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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
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
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
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we complained about the band U2, discussed the new Hellraiser video game, spoke with author Gary Graff about his new book 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s, chatted with author Martin Popoff about his new book Guns N' Roses at 40, and talked with Lee Mendelson Film Productions' Sean Mendelson about the latest Peanuts soundtrack You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. Get copies of all that stuff right now!
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
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
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
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
Blue Oyster Cult (BOC), Sandy Pearlman, Imaginos cycle, Albert Bouchard, Flaming Telepaths: Imaginos, Expanded and Specified, Perfect Water: The Rebel Imaginos, H.P. Lovecraft, the links between the Imaginos and Cthulhu cycles, speculative nonfiction, art as magic, Pearlman's use of the Memphis Sam moniker, Elvis, World War I (Great War), occult links to WWI, grimoires, AI, Cosmism, Russia, the strange synchronicities surrounding the Imaginos cycle, the Imaginos revival following Pearlman's death, Imaginos as a magical working, The DoorsMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/Additional Music: Albert Bouchard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this 1750th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with prolific metal author Martin Popoff about how confusion and uncertainty surrounding tariffs have forced him to pause his mail order enterprise. There's also some Oasis and Ozzy discourse in the mix. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, the Waterfront BIA, Blue Sky Agency and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 1:432. The Quireboys – “7 O'Clock” 0:24– 0:543. Europe – “On the Loose” 0:26 – 0:564. Scorpions – “Unholy Alliance” 0:54 – 1:245. Krokus – “Out of Control” 0:46 – 1:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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 – 1:432. The Quireboys – “7 O'Clock” 0:24– 0:543. Europe – “On the Loose” 0:26 – 0:564. Scorpions – “Unholy Alliance” 0:54 – 1:245. Krokus – “Out of Control” 0:46 – 1:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Editor Patrick Prince and longtime contributor (and Black Sabbath diehard) Martin Popoff discuss the popular and the obscure songs from Sabbath's first eight studio albums (1970-1978) with Ozzy Osbourne as the frontman. The four-song setlist from Sabbath's Back to the Beginning show and Popoff's Goldmine piece "The Top 20 Ozzy-Era Black Sabbath deep cuts" are referenced throughout the podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 316 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff 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. 1. Deep Purple – “You Can't Do It Right”2. Queen – “Back Chat” 3. The Jam – “Precious” 4. The Boomtown Rats – “Mood Mambo” 5. The Clash – “Ivan Meets G.I. Joe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
Chaz and AJ invited author Martin Popoff on this morning to talk about his book about Guns 'N' Roses. Martin and Chaz disagreed about the band's role in the downfall of hair metal, and it all ended with a fail by Ruth, before she joined the show.
Formed in Los Angeles' lengendary Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N' Roses quickly rose from the gritty club scene to become one of the biggest acts in rock music - achieving massive commercial success and becoming a top live draw in under three years. Along the way, their meteoric rise was matched by no shortage of controversy, internal conflict, and headline-making moments. In the book "Guns N' Roses at 40", acclaimed rock historian and author Martin Popoff explores 40 priotal moments that shaped the band's legacy - from their formation and breakout success to major tours, iconic releases, creative partnerships, internal struggles, and everthing in between. We were thrilled to be speaking with Martin Popoff about his new book. With over 100 titles to his name on topics ragning from hard rock and heavy metal to classic rock and vinyl collection, Martin's work includes Rush" The Illustrated History, Led Zeppelin: Song By Song, Pink Floyd: Album by Album, Bowie at 75, AC/DC at 50, KISS at 50 and more. He also contributed to the award-winning docuemtaries Rush: Beyond the LIghted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas.
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
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
Vincent Martella returns as the voice of 'Phineas' for a new season of beloved, Emmy Award-winning cartoon series, "Phineas and Ferb." Vincent discusses the revival of the hit show and Slash's involvement in their 2011 movie. Then, I read YOUR feedback in "Mr. Mailstone." PLUS, a contest for the new "Guns N' Roses at 40" book by Martin Popoff. Listen for a chance to WIN! More info: https://www.instagram.com/thevincentmartella/?hl=en https://shows.disney.com/phineas-and-ferb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj7aDHPfzZU WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com
Martin Popoff on his latest Iron Maiden book Renowned rock journalist, editor and heavy metal author Martin Popoff has written more than 120 books, including his latest behemoth, “Hallowed By Their Name: The Unofficial Iron Maiden Bible.” He joins us to discuss his killer 666-page beast of all Maiden books as well as the overall New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. You could say we enjoyed his piece of mind.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten
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
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
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
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
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