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Who am I?
Eric is a college music professor and a lifelong metalhead with a passion for both metal music and metal podcasts. John is a classical conductor with absolutely no prior background in heavy metal. There are very few things that give me (Eric) as much joy as exploring the history and repertoire of heavy metal music. My academic training as a musical scholar and my experience teaching music theory and history in the classroom have provided me with a particularly apt set of skills with which to dig ever deeper into this fascinating genre, and to convey that information with great clarity and a whole lot of fun. John, of course, doesn't know anything about anything, and we love him for it!
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Heavy Metal 101 is your favorite podcast, wherein Eric, an expert, and John, a novice, explore, discuss, and argue about the history of heavy metal music. New episodes are available on the 3rd Monday of each month!
What is my podcast playlist about?
I (Eric) always love to learn more about heavy metal. These are a few of my favorite podcasts that help me to do this very thing! John, meanwhile, can use all the help he can get...
1. Phil's Breakfast Metal
Why this podcast?
Heavy metal may not be a particularly tranquil, relaxing musical genre, but learning about heavy metal certainly can be. Phil is always exploring esoteric, fascinating, heavy music in just about the most pleasant manner possible. Always an enjoyable, educational listen!
Phil's Breakfast Metal
Phil's Breakfast Metal
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A heavy metal discussion show that takes deep dives into interesting albums we feel are overlooked or deserving of more attention. Tending to focus on the more extreme, odd or avant-garde end of metal.
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How many episodes does Phil's Breakfast Metal have?
Phil's Breakfast Metal currently has 143 episodes available.
What topics does Phil's Breakfast Metal cover?
The podcast is about Music and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Phil's Breakfast Metal?
The average episode length on Phil's Breakfast Metal is 91 minutes.
How often are episodes of Phil's Breakfast Metal released?
Episodes of Phil's Breakfast Metal are typically released every 17 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Phil's Breakfast Metal?
The first episode of Phil's Breakfast Metal was released on Jul 10, 2016.
2. Heavy Metal Philosophy
Why this podcast?
I, Eric, am old and busy. Keeping up to date with the latest and greatest metal music, bands, ideas, etc. isn't always easy. This weekly podcast is brief, to the point, insightful, and an excellent way to keep one's thumb on the pulse.
Heavy Metal Philosophy
Jon Barbas
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An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!
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How many episodes does Heavy Metal Philosophy have?
Heavy Metal Philosophy currently has 190 episodes available.
What topics does Heavy Metal Philosophy cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Philosophy.
What is the average episode length on Heavy Metal Philosophy?
The average episode length on Heavy Metal Philosophy is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Heavy Metal Philosophy released?
Episodes of Heavy Metal Philosophy are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Heavy Metal Philosophy?
The first episode of Heavy Metal Philosophy was released on May 3, 2021.
3. REQUIEM METAL PODCAST
Why this podcast?
Sometimes I want quick and breezy, but there are also times when I want a 20 hour deep dive into the early career and discography of Venom. Requiem is a great place for the latter. It has been around forever, and there is a deep catalogue of really rich, in-depth topic explorations.
REQUIEM METAL PODCAST
Requiem Metal
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A history teacher and an artist talk about the heaviest of metal and adjacent genres.
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How many episodes does REQUIEM METAL PODCAST have?
REQUIEM METAL PODCAST currently has 312 episodes available.
What topics does REQUIEM METAL PODCAST cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Interviews.
What is the average episode length on REQUIEM METAL PODCAST?
The average episode length on REQUIEM METAL PODCAST is 139 minutes.
How often are episodes of REQUIEM METAL PODCAST released?
Episodes of REQUIEM METAL PODCAST are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of REQUIEM METAL PODCAST?
The first episode of REQUIEM METAL PODCAST was released on Apr 1, 2008.
4. History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
Why this podcast?
Author Popoff is the patron saint for musicologist metalheads of a certain age. This particular podcast often goes fairly far afield from strictly heavy metal, but subjects are generally quirky and very interesting, and there is much to learn here.
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
Pantheon Media
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff 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 a sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. At approximately 7000, Martin has had published in books more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, Martin has penned approximately 85 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock and record collecting. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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How many episodes does History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff have?
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff currently has 435 episodes available.
What topics does History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.
What is the average episode length on History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff?
The average episode length on History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff released?
Episodes of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff?
The first episode of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff was released on Jun 29, 2019.
5. Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast
Why this podcast?
There are some subjects that require a deeper dive and a closer look. Band-specific podcasts can be an indispensable resource, and no one does it better than Talking Maiden, a fantastic exemplar of the genre exploring one of the most important heavy metal bands of all time.
Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast
Iron Maiden Fans : Josh & Nesbit
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The Talking Maiden Podcast is just two guys talking about Iron Maiden. Ideas, comments, compliments or insults... contact us! http://www.talkingmaiden.com @talkingmaiden
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How many episodes does Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast have?
Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast currently has 159 episodes available.
What topics does Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast cover?
The podcast is about Music, Heavy Metal, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.
What is the average episode length on Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast?
The average episode length on Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast released?
Episodes of Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast?
The first episode of Talking Maiden : The Podcast of the Beast was released on Dec 8, 2017.
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