Speaker, Composer, Author, Professor, Historian

What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever.

NAMM’s resident Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino and co-hosts Michael Mullens, and Michelle Schedler examine the innovative creations, evolution of musical instruments, the changing world of music retail, music industry icons, and other topics covered in NAMM’s Oral History program. The NAMM Oral History program boasts over 3,000 interviews and is continually growing. For more information about NAMM’s Oral History program please visit https://www.namm.org/library.

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada’s most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

Recordings from the early 20th Century with comments.

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st.

Marty Miller brings you this week in music history, every week from Nova.ie. Prepare to be transported back in time; the nostalgia is real! Get your fill of music history from Marty every week and get those classics out for a listen!

Broadcast every Sunday at 5:00pm on The Face Radio.com. Blues & Grooves brings the best in soul, funk, R&B, reggae, disco and a whole lot more!

Author and Baylor University professor Robert Darden tells stories - and plays recordings - from the Baylor University Libraries' Black Gospel Music Restoration Project in an on-going weekly series of two-minute segments. Shout! Black Gospel Music Moments explores the distinctly African-American sound of the "Golden Age of Gospel" (1945-1975). The series celebrates this fertile musical period in American history, presenting cultural snapshots that reveal the depth of a people, their communit ...

Two music nerds taking on music history-one year at a time.

Devouring Broadway history, season by season // Hosted by Tim Kov & Anna Hulkower

Earfloss: a music history Podcast is a biweekly podcast. Each episode hosts take an in depth look at the history of a specific band or musician become a contributor at https://www.patreon.com/earfloss

Podcact of the Radio Broadcast, live on Radio Judaica Belgium...Brazilian Popular Music, Inglêes popular music from the 80s untill now, frensh rock, mixing periods, styles and parts of the country. Tradicional and alternative, that make the musical history....

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll was created to discuss about the humongous tree of rock and roll music. There are thousands of branches. The history is fuzzy, scattered, both known and unknown - so much information out there already with even more to be learned.

Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock and roll in five hundred songs.

A podcast all about the rich history of the drums - and how they became what they are today! Join Bart van der Zee as he speaks with experts about the curious journey of the ever-evolving drum set.

Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock and roll in five hundred songs.

Say Something Nice Podcast covers movies, TV shows, music artists and albums, comic books, tech, pop culture news, film news, television news, film history, music history, Motown, Stax, soul music, R&B music, animation, Black & African-American films and filmmakers, and much more. Copyright Say Something Nice Podcast. All rights reserved.

A music history podcast by Brian Matthews & Tyler Cardwell.We go in depth on the history and technical achievements of a music artist that we find interesting. Our goal is to show a new side to an artist that you may have previously written off.

Amy & Joe talk about pop culture and events through history year by year. Amy takes a deep dive on something creepy while Joe gives a unique perspective on events. Amy likes murder, Joe likes wrestling, and they podcast to escape the monotony of adulthood.

Sweet Music is a private music studio in Granby, Massachusetts that offers lessons on violin and fiddle, viola, mandolin and guitar. Sweet Music was founded in 1985 by Adam Sweet.

Exploring, rating, and ranking every #1 hit from pop music history one randomly selected song at a time.

Now in its 12th year, Trick's Synthetic Podcast digs deep into the musical psyche to weave its way through the annals of music history. Each episode brings a wealth of music and mirth featuring "not your father's" oldies from our vault of rock n roll, blues, folk, and country music's most memorable artists, Trick's proven record of presenting "The Best 15 Minutes In Podcasting wrapped into a 1 hour (+/-) Show," presents both memorable and obscure tunes from the past 70+ years of recording hi ...

A podcast that reviews all the albums you loved, hated, or missed during the decade you loved! A new project from the guys that bring you the NoGD Band podcast!

100+ year old lo-fi recordings contextually presented.

Mogul is a show about hip hop’s most iconic moments, told by the people who lived them. Season 2 dives into the birth of southern hip hop. It all started in Miami with the 2 Live Crew, a group that took hip hop and made it faster, harder, and nastier than anything anyone had heard before. But in 1990 their music was declared legally obscene, and what followed is known today as the most controversial trial in the history of hip hop. This group, this city and this trial changed the course of m ...

A music and chat show presented weekly by Bill Brewster, featuring the best new electronic music and classics.

My brother and I have been talking about music for years. Music has shaped our lives and it is our passion and this podcast is our way of sharing that with you. We want your feedback and show ideas, so send them to musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com Enjoy!

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

After 38 years of friendship, Ric Hickey and Blake Ross attempt to bottle a refracted glimpse of their rabbit hole rapport and twisted spin on every damn thing with HISTORY DELETES ITSELF - a podcast wherein two old friends discuss history, dissecting a decade one year at a time. Covering all the bases, they riff and rip on music, movies, TV shows, sports, pop culture, politics, headlines, big stories, trivia, little known facts and world events of every stripe. Your hosts focus on things th ...

Your favorite Black uncles and aunties discussing movies, TV and music, old and new, with deep-dive analyses into the past, present and future of popular culture

What happened on this date in the history of the Blues?

Please join Mel and Shel, two music history geeks, as they shine a spotlight on influential artists who left a mark on music and the world. They will explore the riveting details of their lives as well as the heartbreaking circumstances of their deaths. Spanning all music genres, Mel and Shel delve into what made these pioneers special and why their individualism created an enduring legacy.​Featuring our Mistress of Ceremony, Miss Gabi, our true heartbeat. For all you Rockababies please reme ...

A podcast about disasters and the music they make us listen to.

Airline talk radio show for airline retirees, employees,pilots, mechanics, airplane enthusiasts

Chris Time Steele is the creator of Time Talks: History, Politics, Music, and Art. Chris is a teacher, journalist, has co-authored articles with Noam Chomsky and is also a hip-hop artist who has worked with Common.

ReK(Free Yourself)ReK is a diverse Brazilian DJ/Producer duo, spawned from a visit to the iconic white isle of Ibiza and a love for authentic house and techno prowess. Following an unforgettable experience in Space’s club room in 2011, R&K (Rodrigo & Kerol) found themselves entranced in electronic dance music and it soon became clear that this was a path they wanted to follow.Influenced by the likes of Luciano, Carl Cox, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Simon Dunmore, Pete Tong and many more ...

After the Fact is Claremorris Community Radio's weekly trivia quiz show. Think of it as a cross between QI and Sesame Street.

Discussion of blues music. Each episode analyzes one or two blues songs. Topics cover lyrics, musical structure, history and meaning of songs.

The podcast about 20th Century Country Music and the lives of those who gave it to us.

Podcast by Trico, Stefani, Devin

Rolling Stones fanatics Christian Bonner and Tim Lindsay discuss and dissect under-regarded gems and little-known favourites from across the sprawling history of the Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World

On this semi-weekly podcast, Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust break down the sometimes-funny, sometimes-frustrating, and always-troubled productions throughout modern music history.

Southern Songs and Stories is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. We showcase their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans and music professionals around them.

Cheap Hooch features hosts Holly, Li Po, and Island Girl playing the best in Punk, Garage, Trash, Soul, Rockabilly, Primitive Rock n' Roll, Psychedelia, Shoegaze, and pretty much anything else that strikes our fancy. Each episode focuses on local artists, music from independent and DIY sources and music history. We also cover local news with our Show Recommendations and Promotions and Life in San Francisco Stories.

Brooklyn is not just a place, it's a mentality. This mindset is not unique to Brooklyn. It's infected many of our institutions especially the news. Therefore, think of this show as, "News for people who hate the news." About the host: Conrad Wroth is the most dangerous comedian in New York City. Not only is he educated, physically intimidating, and verbally aggressive, but he is rich beyond imagination. Raised in a wealthy family, there was never a lack of resources, influence, or access to ...

Enjoy the music even more by listening to CSO Program Notes before and after the performance. Notes describe the works being performed and the histories and personalities behind the music. Written by Phillip Huscher and read by Rich Capparela. Available in other formats at cso.org/programnotes.

An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.

Obscure Music History is an investigative music podcast, sneaking behind-the-scenes to take apart B-sides and rarities of unpopular music. And it's a comedy! || Produced by Tom Hogan. He is also the host of Missing Richard Mercer, and Polish Club's Sophomore Slump. For more projects, visit TomHogan.com.au