Episodes

2d ago

In Episode 338 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin explores why veteran rock stars like Alice Cooper, Robert Plant, Rob Halford and others collaborate with younger musicians, examining whether it’s for creative renewal, staying culturally relevant, genuine mentorship, or tapping into youthful energy. Alice Cooper – “Dirty Diamonds” Robert Plant – “Big Love” Fight – “Immortal Sin” Bruce Dickinson – “Back from the Edge” Iggy Pop – “American Valhalla” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9

In Episode 337 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin examines rock and metal bands that “missed the pre-grunge window” by failing to release one more album before grunge’s 1991 breakthrough wiped out their commercial momentum. Whitesnake – “Judgment Day" Foreigner – “Counting Every Minute” Accept – “Monsterman” UFO – “Mean Streets” Blue Öyster Cult – “Del Rio’s Song” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9

In Episode 336 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin ponders the bands who managed—through timing, luck, pivots, or pure momentum—to sneak in a successful album just before grunge exploded and reshaped the entire rock and metal landscape. Alice Cooper – “Little by Little” Pantera – “Domination” Judas Priest – “Hell Patrol” Metallica – “Holier Than Though” AC/DC – “Let’s Make It” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25

In Episode 335 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin traces the parallel rise, stumbles, and enduring legacies of Motörhead and Saxon, showing how the two bands evolved like true heavy-metal doppelgängers across debuts, classics, live albums, missteps, and comeback eras. Motörhead – “Keep Us on the Road” Saxon – “Out of Control” Motörhead – “Marching Off to War” Saxon – “Hole in the Sky” Motörhead – “When the Eagle Screams” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18

In Episode 334 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin digs into why so many rock, metal, and even punk bands slip old-school 1950s-style rock-and-roll rave-ups into their albums, exploring the roots, motives, and surprising examples behind this enduring musical quirk. Whitesnake – “Bloody Luxury” Kiss – “Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll” Accept – “Burning” The Clash – “Brand New Cadillac” Rush – “In the Mood” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18

In Episode 333 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin dives into those puzzling album openers that deflate excitement right out of the gate—exploring songs that worry, confuse, or misrepresent their bands, from The Who and Rush to Queen, Rainbow, and Yes. The Who – “New Song” Rush – “The Big Money” Queen – “Party” Rainbow – “I Surrender” Yes – “Going for the One” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4

In Episode 332 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin digs into the most surprising omissions from classic live rock albums by legends like Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Rush—spotlighting the iconic tracks that somehow never made the cut. Led Zeppelin – “Immigrant Song” Queen – “Somebody to Love” Rush – “Limelight” AC/DC – “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” Blue Öyster Cult – “Astronomy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28

In Episode 331 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin ponders the bands and albums that helped invent multiple rock and metal genres at once—from Hendrix, Cream, and Pink Floyd shaping psychedelia, prog, and metal, to King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Sabbath, and Venom forging the foundations of progressive metal, power metal, goth, thrash, and black metal. Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Love or Confusion" King Crimson – “The Court of the Crimson King” Uriah Heep – “Poet’s Justice” Venom – “Witching Hour” Metallica – “No Remorse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23

In Episode 330 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin explores the birth of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in 1979, tracing the pivotal singles, band formations, and cultural shifts that set the stage for Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and countless others to ignite a new era of heavy music. Girlschool – “Take It All Away” Motörhead – “Tear Ya Down” Samson – “It’s Not as Easy as It Seems” Vardis – “If I Were King” Witchfynde – “Give ‘Em Hell” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14

In Episode 329 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin digs through the decade’s heavy underground to find traces of early U.S. doom metal—spotlighting bands like Sir Lord Baltimore, Blue Öyster Cult, and Kiss—while concluding that true doom wouldn’t fully take shape in America until years after Black Sabbath set the template. Sir Lord Baltimore – “Kingdom Come” Blue Oyster Cult – “This Ain’t the Summer of Love” Kiss – “Strange Ways” Aerosmith – “Nobody’s Fault” Ted Nugent – “Venom Soup” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7

In Episode 328 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin explores “the last hair metal album”—digging into the moment before grunge overtook the charts to pinpoint which glossy, glam-fueled record marked the true end of hair metal’s unironically flashy golden era. Guns N’ Roses – “Think About You” Trixter – “Heart of Steel” Slaughter – “Spend My Life” Extreme – “Get the Funk Out” Jackyl – “Brain Drain” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7

In Episode 327 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin ponders the question of which record truly marked the end of prog’s golden era, tracing the genre’s rise from King Crimson and Genesis through Pink Floyd and Yes, and debating where the vitality of prog finally gave way to punk, new wave, and beyond. King Crimson – “Fallen Angel” Genesis – “Deep in the Motherlode” Pink Floyd – “Waiting for the Worms” Yes – “Does It Really Happen?” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23

In Episode 326 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin tracks the explosive pre-album stirrings of punk—from the Ramones’ debut and the Saints’ first single to the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, and Damned taking shape—marking the moment the underground coalesced into a global movement. Ramones – “Judy is a Punk” The Saints – “(I’m) Stranded” The Damned – “New Rose” Chris Spedding + The Vibrators – “Pogo Dancing” The Sex Pistols – “Anarchy in the UK” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16

In Episode 325 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff , Martin explores how Randy Bachman’s relentless pursuit of hit songs shaped BTO, Trooper, Prism, and beyond, sparking a uniquely Canadian glam-infused rock movement that left both successes and curiosities in its wake. Trooper – “Live from the Moon” 0:28 – 0:58 Prism – “Virginia” 0:30 – 0:59 Union – “Mainstreet U.S.A.” 0:12 – 0:42 Loverboy – “Jump” 0:18 – 0:48 Bachman-Turner Overdrive – “Can We All Come Together” 0:00– 0:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9

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 – “Shame Shame Shame” Ozzy Osbourne – “That I Never Had” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2

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” Ozzy Osbourne – “Patient Number 9” Rolling Stones – “Whole Wide World" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26

In Episode 322 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into the tricky art of finding the ideal replacement singer, while breaking down why some frontman swaps succeed or fail—covering cases from AC/DC to Black Sabbath and AC/DC to Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple and beyond. AC/DC – “Flick of the Switch” Black Sabbath – “Country Girl” Fleetwood Mac – “Monday Morning” Deep Purple – “Stormbringer” Pantera – “Cowboys from Hell” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19

In Episode 321 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin contemplates how the mid-'70s marked a seismic shift in rock as American hard rock, prog, and singer-songwriter acts like Kiss, Aerosmith, Kansas, the Eagles, and more began to eclipse their British counterparts, signaling a new era of U.S. dominance in popular music. Kiss – “Rock Bottom” The Who – “Success Story” The Eagles – “Too Many Hands” Styx – “Light Up” Deep Purple – “Dealer” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12

In Episode 320 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the “curious chaos” of hair metal live albums, as he surveys the patchy, inconsistent releases of the era—ranging from double-gatefold throwbacks to scrappy singles, EPs, and bonus-track hybrids—and examines how changing technology, shifting band abilities, and label strategies shaped a messy, often underwhelming legacy. Dokken – “Tooth and Nail” Great White – “Bad Boys” Y&T – “25 Hours a Day" Scorpions – “Bad Boys Running Wild” Guns N’ Roses – “It’s Alright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5

In Episode 319 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores “Ozzy’s Long Death Reckoning,” tracing lyrical themes of mortality, spiritual reckoning, and existential dread throughout Ozzy Osbourne’s five-decade career—from early doom-laced Sabbath tracks to solo reflections on heaven, hell, and legacy. Ozzy Osbourne – “Centre of Eternity” Ozzy Osbourne – “Road to Nowhere” Ozzy Osbourne – “Facing Hell” Ozzy Osbourne – “Life Won’t Wait” Ozzy Osbourne – "Goodbye" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29

In Episode 318 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin pays tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne by exploring the apocalyptic, anti-war, and deeply personal themes running through Ozzy’s lyrics across his career—what Martin calls “Ozzy’s warnings to the world.” Ozzy Osbourne – “Revelation (Mother Earth)” Ozzy Osbourne – “Thank God for the Bomb” Ozzy Osbourne – “Whole World’s Fallin’ Down” Ozzy Osbourne – “Black Rain” Ozzy Osbourne – “Diggin’ Me Down” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29

In Episode 317 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin ponders the limited success and distinctive characteristics of non-American hair metal, focusing on Canada and the UK, and examining why the genre largely failed to flourish outside the U.S. despite a few notable efforts. 1. Helix – “High Voltage Kicks” 1:13 – 1:43 2. The Quireboys – “7 O’Clock” 0:24– 0:54 3. Europe – “On the Loose” 0:26 – 0:56 4. Scorpions – “Unholy Alliance” 0:54 – 1:24 5. Krokus – “Out of Control” 0:46 – 1:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26

In Episode 316 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin takes a cheeky sideways swipe at the groove: Martin lines up Deep Purple, Queen, The Jam, Boomtown Rats, and The Clash, drops the needle on their “too‑funky‑for‑their‑own‑good” moments, and shows how a fatback beat can splinter line‑ups, sideline guitars, and tank whole careers. If you’re curious why Richie Blackmore bolted, how Freddie’s dance‑floor obsession blindsided Brian May, or where Paul Weller’s mojo wandered, cue this episode and hear Martin’s vinyl‑crackling verdict on bands ruined by funk. Deep Purple – “You Can’t Do It Right” Queen – “Back Chat” The Jam – “Precious” The Boomtown Rats – “Mood Mambo" The Clash – “Ivan Meets G.I. Joe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8

In Episode 315 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives deep into the fascinating world of heavy metal albums that never achieved gold certification, spotlighting legendary but commercially underperforming releases from Black Sabbath, Angel Witch, Slayer, Venom, Mercyful Fate, and more — proving that critical acclaim and genre-defining influence don't always come with big sales. Black Sabbath – “Hot Line” Angel Witch – “Atlantis” Venom – “Sacrifice” Savatage – “On the Run” Scorpions – “Pictured Life” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1

In Episode 314 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores how songwriting credits can shape — or sometimes have little impact on — our understanding of band dynamics, musical identity, and who really deserves the money and credit behind the hits. Whitesnake – “Hot Stuff” UFO – “Too Hot to Handle” Scorpions – “Bad Boys Running Wild” Ozzy Osbourne – “Believer” Deep Purple – “Pictures of Home” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24

In Episode 313 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how a wide range of hard rock and metal bands navigated the hair metal era—from those who ignored it entirely, to those who subtly adapted, stayed the course, or went in completely bizarre directions. Black Sabbath – “Call of the Wild” Scorpions – “Hit Between the Eyes” Queen – “Pain Is So Close to Pleasure” Kiss – “Good Girl Gone Bad” Starz – “Rock Six Times” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17

In Episode 312 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores a curious subset of rock history—unexpected AOR albums—by spotlighting bands like Heart and Yes that made surprising forays into glossy, radio-friendly territory during the early ’80s, blurring the lines between prog, pop, and proto–hair metal. Heart – “Heavy Heart” Yes – “City of Love” Blue Öyster Cult – “Eyes on Fire” Golden Earring – “Enough Is Enough” Sammy Hagar – “Remote Love” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10

In Episode 311 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin argues that the real nail in hair metal's coffin wasn’t grunge, but the wave of uninspired cover songs that undermined the genre’s credibility and alienated metal purists from the very start. Quiet Riot – “Cum on Feel the Noize” Great White – “Gimme Some Lovin’” Mötley Crüe – “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” Twisted Sister – “Leader of the Pack” Poison – “Your Mama Don’t Dance” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3

