Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me? ft. Chris Polinsky
Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me? ft. Chris Polinsky  
Podcast: The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: You've probably read an article comparing a White Stripes song to Led Zeppelin. Well, this is the song. Ryan is joined by Chris Polinsky to discuss this track from 2000's De Stijl, and to dive into Chris's experiences with the band, from discovering and cheerleading their sophomore album, to getting the opportunity to photograph them before a pivotal 2000 show at New York City's Mercury Lounge. Chris also shares his experience working at Saturday Night Live, including a significant introduction to Jack and Meg White. Chris Polinsky is a photographer and creative based in California who captured the White Stripes on the De Stijl tour. Listen to our review of the 2002 documentary/concert video "Nobody Knows How to Talk to Children" - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork: Catlin Likely Intern: Amanda Schultz Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod