38 Best Glam Metal Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

'Hair metal' has become a genre that is often used in a derogative way, and lots of great albums from that period were unfairly lumped in with lesser ones as a result. Your hosts Aaron Alcott and Bryon Dudley aim to reclaim them! more

J, Chip, and Tim dig into the heavy rock and metal that defined two decades—from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin's pioneering riffs to Mötley Crüe's sonic excess, the unsung heroes, and the stories behind it all. One album at a time. Let's relive the magic. www.digmeoutpodcast.com more

A rock n' roll podcast with 80s rock as the backbone....

The 80's Glam Metalcast features interviews with, and discussions about your favorite Rock and Metal artists from the 80's and beyond. more

Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been the ultimate destination for honest, no-holds-barred talk about hard rock, heavy metal, and everything in between. This isn't just another channel. It's an uncensored community. On our paid tier, you get commercial-free access to all of our daily episodes, plus bonus content, behind-the-scenes insights, and the opportunity to interact with us directly. If you're tired of corporate music media and you want the truth from two guys who have been doing this for over two decades, this is your new home. Disclaimer: If you can't handle opinions that aren't your own, you're in the wrong place. We're not here to make friends. We're here to talk metal. Deal with it, crybabies! cmspn.substack.com more

A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist 'Metal Dave' Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan's perspective, to the music business professionals' point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten more

70's & 80's Hard Rock, Hairband, Classic Rock, and Heavy Metal Trivia Podcast.

Each episode looks at one song in the genre of hair/glam metal that took over the 80s - and my life!

Welcome to Receding Hair Metal, where we discuss the greatest generation of rock and roll.

The Hair Metal Rules Podcast is a trip back in time talking about 80's Hair Metal, Glam Metal and Hard Rock

Welcome to the Rock & Roll Gutter Podcast! Music from the wrong side of the tracks! Your hosts, Andy and Gary, will drag you through the gritty world of sleaze rock, gutter glam, and all forms of dirty Rock and Roll. If you're a fan of Hanoi Rocks, Dogs D'Amour, D-Generation, Hollywood Brats, or The New York Dolls, this is a podcast for you. Join us twice a month as we celebrate the bands that pushed the boundaries of good taste, and have a few laughs along the way.  more

Two lifelong friends deep dive the defining era of Glam Metal and Grunge and all the in-between. We lived it, we loved it. Join us as we explore the music and more, that made us! more

The 80s Metal Hang is a look back at the month-by-month musical history of the 1980s when Heavy Metal was at its peak. Starting in January 1983 we will go album by album, song by song and riff by riff. So, take out your old vinyl, put on your denim jacket, and raise your fist in the air! It's The 80s Metal Hang! more

Just two dudes who met in college many moons ago whose love for all things (classic) hard rock, melodic hard rock, glam rock, glam metal, pop metal, heavy metal, prog metal has endured to present day.We'll talk about people/bands/music you know and love, but maybe just maybe, introduce you to music BY THOSE SAME PEOPLE that you didn't know existed or was ever released. In addition, hopefully we'll introduce you to bands/solo artists/music that you never heard of that released INCREDIBLE music/albums back in the day through present day, and so. much. more! more

What up guys! We are planning fun stuff soon! Meanwhile hear the show at https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioFreeBrooklyn/playlists/hair-metal-mixtape/ or go to https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/hair-metal-mixtape/ more

Everybody wants to hear the stories of the road. Everybody wants to hear how the songs were put together. Everybody wants to know just about everything. Everybody wants 'The Dirt' so to speak. You can find it all here. The good, the bad and the ugly truth. Rock journalist Tyson Briden talks candidly with many great artists that molded the 80's and early 90's hard rock and heavy metal scene. Hold on tight because it may be a bumpy ride! more

Lipstick and Leather is a bi-monthly podcast hosted by Billy Badass and Dirty Jim, (published on the 1st and 15th of each month), where we travel back in time to review a heavy metal, hard rock or glam album from an 80's era band (some 70's). In addition, we debate iconic songs, albums and bands, have concert confessionals and hear funny stories from around the keg. Besides taking a trip down memory lane for some diehards, hopefully we can inspire a new generation of fans. Our conversation and stories are funny and include sound effects throughout to enhance the hilarity. In the end, we're just two guys who graduated high school in the 1980's, who love metal/rock and performed in bars and clubs in multiple bands. We think you'll find our podcast humorous and definitely a flashback to some of the best music of all time. more

