List
Underrated music commentary podcasts worth a listen
50 Music Commentary podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, 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
- Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
- Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
- Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
- An episode out in the last month
- Longest running first
The list
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1. Contrabass Conversations
- Length
- 49 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 1,174
- Since
- 2007
Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what…
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2. Inside MusiCast
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 297
- Since
- 2008
Inside MusiCast provides in-depth interviews with amazing musicians, producers, session players, and front-line artists. We dedicate our podcast to those who go…
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3. Classical Podcasts
- Length
- 1 hr 38 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 524
- Since
- 2010
We are convinced that lovers of classical music include people who are always looking for(1) music that they have not heard before that might attract them…
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4. Dennis Blaze
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 517
- Since
- 2011
The perfect blend of Hip-Hop & R&B, B-Sides, Exclusive Remixes, Classics & Throwbacks.
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5. Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast
- Length
- 36 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 652
- Since
- 2014
Interviews with music industry movers and shakers, tips, and news. Learn more at: . On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal…
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6. Pop Shop Podcast
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 710
- Since
- 2014
Billboard's Keith Caulfield (Managing Director, Charts and Data Operations) and Katie Atkinson (Executive Digital Director, West Coast) offer weekly Billboard…
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7. Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show
- Length
- 1 hr 23 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 681
- Since
- 2015
Cobras & Fire is a comedy / rock talk show with absurd discussions about music, news, and life. Join your irreverent hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon as we make fun…
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8. My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 500
- Since
- 2015
Musicians, writers, actors and more talk about the music they love and how it's influenced and inspired them. Guests include Phoebe Bridgers, Jason Isbell…
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9. That's Not Metal
- Length
- 1 hr 24 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 641
- Since
- 2015
Your favourite rock & metal podcast bringing you all the latest news, opinions, honest reviews and laughs every Friday. 100% passion, 100% honesty, 100% of…
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10. Doggie Diamonds No Filter
- Length
- 1 hr 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 320
- Since
- 2016
Welcome to Doggie Diamonds No Filter, the podcast where nothing is off-limits. Doggie Diamonds is a legendary hip-hop journalist, so he has a lot to say about…
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11. The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 955
- Since
- 2016
Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.
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12. New Old Heads Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 8 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 511
- Since
- 2016
The New Old Heads Hip Hop Podcast is a weekly Hip Hop culture talk show with discussions on Hip Hop news and music. The show features Bringing Down The Band's…
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13. Permanent Record Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 32 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 243
- Since
- 2016
Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres-- albums which have earned a permanent spot in their…
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14. The Big Rab Show Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 58 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 511
- Since
- 2017
We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.
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15. RadioBypass Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 544
- Since
- 2017
RadioBypass is a rock discovery and celebration platform featuring artist interviews, curated weekly music showcases, and genre spotlight programming…
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16. The Oasis Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 24 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 351
- Since
- 2017
Oasis Podcast is the only ongoing podcast/ radio show dedicated to the most influential band of the 1990s, Oasis. We delve into the history of the group as well…
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17. Bob Forrest's Don't Die Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 343
- Since
- 2017
Don't Die! Kids are dying and it needs to stop, that's the simple message addiction counselor Bob Forrest is trying to get out. Listen as Bob and Chuk talk…
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18. Watch Battles
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 573
- Since
- 2017
Take a seat at the Watch table and listen to some of the culture's most influential rap battles with our special guests!
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19. Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews
- Length
- 1 hr 8 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 447
- Since
- 2017
A podcast in which a group of music fans picks a rock album (anything from soft rock to hard rock to heavy metal) and spends the episode talking about it and…
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20. Dad Bod Rap Pod
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 370
- Since
- 2018
Hip-hop discussion podcast from rapper Demone Carter aka DEM ONE, music writer David Ma, and record collector Nate LeBlanc featuring interviews with…
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21. Other Record Labels
- Length
- 39 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 454
- Since
- 2018
Taking the Mystery out of Running a Record Label A podcast for independent record labels with interviews from Sub Pop, Ghostly International, Mute Records…
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22. Cover Band Confidential's Podcast (Music Business, Gigging Tips & Making Money as a Musician)
- Length
- 45 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 454
- Since
- 2018
Cover Band Confidential is the podcast for working musicians, bandleaders, and gigging players who want to make more money, book better gigs, build stronger…
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23. Radical Research Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 15 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 172
- Since
- 2018
Join hosts Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn in a bi-weekly conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of left-field rock and metal music.
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24. Louis The Child - Playground Radio
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 220
- Since
- 2018
Playground Radio is a bi-weekly radio show hosted by Louis The Child showcasing their favorite music at the moment. Be sure to stay tuned for news and updates…
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25. The Emo Social Club Podcast
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 382
- Since
- 2018
Brian and Lizzie discuss news and host interviews surrounding the emo subculture, addressing current topics and bands.
