Pantheon Media
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
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 166: Songs You Shouldn’t Cover 30.08.2022 37:36
In this episode Martin gives some sound advice in the Five Songs You Shouldn’t Cover" Uriah Heep – “Gypsy” Ram Jam – “Gone Wild” Status Quo – “Backwater” Ted Nugent – “Paralyzed” Galactic Cowboys – “I Want You” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 165: Self-Titled 24.08.2022 38:31
Episode 164: Self-Titled Albums 1. Metallica – “Of Wolf and Man”2. Iron Maiden – “Prowler”3. Genesis – “Silver Rainbow” 4. Van Halen – “Light Up the Sky” 5. Peter Gabriel – “Not One of Us” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 164: The Birth of Stoner Rock 17.08.2022 33:55
In episode 164, Martin gives us the history of The Birth of Stoner Rock in these five songs: Kyuss – “Green Machine” Sleep – “The Druid” Monster Magnet – “Look to Your Orb for the Warning” Spiritual Beggars – “Blind Mountain” Fu Manchu – “Redline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 163: Grunge from Away 09.08.2022 37:37
In show 163, Martin explains 'Grunge from Away' Paw – “Gasoline” Stone Temple Pilots – “Silvergun Superman” Dinosaur Jr. – “Grab It” Smashing Pumpkins – “Geek U.S.A.” Everclear – “Summerland” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 162: Concept Album Flops 02.08.2022 37:53
In Ep 162 Martin lays out the top 5 Concept Album Flops Yes – “The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)” Iron Maiden – “The Prophecy” Pete Townshend – “Let’s Get Pretentious” Pink Floyd – “Your Possible Pasts” Queensryche – “One Foot in Hell” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last published episode: 'History in Five Songs 161: First a Guitar Solo 26.07.2022 34:38
The history of First a Guitar Solo in five songs: Black Sabbath – “Don’t Start (Too Late)” Iron Maiden – “Another Life” Kiss – “No No No” Rush – “Between the Wheels” Scorpions – “The Sails of Charon” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 160: The Jim Morrison Complex 19.07.2022 33:14
In episode 160 Martin gets into bands with The Jim Morrison Complex The Stranglers – “Don’t Bring Harry” The Cult – “Sacred Life” Danzig – “Dominion” Last Crack – “Precious Human Stress” The Tea Party – “Silence” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs Ep. 159: Psychedelic ‘90s Metal 12.07.2022 33:58
Here in episode 159, Martin gives the lowdown on psychedelic ‘90s metal King’s X – “Far, Far Away” Last Crack – “Wicked Sandbox” Saigon Kick – “Peppermint Tribe” Liquid Jesus – “Better or Worse” Mindfunk – “Goddess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 158: Songs About Radio 05.07.2022 38:26
Martin lays out the top five Songs About Radio: ZZ Top – “Heard It on the X” Rush – “The Spirit of Radio” Roger Waters – “Radio Waves” Kinks – “Around the Dial” Roxy Music – “Oh Yeah” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 157: Solo Albums from Drummers 28.06.2022 35:20
In show 157, Martin gets into the top 5 Solo Albums from Drummers! Klark Kent – “Away from Home” Jerry Gaskill – “Sandy” Roger Taylor – “Airheads” Bruford – “Back to the Beginning” Bill Ward – “Ashes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs Ep. 156: When Thrash Slowed Down 23.06.2022 34:15
Here in episode 156, Martin details When Thrash Slowed Down Slayer – “Read Between the Lies” Pantera – “Psycho Holiday” Megadeth – “Architecture of Aggression” Exodus – “One Foot in the Grave” Anthrax – “Invisible” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History in Five Songs 155: The 'It' Band 15.06.2022 36:08
In episode 155 Martin tells us about The “It” Band 1. The Clash – “The Card Cheat” 2. Bruce Springsteen – “Downbound Train" 3. U2 – “In God’s Country” 4. Pearl Jam – “Rearviewmirror” 5. Suede – “So Young” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 154: How Heavy Can It Get? 07.06.2022 38:07
Here is ep 154 Martin asks the question 'How heavy can it get?' Pantera – “Strength Beyond Strength” Emperor – “Thus Spake the Nightspirit” Slipknot – “The Heretic Anthem” Ahab – “The Giant” Gojira – “Another World” 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 153: No Top End 31.05.2022 35:00
