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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is the show that aims to make grand and often oddball hard rock and heavy metal points through a narrative built upon the tiny idea of a quintet of songs. Buttressed with illustrative clips, Martin argues quickly and succinctly why these songs - and the specific sections of these tracks - support his mad professor premise, from the wobbly invention of an “American” heavy metal, to the influence of Led Zeppelin in hair metal or to more succinct topics like tapping and twin leads. The songs serve as bricks, but Martin slathers plenty of mortar. At the end...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

History in Five Songs 91: World’s Biggest Living Rock Stars 23.03.2021

In episode 91 Martin talks about the World’s Biggest Living Rock Stars with these five songs: 1. Robert Plant – “Calling to You”  2. Keith Richards – “Make No Mistake”  3. Bruce Springsteen – “Working on a Dream”  4. Rolling Stones – “Sparks Will Fly”  5. Paul McCartney – “Ever Present Past”  To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Pod...

History in Five Songs 90: Live Albums of New Songs 16.03.2021

In episode 90 Martin talks about Live Albums of New Songs with these five songs: 1. MC5 – “Rocket Reducer No. 62”  2. Jimi Hendrix – “Message of Love”  3. Ted Nugent – “Spontaneous Combustion”  4. HSAS – “My Home Town”  5. Frank Zappa – “Hot Plate Heaven at the Green Hotel” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more a...

History in Five Songs 89: This Album's Too Short 09.03.2021

In episode 89 Martin talks about albums that are too short in these five songs: 1. Ted Nugent – “The Music Made Me Do It”  2. Paul Stanley – “Where Angels Dare”  3. Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom – “D.W.I.”  4. Warlord – “Deliver Us from Evil”  5. Nick Drake – “Free Ride” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your...

History in Five Songs 88: Kiss and Trends 02.03.2021

In episode 88 Martin talks about Kiss and Trends in these five songs: 1. Kiss – “Watchin’ You”  2. Kiss – “Talk to Me”  3. Kiss – “War Machine”  4. Kiss – “Rain”  5. Kiss – “Eat Your Heart Out”  To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 87: The Mod Revival 23.02.2021

In episode 87 Martin talks about The Mod Revival in these five songs: 1. The Who – “The Dirty Jobs”  2. The Jam – “Thick as Thieves”  3. The Chords – “Maybe Tomorrow”  4. Pete Townshend – “Keep on Working”  5. The Kinks – “Moving Pictures” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

History in Five Songs 86: Worst Five Single Live 17.02.2021

In episode 86 Martin talks about Worst Five Single Live in these five songs: 1. Derringer – “Let Me In”  2. Sammy Hagar – “Bad Motor Scooter”  3. Blue Oyster Cult – “Godzilla”  4. Alice Cooper – “Billion Dollar Babies”  5. Ted Nugent – “Heads Will Roll” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices....

History in Five Songs 85: Outshined 10.02.2021

In episode 85 Martin talks about musicians being 'Outshined' in these five songs: 1. Ted Nugent – “Out of Control”  2. Yes – “Changes”  3. Kiss – “I’ve Had Enough (Into the Fire)”  4. Peter Gabriel – “I Have the Touch”  5. Ozzy Osbourne – “Little Dolls” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices....

History in Five Songs 84: Top Five Single Live 02.02.2021

In episode 84 Martin talks about the Top Five Singles Live: 1. The Who – “Young Man Blues”  2. Cheap Trick – “Big Eyes”  3. Foghat – “Honey Hush”  4. The Pat Travers Band – “Go All Night”  5. Judas Priest – “Running Wild” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 83: New Way to Rank Zep 27.01.2021

In episode 83 Martin talks about a New Way to Rank Zep in these five songs: 1. Led Zeppelin – “Royal Orleans” 2. Led Zeppelin – “Misty Mountain Hop”  3. Led Zeppelin – “Southbound Saurez”  4. Led Zeppelin – “House of the Holy”  5. Led Zeppelin – “Living Loving Maid” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about you...

History in Five Songs 82: Queen and Novelty 19.01.2021

In episode 82 Martin talks about Queen and Novelty in these five songs: 1. Queen – “Killer Queen”  2. Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”  3. Queen – “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”  4. Queen - “Another One Bites the Dust”  5. Queen – “Radio Ga Ga”  To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

History in Five Songs 81: Novelty Singles: Not My Style 13.01.2021

In episode 81 Martin talks about Novelty Singles: 'Not My Style' in these five songs:  1. Kiss – “Hard Luck Woman”  2.  The Osmonds – “Crazy Horses”  3. Rolling Stones – “Miss You”  4. Led Zeppelin - “Dy’er Maker”  5. Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

History in Five Songs 80: Five Females - A Wyrd Congruence 06.01.2021

In episode 80 Martin talks about 'Five Females - A Wyrd Congruence' in these five songs:  1. The Search Party – “When He Calls”  2.  Trader Horne – “Growing Man”  3. The Ghost  – “Hearts and Flowers”  4. Grootna – “Waitin’ for My Ship”  5. These Trails - “Hello Lou” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about you...