In Episode 310 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin wrestles with defining the genre and counts down his five favorite—yet genre-challengingly eclectic—new wave bands, kicking off with the Boomtown Rats and Devo in a tightly-defined 1979-focused episode. The Boomtown Rats – “Keep it Up” Devo – “Blockhead” The Police – “No Time This Time” The Jam – “Girl on the Phone” XTC – “Scissor Man” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27

In Episode 309 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into the theory that traditional, conservative pub rock diluted the innovation of New Wave, highlighting how artists like Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, and Rockpile carried this "pub rock problem" into a genre otherwise defined by its creative and edgy origins. Elvis Costello – “The Beat” Joe Jackson – “Kinda Kute” Rockpile – “A Knife and a Fork” Talking Heads – “New Feeling” Patti Smith – “Space Monkey” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20

In Episode 308 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into the murky origins of new wave music, exploring whether bands like Velvet Underground and Roxy Music truly helped invent the genre—or if new wave simply evolved without a clear starting point. Velvet Underground – “Some Kinda Love” Roxy Music – “All I Want Is You” Iggy Pop – “Sister Midnight” David Bowie – “Word on a Wing” The Sex Pistols – “No Feelings” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13

In Episode 307 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into the fascinating and sometimes controversial world of UK rock stars who’ve been knighted, exploring the honors system, the cultural implications of Britishness, and spotlighting five legendary artists—like Mick Jagger, Ray Davies, and Bob Geldof—whose contributions to music (and beyond) earned them royal recognition. Mick Jagger – “Shoot Off Your Mouth” Ray Davies – “After the Fall” Bob Geldof – “Love or Something” Brian May – “Back to the Light" Paul McCartney – “Vintage Clothes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6

In Episode 306 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin toys with the concept of "shadow bands"—offshoot groups formed by former members that mimic, diverge from, or rival the original band—ranging from dim echoes like David Lee Roth’s solo work to near-equal counterparts like Slash’s Snakepit to Ozzy’s post-Sabbath solo reign. David Lee Roth – “40 Below” Slash’s Snakepit – “Soma City Ward” Roger Waters – “Bird in a Gale” Mike + the Mechanics – “Blame” Streets – “If Love Should Go” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6

In Episode 305 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into how bands like Whitesnake, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath, though originally British (or from elsewhere), became increasingly "Americanized" through their members, locations, recordings, and career. Whitesnake – “Slip of the Tongue” Geezer – “Box of Six” Accept – “Overnight Sensation” Pat Travers – “Then I Fall” King Crimson – “Neal and Jack and Me” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22

In Episode 304 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin ponders the underrated power and artistry behind the opening track of side two on vinyl albums—“the best real estate” on a record—highlighting how bands like AC/DC, Golden Earring, and Rush use that spot to make bold, surprising, or rewarding musical statements for dedicated listeners. AC/DC – “Guns for Hire” Golden Earring – “D Light” Derringer – “Let’s Make It” Iron Maiden – “Killers” XTC – “Towers of London” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15

In Episode 303 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the phenomenon of "stealth platinums" — albums from hard rock and metal bands that unexpectedly went platinum in the U.S. despite being critically dismissed, commercially forgotten, or largely unloved by fans. AC/DC – “Two’s Up” Blue Oyster Cult – “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Kiss – “Let’s Put the X in Sex” Scorpions – “Hold Me Tight” Nazareth – “Miss Misery” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8

In Episode 302 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin relives his favorite top 10-second moments from progressive rock bands, highlighting magical and iconic passages that encapsulate the peak musical achievements of bands like Porcupine Tree and King Crimson. Porcupine Tree – “Fear of a Blank Planet” King Crimson – “Three of a Perfect Pair Genesis – “Abacab” Rush – “Tom Sawyer” Yes – “Close to the Edge” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1

In Episode 301 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin argues that there's no such thing as proto-punk, exploring how bands like The Saints, MC5, and The Stooges challenged the conventional labels by suggesting that many so-called proto-punk acts are better understood as neo-garage or heavy rock bands, rather than direct precursors to punk. The Saints – “No Time” MC5 – “Call Me Animal” The Stooges – “Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell” New York Dolls – “Jet Boy” The Dictators – “Weekend” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25

In Episode 300 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin conceptualizes the "guitar weave," a musical interplay between two guitarists, focusing on examples from bands like The Rolling Stones and AC/DC to highlight how intricate and layered guitar parts create a dynamic, conversational sound. The Rolling Stones – “Rocks Off" AC/DC – “Touch Too Much” The Grateful Dead – “Terrapin Station” Aerosmith – “Adam’s Apple” The New York Dolls – “Human Being” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18

In Episode 299 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin pontificates on punk albums from 1978 that were released a year later than expected, discussing how these albums reflect a more refined and thoughtful side of punk while still capturing its raw energy. Buzzcocks – “Autonomy” The Adverts – “No Time to Be 21” Johnny Moped – “No One” Generation X – “Ready Steady Go” The Lurkers – “Shadow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11

In Episode 298 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into the solo projects of Yes members between their albums Relayer and Going for the One, discussing the emotional and musical motivations behind each member's work. Steve Howe – “Australia" Chris Squire – “Lucky Seven” Alan White – “Spring – Song of Innocence” Patrick Moraz – “Indoors” Jon Anderson – “Flight of the Moorglade” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4

In Episode 297 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores how certain bands like Rush, Cheap Trick, and The Damned, surprised him by becoming more melodic and lighter over time, finding these changes to be more appealing than their earlier, heavier work. Rush – “The Analog Kid” The Damned – “Grimly Fiendish” Tygers of Pan Tang – “You Always See What You Want” Vandenberg – “Friday Night” Sepultura – “Cut-Throat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25

In Episode 296 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the "last great pre-Metallica albums" from 1983, analyzing how bands like Raven and Anvil were on the cusp of pioneering heavy metal innovations just as Metallica's debut Kill 'Em All redefined the genre. Raven – “Take It Away” Anvil – “Motormount” Dio – “Caught in the Middle” Mercyful Fate – “Black Funeral” Savatage – “On the Run” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18

In Episode 295 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff,, Martin toys with the complexities of individual artists' chances of entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, discussing how membership with one band, like David Coverdale's induction with Deep Purple or Phil Collins' with Genesis, may affect their solo careers or prospects with other groups. Whitesnake – “Wings of the Storm” Phil Collins – “I Missed Again” The Runaways – “American Nights” Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Babies” Dio – “Evil Eyes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11

In Episode 294 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin plays with early KISS-like sounds from bands such as Slade, Sweet, and April Wine, tracing the influence of UK glam rock and its connection to KISS's pre-Alive era. Slade – “How D’You Ride” Sweet – “Little Willy” April Wine – “The Band Has Just Begin” Bachman-Turner Overdrive – “Give It Time” Alice Cooper – “Devil’s Food” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4

In Episode 293, Martin pontificates on his punk snobbery and its impact on his journey into hardcore, reflecting on the punkiest songs, his evolving music tastes, and the roadblocks he faces as a self-identified '77 punk enthusiast. Sham 69 – “Borstal Breakout” The Damned – “Burglar” The Saints – “Erotic Neurotic” Brian James – “Becoming a Nuisance” U.K. Subs – “Brand New Age” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28

In Episode 292 of History in Five Songs, Martin delves into the unique production style of Reinhold "Mac" Mack, tracing his early career and distinctive sound, particularly through his work with bands like Queen, Electric Light Orchestra, and Rainbow, while highlighting the influence of his engineering techniques on iconic rock records. Electric Light Orchestra – “Confusion” Queen – “Dragon Attack” Sparks – “Tips for Teens” Billy Squier – “Lonely Is the Night” Black Sabbath – “Computer God” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21

In Episode 291 of History in Five Songs, Martin considers why Aerosmith's "Draw the Line" and other killer songs deserve their places as one of the five greatest rock songs of all time, analyzing their powerful riffs, unique production, and energetic vocal performances. Aerosmith – “Draw the Line” Status Quo – “Too Far Gone” The Grateful Dead – “France” Adrian Belew – “1967” Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14

In Episode 290 of History in Five Songs, Martin has a look at the concept of "two songs in one," highlighting tracks from artists like The Beatles, Yes, and Judas Priest that seamlessly shift between distinct musical sections, often blending different genres or themes within a single song. The Beatles – “Cry Baby Cry" Yes – “I’ve Seen All Good People” Judas Priest – “Dying to Meet You” Van Halen – “Drop Dead Legs” Black Sabbath – “Symptom of the Universe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8

In Episode 289 of History in Five Songs, Martin Popoff plays with the concept of "false endings" in music, examining iconic songs that deceive listeners into thinking the track is over, only to resume with additional riffs, reprises, or unexpected shifts. Wings – “Let ‘Em In” Rush – “Big Money” Pantera – “Hollow” Manowar – “Blood of the Kings” The Tubes – “White Punks on Dope” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1

In Episode 288, Martin delves into the influence of bands like Gillan, Rainbow, and Whitesnake on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), examining their evolution from cult favorites to guilty pleasures, with a focus on how these acts navigated mainstream success while maintaining their heavy metal integrity. Rainbow – “Eyes of the World” Whitesnake – “Ready an’ Willing” Gillan – “Future Shock" Rainbow – “Death Alley Driver” Whitesnake – “Standing in the Shadow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2024

In Episode 287, Martin wrestles with the challenging question of "where to start" when diving into a band's extensive catalog, discussing strategies like starting with the latest or best album, while also reflecting on how listener preferences, social media, and music algorithms shape the listening experience. Judas Priest – “Giants in the Sky” The Clash – “Clampdown” Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now” The Cure – “Accuracy” Killing Joke – “The Gathering” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2024

In Episode 286, Martin posits a new theory about the origins of punk, arguing that it was less a reaction to progressive rock or metal and more a result of a growing disillusionment with established UK rock institutions from the 1960s. Ringo Starr – “Snookeroo” The Kinks – “Have Another Drink” Led Zeppelin – “The Crunge” The Who – “However Much I Booze” The Rolling Stones – “Dancing with Mr. D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024

In Episode 285, Martin delves into the world of vocal intros, exploring how different artists use unique vocal openings to set the tone for their songs, from crowd participation and bluesy phrases to iconic calls and dramatic showcases of vocal prowess. Max Webster – “The Party” Led Zeppelin – “I Can’t Quit You Baby” Last Crack – “Love or Surrender” Status Quo – “Most of the Time” Queen – “You Take My Breath Away” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2024

In Episode 284, Martin laments bands that were negatively impacted by the rise of hair metal, examining how their attempts to adapt to the trend led to commercial failure and a shift in their musical identity. Krokus – “Out to Lunch” Uriah Heep – “Party Time” April Wine – “Hard Rock Kid” Cheap Trick – “I Can’t Understand It” Blue Öyster Cult – “Make Rock Not War” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024

In Episode 283, Martin recognizes bands that take their title tracks seriously, showcasing how these songs often define albums by being the standout tracks, iconic hits, or even the only memorable song from the album. Alice Cooper – “School’s Out” Accept – “Breaker” Dio – “Dream Evil” Judas Priest – “Killing Machine” AC/DC – “Stiff Upper Lip” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2024

In Episode 282, Martin explores bands that show little interest in title tracks, who often bypass or subvert traditional title track conventions in favor of other creative approaches. Van Halen – “Could This Be Magic?” Blue Oyster Cult – “Mirrors” April Wine – “Future Tense” UFO – “No Place to Run” Led Zeppelin – “Houses of the Holy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024

