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Underrated music history podcasts worth a listen

50 Music History 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 History 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

Longest running first

  1. Cosmosis

    Leisure, Music

    Length
    1 hr 59 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    851
    Since
    2005

    Listen to Cosmosis on the radio every Friday from 3pm - 5pm and every Saturday from 6am to 7am. In the Nashville area, tune in to 103.7 and 107.1 FM. In the…

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  2. Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 13 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    331
    Since
    2015

    Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You…

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  3. That's Not Metal

    Music

    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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  4. New Old Heads Podcast

    Music

    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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  5. Permanent Record Podcast

    Music

    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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  6. TuneDig

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 55 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    92
    Since
    2018

    TuneDig is an in-depth and informed conversation between two lifelong friends about the power of music — one album at a time. In each episode, we go down the…

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  7. The Story Song Podcast

    Music

    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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  8. Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Music

    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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  9. Rock and Roll Heaven

    Music

    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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  10. Where The Living Room Used To Be

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 23 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    238
    Since
    2019

    A podcast about Rhode Island’s diverse music scene

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  11. Metal Nerdery Podcast

    Music

    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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  12. Audio Judo

    Music

    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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  13. Earthquake Weather

    Arts, Music

    Length
    1 hr 59 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    88
    Since
    2020

    Earthquake Weather is a mix series curated and performed by JVIZ. Genres primarily focus on Dubstep but also include Jungle, Drum and Bass, and variety of…

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  14. Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast

    Music

    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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  15. State of Love & Trust Podcast

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    325
    Since
    2020

    Jason Kerepesi & Paul Ghiglieri dig into the music, art, photography, film, activism & more that inspires the best in people. New pods every Tuesday! Become a…

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  16. 50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 25 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    188
    Since
    2020

    Travel back in time, year by year, with three 50 year olds to find out what was happening back in the day and which song is actually the best song for each year…

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  17. True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    251
    Since
    2020

    True House Stories® is a interview podcast series hosted by dance music icon, Lenny Fontana. It features candid and often untold stories from influential…

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  18. Beck Did It Better

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    346
    Since
    2020

    Beck Did It Better is a comedy podcast where we discuss the top 500 albums of all time as decided by Rolling Stone magazine. We don’t know the Beatles from…

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  19. Sloancast

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 28 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    65
    Since
    2020

    Two superfans take deep dives into the career and catalogue of the Canadian rock band Sloan.

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  20. Prisoners of Rock and Roll

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 29 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    127
    Since
    2020

    Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered…

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  21. The Department of Metal Antiquities

    Music

    Length
    38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    257
    Since
    2020

    As a musical genre, heavy metal (and all it's sub-genres) has only existed for 50 years, but in that time there have been a great many happenings that we have…

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  22. In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast

    Music

    Length
    2 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    294
    Since
    2020

    The usual format is this: we pick a song from the 1950s or 1960s (genres range from garage, R&B, Girl Groups, Motown and Doo-Wop), and discuss three versions of…

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  23. Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations

    Music

    Length
    57 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    331
    Since
    2020

    Informative and Entertaining conversation about the greatest decade of music! Spanning the years 1967-'82. Spotlight Years, Featured Artists Plus! 1-Hit…

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  24. Music History Today Network

    Music

    Length
    40 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    2,277
    Since
    2020

    Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are: The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the…

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  25. Reelin' In The Years (RITY)

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 58 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    301
    Since
    2021

    Reelin' In The Years (RITY) is your weekly dose of music education! Enjoy a blend of Rock, Blues, and Americana. Plus stories about the songs and artists…

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  26. Super Awesome Mix

    Music

    Length
    36 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    269
    Since
    2021

    "I made you a mix tape" -- some of the best words to hear from someone you care about! Join Matt and Sam on a weekly mix tape adventure: each guest is asked…

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  27. Queue Points

    Music

    Length
    34 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    269
    Since
    2021

    Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award-nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black…

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  28. Live From My Drum Room! ®

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 31 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    278
    Since
    2021

    Live From My Drum Room!® is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate conversations with legendary…

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  29. The Tom Petty Project

    Music

    Length
    24 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    308
    Since
    2021

    This is the weekly podcast that digs into the entire Tom Petty catalog song by song, album by album and includes conversations with musicians, fans, and…

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  30. Heavy Metal 101

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 10 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    67
    Since
    2021

    Your favorite podcast, wherein Dr. Eric, an expert, and Dr. John, a novice, explore, discuss, and argue about the history of heavy metal music. New episodes are…

