Top Music History Podcasts

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Pocket Symphony: A Beach Boys Podcast

A narrative podcast exploring the life and cultural legacy of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. Using the 2015 biopic "Love & Mercy," Rosie Alejandrino and Krista Kurisaki break down each scene and uncover the real-life events that inspired the movie. "Part movie watch-along and part pop culture deep dive, but mostly an exploration of why we, two Asian-American millennial women, keep talking about a white boy band whose best hits lived and died before we were even born." Read More
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The Inline G Flute Podcast

The Classical Music podcast your mum warned you about.


Come on in, the water's lovely. x



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CD Burners

CD Burners, hosted by the dynamic duo behind Emo Nite, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed, is your new go-to podcast for an immersive journey into the heart of iconic albums. With a special spotlight on the albums featured at this year's 'When We Were Young Fest', each episode offers a deep dive into a specific album that defined an era. Listeners are treated to exclusive interviews with the artists themselves, from the band members who poured their hearts into the music to the producers who captured the magic in the studio. But it doesn't stop there;  CD Burners also brings in voices from behind the scenes - the key players whose stories breathe new life into the music we thought we knew. Each episode is a journey through the creation, impact, and legacy of an album, enriched with sound bites and anecdotes that provide a fresh perspective on these beloved tracks. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to the scene, CD Burners offers a unique blend of nostalgia, insight, and storytelling that will deepen your appreciation for these musical milestones. Tune in weekly to rediscover the albums of the When We Were Young Fest and beyond, as T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed guide you through the hidden layers and untold stories of the music that shaped a generation. Read More
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Rediscovered Radio: Women’s Voices, Women’s Music in the WYSO Archives

In our upcoming six episode podcast, hosts Juliet Fromholt and Jocelyn Robinson will share gems from WYSO’s extensive archive, featuring the work of women musicians, and women radio hosts and presenters in different stages of the station’s history. The podcast series will celebrate women’s voices past and present, and look at the role those voices were given in the local and national music scenes with a critical lens. Read More
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Into The Heart of U2 Podcast

Into the Into the Heart of U2 Podcast is the most comprehensive dive into the history of U2 as told by folks who were there while it happened. Co-hosts, author and musician Bill See, and Melody Muraca, the founder of one of the first U2 Fanzines in the U.S., go through U2's career album by album and tour by tour, and the perception of U2 in cultural consciousness. They still care about the band, but they're concerned about their legacy. So, they're going to try and get to the bottom of whether U2 is one of the greats of all time or are the haters right after all. Read More
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Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

For Those About To Read & Rock...

Join host Eric Senich for deep dive discussions of the greatest artists, albums, songs and moments in rock history with the authors who've written all about them and those who were there when it all happened!

WEBSITE: www.BOOKEDONROCK.com
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Inside the Double Wide with the Nasty Man

Inside The Doublewide is a 5-part JOURNEY into the life and world of radio legend… The Nastyman!

From Joplin, Missouri to Chicago,  L.A., and literally all points in between, the Nastyman has a story to tell.  A story that only he can tell... not just because he lived it, but because he's the only one that can remember it all. Everything from Rick James to James Brown, to bungie jumping naked; this limited 5-part series has it all!

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Rock Talk Studio: Reviewing Rock ‘n’ Roll Books and Documentaries

Every first Tuesday of the month, ROCK TALK STUDIO gets you caught up on all the latest in rock 'n' roll books, documentaries, and movies...and points out where to go for the good stuff!


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Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s Harmony

"Who Were The Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway's Harmony" is a podcast produced by Harmony: A New Musical and Broadway News. Learn More About The Comedian Harmonists: ⁠www.thecomedianharmonists.com⁠ Learn More About Harmony A New Musical: ⁠www.harmonyanewmusical.com⁠ Read More
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Unapologetically Judith Owen

Hello and welcome to Unapologetically Judith Owen. 


This is the podcast from Judith Owen and Bibi Lynch, produced by Pineapple Audio Production.


We're talking about the unsung, brilliantly-talented women of '40s and ‘50s jazz and blues; how badass they were; their attitude; how UNAPOLOGETIC they were, how they continue to inspire women 70 years on… by reminding us all how powerful being unapologetic is…


All through the lens of Judith's new album 'Come On And Get It'.