In Episode 281, Martin explores early Rush songs through the lens of mortality, focusing on lyrics from the band's first five albums that reflect themes of aging, existential reflection, and the inevitability of time passing. Rush – “Finding My Way” Rush – “Rivendell” Rush – “I Think I’m Going Bald” Rush – “2112” Rush – “A Farewell to Kings” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024

In Episode 280, Martin probes the heaviest Canadian albums of the 1970s, presenting a ranking based on five impactful songs from ten notable bands, highlighting the unique sound and musical evolution of Canadian rock during that era. Rush – “Working Man” Trooper – “All of the Time” Teaze – “Rockin’ with the Music” Goddo – “Let That Lizard Loose” Moxy – “Rock Baby” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024

In Episode 279, Martin explores the comedic side of classic rock, categorizing bands by their approach to humor and showcasing how elements of comedy—or the lack thereof—are woven into their music and lyrics. Slayer – “Cast Down" Morrissey – “I Have Forgiven Jesus” Gillan – “Sacre Bleu” Iggy Pop – “Eggs on Plate” The Tubes – “Wild Women of Wongo” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024

In Episode 278, Martin rants about why certain tracks, despite their popularity, just don’t resonate with him. Throughout, he delves into the difference between fan-revered “sacred songs” and mainstream hits, questioning whether the songs deemed sacred truly deserve their status. Deep Purple – “Child in Time” Iron Maiden – “Run to the Hills” Ted Nugent – “Stranglehold” Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” Led Zeppelin – “Stairway to Heaven” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024

In Episode 277, “Missed the Boat on an Eighties Live Album,” the host discusses iconic bands from the 80s, such as Van Halen, Def Leppard, and The Police, who may have missed significant opportunities by not releasing live albums during their prime, potentially leaving money and legacy on the table. Van Halen – “Drop Dead Legs” Def Leppard – “Stagefright” Aerosmith – “Permanent Vacation” Alice Cooper – “Lock Me Up” Dio – “Just Another Day” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024

In Episode 276 of History in Five Songs, Martin explores the rise and fall of live albums across five decades, from their golden age in the 1970s to their fading significance in the 2000s. He dives into the cultural and commercial shifts that led to the decline, sharing stories of iconic albums from Kiss, Thin Lizzy, and more, while unpacking how live recordings once captured the essence of rock but lost their impact over time. Kiss – “Black Diamond” Thin Lizzy – “Got to Give It Up” AC/DC – “Who Made Who” Rush – “Armor and Sword” Judas Priest – “Dragonaut” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2024

In Episode 275 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into the different eras of Deep Purple, analyzing which period boasts the best song intros and how these intros reflect the band’s internal dynamics and evolving leadership. Through an exploration of Deep Purple’s iconic tracks, from Chasing Shadows to Highway Star, Martin uncovers the stories behind the music, highlighting the band’s creative interplay and the way intros capture the essence of their musical journey. Deep Purple – “Chasing Shadows” Deep Purple – “Highway Star” Deep Purple – “Comin’ Home” Deep Purple – “King of Dreams” Deep Purple – “Sun Goes Down” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2024

In Episode 274, Martin explores the creative and commercial journeys of rockers who left or were exiled from their iconic bands, including Hugh Cornwell, Roger Waters, and Ozzy Osbourne. The episode delves into their “second catalogs” and how these artists forged successful solo careers, often fueled by bad blood and a desire to prove themselves. Hugh Cornwell – “Red Rose” Roger Waters – “Picture That” Ozzy Osbourne – “Flying High Again” Rainbow – “Self Portrait” Operation: Mindcrime – “Taking on the World” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2024

In Episode 273, Martin dives into why 1979 was the worst year for rock music, exploring the disappointments from major bands like Blue Öyster Cult, Aerosmith, and Kiss, and discussing how shifts in the industry and musical trends shaped this rocky year. Blue Öyster Cult – “Lonely Teardrops” Rick Derringer – “Need a Little Girl (Just Like You)” 3. Led Zeppelin – “In the Evening” U.K. – “Danger Money” The Boomtown Rats – “Diamond Smiles” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2024

In Episode 272, Martin dives into the world of hair metal bands that emerged on the scene just as the grunge era began, exploring how these groups struggled to gain traction and achieve success. The episode highlights artists like Lillian Axe and Ugly Kid Joe, who found themselves at the tail end of the hair metal trend, navigating a music industry shifting towards new sounds and styles. Lillian Axe – “Innocence” Ugly Kid Joe – “Everything About You” War Babies – “Satellite” Salty Dog – “Cat’s Got Nine” Extreme – “When I’m President” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024

In Episode 271, Martin dives into a collection of poignant final tracks and lyrics by various artists, exploring their prophetic or emotional significance, whether they were truly the last songs on an album or just the last words left to us. Riot – “Run for Your Life” Warren Zevon – “Keep Me in Your Heart” The Buzzcocks – “It’s Not You” Alice in Chains – “Head Creeps” George Harrison – “Brainwashed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024

In Episode 270, Martin explores the transition of bands from the LP to CD era, focusing on how the shift in format around 1990 affected album production, with insights into the contrasting approaches in different countries and the resulting changes in music dynamics and album length. Genesis – “Fading Lights” Guns N’ Roses – “Don’t Damn Me” Van Halen – “The Dream Is Over” Aerosmith – “Shut Up and Dance” Metallica – “The God That Failed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2024

In Episode 269, Martin discusses 'new guys' that comes into 'old bands,' injecting new life into the band and sending them into the fray of the new wave of British heavy metal. Thin Lizzy – “Thunder and Lightning” Uriah Heep – “Hot Persuasion” Budgie – “Hellbender” Judas Priest – “United” Black Sabbath – “Lady Evil” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2024

In Episode 268, Martin discusses the various ways UFO and the band members work their way through the new wave of British heavy metal. Twisted Sister – “Tear It Loose” Fastway – “Another Day” UFO – “We Belong to the Night” Michael Schenker Group – “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” Waysted – “Night of the Wolf” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2024

In Episode 267, Martin discerns just when the Rolling Stones locked in the sound they became famous for. The Rolling Stones – “Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’” The Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me” The Rolling Stones – “Lies” The Rolling Stones – “Had It with You” The Rolling Stones – “I Go Wild” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2024

In Episode 266, Martin wonders aloud if any of Black Sabbath's catalog constitutes progressive metal. Black Sabbath – “Under the Sun” Black Sabbath – “Spiral Architect” Black Sabbath – “Megalomania” Black Sabbath – “Into the Void” Black Sabbath – “Supertzar” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024

In Episode 265, Martin questions and explores why the New Wave of British Heavy Metal 'failed.' Saxon – “Run for Your Lives” Samson – “Bright Lights” Chateaux – “Eyes of Stone” Holocaust – “Death or Glory” Metallica – “No Remorse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024

In Episode 264, Martin gives concrete examples of how Peter Gabriel, directly and indirectly, improves other musicians' artistic outputs. Peter Gabriel – “Intruder” David Bowie – “Kingdom Come” Kate Bush – “Suspended in Gaffa” King Crimson – “Frame by Frame” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2024

In Episode 263, Martin gets tangential and melts your brain talking about Genesis' shelved concept album about the worst year in history, 536 A.D. Genesis – “The Supernatural Anaesthetist” Genesis – “Visions of Angels” Genesis – “Mad Man Moon” Genesis – “Snowbound” Genesis – “Squonk” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024

In Episode 262, Martin makes the bold claim that the 'old bands' invented hair metal. Helix – “Heavy Metal Love” Scorpions – “Big City Nights” Ted Nugent – “No, No, No” Y&T – “Don’t Wanna Lose” Judas Priest – “Devil’s Child” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024

In Episode 261, Martin explores the relationship between the "Big Four" of thrash metal and the bands they influenced (and were influenced by). AC/DC – “Fire Your Guns” Alice in Chains – “We Die Young” Anthrax – “Black Lodge” Megadeth – “Addicted to Chaos” Metallica – “Where the Wild Things Are” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024

In Episode 260, Martin ponders who the 'coolest' band of spring 1976 may have been. Kiss – “King of the Night Time World” Led Zeppelin – “Candy Store Rock” Rainbow – “Run with the Wolf” Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise” Judas Priest – “Genocide” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2024

In Episode 259, Martin gets inside your head with songs that once heard become earworms and maybe even the soundtrack of our lives. Queen – “It’s Late” Accept – “Aiming High” Deep Purple – “Maybe I’m a Leo” Blue Oyster Cult – “Dominance and Submission” Europe – “The Final Countdown” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024

In Episode 258, Martin looks at the inputs that put a band into the running for the designation "Greatest Band of All Time." The Beatles – “Two of Us” Led Zeppelin – “Over the Hills and Far Away” U2 – “Seconds” Queen – “If You Can’t Beat Them” The Rolling Stones – “Too Tough” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2024

In Episode 257, Martin posits the notion that the devolution of Black Sabbath as a band exists in parallel with their song introductions. Black Sabbath – “Scarlet Pimpernel” Black Sabbath – “The Sign of the Southern Cross” Black Sabbath – “No Stranger to Love” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Black Sabbath – “Johnny Blade” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2024

In Episode 256, Martin celebrates heavy metal duets that are collaborations between singers and some of his personal faves. Max Webster – “Battle Scar” Motorhead/Girlschool – “Please Don’t Touch” Gary Moore – “Out in the Fields” Halford – “The One You Love to Hate” Jackyl – “Locked & Loaded” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024

In Episode 255, Martin finds inspiration in the opening riffs from Status Quo's "golden era" albums. Status Quo – “Is There a Better Way” Status Quo – “Down Down” Status Quo – “Big Fat Mama” Status Quo – “Just Take Me” Status Quo – “Little Lady” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024

In Episode 254, Martin scoffs at 'sing songy,' goofy riffs that may undermine the band's 'seriousness' or lessen his taste for the band. Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train” Aerosmith – “Shame on You” AC/DC – “Can’t Stand Still” Rush – “I Think I’m Going Bald” Thin Lizzy – “Fighting My Way Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2024

In Episode 253, Martin explores albums that bands' fanbase want to intellectualize into being good (even if they're maybe not). Queen – “The Hitman” Black Sabbath – “Letters from Earth” Rush – “Carnies” Kiss – “Easy as It Seems” The Clash – “Movers and Shakers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024

In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)! The Police – “Omegaman” XTC – “Grass” Joy Division – “A Means to an End” Magazine – “Shot by Both Sides” The Clash – “Last Gang in Town” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2024

In Episode 251, Martin complains about 'lazy' songwriting and 'underwritten' songs. AC/DC – “There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’” Van Halen – “Source of Infection” Deep Purple – “Never Before” Ted Nugent – “Backstrap Fever” Thin Lizzy – “Are You Ready” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2024

In Episode 250, Martin ponders the question "when has a band 'found' their future sound in one song/album?" Ted Nugent’s Amboy Dukes – “Living in the Woods” Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me” Rush – “Anthem” Scorpions – “In Trance” The Saints – “Memories Are Made of This” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2024

In Episode 249, Martin pays homage to Black Sabbath's song "I" and explores some "self centered" songs. Thin Lizzy – “Soldier of Fortune” Blue Oyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths” The Damned – “These Hands” Iron Maiden – “Running Free” Black Sabbath – “Trashed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024

In Episode 248, Martin dissects the first verse of the first track of some seminal metal gods. Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Purple Haze” Montrose – “Rock the Nation” Judas Priest – “One for the Road” Diamond Head – “Lightning to the Nations” Metallica – “Hit the Lights” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024

