Top 100 History Podcasts
The top history podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.
Takin’ A Walk Nashville
Sarah Harralson interviews Nashville musicians about their creative journeys and personal stories behind the music.
#2A History Of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs
A chronological exploration of rock and roll history through individual songs from 1938 to 1999.
#3
Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York
The rise and turmoil of Fania Records, the label that shaped salsa music in 1960s New York City.
#4
Decomposed with Jade Simmons
American Public Media
#5
Dolly Parton's America
A documentary podcast exploring Dolly Parton’s life, music, and cultural impact as a unifying symbol in America.
#6
Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight
Music legends and indie artists share the stories behind their creative journeys and iconic songs across rock, country, jazz, and reggae.
#7
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
Explores the music, history, and cultural impact of the Grateful Dead through deep dives and interviews with experts and fans.
#8
HardLore
Biographical interviews with musicians from hardcore, punk, and metal scenes.
#9
Freedom Needs a Soundtrack
A six-part audio documentary about the creation and legacy of the 199
#9
No Dogs in Space
A music history podcast exploring punk, alternative, and experimental rock and pop across decades.
#10
Shawn Stockman's On That Note
Shawn Stockman hosts conversations with artists, athletes, and celebrities about the songs that influenced their lives.
#12
Know Your Gear Podcast
A weekly podcast answering 30 to 40 guitar-related questions with a mix of fun and practical insights.
#13
Xevi Had a Problem
A content creator shares pop culture commentary, celebrity gossip, and personal stories with humor and authenticity.
#13
Ongoing History of New Music
Explores the evolution of alternative rock, hip hop, and other modern music genres through artist profiles and thematic stories.
#14
The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers
A countdown of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with guests from comedy, film, and music.
#15
Album | آلبوم
Explores the stories behind the creation and release of influential music albums throughout history.
#16
The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
A guitar amp expert answers listener questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration, and collecting with humor and insight.
#17
The Nightingale of Iran
Two sisters uncover their family’s hidden past, exploring why their Iranian-Jewish ancestors fled Iran at the height of fame.
#18
PHILM The Podcast
PHILM
#19
Something About the Beatles
An intelligent and entertaining deep dive into The Beatles' music and career, hosted by author Robert Rodriguez.
#20
Composers Datebook
Daily two-minute episodes explore significant musical events and composers, past and present, with curated music excerpts.
#21
Rock N Roll Story Guys
Two friends explore rumors and untold stories behind iconic rock bands and songs.
#22
Holdin’ Court Podcast
Celebrity and music industry figures discuss their lives and cultural topics in candid conversations with host Big Court and his team.
#23Classics For Kids
Introduces children to classical music through fun and entertaining episodes.
#23Classics For Kids
Introduces children to classical music through engaging and educational segments hosted by Naomi Lewin.
#24
Guess the Year
Contestants guess the year of live Grateful Dead recordings in this game show.
#25
DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast
Khalabo Ink Society
#26
Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles
Explores the stories and circumstances behind the creation of iconic classic rock songs.
#28
FatBeats: Behind The Counter
Unfiltered conversations with hip-hop’s pioneers, exploring the stories and vinyl that shaped the underground scene.
#29
Lost Notes: Groupies
KCRW
#30
The Cobain 50
Explores Kurt Cobain’s musical influences by examining albums from his personal top 50 list.
#31
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#32
So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast
Explores the Grateful Dead’s music, culture, and fan experiences through guest interviews and deep dives into the band’s history and legacy.
#33
Harold's Old Time Radio
Classic radio shows from the 1930s to 1950s, including mysteries, comedies, and dramas from the Golden Age of Radio.
#34
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
A music critic examines hard rock and heavy metal history through five songs, using specific tracks to explore genre evolution and stylistic themes.
#35
Stuck in the '80s Podcast
A podcast exploring '80s music, movies, pop culture, and memories to spark nostalgia for the decade.
#36
Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler
Each season examines a different Gustav Mahler symphony through interviews with conductors, scholars, and actors reading historical texts.
#37
Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
A deep dive into the cultural and political impact of Christian music through artist interviews and fan stories from its 1980s–2000s peak.
#38
Eras
Exploring the most iconic periods of the world's biggest artists through archival footage and firsthand accounts.
#39
Political Beats
Scot Bertram and Jeff Blehar explore the musical interests of political figures with guest interviews.
#40
When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles
Discusses the Beatles, their solo careers, and related topics from past to present.
#41
For the Record: The 70s
An audio documentary exploring 70s music and its connection to cultural and historical shifts of the era.
#42
Booked On Rock
Explores the stories behind classic rock songs, albums, and artists through interviews with authors, musicians, and historians.
#43
The Story Behind The Song
Explores the creative origins of iconic songs through conversations with the artists who made them.
#44
Legend
Explores the life stories of groundbreaking musicians and the cultural impact of their work.
#45
Madonna Songbook Podcast
Explores the stories, meanings, and creation of Madonna's songs, highlighting her songwriting and musical legacy.
#46
The Album Anniversary Podcast!