Mixtapes used to mean something. Now we're bringing that back.Each season, Corey Morrissette, Dan Pappathopoulos, and Duane Hoffman take a legendary hair metal artist and rebuild their catalogue into the perfect 18-track cassette — Side A, Side B, no skips allowed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Step back into the loud, wild world of 80s hair metal with Rock of Aging! Join lifelong fans and music industry veterans Dave and Erika as they revisit the albums, bands, and backstage stories that shaped an era. From Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses to Ratt, Kiss, Ozzy, and beyond, they explore what made glam, pop, and hair metal so irresistible—and why it still rocks their world decades later. Each episode features Erika's 'Atmosphere Check', setting the vibe for the topic at hand, and Dave's (Not So) Deep Dives, spotlighting new music worth your ears. New episodes drop on the 10th and 25th of every month. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, crank it up—because Rock of Aging is more than a podcast… it's a lifestyle. more

Now you've found your new home for the greatest era of rock music! No matter what you call it; hair metal, glam metal, or just hard rock...the loudest, sometimes sleazy, sometimes sensitive party rock of the eighties and early nineties defined its generation, and we still can't get enuff! Join hosts Candace Black and Vinnie Poison, along with special guest hosts from time to time, as we talk rock news, listen and review the songs and videos of the time, and turn your day up to eleven! more

Interviews from the Hard, Heavy & Hair Show with Pariah Burke.Hard, Heavy, and Hair with Pariah Burke is a world-wide syndicated radio show featuring 2 full hours of heart-pounding, guitar-crunching, horn-throwing Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, and all the way up to today. Airs on 5 continents on FM, AM, and Net stations. New show every week!Website: https://PariahRocks.com more

Robert \'Big Robbo\' Williams is the founder and face of MamasFallenAngels.com, the Web\'s largest social network of 80\'s heavy metal fans, including everything from glam to thrash. Robbo does frequent interviews with metal musicians from the past and present, and they\'re all available free via this podcast.Robbo\'s interviews are almost completely unfiltered, real-life conversations. They are raw, unedited phone conversations that aren\'t studio-scripted or polished in any way -- just Big Robbo talking music (and sports, and family, and all kinds of other topics) with metal stars of the past and present, and up-and-coming metal bands of the future. Robbo has interviewed Lita Ford, George Lynch, Ace Frehley, LA Guns, Bulletboys, Jetboy, Tyketto -- and that\'s just in the first month!Robbo is not a probing, cynical hipster music \'journalist\' -- he\'s a fan, and he talks about what fans want to hear. Subscribe today and get a piece of the action. more

2 dudes from the south review classic and deep cut hair metal albums.

Welcome to the 80_Metal_Headz Interviews Podcast! Join us as we sit down with various rock stars from the Heavy Metal, Glam, Hair, Sleaze, and Thrash scenes, spanning from the '80s to today. Tune in to the top podcast dedicated to '80s metal, and don't forget to give the podcast a follow! Share it with your friends and stay connected through my socials for updates on upcoming interviews. If you're a metal fan, this is the place to be! 🤘🏼 more

The best of the BIG HAIR METAL era and all the 80's rock you can stand!  Nothing but a good time here!Roll the windows down and crank it up! more

From backstage chaos to brainy breakdowns—Rockers to Doctors is your weekly shot of music news with a glam metal edge. We cover the latest headlines, streaming shifts, reunion rumors, weird merch drops, and the cultural undercurrents shaping rock, metal, and everything in between.Hosted by two PhDs who never ditched their leather jackets, this podcast blends pop culture commentary, forgotten facts, and the occasional chart analysis to bring you a fresh take on the music that made us—and the stories still unfolding. Come for the riffs, stay for the rabbit holes. more

Our host, DC, has been in radio for years, and being on five stations in the All Inclusive Radio family, he speaks with a lot of musicians and artists. And we are bringing those radio interviews to you on 'Behind The Rock'. You will hear people from bands ranging from hair metal, hard rock, melodic rock and even country music. DC can be heard on 99.9 Rockcast Radio (hard rock and metal) weekdays 6-10pm Eastern, 96.9 Dirt Road Radio (country) weekdays 10am-2pm Eastern, 103.5 The Shark (hair metal/melodic rock) weekdays 3-7pm Eastern. DC doesn't take the weekends off, he's on Big Hits 100 (hits from all genres) Sat/Sun from 2pm-8pm Eastern and on 105 The Track (70's) weekends too! You can get links to everything DC does and reach out directly to him at Linktree.com/RadioDC. Bookmark this podcast to hear the conversations with all kinds of artists on 'Behind The Rock'. more

