49 Best Rockstar Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

DISGRACELAND is an award-winning music and true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Jerry Lee Lewis's 5th wife? Dead. Sid and Nancy? Both dead. Why? Because musicians are insane, and insane things happen to them. Why did we lose Amy Winehouse at 27? Was Debbie Harry really abducted by Ted Bundy as she claims? Is Patti Smith not just the 'Godmother of Punk', but also the 'Original True Crime Girl'? What really happened the night of the Jay Z nightclub stabbing? What do the Diddy indictments truly reveal? All these stories and more, on artists from every genre and their true crimes, in our massive 260-plus story archive. The Dead, the Stones, Johnny, Willie, Frank, Kurt, Courtney, Gaga, Lana, Taylor, and too many to name. DISGRACELAND is music history come to life through audio storytelling as you've never heard it before, with revealing facts: yes, assassins are the real reason the Beatles quit touring—reclaimed myths: no, Mama Cass didn't die from choking on a ham sandwich and constant reckoning between art and artist all told through the lens of true crime. This is the podcast for the self-proclaimed 'Disgos', the musically obsessed and the true crime heads; the outsiders, the independent thinkers who know that the best history is the history that gets buried. DISGRACELAND is where host Jake Brennan tells the stories they didn't want told. The kind you'll end up telling someone else. Get ready to uncover hidden truths and buckle up for truly edge-of-your-seat storytelling. New, fully scripted, sound-designed episodes are released every Tuesday. Bonus chat-style episodes where Jake responds to voicemails, texts, and emails from Disgos hit on Thursdays, and 'Rewind' episodes from our archive drop on Sundays. DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast. It's an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are dramatized, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at www.disgracelandpod.com . To unlock ad-free listening, exclusive content, and connect with your fellow Disgos, go to www.disgracelandpod.com to become an All Access member. Rocka Rolla. more

Eddie Trunk, the most well-known name in hard rock and metal music, brings his insight, commentary, reviews, discussion, and in-depth interviews to the podcast world! Join Eddie and his famous friends in rock and entertainment every week for a rollicking good time. more

Lead singer of Marillion, father, hippy, punk, soul singer, progressive rockstar (wtf!), defender of the faith, voice of reason in a world gone crazy......and now podcaster.Join me as I talk about my life and what is rambling around in my head. Along the way I will focus on some of the stories that have shaped my career and my life, as well as reading from my diaries and offering my take on the wider world.Stay safe,hP.S I began this journey just as CoVid-19 took hold and changed our lives, possibly forever, so it seems apt to reference that in the naming of the podcast. more

Dean Delray's 'Let There Be Talk.' This original podcast is a unique blend of rock and comedy talk with some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment. more

Rock 'n' roll all night ... and party once a week! Hosted by Pat Francis, Rock Solid is the comedy/music podcast that brings you music 'both new and classic,' plus lots of laughs and musical guests. Joining the fun are Producer Kyle Dodson and Pat's hilarious rotating Co-Hosts: Mike Siegel, Christy Stratton, Murray Valeriano, Dave Festini & Dave Schneier. more

Rock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the world of music. We interview not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more. more

Records & Rockstars is the music and storytelling content, created and hosted by Jeff Woods from Canada. It includes the weekly radio show episodes, and features Jeff's past artist interviews, many of which include live performances from Wild Woods Blue Studio. more

Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny 'Hollywood' Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head. Sit back, crank it up, and remember why you fell in love with Rock n Roll. Everyone's got a rock n roll story to tell on Growing Up Rock. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts. more

Justin Hawkins Rides Again is where I'll be discussing what it's really like to be part of the lauded and loathed music industry. I'll be talking about the pitfalls of being part of this fickle business, how to navigate it, the highs and lows and what the future could hold for this volatile and beautiful art form.There will also be interviews with incredible people who work in this industry from vocal coaches, record label bosses to real life hardcore rockstars. I want to reveal to you the nitty gritty details of what this lifestyle is actually like and the affect it has on artists - so join me every Monday, right here. more

Rock with industry notable Denny Somach, his audio archives, new interviews with the stars who are still performing, and vintage visuals. The stories and behind-the-scenes content will remind you why you love rock - the only genre to cross generations. Bring the family and share the love! Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts. more

Tales from the world's largest archive of music journalism: entertaining interviews with luminaries such as Neil Tennant, Billy Bragg, Pamela Des Barres, Gary Kemp, Vashti Bunyan, Midge Ure, Nick Hornby and Robyn Hitchcock. Thoughtful and informative conversations about all aspects of popular music history, interspersed with clips from exclusive audio interviews that date back to the mid-'60s. The RBP podcast is hosted by Barney Hoskyns and William Pike and co-hosted & produced by Jasper Murison-Bowie. We're a proud part of Pantheon — the podcast network for music lovers. more

The biggest names in rock music are Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. From Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame members to bands just starting out, Meltdown takes rock music fans behind the scenes to find out what these talented musicians are really about. Come along for the ride as Talkin' Rock with Meltdown invites you to find out more than you ever thought you knew about all genres of Rock from Classic to Prog to Grunge and everything in between. more

For over 25 years, Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp has been breaking down the barriers to rockstar access. You've seen it depicted on TV shows like The Simpsons, Pawn Stars, and Billions, or followed the journey via the successful documentary Rock Camp on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and other streamers. Finally, you can step inside this unparalleled music experience from the convenience of your favorite podcast platform! Welcome to Rock Camp: The Podcast, your exclusive gateway to the heart of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. In each episode, we unlock the vault of unheard content spanning over two decades, with captivating interviews and stories from icons like Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Gene Simmons of KISS, and more! Meet campers from diverse backgrounds whose fantasies turned into realities— imagine a businessman trades licks with Joe Perry from Aerosmith and ends up opening for them at stadiums. Or a family band comes to camp and convinces legends from Black Sabbath and Whitesnake to play on their debut album. These things happen, but only at Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. From firsthand tales by music legends, to true camp stories from founder David Fishof, alongside industry insights from Rock Camp Musical Director Britt Lightning of Vixen, and tied all together by master of ceremonies, Miles Schuman. Rock Camp: The Podcast is the only way to enter the world of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp without actually being at camp. It's better than a backstage pass. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts. more

Iconic artists? Music Legends? Sandy Kaye interviews them all on A Breath of Fresh Air - a multi award-winning podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the artists you love. Through compelling conversations, we gain a rare, behind-the-scenes and intimate look at the personal stories and inspirations that fueled the music that shaped entire generations. Explore the lives, struggles, and creative journeys of these legends and relive the timeless hits that defined the soundtrack of our youth. It's all about Their Lives. Their Stories. Their Music. https://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au more

Season 5 Out Now! Rock & Roll High School is an interview series that tells the story of contemporary music one artist at a time - in their own words. Hosted by Pete Ganbarg -------------------------------------- About Pete: Pete Ganbarg has been doing major label A&R for over 35 years. He's a 2X Grammy award winning record producer as well as a member of the board of directors of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Pete has held senior A&R positions at Atlantic, Arista, Epic and SBK/EMI and is currently the president of Pure Tone Music. As a music publisher, Pete operates Songs With A Pure Tone and Margetts Road Music, joint ventures currently in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. Songs published by Pure Tone include 2024's Grammy winning Record of the Year, 'Flowers' by Miley Cyrus, the global #1 'Ordinary' by Alex Warren, as well as hits by Benson Boone, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Charli XCX, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Andy Grammer, Lizzo, Beyoncé, and more. Pete is the recipient of two Grammy Awards for his role as producer on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen and the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Jagged Little Pill. At Atlantic, among the artists and projects that Pete has overseen are twenty one pilots, Halestorm, Jason Mraz, Christina Perri, Melanie Martinez, Skillet, GAYLE, Brett Eldredge, Matchbox Twenty & Rob Thomas, Theory Of A Deadman, and Icona Pop; as well as the Original Broadway Cast Recordings of Hamilton, Mean Girls, Jagged Little Pill, Dear Evan Hansen, and the multi-platinum Billboard No. 1 soundtrack album The Greatest Showman. Pete began his A&R career in 1989 at SBK Records. In 1997, he joined Clive Davis at Arista Records, where, as Senior Director of A&R, he conceived and A&R'd Santana's 30x platinum worldwide, nine-time GRAMMY-winning album, Supernatural. Additionally, Pete was named International Music Person Of The Year in 2023 by the music industry organization MUSEXPO. He writes on Substack as Confessions of a Pop A&R Guy: https://substack.com/@peteganbarg more