In Episode 247, Martin wonders aloud about the meaning and intent of tracks that wrap up albums. Rush – “La Villa Strangiatto” Slayer – “Raining Blood” Black Sabbath – “Lonely Is the Word” Van Halen – “Happy Trails” Queen – “More of That Jazz” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2024

In Episode 246, Martin explores the whys and hows of band who included cover songs on their debut album. 38 Special – “Around and Around” Winger – “Purple Haze” Kiss – “Kissin’ Time” Great White – “Substitute” Cheap Trick – “Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024

In Episode 245, Martin continues his dive into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep in reviews of their albums. Black Sabbath – “Laguna Sunrise” The Who – “How Many Friends” Yes – “Sound Chaser” Electric Light Orchestra – “Last Train to London” Status Quo – “Too Far Gone” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2024

In Episode 244, Martin focuses on the first four Led Zeppelin albums. He delves into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep within reviews of those albums covering 1969 to 1971. Jeff Beck – “Let Me Love You” Blue Cheer – “Second Time Around” Rolling Stones – “Live with Me” Faces – “Around the Plynth” Jefferson Airplane – “Triad” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024

In Episode 243, Martin focuses on bands that are referenced to compare Black Sabbath to, for better or worse. Cream – “N.S.U.” Grand Funk – “Paranoid” Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog” Todd Rundgren – “Black Maria” MC5 – “Miss X” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024

In Episode 242, Martin explores bands who replicate the magic of Judas Priest's seminal 1980 album British Steel with a simplified, straightforward killer album. Megadeth – “Countdown to Extinction” Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart” Black Sabbath – “Neon Knights” Whitesnake – “Would I Lie to You” Saxon – “Stand Up and Be Counted” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024

In Episode 241, Martin proves to himself that he may not be as contrarian as he thinks while he picks *his* favorite albums from artists whose catalogues he knows well. Alice in Chains – “Rain When I Die” Stranglers – “The Raven” Rolling Stones – “Lies” Ozzy Osbourne – “You’re No Different” Dio – “Night People” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2024

In Episode 240, Martin celebrates late, great producer's Chris Tsangarides' catalog. Judas Priest – “Victim of Changes” Thin Lizzy – “Angel of Death” Tygers of Pan Tang – “Slave to Freedom” Lords of the New Church – “Kiss of Death” Y&T – “Breaking Away” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2024

In Episode 239, Martin ponders who are the biggest LIVING heavy metal stars. Black Sabbath – “Shock Wave” Judas Priest – “Reckless” Guns N’ Roses – “Bad Apples” Kiss – “Any Way You Slice It” AC/DC – “This House Is on Fire” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024

In Episode 238, Martin explores artists who are "creative geniuses" who surround themselves with the best musicians, collaborators and influences. Peter Gabriel – “The Family and the Fishing Net” King Crimson – “Three of a Perfect Pair” Robert Plant – “Come into My Life” Bjork – “Black Lake” David Bowie – “Love Is Lost” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024

In Episode 237, Martin explores the subjective notion of "genius" in the craft of musicianship. Frank Zappa – “No Not Now” Snowy Shaw – “Nachtgeist” Elvis Costello – “New Lace Sleeves” Adrian Belew – “1967” Queen – “Flick of the Wrist” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024

In Episode 236, Martin celebrates singers whose "top gear" is arguably their best gear. Wings – “Rock Show” Kiss – “Baby Driver” Nirvana – “Serve the Servants” Samson – “Bright Lights” Whitesnake – “Love Ain’t No Stranger” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2023

In Episode 235, Martin looks at "low energy crooners" whose singing may not always be the most powerful. Blue Oyster Cult – “Mirrors” Robert Plant – “Carry Fire” Yes – “Arriving UFO” Kate Bush – “Sat in Your Lap” ZZ Top – “Rhythmeen” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023

In Episode 234, Martin looks at "boogie rock" influenced bands who tightened or shifted their focus. Rolling Stones – “She’s So Cold” Status Quo – “Jam Side Down” Foghat – “Too Late the Hero” AC/DC – “Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder” The Black Crowes – “Ozone Mama” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023

In Episode 233, Martin examines sonically dense, "over the top" hair metal songs. Van Halen – “Get Up” Kiss – “I’m Alive” Dokken – “Tooth and Nail” White Lion – “Let’s Get Crazy” Mr. Big – “Colorado Bulldog” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023

In Episode 232, Martin celebrates the 'center' of the drum kit. Gillan – “I’ll Rip Your Spine Out” Led Zeppelin – “Poor Tom” Judas Priest – “Heading Out to the Highway” U2 – “Sunday Bloody Sunday” Thin Lizzy – “Massacre” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023

In Episode 231, Martin digs into bands from Black Sabbath's original stomping grounds. Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied” Trapeze – “Way Back to the Bone” Necromandus – “Nightjar” Quartz – “Pleasure Seekers” Diamond Head – “Starcrossed (Lovers of the Night)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023

In Episode 230, Martin looks at the 'breaks' on songs from some of his favorite albums of all-time. Queen – “Keep Yourself Alive” ZZ Top – “Avalon Highway” Blue Öyster Cult – “Heavy Metal: The Black and Silver” Thin Lizzy – “The Pressure Will Blow” Rush – “The Analog Kid” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2023

In Episode 229, Martin looks at great pre-choruses on songs from some of his favorite albums of all-time. Led Zeppelin – “Down by the Seaside” Black Sabbath – “Megalomania” Judas Priest – “Hell Bent for Leather” AC/DC – “Girls Got Rhythm” Queen – “Dead on Time” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023

In Episode 228, Martin dives into solo albums that feel like a cash grab. Lou Gramm – “Just Between You and Me” Eric Martin – “These Are the Good Times” Fee Waybill – “Saved My Life” Kane Roberts – “Twisted” Tommy Shaw – “Lonely School” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2023

In Episode 227, Martin explores songs inspired by the Big Apple, New York City. Lou Reed – “Dirty Blvd.” Rolling Stones – “Shattered” Dictators – “Avenue A” King Crimson – “Neurotica” Dead Boys – “Son of Sam” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2023

In Episode 226, Martin explores artists who touch upon Bruce's world and influences. Thin Lizzy – “Having a Good Time” Bob Seger – “Feel Like a Number” UFO – “Back into My Life” John Mellencamp – “I Ain’t Ever Satisfied” Graham Parker – “Endless Night” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2023

In Episode 225, Martin mulls over the heaviest live albums from the 1970s. Rush – “Something for Nothing” Scorpions – “Dark Lady” UFO – “Mother Mary” Ted Nugent – “Gonzo” Judas Priest – “Genocide” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023

In Episode 224, Martin addresses albums that suffer from poor track ordering. Van Halen – “You’re No Good” Judas Priest – “Don’t Go” Rush – “Limelight” Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens” Led Zeppelin – “The Ocean” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023

In Episode 223, Martin explores bands that are hardly ever copied... except for when they are. Starcastle – “Elliptical Seasons” Blue Öyster Cult – “Baby Ice Dog” Spider – “The Morning After the Night Before” Tiles – “Beneath the Surface” Highway Chile – “Handing You Over” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023

In Episode 222, Martin recalls his reactions to big debut albums of the mid-late '70s and early '80s. Ramones – “Chain Saw” Motörhead – “Lost Johnny” Van Halen – “Atomic Punk” Iron Maiden – “Running Free” Ozzy Osbourne – “Revelation (Mother Earth)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2023

In Episode 221, Martin recalls his 13 year old self's reaction to new releases from a banner year of music. Black Sabbath – “You Won’t Change Me” Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise” Thin Lizzy – “Massacre” Judas Priest – “Island of Domination” Boston – “Hitch a Ride” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023

In Episode 220, Martin looks at bands that 'basically' skipped the hair metal route. Motörhead – “Stand” Deep Purple – “Too Much Is Not Enough” Black Sabbath – “Angry Heart” AC/DC – “Meanstreak” Rush – “Lock and Key” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023

In Episode 219, Martin. delves into '70s bands that didn't get the hair metal thing quite right. Triumph – “Hooked on You” Saxon – “We Came Here to Rock” Uriah Heep – “Rich Kid” Blue Öyster Cult – “Shadow Warrior” Molly Hatchet – “Stone in Your Heart” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023

In Episode 218, Martin explore bands that came of age in the '70s and their forays into hair metal. Alice Cooper – “Hurricane Years” Aerosmith – “Monkey on My Back” Van Halen – “Black and Blue” Scorpions – “Media Overkill” Kiss – “Secretly Cruel” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023

In Episode 217, Martin explores albums which share characteristics with each of the Police's five studio albums. Riot – “Angel” Graham Parker – “Discovering Japan” XTC – “One of the Millions” Rush – “Between the Wheels” Robert Plant – “Dance on My Own” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2023

In Episode 216, Martin explores what makes an instrumental improve and elevate a song. Def Leppard – “Switch 625” Eno – “Sombre Reptiles” Rush – “Leave That Thing Alone” Led Zeppelin – “Moby Dick” Black Sabbath – “Don’t Start (Too Late)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023

In Episode 215, Martin blabs about song titles that don't do the songs any favors. Gun – “Race with the Devil” Savatage – “Twisted Little Sister” AC/DC – “Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder” Led Zeppelin – “D’yer Mak’er” Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023

In Episode 214, Martin rhapsodizes on bands' riff-heavy masterpieces. Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” The Stooges – “I Wanna Be Your Dog” Accept – “Balls to the Wall” Metallica – “Enter Sandman” UFO – “Rock Bottom” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023

In Episode 212, Martin pontificates on albums that cannot be unheard. Roger Waters – “The Last Refugee” Judas Priest – “Love You to Death” Genesis – “Silver Rainbow” Mötley Crüe – “Five Years Dead” Pat Travers Band – “Makin’ Magic” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023

In Episode 212, Martin explores the (arguably) most "dangerous" position in the band. Whitesnake – “Trouble Is Your Middle Name” The Beatles – “Birthday” Pink Floyd – “Remember a Day” Queen – “Fat Bottomed Girls” Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023

Here is Episode 211, in which Martin explores the pros and cons of bands with diverse styles. Nazareth – “No Mean Monster” Trooper – “3 Dressed Up as a 9” April Wine – “Forever for Now” Led Zeppelin – “Black Country Woman” Queen – “Fun It” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2023

Here is Episode 210, in which Martin delves into the points of comparison between two of foremost bands of the '70s, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Led Zeppelin – “Dazed and Confused” Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” Led Zeppelin – “In My Time of Dying” Black Sabbath – “Gypsy” Led Zeppelin – “In the Evening” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023

Here is episode 209, in which Martin compares and contrasts the career paths and musical output of UFO and Thin Lizzy. Thin Lizzy – “Chatting Today” UFO – “Oh My” Bruce Springsteen UFO – “Getting’ Ready” Thin Lizzy – “No One Told Him” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023

Here is Episode 208, in which Martin delves into bands that 'successfully' stepped into a more 'poppy' lane. Golden Earring – “D Light” Tygers of Pan Tang – “Paris by Air” Blue Oyster Cult – “Fireworks” Captain Beefheart – “Observatory Crest” Black ‘n Blue – “Stop the Lightning” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023

Here is episode 207, in which Martin discusses songs which were written to honor 'fallen' grunge icons. Alice in Chains – “Would?” R.E.M. – “Let Me In” Black Label Society – “Layne” 7 Year Bitch – “M.I.A.” Sarah McLachlan – “Angel” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2023