History in Five Songs 79: NWOBHM Compilations 30.12.2020

In episode 79 Martin talks about NWOBHM Compilations in these five songs:  1. Angel Witch – “Baphomet”  2.  The Raid – “Hard Lines”  3. Race Against Time – “Bedtime”  4. Angel Witch – “Extermination Day”  5. Prowler - “Gotta Get Back to You” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

History in Five Songs 78: Proggers Go Solo 23.12.2020

In episode 78 Martin talks about when Proggers Go Solo in these five songs:  1. Roger Waters – “Deja Vu”  2. Steve Hackett – “Til These Eyes’”  3. Adrian Belew – “1967”  4. Chroma Key – “Graveyard Mountain Home”  5. Peter Gabriel - “No Self Control” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

History in Five Songs 77: Southern Rock by Proxy 16.12.2020

In episode 77 Martin talks about Southern Rock by Proxy in these five songs:  1. Point Blank – “Rock and Roll Hideaway”  2. Little Feat – “Hate to Lose You’re Lovin’”  3. Pat Travers Band – “Gettin’ Betta”  4. Foghat – “Stone Blue”  5. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - “Gimme Your Money Please” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts...

History in Five Songs 76: Singer Equals Band 09.12.2020

In episode 76 Martin talks about singers that are equal to their bands with these five songs:  1. Alcatrazz – “Paper Flags”  2. Yes – “It Was All We Knew”  3. Billy Squier – “Whadda You Want From Me”  4. Thin Lizzy – “It’s Getting Dangerous”  5. Alice in Chains – “So Far Under” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn mo...

History in Five Songs 75: This Album’s Too Long 02.12.2020

In episode 75 Martin talks about albums that are 'too long' with these five songs:  1. The Clash – “Version Pardner”  2. Dokken – “Burning Like a Flame”  3. Extreme – “Am I Ever Gonna Change”  4. Iron Maiden – “Shadows of the Valley”  5. AC/DC - “She Likes Rock N Roll” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about...

History in Five Songs 74: Not in the Rock Hall 25.11.2020

In episode 74 Martin talks about what's 'Not in the Rock Hall' in these five songs:  1. Blue Oyster Cult – “Take Me Away” 2. Bad Company – “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” 3. Iron Maiden – “The Wicker Man” 4. Jethro Tull - “One Brown Mouse” 5. Judas Priest – “Between the Hammer & the Anvil” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Lear...

History in Five Songs 73: Crazy Ideas 17.11.2020

In episode 73 Martin talks about Crazy Ideas in these five songs:  1. Iron Maiden – “Paschendale”  2. Rainbow – “Can’t Let You Go”  3. AC/DC – “Landslide” 4. Quiet Riot - “Guilty Pleasures”  5. Morgana Lefay – “Voulez Vous” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 72: Lee Kerslake and Ken Hensley 10.11.2020

In episode 72 Martin talks about Lee Kerslake and Ken Hensley in these five songs:  1. Uriah Heep – “Easy Livin’”  2. Uriah Heep – “Suicidal Man”  3. Ozzy Osbourne – “Steal Away (The Night)”  4. Blackfoot - “Sail Away” 5. Ken Hensley – “The Voice of Love” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choice...

History in Five Songs 71: Southern Rot 04.11.2020

In episode 71 Martin talks about Southern Rot in these five songs:  1. ZZ Top – “I Got the Message”  2. 38 Special – “Back Where You Belong”  3. Van-Zant – “Heart to the Flame”  4. Blackfoot - “Young Girl”  5. Molly Hatchet – “Backstabber” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

History in Five Songs 70: Imaginos and Re Imaginos 28.10.2020

In episode 70 Martin talks about Imaginos and Re Imaginos in these five songs:  1. Blue Öyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths”  2. Blue Öyster Cult - “Subhuman”   3. Blue Öyster Cult – “Magna of Illusion”  4. Blue Öyster Cult – “The Alchemist”  5. Albert Bouchard – “Black Telescope” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn mo...

History in Five Songs 69: Heaviest US Albums of the ‘70s 21.10.2020

Episode 69: Heaviest US Albums of the ‘70s Montrose – “Rock Candy” Legs Diamond - “I Think I Got It” Ram Jam – “Hurricane Ride” Van Halen – “I’m the One” Riot – “Road Racin’” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 68: Smarty Pants Metal 13.10.2020

Show 68, Martin explains 'Smarty Pants Metal' in these five songs:  King’s X – “The World Around Me” 0:24 – 0:54 Bigelf – “Incredible Time Machine” 0:42 – 1:12 Mastodon – “Divinations” 0:46 – 1:14 Opeth – “Heart in Hand” 1:17 – 1:47 Clutch – “X-Ray Visions” 0:14 – 0:44 To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about...

History in Five Songs 67: Eddie Van Halen 07.10.2020

Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen. In this unscheduled episode 67, Martin talks about the legendary Eddie Van Halen and his guitar work in these five songs:  Van Halen – “Eruption”  Van Halen – “Unchained”  Van Halen – “Up for Breakfast”  Van Halen – “I’ll Wait”  Van Halen – “Loss of Control” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcast...

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