History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
Pantheon MediaHistory in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is the show that aims to make grand and often oddball hard rock and heavy metal points through a narrative built upon the tiny idea of a quintet of songs. Buttressed with illustrative clips, Martin argues quickly and succinctly why these songs - and the specific sections of these tracks - support his mad professor premise, from the wobbly invention of an “A... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 359 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicMusic History | |||
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In Episode 360 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin takes a deep dive into the power and pitfalls of melody, contrasting the “gas station meal rock” vocal hooks of bands like Nickelback and the melancholy repetition of Santana with the... more
In Episode 359 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin toys with the kindred nature of thrash and hair metal and how the two genres influenced each other's development and came from the same origins and roots.
• Ratt – “Tell the World”... more
In Episode 358 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores why he’s not typically a fan of concept albums by spotlighting the ones that have won him over. From subtle, loosely themed classics like the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely ... more
In Episode 357 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the surprisingly short list of musicians, including Ozzy Osbourne and Paul McCartney, who’ve earned at least one U.S. gold record with three different bands or projects. Mar... more
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So if I don’t care for Atlantic Star, Chic or Peaches and Herb, it’s because I hate black people? C’mon, Martin, spare us your white guilt. It is possible to dislike a band and not be a racist.
Apple Podcasts1Enjoy Prog
United States10 months ago - Signature Guitars
How about the subject of signature guitars? How many of these guitars have been sold? John Petrucci and Steve Morse Melody Maker guitars. Satriani, George Benson, plat Metheny and Paul Stanley’s Ibanez. How many of those guitars have been sold?
Apple Podcasts5Enjoy ProgUnited Statesa year ago - A perfect nostalgic trip to the music I love!
Martin is the perfect host for this podcast - a fan and an expert all rolled into one. He brings it all back to me and brings new music that I had not considered for me to buy - what a joy!
Apple Podcasts5Stuart Walton
United Kingdom2 years ago - A spoof?
Based only on the Genesis episode from 9 days ago this is either a) a not very funny spoof or b) an ill conceived project that should be laid to rest as soon as possible.
Apple Podcasts1GoonerdavemUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Blah.
Blah blah blah blah,blah, blah blah, blah blah,blah blah blah and a ton of weird mouth noises.
Apple Podcasts3Daddy Pickles!United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #64 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  Germany/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  France/Music/Music History |
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A host-driven history podcast that uses a tight five-song framework to illuminate hard rock and heavy metal's evolution. Across recent episodes, the host gaps in musical trends, production quirks, and genre crossovers—covering topics from melody as a cultural signal to the roots of concept albums, live vs studio dynamics, and the idea of “doppelgangers” in 1980s rock. The format stays concise and highly opinionated, leaning on curated track picks and a wealth of archival context to connect songs to broader histories. Listeners tend to enjoy deep-dive music history with strong personality, brisk pacing, and well-referenced anecdotes, often with a scholarly-fan blend that appeals to collectors and genre enthusiasts alike.
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History in Five Songs launched 7 years ago and published 359 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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