Here is Episode 206, in which Martin puts a spotlight on bands that put a new wave spin on their music. Queen – “Staying Power” Teaze – “That Kind of Girl” Genesis – “Abacab” Alice Cooper – “Aspirin Damage” Blue Oyster Cult – “Veins” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2023

Here is Episode 205, in which Martin highlights rock stars who have been on three different classic albums by three different bands. Thin Lizzy – “This Is the One” Black Sabbath – “Falling Off the Edge of the World” The Damned – “I Just Can’t Be Happy Today” The Michael Schenker Group – “Samurai” Dio – “Invisible” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2023

Here is Episode 204, in which Martin discusses songs that "stand out" from the rest of the album and may be hard to rate. The Beatles – “Revolution 9” Deep Purple – “Bludsucker” Kiss – “Then She Kissed Me” Queen – “Under Pressure” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023

Here is Episode 203, in which Martin reflects on "gummed down" bands making critically acclaimed, brightly produced albums that are musically superior to the norm of their catalog. Kiss – “Great Expectations” Saxon – “Warrior” Van Halen – “The Dream Is Over” W.A.S.P. – “The Neutron Bomber” The Clash – “The Card Cheat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2023

Here is Episode 202, in which Martin discusses the criteria for a good ballad and who is qualified to make 'em. Kim Mitchell – “All We Are” Judas Priest – “Beyond the Realms of Death” Blue Öyster Cult – “I Love the Night” Aerosmith – “Home Tonight” Steve Hackett – “Til These Eyes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023

Here in Ep. 201, Martin celebrates his birthday and bands you have to qualify for (and to) your friends. Kim Mitchell – “Time to Stay” Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – “Stand and Fight” Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force – “Far Beyond the Sun” Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – “Brother of Mine” Mudhoney – “No One Has” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023

200: Triple Anniversary Show Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog” Nazareth – “Razamanaz” Judas Priest – “Island of Domination” Kiss – “Shout It Out Loud” Aerosmith – “Sick as a Dog” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023

Here in episode 199 Martin wonders "Why is this depressing?" The Doors – “Strange Days” Black Sabbath – “Under the Sun" Blood, Sweat & Tears – “Spinning Wheel” Uriah Heep – “Sweet Freedom” Pixies – “Wave of Mutilation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023

In episode 198 Martin explains what the '"Heavy Metal Gallop' is! The Amboy Dukes – “Journey to the Centre of the Mind” Nazareth – “This Flight Tonight” Kate Bush – “Running Up That Hill” Dio – “Holy Diver” Iron Maiden – “Killers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023

In episode 197, Martin asks the question Why did these 5 artist's go solo? David Lee Roth – “Big Trouble” Steve Vai – “The Attitude Song” Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros – “Johnny Appleseed” Dio – “Don’t Talk to Strangers” John Waite – “Desperate Love” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023

Martin lays out the top five slow songs from these bands Black Sabbath – “Black Sabbath” AC/DC – “For Those About to Rock” Max Webster – “Battle Scar” Dio – “Lock Up the Wolves” Scorpions – “Animal Magnetism” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023

Paying Your Dues Black Sabbath – “Hand of Doom” Van Halen – “On Fire” Rush – “Best I Can” The Clash – “Safe European Home” Starz – “Subway Terror” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023

Which five bands had some really 'Bad Drum Sounds'? Cheap Trick – “Dream Police” Black Sabbath – “Digital Bitch” Paul McCartney and Wings – “Band on the Run" Husker Du – “These Important Years” King Diamond – “Welcome Home” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2023

Which five bands bring 'Good Drum Sounds?' Led Zeppelin – “In the Evening” Saxon – “Warrior” Queen – “Fat Bottomed Girls” U.K. – “In the Dead of Night” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023

Here is episode 191, Martin gets into Bands with Outside Lyricists Cream – “Take It Back” King Crimson – “Cat Food” Blue Oyster Cult – “Black Blade” Grateful Dead – “Shakedown Street” Max Webster – “America’s Veins” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023

Which bands have the top 5 bad song titles? Status Quo – “Little Lady” Angel – “Can You Feel It?” Van Halen – “Sinner’s Swing” Meat Loaf – “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” Budgie – “Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023

In this episode Martin gets into the five band names that are annoying! The Rolling Stones – “Grown Up Wrong" Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – “Clear Spot” The Sex Pistols – “Bodies” Ratt – “You’re in Love” As I Lay Dying – “Within Destruction” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023

Which artists on their Third Album, had a New Band Pink Floyd – “Corporal Clegg” Blue Cheer – “West Coast Child of Sunshine” Thin Lizzy – “Gonna Creep Up on You” Skid Row – “Remains to be Seen” Meat Puppets – “Up on the Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023

In this episode Martin explains which bands with their Second Album had a new Band Jethro Tull – “Fat Man” The Diodes – “Photographs from Mars" Savage – “All Set to Sting” Sven Gali – “Worms” Masters of Reality – “Rolling Green” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023

Here in episode 186, Martin explains the top five songs with 'The Pasha Sound' Quiet Riot – “Red Alert” Kick Axe – “Cause for Alarm” W.A.S.P. – “Running Wild in the Streets” Motley Crue – “Keep Your Eye on the Money” Icon – “On Your Feet” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023

In episode 185, Martin gets into the five songs with 'Famous Last Words' 1. Joy Division – “Decades” 2. Dio – “In Dreams” 3. Pantera – “I’ll Cast a Shadow” 4. The Grateful Dead – “I Will Take You Home” 5. Dead Boys – “Ain’t It Fun” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2023

In episode 184 Martin gets into the top five songs that answer the question - 'Was hair metal born in Canada?' April Wine – “Hot on the Wheels of Love” Streetheart – “Fight to Survive” Loverboy – “Lucky Ones” Coney Hatch – “We Got the Night” Helix – “When the Hammer Falls” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2022

Here in episode 183 Punk is Explained Right Away The Boomtown Rats – “Lookin’ After No. 1” The Adverts – “One Chord Wonders” The Jam – “Art School” The Saints – “(I’m) Stranded” The Ramones – “Blitzkrieg Bop” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022

In this episode Martin gets into songs that Sound Like “Kashmir” Genesis – “Squonk” Robert Plant – “Slow Dancer” Bonham – “Wait for You” Whitesnake – “Judgment Day” The Tea Party – “Fire in the Head” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022

Here in episode 181, Martin gives you his top five 'Best Album Titles' Soundgarden – “Rusty Cage” MC5 – “Borderline” Hawkwind – “D-Rider” Black Sabbath – “Sabbra Cadabra” Aerosmith – “Sick as a Dog” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022

Here in 180, Martin lays out the top five Worst Album Titles AC/DC – “Demon Fire” Metallica – “Moth into Flame” Deep Purple – “A Touch Away” Pete Townshend – “Slit Skirts” Adam and the Ants – “The Day I Met God” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022

Here is episode 179 Martin explains the new romantic top five: An Alternate Path Roxy Music – “More Than This” China Crisis – “Wishful Thinking” Rush – “The Big Money” Terence Trent D’Arby – “Wishing Well” The Del Lords – “Judas Kiss” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022

In this episode Martin explains why these five are the top 'Snowglobe Bands' The Grateful Dead – “From the Heart of Me” NoMeansNo – “Rags and Bones” Type O Negative – “Burnt Flowers Fallen” Morrissey – “First of the Gang to Die” The Stranglers – “Water” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022

In this episode, Martin talks about Title Track Weirdness Black Sabbath – “The Mob Rules” Blue Oyster Cult – “Shadow of California” Rush – “Jacob’s Ladder” Rainbow – “Difficult to Cure” Led Zeppelin – “Houses of the Holy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022

Here in episode 176, Martin explains the top five songs with Rock ‘n’ Roll Medley Uriah Heep – “Rock ‘n’ Roll Medley” ZZ Top – “Back Door Medley” Queen – “Jailhouse Rock” Twisted Sister – “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)” Led Zeppelin – “Whole Lotta Love” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2022

Let's find out which 'Stand Alone Singles' make the top five! Rolling Stones – “Honky Tonk Women" The Who – “Join Together” Sweet – “Ballroom Blitz” The Clash – “Complete Control” The Cure – “Boys Don’t Cry” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022

In EP. 174 Martin details the Five Songs that are 'That Undeniable Song' Aerosmith – “Walk This Way” Madness – “Our House” Pantera – “Cowboys from Hell” Helix – “Billy Oxygen” Alice Cooper – “School’s Out” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022

In this episode Matin details bands with 'That One Massive Album' Pink Floyd – “On the Run” AC/DC – “Have a Drink on Me” Whitesnake – “Children of the Night” Guns N’ Roses – “Think About You” Metallica – “Through the Never Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022

In 172 Martin explains the top five songs that 'Started as Psych' Status Quo – “Mr. Mind Detector” Golden Earring – “I’ve Just Lost Somebody” Deep Purple – “Love Help Me” Genesis – “In the Beginning” Pink Floyd – “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022

Here in episode 171, Martin talks about the top five songs that are 'Chorus First' Judas Priest – “Living After Midnight” Twisted Sister – “I Wanna Rock” Cheap Trick – “Dream Police” Aerosmith – “Back in the Saddle” Guns N’ Roses – “Paradise City” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022

In ep 170 Martin explains the top five 'Short-Lived Genres' Black Sabbath – “The Wizard” Saxon – “Freeway Mad” Raven – “Read All About It” Devo – “Clockout” T-Ride – “Backdoor Romeo” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022

In this episode Martin talks about the top five Consensus Best Songs by these bands: UFO – “Rock Bottom” Heart – “Barracuda” Dio – “Holy Diver” Living Colour – “Cult of Personality” Kiss – “Detroit Rock City” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022

In this episode, Martin explains the top five 'no category bands' Led Zeppelin – “Celebration Day” Slayer – “Crypts of Eternity” Pantera – “We’ll Grind That Axe for a Long Time” Clutch – “Cypress Grove” King’s X – “Ono” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2022

Martin lays in the top five worst song by consensus in this episode! Rush – “Tai Shan” Twisted Sister – “Be Chrool to Your Scuel” Judas Priest – “Parental Guidance” The Police – “Mother” Iron Maiden – “The Angel and the Gambler” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022

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

Aug 24, 2022

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

Aug 17, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 2, 2022

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

Jul 26, 2022

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

Jul 19, 2022

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

Jul 12, 2022

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

Jul 5, 2022

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

Jun 28, 2022

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

Jun 23, 2022

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

Jun 15, 2022

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

Jun 7, 2022

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

May 31, 2022

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

May 24, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2022

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2022

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022

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/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2022

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2022

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2022

In episode 141, Martin talks about Songs Critical of the Music Biz with these five songs: 1. The Clash – “Capital Radio” 2. Black Sabbath – “The Writ” 3. Sex Pistols – “EMI” 4. Pantera – “War Nerve” 5. Gary Moore – “Led Clones” 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

Mar 1, 2022

In episode 140, Martin talks about Favourite Requiems with these five songs: 1. Philip Lynott – “King’s Call” 2. Santers – “Shot Down in Flames” 3. The Cult – “Sacred Life” 4. Alice Cooper – “Desperado” 5. Pink Floyd – “Brain Damage” 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

Feb 23, 2022

In episode 139, Martin talks about The Next Def Leppard with these five songs: Highway Chile – “Handing You Over” Heavy Pettin’ – “Love on the Run” 220V – “Beat of a Heart” Black ‘n Blue – “Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door” Tesla – “Freedom Slaves” Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022