Follow, like and review Unapologetically Judith Owen now, so you don’t miss the first episode.


www.judithowen.net

https://www.youtube.com/channeljudithowen

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Music History Today Network

Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are: The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as music Music Halls of Fame Weekly Podcast, where we celebrate a year in music and an inductee that year of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with examining whether a given artist of the week deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, we talk about another Hall of Fame, music museum, or walk of Fame, along with an inductee. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support Read More
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The Bones of Old New York Podcast

Guitar Makers Rick Kelly and Cindy Hulej with Producer Mike the Mic hang out and chat with guests in the legendary Greenwich Village shop Carmine Street Guitars. Read More
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The Hot Jazz Network Podcast

Hi, this is Hot Jazz guitarist recording artist George Cole. I’m super excited to announce my new podcast “The Hot Jazz Network”. With my 40 years of experience in the music business, we are going to get to the bottom of what Hot Jazz is and just as important, what it is not. Join me as we take an in person backstage look into all things Hot Jazz. I’ll be speaking with legendary performers, such as: big band leader, Vince Giordano; acoustic music legend, David Grisman; and great American songbook interpreter/expert, Peter Mintun. You’ll hear first hand the backstories of early influences, the personal grit and determination it takes to make it in the music biz, and how after 100 years, Hot Jazz is as vibrant and exciting as it was in the 1920s and 30s. Let’s explore what makes some of the most successful musicians in jazz history do what they do. Expect the unexpected as me and my A-list guests share behind the scenes stories of our journeys, with all the heartaches, victories, and pitfalls that come with life on the road as a target announce my new podcast, Jazz musician This is George Cole, and I invite you to my backstage conversations on “The Hot Jazz Network”. Read More
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Country Music Conversations with Lee Arnold

Lee Arnold was the best known air personality at WHN, New York, the most listened to Country music radio station of all time. After working at WSCR in his hometown of Scranton, he continued his broadcasting career at WAVY radio/TV and WNTA AM/FM/TV, both in Norfolk, VA. Lee became Music Director and Air Personality at Country formatted WJRZ, Hackensack, NJ (1965-1971), which served the New York City metropolitan area. Lee also tried his hand at music, creating a few singles from 1968 through the seventies. He recorded a few popular singles, “A Trucker’s Christmas” and “Mama Sang a Song” (https://open.spotify.com/track/6jBZSgTgG9446rHga0Scrc . He joined WHN radio (1971-1988), an Adult Contemporary radio station which ultimately evolved into to a Country format in 1973. While at WHN, Lee hosted the weekly nationally syndicated shows "Country Cookin” and "Country Line" (1972-1976). Later, he hosted the Mutual Broadcasting System's "On A Country Road" (1981-1991) and was the voice of "Country In The Air," an in-flight airline Country Music channel. He was honored by Billboard Magazine, The Country Music Association (1976) and The Academy of Country Music (1983) as Major Market Country Disc Jockey of the Year. Lee Arnold appears as announcer on two landmark live Country albums, "Buck Owens and The BuckeroosCarnegie Hall Concert" and "Country Comes To Carnegie Hall." Lee subsequently joined Country formatted WYNY, NY (1991-1993). Lee Arnold was inducted into The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame in 2002. He joined the Sirius Satellite Network in 2001, hosting both Country music and American Standard shows simultaneously. He also was a co-anchor analyst for both ESPN and Animal Planet's dog show series. In July of 2002, he debuted a new syndicated weekly show as host of "Country CloseUP" on Triumph Radio Network. He retired from the business to spend time with family in 2010. Today Lee lives in Chester, NJ with his daughter and her wife and his five grandchildren. Lee is actively involved with animals today. He has two French bulldogs, Mr. B an Puzzle, who are his constant companions and can sometimes be heard on his latest venture, his podcast, that takes us backwards and then forwards in time through amazing conversations with Country artists of the past. Lee looks to not only tell the lost stories of some of the great artists of our time, but also to bring a perspective to listeners about reflection and change. He shares his opinions of today’s Country music, discusses being in his nineties and dealing with the loss of a spouse, as well as being active and an important part of an energetic and modern family. Join Lee as he shares conversations and country music with his friends. Read More
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Mysteries of the EuroVerse

Welcome to Mysteries of the EuroVerse, the podcast that delves deep into the intriguing world of the Eurovision Song Contest-- the world’s most watched non-sporting event. Eurovision has been running for nearly 70 years, and is watched by hundreds of millions of people. (It’s bigger than the Super Bowl)! Join us as we explore the history, the controversies, and all the campy fun of the biggest music competition in the world. Covering topics from the queer history of the contest to the political fights that have played out on the Eurovision stage, Mysteries of the EuroVerse features interviews with Eurovision acts, as well as guests from American pop culture. So come along with us on this journey of musical discovery! Read More
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Paul Weller Fan Podcast : Desperately Seeking Paul

The World’s first Paul Weller Fan Podcast - hosted by Dan Jennings.

