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Rising music commentary podcasts climbing the charts this week
50 Music Commentary podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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How this list is made
- Music Commentary shows
- Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
- Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
- An episode out in the last month
- Fastest climbing first, for where each started
The list
Fastest climbing first
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1. I'm In Love With That Song Podcast
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 216
- Since
- 2018
The "I'm In Love With That Song" Podcast - Music Commentary, Song Analysis & Rock History. Welcome to the “I’m In Love With That Song” Podcast. Each episode…
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2. Overdubbed with SASAMI
- Length
- 55 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 3
- Since
- 2026
Overdubbed is a new podcast series created by and hosted by Domino Records recording artist Sasami Ashworth where she sits down with artists, producers, and…
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3. The Beatles: Note By Note
- Length
- 1 hr 23 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 179
- Since
- 2024
A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing…
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4. The Pop Pod
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 127
- Since
- 2024
Your ultimate guide to the world of pop. Hosted by pop obsessive Sam Murphy (aka @PopSamCam), this podcast keeps you puts you front and centre with some of…
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5. Classic Rock Talk with Ken and Cliff
- Length
- 50 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 4
- Since
- 2026
Two history teachers trace the evolution of classic rock - all the icons, songs, and stories of the classic rock era. Each show includes an opening act, a…
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6. Decibel Geek Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 18 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 645
- Since
- 2011
Decibel Geek is a weekly podcast that features discussion of all things Hard Rock & Heavy Metal from the 1960's through today. The show is hosted by Chris…
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7. Demolisten
- Length
- 1 hr 42 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 350
- Since
- 2019
Two grown men passionately discussing a thing most people grow out of by age 25.
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8. The Drum Social Podcast
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 116
- Since
- 2024
Drums, Friendship & Waffle. ___________________________ ►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod ►Patreon: The Players' Lounge ►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist ►Instagram…
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9. Drowned in Sound
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 99
- Since
- 2015
Music is upstream from politics. Drowned in Sound investigates how the music industry shapes society and how fans, artists, and workers can organise for…
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10. WTF Bach
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 164
- Since
- 2020
J.S. Bach explained: Music analysis, Baroque history, counterpoint and performance practice. A classical music podcast for listeners who want to understand what…
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11. The Heavy Desert Podcast
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 185
- Since
- 2025
I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. From interviews, recommendations, and concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with…
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12. Critical Listening
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 21
- Since
- 2025
Sharp takes on music technology and culture industry hell. A new podcast from journalist Liz Pelly and musician/educator Max Alper. Support the show and find…
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13. Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 89
- Since
- 2022
Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know…
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14. Songwriter Soup
- Length
- 1 hr 9 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 93
- Since
- 2023
Songwriter Soup is a frank discussion about how to make it in the music industry as a songwriter. It takes grit and a lot of patience, but also sound…
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15. CJ Says: A Ramones Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 29
- Since
- 2026
CJ SAYS: A RAMONES PODCAST A podcast unlike any other... Combining music history, rock ‘n’ roll storytelling, life lessons from the road well traveled…
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16. Let It Loose: A Gloria Este-FAN Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 36
- Since
- 2026
Let It Loose: A Gloria Este-FAN Podcast is the first fan-led podcast dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of Gloria Estefan. Lifelong Este-FANS Carlos, Rob…
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17. Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary West
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 169
- Since
- 2023
The very best of bagpipe music from Scotland and beyond. With live sessions, news, reviews and chat.
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18. Did Dat Dude Describe Destroyer?
- Length
- 2 hr 33 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 5
- Since
- 2026
Destroyer superfan Tom and Destroyer neophyte Riley undergo an exhaustive chronological review of the discography of Destroyer, a criminally underrated band…
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19. Countermelody
- Length
- 1 hr 35 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 498
- Since
- 2019
Countermelody devoted to the glories of the human voice raised in song.
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20. ASOT | A State of Trance Podcast
- Length
- 47 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 138
- Since
- 2021
In this official A State of Trance Podcast Ruben de Ronde discusses recent ASOT projects, developments & events and they interview special guest DJs and…
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21. The Pitchfork Review
- Length
- 36 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 93
- Since
- 2020
Brought to you by the music critics at Pitchfork, The Pitchfork Review is a show for music fans and obsessives who can’t wait to talk about the latest releases…
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22. Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views ❗️
- Length
- 1 hr 19 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 128
- Since
- 2025
Effective Immediately is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast that serves as the ultimate destination for cultural conversations, exclusive…
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23. Raw Feed on the Roula Show with Eric
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 401
- Since
- 2015
When the mic goes off, The Roula Show with Eric gets Unedited, Unrated, and Uncut with an after show you gotta hear for yourself. It’s the Raw Feed on The Roula…
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24. Mixed and Mastered
- Length
- 1 hr 5 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 65
- Since
- 2025
Mixed and Mastered is where the music industry tells the stories you never hear. Hosted by Jeffrey Sledge, veteran music executive and former VP of A&R at…
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25. Definitely Dylan
- Length
- 1 hr 9 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 64
- Since
- 2020
A podcast about Bob Dylan, his music & anything else. Featuring conversations and original analysis of Bob Dylan’s work.
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26. Heartfeldt Radio by Sam Feldt
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 102
- Since
- 2024
Curious about this week's tracklist? Looking for a specific song? You can find it at Explore the vibrant world of dance music with Heartfeldt Radio, a weekly…
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27. None But The Brave
- Length
- 43 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 197
- Since
- 2019
None But the Brave takes a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by film producer Hal Schwartz and Backstreets Magazine…
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28. Wilco the Podcast
- Length
- 53 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 69
- Since
- 2023
Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will…
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29. Classical Breakdown
- Length
- 51 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 172
- Since
- 2019
John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA…
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30. Afrobeats Weekly
- Length
- 37 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 153
- Since
- 2022
Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the…
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31. Fun On Air: The Roger Taylor Podcast
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 8
- Since
- 2026
A show dedicated to the work of Queen's legendary drummer, song-writer, vocalist, solo artist and all round legend.
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32. Alison Wonderland - Radio Wonderland
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 494
- Since
- 2017
Dj & producer Alison Wonderland hosts weekly show “Radio Wonderland” playing her favorite tunes across a range of electronic genres. She will be featuring…
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33. The Pod That Jane Likes
- Length
- 1 hr 7 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 141
- Since
- 2022
Welcome to The Pod That Jane Likes —your roundtable destination for all things Dave Matthews Band. Whether you’ve been following the band since the early days…
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34. The Holy Hour - All Cure Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 5 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 334
- Since
- 2015
A bi-weekly podcast devoted entirely to the THE CURE, hosted by Gavin Conner, Chaz Murphy and Antonio Longo.
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35. PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More
- Length
- 1 hr 51 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 325
- Since
- 2019
70s and 80s Music Fans! It’s PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine! The podcast that looks back at a past list of top 10 hits and breaks down the winners, losers and…
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36. SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
- Length
- 11 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 295
- Since
- 2020
Clay Mills & Marty Dodson present SongTown on Songwriting — a celebration of great songs, real songwriters, and the craft that ties it all together. Tune in for…
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37. The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
- Length
- 35 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 318
- Since
- 2018
The Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The…
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38. Opera Box Score
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 246
- Since
- 2021
America's Talk Radio Show About Opera. Period.
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39. Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite
- Length
- 1 hr 25 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 69
- Since
- 2024
Join Sara and Laura as they do deep dives into the Tay-lore of individual Taylor Swift songs, react to new releases, discuss Taylor in the news, and overall…
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40. All Things Blues And Southern Rock
- Length
- 1 hr 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 318
- Since
- 2020
Talking to musicians, music fans, sound and light workers, managers, and promoters about their experience and love of blues and southern rock music. Part of…
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41. BRUTALITY PODCAST
- Length
- 2 hr 10 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 165
- Since
- 2022
Documenting the myspace era, the new wave & everything in between. New episodes every Monday with all of your favorite extreme metal musicians.
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42. VISION Radio
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 593
- Since
- 2015
With VISION Radio (f.k.a. Noisia Radio) we select what excites us in bass music; drum & bass, electronica, beats and whatever forward leaning sounds we can…
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43. Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual
- Length
- 39 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 11
- Since
- 2024
Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual, a new podcast hosted by Grammy Award-winning musician and Silkroad Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens. Sanctuary…
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44. Idiotalk Presents: My Chemical Bromance
- Length
- 2 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 62
- Since
- 2022
Season 3 out now, a deep dive into My Chemical Romance. Catch up on previous seasons covering Radiohead and Fiona Apple, available in feed. Idiotalk is a deeply…
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45. Hippies & Cowboys Podcast
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 195
- Since
- 2020
The Hippies & Cowboys Podcast will bring you conversation about everything within the world of country music. Each episode will feature fresh tunes from artists…
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46. Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 173
- Since
- 2022
With over two decades in the entertainment industry, Taylor Swift has cemented herself as a musical and cultural icon and phenomenon. As a result, there are…
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47. Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show
- Length
- 1 hr 52 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2016
Great weekly discussion of the Beatles world by Beatles experts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Darren DeVivo. Send comments to…
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48. I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats
- Length
- 50 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 39
- Since
- 2017
Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink and the Mountain Goats singer/songwriter John Darnielle discuss what it means to be an artist, a fan, and, as many…
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49. NFR Podcast
- Length
- 48 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 184
- Since
- 2023
Join Luca and Anthony every week as they recommend some of the best new releases and throwbacks that the music world has to offer. NFR’s exclusive audio…
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50. Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
- Length
- 45 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 166
- Since
- 2023
Talk podcast discussing everything going on in the world of music
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