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26. Performance Anxiety
- Length
- 1 hr 14 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 488
- Since
- 2018
Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about…
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27. The Story Song Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 231
- Since
- 2018
THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres…
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28. METAL PODCAST -- Middle-Aged Metal-Heads
- Length
- 1 hr 31 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 253
- Since
- 2018
We are the greatest generation of METAL FANS. full stop. We heard the greatest records the day they came out. We saw the greatest bands. LIVE. IN PERSON. Our…
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29. Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 234
- Since
- 2018
A Prince Lyrics Podcast - Song by song lyrical analysis of Prince's music
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30. Talk Tull to Me - a weekly Jethro Tull deep dive
- Length
- 51 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 353
- Since
- 2019
A journey through the complete library of Jethro Tull. Each week a new song, starting at track one on the first album, and working our way through the years…
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31. Rock and Roll Heaven
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 339
- Since
- 2019
Rock and Roll Heaven is the podcast where we discuss the lives, careers and deaths of iconic musicians throughout history. Proud part of Pantheon - the…
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32. Getting It Out
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 477
- Since
- 2019
A weekly podcast featuring interviews with the best in hardcore, metal and punk rock. Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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33. MLVC: The Madonna Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 343
- Since
- 2019
MLVC: the Madonna Podcast is your place for all things Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. Hosted by Stefan Mreczko, Liberty King, Tony Trius & Ben Kline, each…
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34. The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 355
- Since
- 2019
If you love U2's music but want a fun, irreverent take beyond the stats and collectables, this podcast is for you. A podcast for U2 fans, casual and die-hard…
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35. Metal Nerdery Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 10 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 377
- Since
- 2019
Heavy Metal podcast covering Thrash, Classic Metal, Album Reviews and Rankings. From SABBATH to SLAYER, Join Us as we Dive into all things Metal with an extra…
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36. The True Tunes Podcast
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 147
- Since
- 2019
We make no apologies here: Our goal is to help artists as they work to make the world a more beautiful and musical place, and to help grow audiences for those…
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37. Audio Judo
- Length
- 1 hr 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 188
- Since
- 2019
Music discovery used to come from all over the place: the radio, MTV, shared mix tapes, Rolling Stone magazine, and record stores, but not anymore. Enter…
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38. Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 360
- Since
- 2019
Failing musician and music-lover Michael Mansour dissects a different album every week and an entire discography once a month. ALL their albums…even the ones…
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39. The Wrong Cat Died
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 311
- Since
- 2019
Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of…
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40. Pablo Held Investigates
- Length
- 1 hr 54 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 123
- Since
- 2019
A Series of Interviews
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41. InObscuria Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 46 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 358
- Since
- 2019
An Exhumation of Obscure ROCK n' PUNK n' METAL! A Podcast where we discuss the Forgotten, the Lost, & the Should Have Beens. If it's left-of-center and it…
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42. 97X - Rumblings from the Big Bush
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 100
- Since
- 2019
Two former 97X DJs reminisce about the independent music and the dedicated people that made the station one-of-a-kind.
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43. Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues Podcast | Classic Blues, British Blues & Modern Blues Radio
- Length
- 1 hr 48 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 455
- Since
- 2019
Blues From The Ouse – Best UK Blues Podcast | New Blues Releases, Classic Blues, British Blues, Chicago Blues, Blues Rock & Blues Guitar Weekly radio-style show…
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44. High School Never Ends : A Pop-Punk Dad Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 361
- Since
- 2019
Thirty-Something Dads, 'Wingman' Steve and Chris-183, nerd out over the power-chorded glory that was 90's and 2000's pop-punk. Their hearts are Blink and…
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45. Shitty Song of the Week
- Length
- 1 hr 13 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 329
- Since
- 2020
Welcome to the digital dumpster dive where bad music goes to die and awful decisions live forever. Shitty Song of the Week (SSOTW) is an unfiltered, brutally…
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46. What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Music
- Length
- 1 hr 25 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 359
- Since
- 2020
A podcast that dives deep into discographies - one artist per season. Hosts Adam, Steve, and Lucas go album by album, track by track, exploring how context…
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47. Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 33 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 437
- Since
- 2020
Only Three Lads is a lively podcast celebrating the Golden Age of Alternative Music from the '70s, '80s & '90s. Join Uncle Gregg, Brett Vargo, and a variety…
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48. What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 14 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 78
- Since
- 2020
Interviews and discussions about XTC, from White Music to Wasp Star and beyond
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49. The ICP With We Show
- Length
- 1 hr 56 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 232
- Since
- 2020
The ICP with We Show is a podcast about underground, horrorcore, and juggalo music... more or less. In our first 7 seasons, we reviewed every ICP and Twiztid…
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50. Rock And Roll Confessional
- Length
- 48 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 100
- Since
- 2020
Rock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the…
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