In episode 138, Martin talks about The US Response to UK Glam with these five songs: 1. Alice Cooper – “Be My Lover” 2. Lou Reed – “Vicious” 3. Jobriath – “World Without End” 4. New York Dolls – “Bad Girl” 5. Twisted Sister – “Under the Blade” 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

Feb 8, 2022

In episode 137, Martin talks about Glam Rock with these five songs: 1. David Bowie – “Starman” 2. Slade – “How D’You Ride” 3. Roxy Music – “Do the Strand” 4. Mott the Hoople – “Drivin’ Sister” 5. Sweet – “Set Me Free” 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

Feb 2, 2022

In episode 136, Martin talks about The Shadow Album with these five songs: 1. Vince Neil – “Sister of Pain” 2. Dio – “Blood from a Stone” 3. The Explorers – “Lorelei” 4. Page Plant – “Shining in the Light” 5. Halford – “Temptation” 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

Jan 25, 2022

In episode 135, Martin talks about Early Mutt Lange with these five songs: 1. City Boy – “Momma’s Boy” 2. Boomtown Rats – “Mary of the 4th Form” 3. Savoy Brown – “Spirit High” 4. City Boy – “Machines” 5. AC/DC – “Girls Got Rhythm” 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

Jan 18, 2022

In episode 134, Martin talks about Drum Flourishes with these five songs: 1. Led Zeppelin – “Rock and Roll” 2. Dio – “Straight Through the Heart” 3. Iron Maiden – “Where Eagles Dare” 4. Ozzy Osbourne – “Over the Mountain” 5. Y&T – “Open Fire” 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

Jan 12, 2022

In episode 133, Martin talks about Epic Drum Intros with these five songs: 1. Deep Purple – “Fireball” 2. Rainbow – “Stargazer” 3. Judas Priest – “Exciter” 4. Van Halen – “Hot for Teacher” 5. Rush – “One Little Victory” 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

Jan 4, 2022

In episode 132, Martin talks about Drum Hooks with these five songs: 1. Metallica – “Escape” 2. Alice Cooper – “Billion Dollar Babies” 3. Led Zeppelin – “Poor Tom” 4. Queen – “More of That Jazz” 5. Peter Gabriel – “Intruder” 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

Dec 29, 2021

In episode 131, Martin talks about Dubious Cover Version Decisions with these five songs: 1. Metal Church – “Highway Star” 2. Judas Priest – “Johnny B. Goode” 2. Thin Lizzy – “Rosalie” 3. Megadeth – “I Ain’t Superstitious” 4. UFO – “Somethin’ Else” 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

Dec 22, 2021

In episode 130, Martin talks about how songs Elevated by a Cover Version with these five songs: 1. Queensryche – “Gonna Get Close to You” 2. Blue Oyster Cult – “White Flags” 3. Great White – “Face the Day” 4. Nazareth – “This Flight Tonight” 5. April Wine – “21st Century Schizoid Man” 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

Dec 14, 2021

In episode 129, Martin talks about how ‘Those electronic drums sound good.’ with these five songs: 1. Golden Earring – “When the Lady Smiles” 2. Ratt – “Wanted Man” 3. Highway Chile – “Power and the Force” 4. ZZ Top – “Antenna Head” 5. Tank – “First They Killed the Father” 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

Dec 8, 2021

In episode 128, Martin talks about Metallica or Megadeth? In 1990. with these five songs: 1. Metallica – “Metal Militia” 2. Megadeth – “Devil’s Island” 3. Metallica – “Disposable Heroes” 4. Metallica – “The Frayed Ends of Sanity” 5. Megadeth – “Hangar 18” 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

Dec 1, 2021

In episode 127, Martin talks about British Metal in the ‘90s with these five songs: 1. Skyclad – “Bury Me” 2. Cathedral – “Utopian Blaster” 3. Napalm Death – “Greed Killing” 4. Paradise Lost – “Hallowed Land” 5. My Dying Bride – “A Kiss to Remember” 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

Nov 24, 2021

In episode 126, Martin talks about Kerrang!’s Top 100 Albums… in Issue #4 with these five songs: 1. Rush – “Something for Nothing” 2. Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera” 3. Status Quo – “Backwater” 4. Pink Floyd – “Us and Them” 5. Rainbow – “Light in the Black” 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

Nov 17, 2021

In episode 125, Martin talks about Kerrang!’s Top 100 Songs… in Issue #1 with these five songs: 1. Girlschool – “Race with the Devil” 2. Triumph – “I Live for the Weekend” 3. Molly Hatchet – “Boogie No More” 4. Boston – “More Than a Feeling” 5. AC/DC – “Whole Lotta Rosie” 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

Nov 9, 2021

In episode 124, Martin talks about Re-Recording the Old Hits with these five songs: 1. Uriah Heep – “Bird of Prey” 2. Yes – “Fly from Here, Pt. 1: We Can Fly” 3. Queensryche – “Empire” 4. ZZ Top – “La Grange” (from The Six Pack box set) 5. Peter Gabriel – “Red Rain” 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

Nov 3, 2021

In episode 123, Martin talks about Legendary Albums Not Certified with these five songs: 1. Scorpions – “The Sails of Charon” 2. Motörhead – “Shoot You in the Back” 3. Rainbow – “Starstruck” 4. Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera” 5. Judas Priest – “The Ripper” 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

Oct 26, 2021

In episode 122, Martin talks about the Best NWOBHM Bands NOW! with these five songs: 1. Venom – “100 Miles to Hell” 2. Saxon – “The Secret of Flight” 3. Iron Maiden – “Speed of Light” 4. Tokyo Blade – “Burning Rain” 5. Angel Witch – “Death from Andromeda” 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

Oct 19, 2021

In episode 121, Martin talks about Greatest Hits Plus with these five songs: 1. Van Halen – “Me Wise Magic” 2. Aerosmith – “Chip Away the Stone” 3. AC/DC – “Who Made Who” 4. Motley Crue – “Primal Scream” 5. Poison – “Sexual Thing” 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

Oct 13, 2021

In episode 120, Martin talks about Made for Japan with these five songs: 1. Deep Purple – “Space Truckin’” 2. UFO – “Stopped by a Bullet” 3. Tokyo Blade – “Sunrise in Tokyo” 4. Alcatrazz – “Hiroshima Mon Amour” 5. Loudness – “Like Hell” 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

Oct 5, 2021

In episode 119, Martin talks about Reggae in Hard Rock with these five songs: 1. Led Zeppelin – “D’yer Mak’er” 2. Pat Travers Band – “Crash and Burn” 3. Rush – “Between the Wheels” 4. Thin Lizzy – “Half Caste” 5. Scorpions – “As Soon as the Good Times 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021

In episode 118, Martin talks about Hair Metal’s Twilight Years with these five songs: 1. Kiss – “Spit” 2. Slaughter – “Searchin’” 3. Bulletboys – “Laughing with the Dead” 4. Extreme – “Cupid’s Dead” 5. Love/Hate – “Yucca Man” 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

Sep 21, 2021

In episode 117, Martin talks about The Birth of Post-Punk with these five songs: 1. Magazine – “Cut Out Shapes” 2. Siouxsie and the Banshees – “Jigsaw Feeling” 3. Gang of Four – “Not Great Men” 4. Joy Division – “Interzone” 5. The Cure – “Play for Today” 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

Sep 14, 2021

In episode 116, Martin talks about Recording Badly on Purpose with these five songs: 1. The Stooges – “1970” 2. Motörhead – “Damage Case” 3. The Damned – “Liar” 4. Gillan – “Hadely Bop Bop” 5. Venom – “Raise the Dead” 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

Sep 8, 2021

In episode 115, Martin talks about the Best Songs Ever with these five songs: 1. Uriah Heep – “Gypsy” 2. Max Webster – “Hangover” 3. Ramones – “Blitzkreig Bop” 4. Montrose – “Rock the Nation” 5. Angel – “Tower” 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

Aug 31, 2021

In episode 114, Martin talks about anthems with these five songs: 1. Kiss – “All Hell’s Breakin’ Lose” 2. Judas Priest – “Take on the World” 3. Saxon – “Play It Loud” 4. Sammy Hagar – “There’s Only One Way to Rock” 5. Scorpions – “Don’t Stop at the Top” 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

Aug 24, 2021

In episode 113, Martin talks about The Last Great NWOBHM Albums with these five songs: 1. Samson – “Love Hungry” 2. Iron Maiden – “Back in the Village” 3. Chateaux – “Highly Strung” 4. Grim Reaper – “Never Coming Back” 5. Heavy Pettin’ – “Northwinds” 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

Aug 17, 2021

In episode 112, Martin talks about Self-Produced Albums with these five songs: 1. Uriah Heep – “One Way or Another” 2. Queen – “White Man” 3. Yes – “Release, Release” 4. AC/DC – “Guns for Hire” 5. Accept – “Aiming High” 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

Aug 10, 2021

In episode 111, You didn’t have to be there with these five songs: 1. The Hounds – “Workin' on My Cool” 2. King’s X – “Talk to You” 3. Last Crack – “Energy Mind” 4. The Tea Party – “Fire in the Head” 5. Helix – “Billy Oxygen” 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

Aug 4, 2021

In episode 110, you had to be there... with these five songs: 1. The Brigands – “(Would I Still Be) Her Big Man” 2. Joe Ely – “Lord of the Highway” 3. The Vibrators – “Petrol” 4. Iron Maiden – “Hallowed by Thy Name” 5. Highway Chile – “Going Blind” 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

Jul 27, 2021

In episode 109 Martin talks about the Best Last Songs Ever with these five songs: 1. Thin Lizzy – “Heart Attack” 2. Rush – “The Garden” 3. David Bowie – “I Can’t Give Everything Away” 4. Nirvana – “All Apologies” 5. Led Zeppelin – “I’m Gonna Crawl” 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

Jul 20, 2021

In episode 108 Martin talks about How Bands Deal with Loss with these five songs: 1. The Last in Line – “Sword from the Stone” 2. Voivod – “Polaroids” 3. Metallica – “The Shortest Straw” 4. Rush – “Ghost Rider” 5. Queen – “Made in Heaven” 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

Jul 13, 2021

In episode 107 Martin talks One and Done with these five songs: 1. Katmandu – “Love Hurts” 2. Salty Dog – “Slow Daze” 3. Pride & Glory – “Horse Called War” 4. Green River – “Porkfist” 5. Sex Pistols – “Problems” 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

Jul 6, 2021

In episode 106 Martin talks about 'OTT' with these five songs: 1. Motörhead – “Over the Top” 2. Raven – “Faster Than the Speed of Light” 3. Exciter – “Heavy Metal Maniac” 4. Nitro – “O.F.R.” 5. Emperor – “The Loss and Curse of Reverence” 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

Jun 29, 2021

In episode 105 Martin talks about Half-Time Shuffle with these five songs: 1. Toto – “Rosanna” 2. Led Zeppelin – “Fool in the Rain” 3. Kim Mitchell – “All We Are” 4. Budgie – “N.O.R.A.D. (Doomsday City)” 5. Blue Murder – “Blue Murder” 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

Jun 22, 2021

In episode 104 Martin talks about Heavy Metal Shuffle with these five songs: 1. Kick Axe – “Heavy Metal Shuffle” 2. Uriah Heep – “Look at Yourself” 3. ZZ Top – “Arrested for Driving While Blind” 4. Van Halen – “The Full Bug” 5. Cathedral – “Vampire Sun” 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

Jun 15, 2021

In episode 103 Martin talks about The Start of Punk in Canada with these five songs: 1. The Diodes – “Behind Those Eyes” 2. The Viletones – “Rebel” 3. Teenage Head – “Top Down” 4. The Subhumans – “Death to the Sickoids” 5. DOA – “Get Out of My 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021