Explores the stories behind albums released on this day in music history, with a focus on ska, punk, alternative rock, and Christian music.
#47
Michael Jackson: Unspun
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#48
Theme Time Radio Hour with your host Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
#49
Growin' Up Rock
Explores hard rock and heavy metal music through artist interviews and personal stories about growing up with rock 'n' roll.
#50
Tone-Talk.com
A YouTube show discussing music, guitars, and gear with co-hosts from Friedman Ampl游戏副本
#51
The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography Britney Spears
Explores the emotional and cultural impact of music through conversations with iconic artists, songwriters, and producers.
#52
Folk Files
A deep exploration of folk music’s history, focusing on murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and their enduring cultural impact.
#53
Sinatra Matters
Michael Fenenbock
#54
Love is the Message: Dance, Music and Counterculture
Explores the cultural, political, and musical impact of countercultural dance movements from the 1960s to the present.
#55
CD Burners
A deep dive into the stories and making of influential albums, one record at a time.
#55
Don’t Scratch The Vinyl
chadjones
#56
Nba_youngboy
Kentrell Gaulden
#57Keeping The Rave Alive!
A weekly hard dance and rave music podcast curated by UK DJ Kutski, featuring high-energy mixes and guest artists.
#57
There's a Place
Explores Beatles-related buildings, their architectural significance, and their cultural impact in 1960s Britain.
#58
One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast
Diana Erickson
#59
Udo. Ein Leben an der Grenze
A musician's journey from a timid boy to Germany's most iconic rockstar, breaking barriers in music, identity, and politics.
#59
club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast
Examines Michael Jackson's music and legacy through interviews, fan discussions, and behind-the-scenes stories from people close to him.
#60
The Rock & Roll History Show
Explores the real stories behind hit songs and shares music history trivia.
#60
The Music History Podcast
Bret Williams
#61
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熊儒賢、陳永龍
#62
The Rise and Fall of ...
Explores the dramatic rise and fall of major music industry stories.
#62
The Band: A History
Explores the history of the Canadian-American roots rock group The Band.
#62
Rediscovering Debbie Campbell
Growth Network Podcasts
#62
50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast Series
iHeartPodcasts
#63
Cosmosis
Cosmosis
#64
Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast
Listeners choose Christmas songs that hosts examine through history, themes, and musical details.
#64
Mogul
Gimlet
#65
Global English Song & Songbook Podcast Branding Pack The World of English Songs Music Library
An archive of English-language music spanning pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, and more, with background on artists and global hits.
#65
Summer Mix Ibiza 2025 Best Deep House Music Techno Dance Chill Out Lounge Podcast
A podcast featuring deep house, techno, dance, and chill-out lounge music from Ibiza's 2025 summer scene.
#65
RockStories
Explores the untold stories behind the creation of iconic rock albums in concise, narrative-driven episodes.
#65
Disney – A Recorded History
Disney Music Group, Randy Thornton
#65
Life Story Of Michael Jackson
Asasha Dane
#65
My Year With Dolly
Bramble Jam Podcast Network
#66
Ghost Notes
A podcast about music created by the team behind 12tone and Polyphonic.
#66
Songs from the Dead: 10-Minute Histories of Legendary Songs
Reveals the dark, true stories behind legendary songs and reimagines them with new recordings.
#66
The Hidden Stories of Music Podcast
Explores the real-life stories, emotions, and cultural histories behind songs from around the world.
#66
The Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black Album
Metallica & Amazon
#66
42 Dugg featuring lil Durk alone
Ilean Lamar
#67
Undermine
Osiris Media
#67
Women of Substance Music Podcast
Bree Noble
#68
Ugly Things
Covers 1950s–70s garage, beat, punk, and psychedelic rock with interviews, artist profiles, and reviews of reissues and music-related media.
#68
Guess That Record
A musician interviews guests and challenges them to identify an album from his collection, sparking conversations about music.
#68
Music History Monday
Robert Greenberg
#68
The Grateful Dead 60 Years in San Francisco
Pantheon Media
#69
THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW
A weekly mix of 1980s rock, hair metal, and thrash alongside new music from emerging local bands, hosted by vocalist Sean Nations.
#69
Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed
Two hosts explore the Beatles' music and legacy through weekly themed discussions, blending deep knowledge with accessible conversation.
#69Groundwater: the blues beneath everything
Traces the blues as the hidden foundation of American music and how record industry divisions shaped its legacy.
#69
Mind relaxing music for stress relief in hindi, Shree krishna mashup song lofi, Bhajan songs krishna
Lo-fi mashup of Hindi devotional songs and bhajans dedicated to Shree Krishna for stress relief and relaxation.
#69
Totally 80s
Totally 80s
#69
The Lost Art Of Conversation - A Pink Floyd Podcast
Pink Floyd
#69
Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order
The rise and evolution of Joy Division and New Order through firsthand accounts from band members.
#69
Live at dublab Radio
dublab Radio
#70
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
A podcast about The White Stripes, analyzing one song per episode with guest hosts to explore its place in the band's legacy.
#70
Best Yacht Rock Mixes Ever!
Robert