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  31. The Alaska Music Podcast

    Music

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    94
    Since
    2021

    Music and interviews from the majestic and mysterious Far North. Presenting original music from Indie to Alaskana to stellar Symphonic performances, the…

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  32. ON THE LAM WITH MARC FENTON

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    197
    Since
    2021

    An examination of music from the origins of rock ‘n roll to the present day

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  33. The Crate 808 Podcast

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    101
    Since
    2022

    Missing the golden era of hip hop? The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s with lively debates around classic albums, arguments over Top 5 GOATs and…

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  34. Old School Throw Down

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    202
    Since
    2022

    Be part of the special 250th Show of the Old School Throwdown Your chance for an Old School T-shirt. A special two (2) hour show. T-shirts given to the first 25…

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  35. The Mainly Eminem Podcast

    Music

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    50
    Since
    2022

    Welcome to The Mainly Eminem Podcast, The podcast made by Eminem fans, for Eminem fans. We talk about everything Slim Shady related, from the latest Eminem news…

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  36. Somewhere in Time Podcast

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 29 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2022

    Join Eric, Tim, Joe, and Keith as they discuss what it was like growing up as metal fans in the 80’s and 90’s.

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  37. Talk Louder

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 5 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    203
    Since
    2022

    A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News)…

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  38. 240 gigabytes of Neil Finn podcast

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 50 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    93
    Since
    2022

    Journey with Chris as he explores a 240 gigabyte archive comprised entirely of live Neil Finn. Every second week a new episode of performance highlights and…

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  39. The Rock & Roll History Show

    Arts, Music

    Length
    1 hr 13 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    198
    Since
    2023

    Brian Horowitz and The Crambones uncover the true stories behind your favorite hit songs, along with some interesting facts and trivia about music history.

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  40. That Driving Beat

    Music

    Length
    2 hr
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    194
    Since
    2023

    That Driving Beat is a radio show from Louisville Kentucky, where two vinyl DJs spin 45rpm soul, R&B, garage rock, Mod, and more. For older episodes go to…

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  41. Never Ending Stories: Bob Dylan & the Never Ending Tour

    Music

    Length
    9 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    228
    Since
    2023

    A podcast about Bob Dylan, the Never Ending Tour, and other Good Music. Presented by Ian Grant, Evan Laffer, and Steven Hyden. Subscribe on Patreon for full…

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  42. Blues History: This Week In The Blues

    Music

    Length
    6 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    194
    Since
    2023

    HEY BLUES FANS - In this podcast, we cover the highlights in blues history, one week at a time. Want to know more about the household names like Muddy Waters…

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  43. Classic Vinyl Podcast

    #86 in Music History Music

    Length
    26 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    186
    Since
    2023

    A classic rock and pop podcast where we review songs from the classic vinyl era of the sixties and seventies. Hear song and album reviews and discussions from…

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  44. Paths of Rhythm (Formerly Once A DJ)

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    101
    Since
    2023

    Paths of Rhythm is a conversation series about the journey a life in music takes you on. Hip hop is the starting point for a lot of these conversations, but the…

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  45. Ask Zac

    Music

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    284
    Since
    2023

    Zac Childs is a music insider and historian. He is the host of the acclaimed Truetone Lounge interview series and contributed to Vintage Guitar Magazine for…

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  46. Talkin' Slayer: A Metal Podcast and Half-@ssed Audiobook

    Music

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    86
    Since
    2023

    Talkin' Slayer tells the story of Slayer, the thrashiest of the Big Four thrash metal bands. After some introduction episodes, this weekly show recaps the…

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  47. THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW

    Music

    Length
    3 hr
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    317
    Since
    2023

    Three hours commercial FREE Music from back in the day when spandex, leather and hair spray ruled the Sunset Strip 80' Rock, Hair Metal & Thrash! Plus brand new…

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  48. Jackalope Tales on Radio Misfits

    Music

    Length
    47 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    176
    Since
    2023

    Jackalope Tales pulls back the curtain on the strange, spooky, and sometimes shocking urban legends that lurk within the music industry. Hosts, and founding…

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  49. EarWax

    Music

    Length
    1 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    140
    Since
    2023

    EarWax is a deep-dive music podcast hosted by two longtime record store clerks, Hilary and Cody, who are steeped in music history. Each week, we unpack the…

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  50. Boogie Chitz

    Music

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    167
    Since
    2023

    Music History for your skull - one album at a time. New episode every Tuesday. Follow @boogiechitz on Instagram.

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