For fans of classic rock, rock documentaries, music documentaries, rock memoirs, band biographies, and the stories behind the music. Hosted by Big Rick, the channel explores the stories, myths, scenes, and moments that shaped rock n roll through books, documentaries, memoirs, legacy releases, iconic artifacts, and major moments in music history. If you love classic rock history and want deeper insight into artists like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, The Rolling Stones, and more, subscribe for weekly rock history content, music book reviews, documentary recommendations, and curated discoveries from the world of rock n roll. If you love classic rock, rock history, and discovering what still matters, subscribe and dig in more

Garage to Stadiums is now of the Top 3% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music's biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history. Learn about the passion, talent, luck and even scandal that often came together to propel these stars from obscurity to household names. more

The ultimate classic rock podcast with big name interviews on every episode including 30+ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! If you love classic rock and want to hear stories of the glory days from the guys who were at the heart of the action then you'll LOVE this comprehensive classic rock podcast, hosted by UK radio veteran, Paul Stephenson!Check out the VRP Rocks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VRPRocksProudly part of Pantheon Podcasts Network. more

The Podcast That Rocked ! The official podcast for Rocked on YouTube, recorded live every Wednesday 8PM EST. Episodes discussing the ongoing and chaotic world of rock and metal. Many tangents and side stories are also included. It just can't be helped. Official Website: https://www.rocked.net Subscribe to Rocked on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@RockedNet Follow Rocked on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rocked_net Follow on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockednet Like Rocked on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rockednet Follow Rocked on BlueSky here: https://bsky.app/profile/rocked.net more

Indie Rock microstars talk about music, movies, politics, family and everything else.

Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, you get it! They'll dive in together, discussing fun facts, memorable moments, and what makes these movies worth a rewind all these years later. Let's get nostalgic! The podcast logo was designed by Straw Hut Media, inspired by Greg Clements' original art. The theme song is the instrumental version of 'Dance This Out' by singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger and producer Smoke and Mirrors. From more

Welcome to Rockstrap where the worlds of sports and rock collide in the most epic way!Hosted by rock and roll comedian Don Jamieson and radio veteran /musician Keith Roth, this podcast dives deep into the untold stories and shared passions of athletes and musicians. Each week, join us as we sit down with some of the biggest names in music, sports, and entertainment to uncover their favorite bands, best concert experiences, and top sports moments. From Bon Jovi's David Bryan to Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick, you'll hear firsthand how their love for music and sports shapes their lives.Rockstrap is your backstage pass to the intersection of sports and rock culture. Whether it's learning about former MLB star Jason Grilli's admiration for Led Zeppelin or hearing Kyle Turley recount his wild times at Ozzfest, we bring you the raw, unfiltered stories that you won't hear anywhere else.Strap in and follow us on Instagram @rockstrappod and on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts because every rock star wants to be an athlete, and every athlete wants to rock! Proud part of Pantheon Sports. more

Welcome to Beer Rum & Rock N Roll. A rock music podcast hosted by Randy Legault. Saving rock - one conversation at a time. Randy Legault is a serious motherfucker when it comes to rock music, owns a video editing company 'Legault Post' and enjoys Beer. He's a good boy, crazy 'bout Elvis. Loves Zeppelin and his lovely wife too. A true defender of the faith with a serious arsenal of knowledge that is fun tapping into. more

The UCR Podcast explores the past, present and future of rock and culture's biggest legends. Hosted by Matt Wardlaw and members of the UCR team, you'll stay up to date with the latest interviews, news, roundtable discussions and more. more

Looking past the headlines and into the stars, Thelonious and Jesse examine the lives of music's brightest stars that faded too quickly. more

The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast celebrates the magic of live music through sharing personal stories. Each week, our guests will share their stories of different shows that were memorable and meaningful to them. We'll also have concert reviews and conversations with musicians and crew members who put on those live shows. By sharing their stories, we hope to engage you - our audience - to relive your live music memories also. So please join us every week as we explore the transformative power of live music that makes attending concerts not just entertaining, but essential. This is The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, where every concert tells a story. more

AI-free news every week with the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt and Classic Rock news, This week's new rock/metal releases, 'This Week In Music History Trivia' & more... I am a 20+ year FM radio veteran with tons of interview, on-air and live music experience. This is my way of talking about the rock news of the week in an unedited, uncensored way that I can't do on typical radio. I invite my friends & family on my show to share in the co-hosting duties, while building each episode without using AI artwork or editing, all from scratch based on radio industry trusted websites . more

Musicians and Music Connoisseurs, Steve 'the Energy', Danimal, cblime, Rusty 'Bones' and drum virtuoso Marco Minnemann, bring you the best podcast for all things Rock N' Roll and Heavy Metal over a fresh glass of spirits. Every week listen to segments with Top 4 list, Artist Spotlights, Album Wars, Why weren't they Bigger, Rewind That, WASUP and recommendations to enhance your music mind. Follow Our Facebook Page - https://bit.ly/RockNRollDungeonPodFACEBOOK more

Get ready to rock with Rock-n-Roll Autopsy! Join Scott and Rico as they dissect classic rock songs, exposing their excesses and untold stories. This hilarious podcast is packed with Gen X sarcasm, insightful commentary, and dad jokes. Tune in, laugh along, and discover if those classic rock anthems still hold up or if they're guilty of musical malpractice. more

Aspiring local musicians discuss balancing work, gigging, and creativity. Hosted by The Hollow Truths in Baltimore, MD. more

A podcast dedicated to those rockers in front of the curtain, behind, or somewhere in between.

The best talk about Rock? You get it right here!Germany's number 1 Rock radio station ROCK ANTENNE is not only known for playing the best Rock music they also do the best talking when it comes to Rock music and everything affiliated! Here you have the chance to download exclusive interviews with our favorite Rock stars. Be it about new albums, touring or personal stories - they tell it all. Enjoy! more

RockTheLife is a podcast for fans by fans. Join us as we share some of our favorite memories meeting our favorite bands and embarking on some fun adventures from way back when and into today. This is a podcast FOR fans, BY fans... which means we need you! Have you met your favorite band/artist? Did you embark on a crazy adventure around music you love? Wanna be a guest on our show? Email ****@outlook.com for more info and check out our IG @rockthelifegirl more

Podcasters | Musicians | Rockers | Historians | Vinyl Reviewers | Serious Rock Talk™️ With Humor!!!!This award-winning podcast looks at classic rock - and the people who made/make it - with enough knowledge, irreverence, and low-level insanity to make it worthwhile. It's all about Rock Talk. more

A glimpse into the rock music entertainment industry--today and yesterday--as well as other genres. Rock At Night provides interviews with fresh up and coming bands around the world as well as classic staples. The sample of Rock At Night's intro song 'Get On Down' was provided by our own member Billy Alford with permission. more

Host and musician Melissa Lucciola talks with signed and DIY musicians from around the world about their lives behind the scenes. From maxing out credit cards, sleeping on floors, sharing beds and having the whole band get paid $250 to play Madison Square Garden, you will hear the in's and out's of life on and off the road and the real struggles of the modern day musician.  more

Rockers/musicians that give back in unique ways.

Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more. more

Reviews of rock and metal albums, and interviews with bands.

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

Welcome to 🎸RNR True Stories🎸 where we share the most outrageous music stories in the history of Rock N' Roll. Weekly episodes about feuds, untimely deaths, career killers and awkward moments. Join over 600,000 fans on YouTube @rnrtruestories. Disclaimer more

INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS is devoted to promoting musicians worldwide. We spotlight exclusive in-depth interviews with both legendary and up and coming music artists and celebrities. We also feature the movers and shakers of the music and publishing industries. WHERE HAVE ALL THE ROCK STARS GONE? Rock and Roll, the Blues, and Jazz are America's contribution to the arts, so why are we not fighting to preserve our own musical legacy and culture? With roots from the early blues pioneers, the longevity of rock and roll is second to none. But strangely enough, those legendary rock heroes that we were so accustomed to hearing every time we turned our radios on, had mysteriously vanished from the mainstream. The music of the 1960s, 70s, and even the 80s was an important juncture in all of our lives. So many of us timeline life's precious moments with the music we remember, when the music was so great, when the music mattered. The baby boomer generation is financially imperative to many, yet many of its entertainment standards have been renounced. One day, the plug was pulled on those legendary music artists. Hackers began stealing music across the internet. Online music stores popularized cheap digital singles and neglected to promote full-length albums. Radio stations changed formats to accommodate talk show radio jocks, while rappers and electronic dance music menaced the airwaves. Notorious record companies began folding in droves. Record companies and radio stations that were once owned and operated by visionaries, were now run by accountants and lawyers, and the music world began promoting untalented wannabes. The economy plummeted, and radio stations became more concerned about how many consecutive commercials they could run instead of providing quality radio programming and entertainment value. Radio stations became corporate machines leaving no room for innovation. Throughout the 2000s, recording studios and live performances began using an audio processor called 'Auto-Tune' to disguise off-key inaccuracies in vocal tracks. The device allowed virtually anyone without music skills to become a singer and new waves of mainstream radio stars were instantly fabricated. The business of music became stronger and more important than the art of music. For more than a decade, I've been on a rock and roll pilgrimage to help promote and save the greatest music the world has ever known. Before the internet and Napster, virtuoso musicians traditionally introduced their music by way of mainstream radio stations while anxious music enthusiasts hurried to their favorite record stores and purchased a copy of the artist's latest release. Talk radio wasn't popular because there was way too much great music to play over the airwaves. Advertisers didn't rule the airwaves, the music did. Rock legends toured the world to promote their latest albums and prices of concert tickets were extremely affordable. Proficient musicians, singers, and songwriters are what made the music so great. Support us on PayPal ! more

Hosted by I-Rock 93.5's Ryan in the Quad Cities, I-Rock with Rock Stars brings you exclusive interviews with the biggest names in rock and the new bands you need to discover. more

Your backstage pass to the wildest stories in rock 'n' roll history. Hosted by Jimmy—rock trivia junkie, liner-note addict, and guy who still thinks cassettes were underrated— The Rock Pod takes you deep into the music, mayhem, and madness behind the legends. From epic albums and infamous feuds to one-hit wonders and vanishing acts, each fully scripted episode is a mix of deep research, dry humor, and serious love for all things loud. Be sure to catch weekly episodes of This Week In Rock Music History as we highlight prominent events in the History of Rock Music! Make sure to Follow The Rock Pod to be updated when new episodes are loaded and ready for your listening pleasure! The Rock Pod All Killer! No Filler! Press play. Crank it up. And remember: there's no such thing as too much cowbell. #TheRockPod #RockNRollHistory #PodcastAddict #LoudAndProud #TurnItUpTo11 #Podcast Visit TheRockPod.com for more information! Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it is released! 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

Three lifelong friends dive headfirst into the world of rock and metal, trading sharp takes, honest reviews, and unapologetic critiques. Each episode blends decades of shared music obsession with fresh conversations about influences, iconic albums, rising artists, and the biggest events shaking the scene. It's raw, loud, and fueled by the kind of chemistry only old friends can bring. more

We're 4 spontaneous women with a 5 decades-long friendship who love rock concerts, retro music, teen idols and never missed a Meet n Greet! Follow us as we encounter our favorite stars and celebrity crushes! We're the Rockstar Whisperers!! more

Rock radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele talks to the people responsible for some of the biggest rock hits and concerts ever - the rock stars and those behind the scenes. Dayna Steele spent years on the air at one of the top rock stations in the country, KLOL in Houston. She has the relationships and the stories behind the biggest hits and the tours and concerts that still rock our world. Learn more at www.daynasteele.com. more

The Rock Star Autobiography Podcast is a monthly dive into the memoirs of the people who made the music. Hosts Mr. Overfield and MG read the books, go wherever the stories take them, debate what they discover, and try to figure out what the rock stars have—and haven't—told us. more