In episode 153, Martin talks about No Top End with these five songs: 1. Budgie- "Rocking Man" 2. Rush- "The Trees" 3. Blue Oyster Cult- "Tattoo Vampire" 4. KISS – "Parasite" 5. Aerosmith- "Magic Touch" 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 152: No Bottom End 24.05.2022 37:58
In episode 152, Martin talks about No Bottom End with these five songs: 1. Iggy and the Stooges – “Death Trip” 2. Judas Priest – “Sinner” 3. Thin Lizzy – “Warrior” 4. Yes – “Release, Release” 5. Rush – “Lock and Key” 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 151: Senior Singer Report Card 17.05.2022 38:22
In episode 151, Martin talks about Senior Singer Report Card with these five songs: 1. Teaze – “Boys Nite Out” 2. The Who – “Detour” 3. Iron Maiden – “El Dorado” 4. Jethro Tull – “The Betrayal of Joshua Kynde” 5. Van Halen – “Bullethead” 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 150: Proto-Progressive Metal 11.05.2022 33:40
In episode 150, Martin talks about Proto-Progressive Metal with these five songs: 1. Jimi Hendrix Experience – “I Don’t Live Today” 2. Led Zeppelin – "Good Times Bad Times" 3. The Who – “Amazing Journey” 4. Black Sabbath – “Wicked World” 5. King Crimson – “Pictures of a City” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn...
History in Five Songs 149: Guest Female Voices 04.05.2022 36:35
In episode 149, Martin talks about Guest Female Voices with these five songs: 1. The Tubes – “Prime Time” 2. Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” 3. Led Zeppelin – “The Battle of Evermore” 4. Rush – “Time Stand Still” 5. Pink Floyd – “The Great Gig in the Sky” 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 148: The First Great Productions 26.04.2022 37:39
In episode 148, Martin talks about The First Great Productions with these five songs: 1. Uriah Heep – “Tears in My Eyes” 2. Genesis – “Harold the Barrel” 3. Deep Purple – “Highway Star” 4. Pink Floyd – “Brain Damage” 5. Montrose – “Space Station #5” 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 147: The Last of the First Mods 19.04.2022 37:54
In episode 147, Martin talks about The Last of the First Mods with these five songs: 1. The High Numbers – “Zoot Suit” 2. The Rolling Stones – “Time Is on My Side” 3. The Who – “My Generation” 4. The Small Faces – “My Mind’s Eye” 5. The Kinks – “David Watts” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your a...
History in Five Songs 146: Is there a NWOBHM sound? 12.04.2022 39:09
In episode 146, Martin asks, Is there a NWOBHM sound? with these five songs: 1. Def Leppard – “It Could Be You” 2. Saxon – “To Hell and Back Again” 3. Tygers of Pan Tang – “Tyger Bay” 4. Iron Maiden – “Invaders” 5. Grim Reaper – “Run for Your Life” 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 145: Bands with Angry Fans 05.04.2022 44:49
In episode 145, Martin talks about Bands with Angry Fans with these five songs: 1. Queensryche – “I Am I” 2. Motley Crue – “Poison Apples” 3. Iron Maiden – “Speed of Light” 4. Kiss – “Spit” 5. Led Zeppelin – “Celebration Day” 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/adch...
History in Five Songs 144: Pub Rock 29.03.2022 34:04
In episode 144, Martin talks about Pub Rock with these five songs: 1. Eggs Over Easy – “The Factory” 2. Kilburn & the High Roads – “The Badger & the Rabbit” 3. Graham Parker – “Back to Schooldays” 4. Dr. Feelgood – “One Weekend” 5. Eddie & the Hot Rods – “Quit This Town” 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 143: Fadeouts 22.03.2022 36:43
In episode 143, Martin talks about Fadeouts with these five songs: 1. Dio – “Killing the Dragon” 2. The Clash – “Safe European Home” 3. Blue Oyster Cult – “Blade Blade” 4. Thin Lizzy – “Black Rose” 5. Black Sabbath – “Children of the Grave” 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 m...
History in Five Songs 142: Light Band Heavy Single 16.03.2022 33:42
In episode 142, Martin talks about Light Band Heavy Single with these five songs: 1. Heart – “Little Queen” 2. Sammy Hagar – “Heavy Metal” 3. Yes – “Hold On” 4. Brownsville Station – “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” 5. Beatles – “Helter Skelter” 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 meg...
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