Glam N' Cheese is a Glam Metal podcast and Facebook Live show made in New Zealand which celebrates the greatest Hair Metal of the eighties and today, as well as the cheesiest music ever made. We are proud to be part of the metalradio.co.nz network. Stay updated on our Facebook page! If you love eighties Glam Metal / Hair Metal / Sleaze Metal as well as all the other things that made the eighties great like WWF Wrestling then you're in the right place. If you live in NZ then try to catch us on Facebook Live every other Saturday night. more

The Hair Cutz Rock n Roll Podcast celebrates the the grit and the glorious excess of the '80s hair metal scene and beyond. This isn't your dad's classic rock show. This is for the fan who loves the Shredding Guitars, Booming Bass, and Pounding Drums of the music that fueled the Sunset Strip. We also feature the Hard and Heavy Rock that came before the Glitz and Glam and after the Glitter faded.I'm your host; Smax... join me as I take you on a Hard Rockin' Trip Through The Decades! No music. No fluff. Just full-volume legends and the music they made. So buckle up...and let's crank this thing to 11. more

On ROCK OR DIE, your host, Virginia Franks, will talk about all things glam metal. From music to fashion to music videos, we will cover it all. There are new guests and new stories every week, and we can't wait to rock out with you. more

Lucy takes on the 80s Glam Metal/Rock scene with information and knowledge from LA to UK. With regular guest hosts joining, she will look into events, hits, fights and rock 'n roll with shared experiences from her guests. If you love the 80s rock scene and want to be a guest, get in touch! more

Welcome to the Haircast! They call me the Hair Metal Guru. My name is Anthony, and I'm a retired Army veteran and former high school English teacher who lives for music. The main focus here will be hair metal, and the content will run the gamut--there will be rankings, reviews and commentary about happenings in the era of '80s hard rock. Does that mean I'll only talk about hair metal? Hell no. Could Bryan Adams creep into the conversation? Nirvana? Yes. But if you love hair metal, this is the place for you. Buckle up. more

Hair 'Em is all about a good time - The Music, The Bands, The Clothes, Loud Guitars, Big Hair, and The Girls! Take MTv's Head Bangers Ball , Spinal Tap, VH1's That Metal Show , Philly's WMMR 93.3 Loud & Local , mixed in with some Beavis and Butthead, Bill and Ted's Excelent Adventure / Waynes World and you got HAIR'Em ! Tune your computer to MONTCO RADIO on the 2nd FRIDAY,of the month for HAIR 'EM ! Hosted by Bobby Dreher and Matt Porter , HAIR 'EM is all about a GOOD TIME ! Mix in some interviews with musicians, artists and MORE and you have HAIR 'EM! HAIR 'EM will broadcast LIVE from 2-3PM EST right before THE KISS ROOM 3-5pm, so tune in and start the weekend a little bit early ! more

Thomas and Chris talk about some of the classic rock and hair metal albums you all know and love. Email your thoughts to ****@gmail.com more

Three hours commercial FREE Music from back in the day when spandex, leather and hair spray ruled the Sunset Strip80' Rock, Hair Metal & Thrash! Plus brand new music the best upcoming local bands!All hosted by Sean Nations, vocalist for Even In Death, The Killing Inside, Killswitch Incorporated, BigBang 80's Hard Rock Show and Out Ta' Get Me (Guns 'N Roses tribute) more

Attention rock fans—welcome to Dose of Thunder with your host, TG Thomas!Whether you're here for big arena anthems, infectious hooks, or gritty guitar grandeur, you're in the right place. Dose of Thunder brings you raw interviews and real stories from the modern-day troubadours of hair metal, melodic rock, power pop, and hard rock—from bands like Eclipse, HEAT, Work of Art and Harem Scarem, to gritty underground acts such as Graveyard, Spiritual Beggars, Kadvar, and Scorpion Child on labels like Frontiers, Escape, Ripple, Rise Above, Century Media and Nuclear Blast among others helping make waves. People say this music belongs in the past—but these bands are proving it's alive, thriving, and louder than ever in the present. We're cutting through the critics and criticism to get straight to the source: the embryonic beginnings, the road stories, the trials, tribulations, and the dirt behind the diamonds in the rough. Check out the links below at Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/doseofthunderContact me ****@gmail.com more

I will talk about the bands that I grew up listening to. I talk about hair bands. Metal, classic rock and anything in-between. more

Interviews with local metal tribute bands and discussions on hair bands And classic metal from the past !