A former radio broadcaster who gave up a career with one big regret. Never getting to interview his hero, the legendary British singer, songwriter & musician Paul Weller.

This podcast exists purely to solve that issue. Welcome to Desperately Seeking Paul...



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Remember the Time: The Hyphy Movement

In the mid-2000’s a sound emerged out of the Bay Area that would overtake the sonic landscape of hip-hop for a brief but impactful period showcasing not only the music, but also the overall culture of the Bay Area. A culture that changed the way the hip-hop nation danced, dressed, spoke, and even drove their cars. The Lil Jon produced, E-40 helmed smash “Tell Me When to Go” accurately summed up the surface of the Hyphy movement as a music and culture, but the origin is much deeper. Without the independent nature of the Bay Area, Hyphy could have never existed. In Remember the Time: The Hyphy Movement, we take a deep dive into a subgenre, a movement, a culture that though short lived, still permeates across the globe to this very day, influencing some of today’s top performers.

Join host, Branden J. Peters—veteran creative and California native— who has documented music, sports, and pop culture for over two decades, as he speaks with artists, executives, dancers and journalists about the impact of the Hyphy Movement.
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Rock That Doesn’t Roll: The Story of Christian Music

Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans we trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning, purity culture and conservative politics- all in equal measure. Whether you’ve deconstructed, come out or renegotiated your faith, we hope you feel seen. If you’ve never given Christian music any thought beyond a punchline, we hope you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a subculture that’s shaping the world around us now.

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1991: The Year AOR Ate Itself

A yearlong investigation into some of the albums released by the genre's biggest artists in the year before grunge took over. Which ones still rock? Which ones helped burn it all down? Let's look back. Read More
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Amplify Color

Charlamagne Tha God. Wendy Williams. Robin Quivers. The names are familiar, but the stories of their trials and triumphs in the radio industry may not be. Amplify Color reveals the empowering and inspirational stories of individuals who left an undeniable impact on the radio industry despite the challenges and battles they faced. Each week, we chronicle the history of Black radio through the story of a trailblazer who made a long-lasting impact on the medium that we know and love today. Hosted by Ryan Cameron, the “voice of Atlanta” and Georgia and Black Radio Hall of Famer. Read More
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The Nightingale of Iran

It was a golden age for Jews in Iran. In the 1950s, a religious Jew – Younes Dardashti – became a national celebrity, singing at the Shah’s palace and on the radio. In the 1960s, his son Farid became a teen idol on TV. They were beloved by Iranian Muslims. But at the height of their fame, they left the country. It has always been a mystery to our host Danielle Dardashti and her sister Galeet – Why did their family leave Iran? Now, in a documentary podcast series, the sisters reveal painful secrets unspoken for generations. The Nightingale of Iran is a story that will resonate with outsiders everywhere.

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Best Rapper In L.A.

Underground Rap Hero and West Coast Legend Murs, makes his case for why he is the best rapper in L.A. In each episode, Murs breaks down one album from his massive discography of classics from the 90s to today.


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The Ed Lover Experience Podcast

Ed Lover, arguably the face of Hip-Hop on MTV in the late 80s and 90s – and an Audacy radio host in NYC, Chicago and Atlanta, as well as a podcast host, a comedy tour host, and so much more – brings his experience and embrace of Classic Hip-Hop to the Audacy network with The Ed Lover Experience.

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EarWax: An Amoeba Podcast

EarWax is Amoeba Music's first podcast!

Hosts Hilary and Cody chat about new releases and in-store events, so you are always up to date on the goings on of the world's largest independent record store.

Each week, we tell the story of one particular album. How was it made? Where does it exist in our history? What effect did it have then, and how does it affect us today?

EarWax is two longtime record store clerks doing what we do best - learning about and sharing the stories behind the albums we love.

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The Clientele Podcast

The Clientele Podcast is a brand new series devoted to the beloved British indie band The Clientele, launched to coincide with the release of the band's superb new album I Am Not There Anymore. Over the course of the series, host Robin Allender (Your Own Personal Beatles, The Moon Under Water) will interview the band about their history and influences, and will also speak to fans of the band about what makes the music of The Clientele so uniquely evocative and beautiful.

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