15 new supporters sign up right now, even at the lowest tier of support, that should be enough to cover operating costs. THIS IS ME DIRECTLY ASKING FOR YOUR HELP: If this show means something to you, and so many of you have told me it does, please go to patreon.com/andrewcahak and pledge whatever you can right now! I know things are hard for a lot of people right now, I'm not looking to make money here, but I need your help to keep Life Was Peachy alive. In the words of Fred Durst: Show me what you got!

"Every song on this record, it has a good message and, like, hella riffs and it's weird as fuck."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Ali Jaafar (Another Heaven, DIIE) to discuss 2002’s Steal This Album! by System of a Down.

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“[Sully Erna] kinda looks like Wolverine if you put him in Sugar Ray."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Matt Reints (Falcon Arrow, Tern & Crow music label) to discuss 2000’s Awake by Godsmack.

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“This is Slipknot's Rumours."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Andy Sell (stand-up comedy, Look Good For The Boys podcast, Ghoul School podcast, You Don't Even Like This Band podcast) to discuss 2001’s brutal, bleak sophomore record Iowa by Slipknot. 

For more info, giveaways, and original memes, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Instagram and Facebook.

“[Korn] are the Fugazi of Nu Metal.”


In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Jeff Allen (Dope Walker, The Plastic Constellations, Tyte Jeff) to discuss 1999’s Issues by Korn.


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“It's the tragedy of the whole thing, right: Lynn was a really good vocalist and I don't think there was anyone like him at the time."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by James Taylor (Unstable Shapes, Lamar, booker at First Avenue venues, vinyl DJ) to discuss 2000’s Strait Up by Snot and some of nu metal's biggest stars.


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"This is metal's Paul's Boutique."

In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Ian Prince (Houston, BirdHands, Soul Asylum) to discuss 1992’s Angel Dust by Faith No More.


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