In episode 102 Martin talks about how bands find success with these five songs: 1. Deep Purple – “Lady Double Dealer” 2. Rush – “Between Sun & Moon” 3. Porcupine Tree – “Anesthetize” 4. Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now” 5. Kiss – “Baby Driver” 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

Jun 1, 2021

In episode 101 Martin talks about bands that are Not Under-Rated with these five songs: 1. Budgie – “Rape of the Locks” 2. Blue Oyster Cult – “The Vigil” 3. Max Webster – “In Context of the Moon” 4. XTC – “Love on a Farmboy’s Wages” 5. Clutch – “Mercury” 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

May 25, 2021

In episode 100 Martin Answers Your Questions with these five songs: 1. Black Sabbath – “The Thrill of It All” 2. The Chameleons – “Swamp Thing” 3. ZZ Top – “My Mind Is Gone” 4. Buzzcocks – “Flat-Pack Philosophy” 5. Clutch – “X-Ray Visions” 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

May 19, 2021

In episode 99 Martin talks bands that ‘Gotta Move’ with these five songs: 1. Alice Cooper – “Long Way to Go” 2. Angel – “Mariner” 3. The Saints – “New Centre of the Universe” 4. Foghat – “Drive Me Home” 5. Poison – “Ride Child 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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2021

In episode 98 Martin talks about Cusp Albums with these five songs: 1. Husker Du – “Celebrated Summer” 2. Heart – “How Can I Refuse” 3. Sepultura – “Slave New World” 4. The Replacements – “The Bastards of Young” 5. Judas Priest – “Burnin’ Up” 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

May 4, 2021

In episode 97 Martin talks about No Longer Punk with these five songs: 1. The Clash – “Death or Glory” 2. Boomtown Rats – “Blind Date” 3. The Damned – “Problem Child” 4. The Adverts – “Male Assault” 5. Buzzcocks – “Nostalgia” 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

Apr 28, 2021

In episode 96 Martin talks about Part II Albums with these five songs: 1. Queen – “White Man” 2. Ozzy Osbourne – “S.A.T.O.” 3. Judas Priest – “Jawbreaker” 4. Rush – “The Big Wheel” 5. Metallica – “Leper Messiah” 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

Apr 20, 2021

In episode 95 Martin talks about Rough Patch Successes with these five songs: 1. Genesis – “Dance on a Volcano” 2. Aerosmith – “Chiquita” 3. Max Webster – “Check” 4. Aerosmith – “Joanie’s Butterfly” 5. Whitesnake – “Dancing Girls” 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

Apr 13, 2021

In episode 94 Martin talks about The Next Led Zeppelin with these five songs: 1. Mountain – “Never in My Life” 2. Cactus – “Oleo” 3. Montrose – “Bad Motor Scooter” 4. Diamond Head – “Truckin’” 5. Black Country Communion – “The Outsider” 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

Apr 6, 2021

In episode 93 Martin talks about Chameleons with these five songs: 1. David Bowie – “Seven” 2. Iggy Pop – “New Values” 3. Alice Cooper – “No Longer Umpire” 4. Queen – “Sheer Heart Attack” 5. The Damned – “Anything” 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

Mar 31, 2021

In episode 92 Martin talks about the World’s Biggest Dead Rock Stars with these five songs: 1. The Doors – “Spanish Caravan” 2. Queen – “Hammer to Fall” 3. David Bowie – “Teenage Wildlife” 4. John Lennon – “Cleanup Time” 5. Elvis Presley – “Rip It Up” 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

Mar 23, 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 Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 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

Feb 23, 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 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

Jan 27, 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 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

Nov 10, 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 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

Oct 13, 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 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 Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2020

In Episode 66, Martin talks about being 'Strictly Commercial' in these five songs: 1. Genesis – “Keep It Dark” 2. Pantera – “Living Through Me (Hell’s Wrath)” 3. Grateful Dead – “France” 4. King Crimson – “Heartbeat” 5. Frank Zappa – “Charlie’s Enormous Mouth” 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

Sep 23, 2020

In Episode 65, Martin talks about the 300th Anniversary Tour in these five songs: 1. The Allman Betts Band – “Pale Horse Rider” 2. Kiss – “Back to the Stone Age” 3. Quiet Riot – “The Devil That You Know” 4. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Good Teacher” 5. Queensryche – “Bent” 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

Sep 15, 2020

In Episode 64, Martin asks, is it 'NWOBHM or not?' in these five songs: 1. Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied” 2. Motörhead – “I’ll Be Your Sister” 3. Gillan – “Roller” 4. Def Leppard – “On Through the Night” 5. Iron Maiden – “Sun and Steel” 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

Sep 8, 2020

In Episode 63 Martin talks about Bluesy Hair Metal in these five songs: 1. Cinderella – “The More Things Change” 2. Badlands - “Whiskey Dust” 3. Great White – “I Want You” 4. Poison – “Bring It Home” 5. Quireboys - “Tramps and Thieves” 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

Sep 1, 2020

In this episode, Martin tells what the problem with top NWOBHM is in these five songs: 1. Def Leppard – “No No No” 2. Iron Maiden – “The Prisoner” 3. Quartz – “Stand Up and Fight” 4. Angel Witch – “Angel of Death” 5. More – “Traitor’s Gate” 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

Aug 26, 2020

In this episode, Martin tells the tale of The Next Van Halen in these five songs Hellanbach – “All Systems Go” Motley Crue – “Take Me to the Top” Vandenberg – “Ready for You” David Lee Roth – “Elephant Gun” Bulletboys – “Shoot the Preacher Down” 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

Aug 19, 2020

In episode 60 Martin 'Gives the People What They Want' with these five songs: 1. Thin Lizzy – “Cold Sweat” 2. Iggy Pop – “Easy Rider” 3. Coverdale Page – “Feeling Hot” 4. DLR Band – “Relentless” 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2020

In episode 59 Martin talks about being 'Tormented by EPs' in these five songs: 1. Kim Mitchell – “Chain of Events” 2. Ratt – “Sweet Cheater” 3. Great White – “On Your Knees” 4. Queensryche – “Queen of the Ryche” 5. Mudhoney – “In ‘n’ Out of Grace” 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

Aug 4, 2020

In episode 58 Martin talks about 'Blues for Metalheads' in these five songs: 1. ZZ Top – “Precious and Grace” 2. Status Quo – "Little Lady" 3. Aerosmith – “No More No More” 4. Foghat – “Drivin’ Wheel” 5. Robin Trower – “Jack and Jill” 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

Jul 29, 2020

In episode 57 Martin talks about Faith No More and Commercialism in these five songs: Faith No More - “Introduce Yourself” Faith No More - “Falling to Pieces” Faith No More - “Kindergarten” Faith No More - “Digging the Grave” Faith No More - “Rise of the Fall” 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

Jul 22, 2020

In episode 56 Martin talks about The Motörhead Family in these five songs: The Damned – “Liar” Saxon – “Freeway Mad” Girlschool – “C’mon Let’s Go” Tank – “Blood, Guts and Beer” Warfare – “Electric Mayhem” 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

Jul 14, 2020

In episode 55 Martin talks about Tom Werman and Twisted Sister: Cheap Trick- "Southern Girls" Ted Nugent - "Weekend Warriors" Motley Crue - "Looks That Kill" Twisted Sister - "I Wanna Rock" Dokken - "Into the Fire" 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

Jul 8, 2020

Episode 54: Heavy metal? Not us. Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times” Deep Purple – “Bloodsucker” Queen – “Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll” Thin Lizzy – “Bad Reputation” Ted Nugent – “Snake Charmer” 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

Jul 1, 2020

Here in ep. 53 Martin shares the story of Blue Album Covers in these five songs: Foreigner – “Double Vision” Van Halen – “D.O.A.” Motörhead – “Tear Ya Down” The Police – “Message in a Bottle” Saxon – “Machine Gun” 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

Jun 24, 2020

In episode 52 Martin tells the of Firing Robert Plant in these five songs: Robert Plant – “In the Mood” Robert Plant – “Thru’ with the Two Step” Robert Plant – “Little by Little” Robert Plant – “Calling to You” Page Plant – “Upon a Golden Horse” 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

Jun 18, 2020

Episode 51: Paul “Tonka” Chapman Lone Star – “Flying in the Reel” UFO – “No Place to Run” UFO – “Doing It All for You” Waysted – “Hang ‘em High” Waysted – “Walls Fall Down” 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

Jun 9, 2020

In episode 50 Martin talks about these five albums featuring White Album Contrivances Deep Purple – “Love Child” Led Zeppelin – “Achilles Last Stand” Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens” Saxon – “Heavy Metal Thunder” Queen – “Innuendo” 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

Jun 3, 2020

In show 49 Martin discuss the 'Weird Solos' in these five songs: Black Sabbath – “The Wizard” Motorhead – “Stay Clean” Rush – “Losing It” Vai – “Touching Tongues” The Bears – “Aches and Pains” 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

May 27, 2020

In episode 48 Martin explains how Access was Denied: Canucks in the ‘80s in these five songs: Santers – “Winter Freeze” Coney Hatch – “Don’t Say Make Me” Kick Axe – “Cause for Alarm” Helix – “When the Hammer Falls” Anvil – “Mad Dog” 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

May 20, 2020

Episode 47 has the story of Bands of Individuals in these five songs: The Who – “The Punk and the Godfather” Yes – “Parallels” Stranglers – “Nice ‘n’ Sleazy” King Crimson – “The Howler” Iron Maiden – “The Ghost of the Navigator” 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

May 12, 2020

In show 46 Martin explains The Foreigner Effect in these five songs:. Rainbow – “Stone Cold” Uriah Heep - “The Other Side of Midnight” Kansas – “Fight Fire with Fire” Ted Nugent - “(Where Do You) Draw the Line” Bad Company – “Long Walk” 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

May 6, 2020

In episode 45 Martin goes into how Metal was Shocked by Synths in these five songs: Led Zeppelin – “Carouselambra” Genesis – “Abacab” Gamma – “What’s Gone Is Gone” Rush – “Subdivisions” Van Halen – “Jump” 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

Apr 29, 2020

The story of Montrose and Van Halen in five songs! Montrose – “Space Station #5” Van Halen – “Atomic Punk” Montrose – “Rock the Nation” Montrose – “Make It Last ” Van Halen – “Ice Cream Man” 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

Apr 21, 2020

Martin tells the tale of these 5 songs and their impact on The Birth of Thrash Metallica – Metal Militia Slayer – Black Magic Anthrax – Soldiers of Metal Metallica – Fight Fire with Fire Exodus – Metal Command 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

Apr 14, 2020

Martin goes over the tree of artists that are a part of The AC/DC Family in these five songs: Rose Tattoo – “Remedy” The Angels – “Night Comes Early” Krokus – “Bad Boys, Rag Dolls” Heaven – “Suck City” Bullet – “One Way Ticket” 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

Apr 8, 2020

In show 41, Martin lays out the history of Jason Bonham in these five songs: Bonham – “The Storm” Jason Bonham Band – “Drown in Me” UFO – “Mr. Freeze” Black Country Communion – “Beggarman” California Breed – “Midnight Oil” 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

Mar 31, 2020

Episode 40: Second Wave Heavy Metal: American Division Blue Oyster Cult – “ME 262” Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise” Kiss – “I Stole Your Love” Van Halen – “On Fire” Ted Nugent – “Name Your Poison” 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

