Best Ladies Of Valhalla Podcasts (2024)

1
Iron Maiden, in the First Time of the Bruce Bruce (1981-93) 1:03:59

3h ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Wherein Eric and John return to the fray, exploring the extraordinary music making of Iron Maiden in their first Bruce Dickinson fronted period, 1981-93.Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:Music listening break #1- "The Trooper" from Piece of Mind (1983) https://youtu.be/4VZbjrDwQ28?si=7rIZSnnsjQYHPH_Z Video …

1
A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1980s 1:22:22

4M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Wherein Eric and John create the most complex, elaborate, and delightful list possible of the most essential, awesome metal albums released during the genre's golden decade, the 1980s.Although we here at HM101 are more about the journey than the destination, if you want to skip to the "short list", it can be found starting at approximately 1:14:50.…

1
Ronnie. James. Dio. 1:14:44

5M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Wherein Eric and John explore the magnificent oeuvre of perhaps the most metal man who ever lived, the late, great Ronnie James Dio, from his career as an early rock and roll crooner through his iconic stints with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio.Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:Music listening break #1: Di…

1
The 2nd Wave of American Glam Metal (Or, The One Where We Talk About Gn’F’nR!) 1:16:21

6M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Wherein Eric and John return to some of Eric's most favorite historical stomping grounds, the epic history of that most maligned of heavy metal subgenres, glam metal, by delving into just what a vast assortment of bands, including Poison, Cinderella, the mighty Guns N' Roses, and many, many more, were up to in the late 1980s.Click on the links belo…

1
We Need To Talk About Prog Metal 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Wherein Eric and John go to some truly dark places, exploring one of Eric's least favorite metal subgenres, progressive metal, but come out the other side stronger, wiser, and having talked about an assortment of amazing artists including the "big three": Fates Warning, Dream Theater, and Queensrÿche, as well as Eric's pick for THE SINGLE GREATEST …

1
Special Topics in Metalology: You Wanted the Best, You Got the 1980s Kisscography… 1:31:34

8M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

Wherein Eric torments John relentlessly, deep diving into the life and work of Kiss, the single most favorite band of Eric's misspent youth, in the 1980s.Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explorations and analyses of chall…

1
A 20th Century Curmudgeon’s Guide to 21st Century Heavy Metal: AOTY 2023, Baby! 43:31

9M ago43:31

43:31

Wherein Eric, flying solo, takes a bit of a chronological detour, examining the heavy metal of the 21st century. On this edition, Eric surveys the very best albums of 2023, along with a pedagogical discussion of some of the many, many sub genres that comprise the metal of the 21st century, culminating in the official pick for HM101 Heavy Metal Albu…

1
Heroes of the Metal Underground: 1980s American Independent Metal Bands with author Alexandros Anesiadis 43:02

9M ago43:02

43:02

Wherein Eric rings in the holiday season in the best way possible: By exploring the esoteric underworld of 1980s American independent heavy metal bands with author Alexandros Anesiadis. Alex is the author of the fantastic new book Heroes of the Metal Underground: The Definitive Guide to 1980s American Independent Metal Bands. Purchase copies for yo…

1
Women Who Rock Pt. 2: The Heavy Metal Ladies of the 1980s! 1:04:34

9M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Wherein Eric and John conclude their epic diptych exploring the music and stories of women who rock, taking a look at an assortment of amazing female heavy metal artists and their extraordinary music making in the 1980s.Opening clip: Wendy O. WilliamsAssigned Listening #1: Rock Goddess- "My Angel" https://youtu.be/ezQ6jDaC6Tc?si=DrrizhtdjJXyggxl As…

1
Women Who Rock Pt. 1: A Prehistory of Women in Metal 1:02:38

11M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Wherein Eric and John embark on an epic diptych exploring the music and stories of women who rock, first by delving into the prehistory of women in heavy metal via a look at of some of the monumental contributions of women to the wider history of rock music from 1938 through the 1970s.Opening clip: Joan JettClosing clip: Lzzy HaleAssigned Listening…

1
The 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular: Long Live the King Pt. 2 (King Diamond in the 1980s) 1:00:47

11M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Wherein Eric and John take Heavy Metal 101 to the next level, combining elements of classic horror radio plays, telling the narratives of fourmacabre King Diamond classics, alongside the story of the band and the man in the 1980s in classic HM101 style.Prologue- "The Call" The Story of Fatal Portait Eric and John do their thing, pt. 1 Assigned list…

1
Metal Gets HUGE (Three Pop Metal Masterpieces from 1986/7) 55:55

12M ago55:55

55:55

Wherein Eric and John take a scenic tour through the cassette collection of a young Eric, and explore three of the biggest pop metal hit albums of the mid-1980s: Bon Jovi- Slippery When Wet, Whitesnake- Whitesnake (aka 1987), and Def Leppard- Hysteria. Assigned Listening #1: Bon Jovi- "You Give Love a Bad Name" (the video) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.c…

1
The Thrash Metal Masterpieces of the "Big 4": 1986/7 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Wherein Eric and John return for season three with a bang, exploring the seminal works of the "Big 4" of American thrash in 1986/7, Metallica's Master of Puppets, Megadeth's Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?, Slayer's Reign in Blood, and Anthrax's Among the Living. Assigned Listening #1: Metallica- "Battery" ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvW4OQFA_…

1
Enter Metallica (1981-84) with special guest, author Ben Apatoff 1:11:58

1+ y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

The season #2 finale, wherein Eric, John, and special guest Ben Apatoff (author of Metallica: The $24.95 Book) discuss the formative history of arguably metal's most culturally significant band, Metallica, from their prehistory and formation through the release of Ride the Lightning. Assigned listening #1: "Hit the Lights" by Mettallica (sic) from …

1
A Brief History of Glam Metal Part 2: The First Wave of Los Angeles Glam Metal (1981-85) 1:07:29

1+ y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Wherein Eric and John continue to delve ever more deeply into the gritty, glitzy history of glam metal, focusing this time on the first wave of 1980's Sunset Strip bands including Mötley Crüe, Dokken, W.A.S.P., Great White, Stryper, and Ratt. Assigned Listening #1- Mötley Crüe- "Live Wire" (version 1, Elektra Records) https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

1
A Brief History of Glam Metal Part 1: Foundations of Glam and the Sunset Strip in the 1970s 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

48:26

Wherein Eric and John delve into the seedier side of the heavy metal multiverse, exploring the history of glam metal via both an examination of the earliest days of British glam rock and a look at the proto-glam metal scene found on the 1970's Sunset Strip. Assigned Listening #1: Montrose- "Rock Candy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z25xrCoTdZI As…

1
The Roots of Heavy Metal #2: The Blues 57:18

1+ y ago57:18

57:18

Wherein Eric and John excavate the most significant of heavy metal's musical roots, the blues, exploring the origins and histories of the genre as well as its more direct connections to the history of heavy metal. Throughout these "Roots of Heavy Metal" episodes, we'll dig deep into the many influences that made heavy metal music what it is, with l…

1
When Metal Ruled the World: MTV and the First Pop Metal Explosion 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

Wherein Eric and John reflect upon the ascendency of heavy metal as an increasingly significant force in popular culture by looking at four massive albums released in 1983 and 1984, Def Leppard's Pyromania, Quiet Riot's Metal Health, Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry, and Van Halen's 1984. Assigned Listening: Def Leppard option #1: video-"Photograph" ht…

1
Special Topics in Metalology #2: Long Live the King Pt. 1- Mercyful Fate in the 1980s 1:03:44

1+ y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Wherein Eric and John explore the formative years and the 1980's output of possibly the most important band of all the bands, the glorious Mercyful Fate! Long live the King indeed. Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explora…

1
A 20th Century Curmudgeon’s Guide to 21st Century Heavy Metal, Part 1: 2000-2001 19:33

1+ y ago19:33

19:33

Wherein Eric, flying solo, takes a bit of a chronological detour, examining the heavy metal of the 21st century in smaller, bite-sized chunks. On the inaugural journey of this new bonus series of HM101 mini-episodes, Eric takes a look at some of the finest music of a brand new century, way back in 2000-2001. These 20th Century Curmudgeon's Guide to…

1
Subgenres Arise!: The NWOBHM in 1981 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

54:14

Wherein Eric and John take a look at some of the earliest evidence of the genre fragmentation that would eventually define metal in the later 1980s and beyond via the NWOBHM of 1981, discussing the roots of pop metal, traditional metal, and extreme metal.Assigned Listening #1: Def Leppard- "High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night)" https://www.youtube.com/wat…

1
That NWOBHM Episode... 48:41

2y ago48:41

48:41

Wherein Eric and John explore the foundational moments of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in 1980, featuring early works by Saxon, Def Leppard, Diamond Head, and Angel Witch. Assigned Listening #1: Saxon- "To Hell and Back Again" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bM2wXFgO9g Assigned Listening #2: Def Leppard- "Wasted" https://www.youtube.com/wat…

1
Everything Old is New Again Part 2: Judas Priest, Motorhead, and more in 1980! 47:14

2y ago47:14

47:14

Wherein Eric and John take a look at what some of the classic metal bands discussed in season #1 were up to in the year 1980. Part 2 focuses on Judas Priest (British Steel) and Motorhead (Ace of Spades), as well as a look in on what all the other season #1 bands discussed were up to in and around the year of our lord 1980. Assigned Listening #1: op…

1
Our 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular Bonus Episode: The Extreme Metal Project 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

Wherein Eric braves both the end of the world and John's horrifying, disembodied groans and shrieks in order to bring you the haunting tale of three of the foundational bands of extreme metal: Hellhammer, Bathory, and Mantas (with just a touch of Venom thrown in for good measure)!Assigned listening #1: Venom- Welcome to Hell https://www.youtube.com…

1
Everything Old is New Again Part 1: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne in 1980! 52:03

2y ago52:03

52:03

Wherein Eric and John take a look at what the mighty Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell) and the newly musically single Ozzy Osbourne (Blizzard of Ozz) were up to as a new decade dawned. Assigned Listening #1: Black Sabbath- "Heaven and Hell" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRA7UXlGu8 Assigned Listening #2: Ozzy Osbourne- "Mr. Crowley" https://www.you…

1
Iron Maiden’s Gonna Get You! 54:43

2y ago54:43

54:43

Wherein Eric and John return to the fray for season #2, and explore the rise and debut album of one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, the mighty Iron Maiden! Assigned Listening #1: "Prowler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnCHrQqmN0Q Assigned Listening #2: "Running Free" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbK9vqF8EOc Assigned Listening #…

1
A Seventies Sabbath Season Finale Spectacular! 1:12:33

2+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Wherein Eric, John, and very special guest author and Sabbath scholar Nolan Stolz pick up right where we left off on episode #1, exploring 1970's Black Sabbath from the release of the seminal Paranoid through Never Say Die! and Ozzy's departure at the end of the decade. Music listening break #1: "Children of the Grave" from Master of Reality https:…

1
A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1970s 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

42:58

Wherein Eric and John get down to the business of creating a concrete list of essential heavy metal bands and albums from the 1970s for a listener's "starter pack" of music from metal's first decade. We're more about the journey than the destination, but a short form of the list is available from 39:31-40:54. Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymet…

1
The Roots of Heavy Metal #1: 18th and 19th Century Virtuosi/Composers (The Classical Roots of Metal) 53:11

2+ y ago53:11

53:11

Wherein Eric and John explore the surprising amount of interconnectivity and influence between arguably the least and most prestigious of musical genres, heavy metal and classical music, via comparisons of Deep Purple with Antonio Vivaldi and Eddie Van Halen with Niccolò Paganini. Throughout these "Roots of Heavy Metal" episodes, we'll dig deep int…

1
Heavy metal’s first musical genius: The story of Van Halen 1 45:47

2+ y ago45:47

45:47

Wherein Eric and John wax rhapsodic about the majestic debut album of Van Halen, arguably the single most important heavy metal release of the 1970s by a band not named Black Sabbath. Here is a link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "I'm the One" from the self-titled Van Halen debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzkXGIRaxcI Visit…

1
That's Not Heavy Metal! 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

33:50

Wherein Eric and John establish a foolproof, highly scientific (ish) taxonomy of early heavy metal, tour the porous and contentious borderlands separating "heavy metal" from "hard rock", and delve into the metal side of Boston's most favorite musical sons, Aerosmith, and their masterpiece "Toys in the Attic". Here is a handy link to a recording of …

1
A Shock Rock Double Dose: The Image and Dark Theatricality of Heavy Metal 51:47

3y ago51:47

51:47

Wherein Eric and John explore the aesthetic look of heavy metal fans and artists, delve into the genre's darkly theatrical onstage sensibilities, and take a peak at the work of two of the most influential shock rock acts of the 1970s: Alice Cooper and Kiss. Here is a link to the excellent live montage video of "Deuce" from Alive! that Eric and John…

1
Special Topics in Metalology #1: The Evolution of Death! 56:10

3y ago56:10

56:10

Wherein Eric and John temporarily shed the strictures implied by the "101" course designation, and drink deep from the cup of Death, arguably the greatest single metal band of all time. Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive ex…

1
When punk and metal collided (aka Lemmy is god!) 32:57

3y ago32:57

32:57

Wherein Eric and John discuss the arrival of punk rock on the scene, its near-destruction of heavy metal, and how metal would soon rise like a phoenix from the ashes via the high velocity proto-thrash of the late, great Motorhead. Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "Overkill" from the album of the same name: http…

1
What the hell is heavy metal? 37:25

3y ago37:25

37:25

Wherein Eric and John attempt to answer the age old question, "What the hell is heavy metal?", and also worship at the altar of the one, true metal god Rob Halford while discussing the formative Judas Priest classic, "Sad Wings of Destiny". Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "The Ripper" from the album Sad Wings …

1
February 13, 1970 29:20

3y ago29:20

29:20

Episode #1, wherein Eric and John discuss Black Sabbath, the song, from Black Sabbath, the album, by Black Sabbath, the band. Happy birthday heavy metal! Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "Black Sabbath" from the album Black Sabbath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISXnYu-Or4w Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heav…

1
Heavy Metal 101: The trailer! 1:10

3y ago1:10

1:10

Welcome to heavy metal 101, the podcast wherein Eric, an expert, and John, a novice, explore the history and repertoire of some of the coolest, scariest music in all the land, heavy f'n metal! Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!) Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com Socia…

1
Episode 27ish – Quaranteam 4 – The Voyage (To Stay At) Home 2:27:24

4y ago2:27:24

2:27:24

An American, a Canadian, and a Brit stay at home We had a few requests for an update on how we are all coping with *gestures vaguely at the state of 2020* everything, so here is another Quaranteam episode for you all to enjoy while Sarah gets her butt in gear and watches Dispatches From Elsewhere which is totally 100% not the reason that there is a…

1
Episode 27- Part 1 – Halloween Triple Feature 2:44:48

4y ago2:44:48

2:44:48

An American, a Canadian, and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their twenty-seventh episode, the Ladies take on their first-ever Halloween Triple Feature, looking at Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Craft, and The Babysitter. Due to the fact that they talk so much this show is divided into two, the f…

1
EPISODE 26 – TWILIGHT! 3:15:28

4y ago3:15:28

3:15:28

An American, a Canadian, and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their twenty-six episode, the Ladies take on the entire Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, including the latest installation, Midnight Sun. Next month they will be talking about the first-ever Ladies of Valhalla Halloween Triple Featu…

1
EPISODE 25 – GAIL SIMONE’S WONDER WOMAN 2:49:56

4y ago2:49:56

2:49:56

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their twenty-fifth episode, Brownyn takes a well earned break so the other Ladies are joined by the wonderful Bob Reyer of Talking Comics fame, to discuss the issues #14-44 of the 2008 run of Wonder Woman, written by Gail Simone. Next m…

1
EPISODE 24.5 - QUARANTEAM UPDATE 1:20:11

4y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

An American, a Canadian, and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… In another special episode, the Ladies take some time out from the regular programming to talk all thing lockdown, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their lives, and give some (hopefully useful) ideas on how to get through th…

1
EPISODE TWENTY FOUR – TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE: PS I STILL LOVE YOU 2:19:08

4+ y ago2:19:08

2:19:08

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their twenty-fourth episode, the Ladies take an in-depth look at the 2020 Netflix original movie To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: PS I Still Love You, starring Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher and John Corbett. Next month tha…

1
EPISODE TWENTY-THREE AND A HALF: QUARANTEAM UPDATE 53:40

4+ y ago53:40

53:40

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… In another special episode, the Ladies take some time out from the regular programming to talk all thing lockdown, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their lives, and give some Support the show…

1
EPISODE TWENTY-THREE: DANIELLE TRUSSONI, THE ANCESTOR AND CRYPTO-Z 1:22:57

4+ y ago1:22:57

1:22:57

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… In this episode, the Ladies are talking to Danielle Trussoni, author and audio drama creator, about her forthcoming novel The Ancestor and its companion audio drama/podcast Crypto-Z! Next month Support the show…

1
EPISODE TWENTY TWO: QUARANTEAM 1:08:45

4+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… In this special episode, the Ladies take some time out from the regular programming to talk all thing lockdown, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their lives, and give some Support the show…

1
Episode Twenty-One – A Conspiracy of Ravens 2:01:21

4+ y ago2:01:21

2:01:21

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… This month we are taking a deep dive into the 2019 Dark Horse OGN A Conspiracy of Ravens from Leah Moore, John Reppion and Sally Jane Thompson. Next month we will be Support the showBy Ladies of Valhalla

1
EPISODE TWENTY – REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS 3:01:30

4+ y ago3:01:30

3:01:30

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… This month they are taking a look at their best of 2019, and giving a sneak peek into their recommendations for 2020 The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Support the show…

1
EPISODE NINETEEN – GIANT DAYS 3:01:55

4+ y ago3:01:55

3:01:55

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. Next month they will be taking a look at their best of 2019, and giving a sneak peek into their recommendations for 2020 The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Support the showBy Ladies of Valhalla

1
EPISODE EIGHTEEN – UNICORN STORE 2:00:17

5y ago2:00:17

2:00:17

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. For their seventeenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2017 movie Unicorn Store, starring Brie Larson (who also directed the film) and Samuel L Jackson. Next month they Support the show…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ladies Of Valhalla Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide