Mike Grubb
The Musicscope
Host Mike Grubb dives into the roots of the music we love so much. Explore the history of rock, blues, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz, metal, and more through the lens of the Musicscope.
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Episodes
The Musicscope Minute - Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley 09.07.2026 0:34
Bite sized facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Queen’s First Single 06.07.2026 0:34
Bite sized facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Elvis Presley records 'Hound Dog' 02.07.2026 0:34
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
Episode 13: Memphis, Tennessee 01.07.2026 28:38
This episode traces the influence of Delta blues pioneers like Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf , and follows the rise of B.B. King from Beale Street radio to international blues icon. It also highlights how Sun Records and Sam Phillips helped launch the careers of artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis , creating a new sound that woul...
The Musicscope Minute - KISS and Marvel Comics 29.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Purple Rain 25.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - My Bonnie by Tony Sheridan 22.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Monterey International Pop Festival 18.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Workingman’s Dead 15.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Hank Williams Joins the Grand Ol’ Opry 11.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Brian Jones Leaves the Stones 08.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper 05.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - The Freewheelin Bob Dylan 04.06.2026 0:35
Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Dark Side of the Moon 01.06.2026 0:34
The Musicscope Minute - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and its record run. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
Episode 11: Detroit, Michigan 28.05.2026 28:53
In this episode, we explore the musical history of Detroit. Starting with the world-famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra, we explore the city’s contributions to Jazz and hard bop, its influence on recording, songwriting and production through Motown records, and its dominance of the rock charts in the 70s from Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, Grand funk and others. We will also explore Detroits deep influence...
Episode 9: Washington, DC 28.05.2026 25:03
In this episode, we explore the musical history of Washington DC. Important contributions from DC include John Phillip Souza, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Shirley Horn, Ruth Brown, Buzz Busby and the Bayou Boys, The Country Gentlemen, The Seldom Scene, John Fahey, Piedmont Blues, Roy Buchanon, Danny Gatton, Go-Go, Chuck Brown, DC Punk, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Fugazi, Jawbox, Post-Punk, Di...
Episode 12: San Francisco, California 28.05.2026 33:49
In this episode we trace San Francisco’s musical evolution from Gold Rush-era vice districts and immigrant performance traditions to jazz, folk, psychedelia, punk, funk, hip-hop, and alternative rock. It highlights how the city’s long-standing culture of nonconformity, cultural exchange, and experimentation helped shape one of the most distinctive and influential music scenes in American history....
The Musicscope Minute - A Whiter Shade of Pale 25.05.2026 0:34
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - What's Going On 21.05.2026 0:34
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Sledgehammer 18.05.2026 0:35
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Hollywood Nights 14.05.2026 0:35
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Best Selling Single of All Time 11.05.2026 0:35
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - Honky Tonk Angels 07.05.2026 0:35
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - ZZ Top Day 04.05.2026 0:35
Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
The Musicscope Minute - ‘Fallout' by The Police 01.05.2026 0:35
The Musicscope Minute delivers music history factoids in 1 minute or less! Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.
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