Mar 25, 2020

In show 39 Martin tells us where these Hard Rockers became Shark-Jumpers AC/DC – “Breaking the Rules” Quiet Riot – “Stomp Your Hands, Clap Your Feet” Twisted Sister – “Be Cruel to Your Scuel” ZZ Top - “Can’t Stop Rockin’” Whitesnake – “Slow Poke Music” 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

Mar 18, 2020

In this episode 38, Martin dishes the Second Wave of Heavy Metal: European Division in these five songs: UFO – “Mother Mary” Rainbow – “Run with the Wolf” Thin Lizzy – “Emerald” Scorpions – “Steamrock Fever” 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

Mar 11, 2020

In Ep 37 Martin explains how Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson are The Doppelheadbangers in these five songs! Bruce Dickinson – “Born in ‘58” Fight – “Immortal Sin” 2wo – “My Ceiling’s Low” Bruce Dickinson – “The Tower” Halford – “Made in Hell” 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

Mar 3, 2020

In show 36 Martin takes a stab at Who Invented Punk in these five songs: Ramones – “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” The Saints – “Wild About You” Rocket from the Tombs – “What Love Is” The Dictators – “Two Tub Man” Sex Pistols – “Pretty Vacant” 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

Feb 25, 2020

In show 35 Martin explains the Circumstances with Rush and Judas Priest in the ‘70s in these five songs: Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied” Judas Priest – “Island of Domination” Rush – “A Passage to Bangkok” Judas Priest – “Heroes End” Rush – “Circumstances” 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

Feb 18, 2020

In this episode Martin goes 'Off the Deep Purple End' in these five songs! Roger Glover and Guests – “Sitting in a Dream” Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – “Snake Charmer” Paice Ashton Lord – “Ghost Story” Ian Gillan Band – “Twin Exhausted” David Coverdale – “Keep On Giving Me 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2020

These are the Five Songs that Martin believes are the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time! Coney Hatch – “Monkey Bars” Kim Mitchell - “Rumour Has It” Thin Lizzy - “Baby Please Don’t Go” Hanoi Rocks – “New York City” Fozzy – “Wanderlust” 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

Feb 5, 2020

Martin tells us the history of Swan Song Records in these five songs: Bad Company – “Rock Steady” Led Zeppelin – “The Wanton Song” Dave Edmunds – “Trouble Boys” Detective – “Competition” Robert Plant – “Slow Dancer” 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

Jan 28, 2020

In this episode Martin tells us the the very, very strange story of Ram Jam in these five songs: Ram Jam – “Black Betty” Ram Jam - “Right on the Money” Ram Jam – “Just Like Me” Ram Jam – “Runway Runaway” Ram Jam – “Gone 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

Jan 21, 2020

Martin digs into the earliest influences of grunge rock in these five songs: Black Sabbath – “A National Acrobat” Aerosmith – “Draw the Line” Iggy & the Stooges – “Death Trip” The Cult – “Phoenix” Soul Asylum – “Down On Up to Me” 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

Jan 14, 2020

Neil Peart, the virtuoso drummer and lyricist for Rush, died last Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica, California, at age 67. Martin has put this tribute episode together for this drummer that has lived a very full life, many lives - or 'a 12 panel man' Rush – The Temples of Syrinx” Rush – “Tom Sawyer” Rush – “Afterimage” Rush – “Vapor Trail” Rush – “Clockwork Angels” 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

Jan 7, 2020

Rush fans! Martin discusses moving beyond Rush into the 'family of key bands' that Rush fans should enjoy! Max Webster – “America’s Veins” Nomeansno – “Heaven Is the Dust Beneath My Shoes” Voivod – “Twin Dummy” Dream Theater – “The Great Debate” Porcupine Tree – “Fear of a Blank Planet” 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

Dec 31, 2019

Martin has us thinking about the bands who would be the 'Next Deep Purple' or 'American Deep Purple' or The (blank) Deep Purple Uriah Heep – “Shadows of Grief” Gillan – “What’s the Matter” White Spirit – “No Reprieve” Angel – “The Tower” Legs Diamond – “Evil” 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

Dec 24, 2019

Martin explains the five songs that have Twice Bad Timing: Angel, Moxy, Rex, Starz and Teaze Angel – “Pressure Point” Moxy – “Sweet Reputation (Symphony for Margaret) Rex – “7 Come 11” Starz – “Violation” Teaze – “On the Loose” 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

Dec 17, 2019

Martin suggests the five songs where we Go to Vancouver and Try Harder Aerosmith – “Rag Doll” The Cult – “Sweet Soul Sister” Motley Crue – “Rattlesnake Shake” AC/DC – “Moneytalks” Poison – “Ride the Wind” 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

Dec 10, 2019

Martin tells us of the history of Producer Rick Rubin When It Mattered in these five songs: Slayer – “Postmortem” The Cult – “King Contrary Man” Masters of Reality – “The Candy Song" Trouble – “The Wolf” Danzig – “Snakes of Christ” 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

Dec 3, 2019

In these Five Songs Martin tells us how Hair Metal Goes Grunge Skid Row – “Beat Yourself Blind” Warrant – “Followed” Def Leppard – “Work It Out” Dokken – “I Feel” Kiss – “Jungle” 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

Nov 26, 2019

Martin breaks down How Lars Ulrich Invented Hair Metal in these Five Songs: Dokken – “Seven Thunders” Motley Crue – “On with the Show” Ratt – “U Got It” Great White – “On Your Knees” Quiet Riot – “Run for Cover” 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

Nov 19, 2019

It's not always about the Metal! This week Martin gets into the five songs that tell the history of Original Punk for Metalheads. The Damned – “Stab Your Back” The Saints – “Erotic Neurotic” The Clash – “Protex Blue” Dead Boys – “Down in Flames” Sex Pistols – “Problems” 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

Nov 12, 2019

This week Martin gets into the five songs that tell the history of Producer/Engineer Martin Birch's heavy metal productions. Martin Birch is a British former music producer and sound engineer, who became renowned for engineering and producing albums by the British rock bands Deep Purple, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden. Rainbow – “Tarot Woman” Black Sabbath – “Die Young” Blue Oyster Cult – “After Dark” Iron Maiden – “The Prisoner” Iron Maiden – “Holy Smoke” 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

Nov 6, 2019

In this show, learn about the Birth of European Power Metal in these 5 songs: Iron Maiden – Quest for Fire Accept – Metal Heart Grave Digger – Get Away Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force – I’ll See the Light Tonight Helloween – Ride 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2019

In show 18 Martin goes over the Birth of American Power Metal in these five songs: Dio – “Don’t Talk to Strangers” Manowar – “Gloves of Metal” Queensryche – “Queen of the Reich” Metal Church – “Metal Church” Jag Panzer – “Harder than Steel“ To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2019

In this episode Martin drops a timely list of songs from the 2020 Rock Hall Nominations – Hard Rock Division MC5 –'Poison' Thin Lizzy –'Got to Give It Up' Judas Priest –'Dissident Aggressor' Motörhead –'Ace of Spades' Soundgarden –'Jesus Christ Pose' To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019

Episode 16 gets into the History of the New Wave of Swedish Heavy Metal in these Five Songs: Heavy Load – “Heavy Metal Angels (in Metal and Leather)” Europe – “In the Future to Come” Torch – “Beyond the Threshold of Pain” 220 Volt – “Fireball” Overdrive – “Dream Away” 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

Oct 8, 2019

Episode 15 has Martin explaining the History of Metallica's Production in these Five Songs: Metallica – “Ride the Lightning” Metallica – “The Shortest Straw” Metallica – “Where the Wild Things Are” Metallica – “Invisible Kid” Metallica – “Moth to Flame” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2019

In episode 14 Martin gets into the History of Twin Leads in these Five Songs: Wishbone Ash – “Throw Down the Sword” Thin Lizzy – “Do Anything You Wanna Do” Judas Priest – “Tyrant” Iron Maiden – “Aces High” Metallica – “For Whom the Bell Tolls” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2019

In episode 13 Martin explains the History of Choirs of Angels in these Five Songs: Uriah Heep – “Stealin’” Queen – “Death on Two Legs” Sweet – “White Mice” Van Halen – “Runnin’ with the Devil” Def Leppard – “Hello America” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2019

In episode 12 Martin goes deeper with the “Honorary” New Wave of British Heavy Metal… Pt. 2 that aren't even British! Riot – “Swords and Tequila” Accept – “Restless and Wild” Krokus – “Save Me” Y&T – “Open Fire” Manowar – “Hail to England” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2019

In episode 11 Martin goes deeper with the 'Honorary' New Wave of British Heavy Metal in these Five Songs: Motorhead – “Poison” Judas Priest – “Steeler” Gillan – “Higher and Higher” Ozzy Osbourne – “You Looking at Me Looking at You” Budgie – “Secrets in My Head” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2019

In episode 10 Martin gets into the history of New Wave of British Heavy Metal in these Five Songs: Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden Saxon – Motorcycle Man Tygers of Pan Tang – Badger Badger Trespass – Stormchild Angel Witch – Angel Witch To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2019

In episode 9 Martin gets into the history of Who Invented Heavy Metal in these Five Songs: Black Sabbath – N.I.B. Deep Purple – Hard Lovin’ Man Uriah Heep – Gypsy Black Sabbath – Hand of Doom Lucifer’s Friend – Ride the Sky To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2019

In this latest episode Martin gets into the history of Dirty Hair Metal in these Five Songs: Faster Pussycat – “Smash Alley” Guns N’ Roses – “My Michelle” L.A. Guns “No Mercy” Skid Row – “Piece of Me” Love/Hate – “One More Round” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2019

Part 2 of the history of Proto-Metal in these Five Songs: Blue Cheer – “Second Time Around” Blue Cheer – “Just a Little Bit” MC5 – “Rocket Reducer #62” Led Zeppelin – “Communication Breakdown" The Stooges – “Not Right” This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2019

Part 1 of the history of Proto-Metal in these Five Songs: Johnny Burnette Trio – Train Kept A Rollin’ Dick Dale and his Del-Tones – Miserlou Twist The Kinks – You Really Got Me Jimi Hendrix Experience – Purple Haze Cream – Sunshine of Your Love This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great podcasts over on Pantheon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2019

In episode 5 Martin tells the history of Double Bass Drums in these Five Songs: Deep Purple – Fireball Rainbow – Light in the Black Judas Priest – Exciter Motorhead – Overkill Anvil – 666 This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2019

In this episode Martin tells the history of Guitar Tapping in these Five Songs: Santana – Hope You’re Feeling Better Genesis – The Musical Box Queen – It’s Late Judas Priest – Hell Bent for Leather Van Halen – Eruption This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2019

This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. In this episode Martin tells the history of Doom Metal in these Five Songs: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath Angel Witch – Confused Witchfinder General – Invisible Hate Trouble – Victim of the Insane Candlemass – Crystal Ball To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2019

This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. In this episode Martin tells the history of American Heavy Metal in these Five Songs: Doctor Please - Blue Cheer Born to Be Wild - Steppenwwolf Mississippi Queen - Mountain Cities on Flame - Blue Oyster Cult Rock the Nation - Montrose To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2019

Welcome to History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff! This 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, hopefully he has sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. In this first episode Martin tells the history of Led Zeppelin in Hair Metal in these Five Songs: 'Still of the Night' by Whitesnake 'Get It On' by Kingdom Come 'Wait for You' by Bonham 'Streets Cry Freedom' by Badlands 'Juicy Luicy' by Collision To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com Listen to all the great music podcasts over on Pantheon ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices