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Rockers to Doctors

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by Dorian Prescott and Nova Starwick

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60 episodes
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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.

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Episode thumbnail for Bon Jovi Is Back, Rush Finds Its Drummer & Van Halen Opens the Vault - June Recap

July 7, 2026

Bon Jovi Is Back, Rush Finds Its Drummer & Van Halen Opens the Vault - June Recap

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2863" data-end="3020">Nova and Dorian cover the biggest rock headlines from June, including Bon Jovi's return, Rush's new drummer, Ozzy tributes, and Van Halen's unreleased music.</p> <p data-start="3043" data-end="3162">This month's Rockers to Doctors news roundup features some of the biggest developments in classic rock and heavy metal.</p> <p data-start="3164" data-end="3449">Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott discuss Bon Jovi's return to touring following John's vocal recovery, Rush's first shows with drummer Anika Nilles, Alex Van Halen's search for a vocalist to complete unreleased Eddie Van Halen recordings, and Ozzy Osbourne's new monument at Hellfest.</p> <p data-start="3451" data-end="3744">The episode also covers KK Downing's latest comments on Judas Priest, Deep Purple's new album, Sebastian Bach fronting Twisted Sister, Sabaton's expanding tour schedule, L.A. Guns' new live release, and the launch of Metal Moves with Molly, a fitness program built around rock and metal music.</p> <p data-start="3746" data-end="3853">If you want one episode that catches you up on the biggest stories in rock from the past month, this is it.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Ozzy Tributes, Rush Returns, Van Halen Vault Music & Bon Jovi's Comeback

July 6, 2026

Ozzy Tributes, Rush Returns, Van Halen Vault Music & Bon Jovi's Comeback

<p data-start="130" data-end="335">Nova and Dorian cover the week's biggest rock headlines, including Ozzy honors, Rush's return to the stage, Eddie Van Halen vault recordings, Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, and new music from major rock names.</p> <p data-start="354" data-end="496">This week on <strong data-start= "367" data-end="399">Shot of Rock News: Last Call</strong>, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending <strong data-start="485" data-end="495">July 3</strong>.</p> <p data-start="498" data-end="826">Stories include a massive <strong data-start="524" data-end="541">Ozzy Osbourne</strong> statue unveiled at Hellfest, Ozzy's iconic throne going on display in Birmingham, <strong data-start="624" data-end="640">K.K. Downing</strong> addressing whether a <strong data-start="662" data-end="678">Judas Priest</strong> reunion could still happen, and <strong data-start="711" data-end="719">Rush</strong> playing its first Mexico City show on the <strong data-start="762" data-end="781">Fifty Something</strong> tour with <strong data-start="792" data-end="808">Anika Nilles</strong> behind the drums.</p> <p data-start="828" data-end="1208">Also covered this week: <strong data-start="852" data-end="868">Jon Bon Jovi</strong> says he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 tour dates, the unreleased <strong data-start="948" data-end="967">Eddie Van Halen</strong> vault album still needs a singer, <strong data-start="1002" data-end="1018">Mike Portnoy</strong> praises Anika Nilles' first Rush show, <strong data-start="1058" data-end="1073">Deep Purple</strong> releases "Diablo" featuring <strong data-start="1102" data-end="1117">Keith Urban</strong>, and <strong data-start="1123" data-end="1141">Sebastian Bach</strong> joins an all-star cover of Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain."</p> <p data-start="1210" data-end="1515">Plus: <strong data-start= "1216" data-end="1227">Sabaton</strong> announces a 21-date Swedish arena tour, <strong data-start="1268" data-end="1286">Twisted Sister</strong> adds more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, <strong data-start="1339" data-end="1352">L.A. Guns</strong> releases an "Electric Gypsy" live video, <strong data-start="1394" data-end="1421">Five Finger Death Punch</strong> announces its tenth album Legacy, and <strong data-start="1462" data-end="1482">Moves With Molly</strong> brings a metal twist to fitness.</p> <p data-start="1517" data-end="1700">Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending July 3 news file.</p> <p data-start="1702" data-end="1759">That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Are Rock Songs Really Cursed? Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin & the Judas Priest Trial

June 30, 2026

Are Rock Songs Really Cursed? Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin & the Judas Priest Trial

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2286" data-end="2311">Can a song become cursed?</p> <p data-start="2313" data-end="2747">This week, Dorian dives into some of rock and metal's most infamous legends. From Black Sabbath's "Devil's Interval" to Iron Maiden's mysterious 666 producer story, Led Zeppelin's backmasking controversy, the Judas Priest courtroom battle over alleged subliminal messages, Slayer's deliberate embrace of controversy, and the tragic legacy of Gloomy Sunday, this episode examines where documented history ends and enduring myth begins.</p> <p data-start="2749" data-end="2946">Drawing on both music history and psychology, Dorian explores why these stories continue to fascinate audiences decades later and why music may influence us in ways we still don't fully understand.</p> <p data-start="2948" data-end="2989">Visit us at:<br /> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rockerstodoctors.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2961" data-end= "2989">https://rockerstodoctors.com</a></p> <p data-start="2991" data-end="3083">Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TikTok, and Instagram.</p> <p data-start="3085" data-end="3162"><strong data-start="3085" data-end="3098">Hashtags:</strong><br /> #BlackSabbath #IronMaiden #LedZeppelin #JudasPriest #HeavyMetal</p>

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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.

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