Pantheon - Podcasts for Music Lovers

In late 1975, Rush were feeling confident. Their previous album Fly By Night had taken a step forward from their eponymous debut and new drummer Neil Peart had not only set a new standard for drumming but was ready to become the band's lyricist thanks to his voracious appetite for reading. Thanks to Neil, the lyrics could become more introspective while also walking into a fantastic fantasy world...

This week Tom & Zeus pick each KISS member's worst KISS album. Just a few weeks ago Tom & Zeus picked each KISS member's best album. This time they pick their worst. This was a lot harder than picking the best. The guy went through all 10 members of KISS and for some even picked newer albums and classic six albums as well. A fun music discussion about KISS music and some great feedback from last w...

Join hosts Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson in a special episode of Perfectly Good Podcast recorded on August 20th, John Hiatt's birthday. In this episode, they delve into the song 'Master of Disaster' from Hiatt's 2005 album of the same name. Discussing the song's themes, lyrical depth, and various covers, Sylvan and Jesse celebrate the artist's impact on music. They also reflect on Hiatt's legacy,...

Metal Mayhem ROC welcomes Judas Priest founding bassist Ian Hill to discuss the band’s enduring legacy, the upcoming US “Shield of Pain” Tour with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity, and the 35th anniversary of Painkiller, a defining album in heavy metal history. Ian reflects on the 1990 Nevada legal trial, the addition of Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap to preserve the band’s iconic guitar s...

ABOUT ​LOU GRAMM: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ​and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and founding member ​the original voice of FOREIGNER™, Lou Gramm​. Lou’s unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER™ among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 hit songs defined an era. Top 10 Hits include “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Head Games,” “J...

Chris Vos named his band The Record Company because he thought his band would never get signed. Turns out, not only did they get signed but The Record Company are now ten years and counting into their career. The band now has to its credit, four critically acclaimed albums and six top 10 AAA radio singles with "Off The Ground" and "Life To Fix" hitting the top spot. Chris joins the podcast to talk...

In Episode 324 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores how outside songwriters like Desmond Child, Jim Vallance, and Diane Warren sometimes elevated bands such as Kiss, Aerosmith, and the Scorpions, showing that even rock purists can be happily fooled when the collaboration works. Kiss – “Heaven’s on Fire” Aerosmith – “Heart’s Done Time” Scorpions – “Don’t Believe Her” Ratt –...

In this episode of Rock is Lit, Cynthia Swanson, winner of the second Bill Hallberg Rock ‘n’ Roll Short Story Contest in the General Submission category, reads her winning story, “A Possibility Nonetheless.” MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Rock is Lit theme music Sixties 60’s music (free to use) “The Water is Wide” by Pete Seeger “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds “There But For Fortu...

LC Picks 3 is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠ sidecast. Hosted by LC and a special guest, this sidecast's mission is to focus on 1 band per episode, an overall discussion of their career, and 3 "gateway drug" tracks. On this episode, we are featuring Volbeat and co-host Chris Czynszak of the ⁠Decibel Geek⁠ podcast. Volbeat song snippets LC Pick 3 Tracks Lola Montez (Intro) Pick 1: Heaven Nor Hell Pick 2:...

Some folks grow up dreaming of meeting their heroes—Steve Postell just grabbed his guitar and did it. Born and raised in New York City, Steve is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and composer whose career has been nothing short of a musical odyssey. A classically trained guitarist, he went on to collaborate with legends like David Crosby, and after Crosby’s passing, carried that legacy forward by...

EPYSODE 52: "The Nest" by Jeannie Piersol. Guests: Jeannie Piersol, Alec Palao. Additional commentary by: Uncle Herff. Here we explore the story behind "The Nest" , a 2025 release showcasing the mesmerizing recordings of Jeannie Piersol, a once-overlooked voice from the late '60s Bay Area scene. While never released as a full album at the time, these tracks — produced during a brief but creatively...

On the 68th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, SIOL Hall Of Famer, the host of Trunk Nation on SiriusXM, the Eddie Trunk Podcast, That Metal Show, the one and only Eddie Trunk to review the 1976 classic rock album from Rainbow, "Rising." Rainbow's Rising was the 2nd studio album by Rainbow, the band that guitar god Ritchie Blackmore formed when he...

This week, we examine the first half of the '80s to ask the question - which artists had the best run during that span? Bringing us the funny sugar in this episode is our friend Jack (where our fellow '60s music nerds at?!?). That's right, Jack Rabid, publisher/writer for The Big Takeover magazine and drummer for '80s New York hardcore band Even Worse and dreamy '90s indie band Springhouse is our...

In Episode 323 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin rants about "the outside songwriter’s worst sin"—pop vocal melodies—spotlighting how they derailed bands like Aerosmith, Heart, and Ozzy Osbourne by forcing generic, label-driven hooks that undermined each artist’s authentic voice. Aerosmith – “Magic Touch” Heart – “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" Alice Cooper – “Bed of Nails”...

A very special episode from All Things Blues And Southern Rock. This week Brian and Jason welcome their guest, from Los Angeles, Phil Baranchik. Phil chats with the boys about their mutual friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, and the benefit show for him at Reggie;s in Chicago . Phil shares with the guys, the chain of events that led to Jay's hospitalization, his slow ongoing recovery pro...

Congratulations to the winner of the second Bill Hallberg Rock ‘n’ Roll Short Story Contest in the Undergraduate Student Submissions category, Mavis Wolff! Listen to Mavis read her winning story, “Yes, Please,” in this episode.  Mavis Wolff is a Corporate Social Purpose Intern with Volunteer Tennessee, and a Peer Mentor at MTSU's University Writing Center. She has developed a strong skillset in pr...

The recent passing of Golden Earring co-founder George Kooymans, succumbing to ALS, caught both of our attention, as "kids" of the Golden Earring era! His lifelong partnership with his neighbor and brother-in-law, Marinus Gerritsen alone is a great tale. The guys share a lot of what they learned along the way. Plus, the music...ahhh their music! ⁠Learn more about ALS, and support their efforts to...

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes special guests Marc S from Performance Anxiety Podcast and Mark G from My Favorite Mistake Podcast. The trio delves into the creation and journey of an unprecedented Spinal Tap tribute album benefiting Teen Cancer America. Marc S shares insider stories on how he became inspired to create the album, the notable musicians involved, an...

We at The Wolf are excited to present our 250th episode of UAWIL and want to take a moment to thank all our loyal listeners & social media followers. Building this show and the community of fellow rock fans has been such a fun and sometimes magical adventure around the world these past 5 years. We want to express our sincere thanks for coming on the journey with us. Also, we like to do big guests...

This week Tom & Zeus welcome legendary KISS manager Doc McGhee to talk everything KISS! Doc McGhee has managed Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Scorpions and many more hard rock acts. However, the KISS Army knows Doc McGhee as KISS' manager since 1995. Tom and Zeus have a fun and interesting conversation with Doc and ask him the questions they have been dying to ask. This episode is for the Loudca...

We're back to celebrate the past, present, and future of rock with a new edition of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has curated a thorough list of the notable rock world losses, memorable album anniversaries, and some upcoming music to get excited about. In this episode, we’re paying tribute to legends like Steve Grimmett, Elvis Presley, Frankie Banali, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, while also mark...

Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock, joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss his legendary career. From Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black County Communions and more, to his new solo album ‘Chosen’, he opens up about his spiritual journey and writing songs about the human condition, collaborations with Tony Iommi and other icons, and the making of his latest music. Glenn also reflects on the brotherhood he h...

Humble Pie is often overshadowed by bands like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and Queen, but they were a considered a "supergroup" when they formed in 1969-- fronted by Steve Marriott from the Small Faces and Peter Frampton from The Herd. Their first 2 albums are a mixed bag, but by the time they signed with A&M Records in 1970 they had refined their style down to a bluesy, hard-rockin' sound. Rock On (...

Spider Stacy of The Pogues joins our podcast just at the start of their all too brief Eastern North American tour to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their classic album, Rum, Sodomy & The Lash. Spider talks up all the musicians in their current lineup and gives us some thoughts about the late, great Shane McGowan. This episode is sponsored by ⁠The 80s Cruise⁠. Use promo code "WDDIM" to get $250...

In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth delve into the song 'Marlene' from John Hiatt's 2014 album 'Terms of My Surrender.' The episode takes place on the 41st anniversary of his sobriety. The hosts discuss the significance of Hiatt's sobriety journey and its impact on his music, expressing gratitude for his contributions. They also talk about the Cumberland...