Rockers to Doctors

About Rockers to Doctors

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.

Publisher

Dorian Prescott and Nova Starwick

Category

music · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Aug 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Skid Row, Ozzy, Twisted Sister & Iron Maiden: October's Biggest Rock Stories

   Skid Row finally has a new singer. Ozzy Osbourne's final performance is coming home. Twisted Sister is revisiting its classic catalog. Welcome to Rockville has announced a massive 2027 lineup, and Iron Maiden is bringing its 50th Anniversary tour back to North America. For their October 2026 freestyle episode, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott revisit five rock and metal stories that deserve a longer conversation. First, Skid Row has ended its worldwide vocalist search by introducing Justin Sargent, a performer with an extensive Broadway background. His debut recording with the band is a cover of The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again," a choice that has generated mixed reactions among fans. Nova and Dorian discuss his voice, his theatrical experience, and whether he can deliver the classic Skid Row catalog on tour. Next, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's historic Back to the Beginning farewell is getting several new releases. With theatrical screenings, December home editions, and an expanded April 2027 collection, there's plenty for collectors to consider. Nova and Dorian also share which performances from that emotional final concert they most want to preserve. Twisted Sister is celebrating its classic studio catalog with Totally Twisted: The Studio Albums 1982–1987, featuring five albums available on CD and individually colored vinyl. The discussion turns to favorite albums, the production of Stay Hungry, and Dee Snider's new project with former MTV Headbangers Ball host Riki Rachtman. Then it's time for Welcome to Rockville 2027. More than 150 artists are scheduled to perform in Daytona Beach, including Korn, Blink-182, Faith No More, Judas Priest, Alice in Chains, The Pretty Reckless, and Skid Row. Nova and Dorian each choose the one festival day they'd most want to attend. Finally, Iron Maiden has announced additional North American dates for its 50th Anniversary Run for Your Lives tour. The conversation covers the band's elaborate stage production, classic albums, Bullet for My Valentine, and whether anniversary tours should concentrate on older material or include more recent releases. Along the way, Nova and Dorian share concert memories, debate collectible vinyl, and consider which rock bands are still delivering the live performances fans want to see. What was your biggest rock story of October? Visit https://rockerstodoctors.com for more rock news, deep dives, and music discoveries. Rockers to Doctors: Headbanging with a hypothesis.

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Poison's MTV Disaster, Backstage Fistfights & the Reunion That Fell Apart (Part 2)

   Poison was at the top of the rock world in 1990. Three successful albums, sold-out arenas, and hit singles had made Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Rikki Rockett, and Bobby Dall some of the most recognizable musicians of the hair metal era. Then came the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. In Part 2 of their Poison deep dive, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott examine the band's spectacular public meltdown, the backstage fight that preceded C.C. DeVille's departure, and the decades of controversy that followed. The episode begins with the making of Flesh & Blood, including "Unskinny Bop," "Something to Believe In," and Poison's attempt to develop a more serious musical identity. But tensions inside the band were already reaching a breaking point. At the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards, a troubled performance of "Talk Dirty to Me" became one of the band's most notorious moments. Bret Michaels and C.C. DeVille fought backstage, and DeVille was soon out of Poison. Richie Kotzen joined the band for Native Tongue, but his time ended in another scandal involving Rikki Rockett's fiancée. Blue Saraceno followed before the original lineup eventually reunited. The problems didn't end there. Nova and Dorian explore the 2006 confrontation between Bret Michaels and Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett's wrongful arrest and eventual exoneration, his battle with cancer, and the extraordinary series of health crises that nearly cost Michaels his life. They also revisit Michaels' reality television career, including Rock of Love and his victory on The Celebrity Apprentice shortly after suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage. Finally, the story reaches 2026. After Poison's successful 2022 stadium tour with Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Joan Jett, plans for a 40th Anniversary reunion appeared promising. But a disagreement over the proposed financial arrangements brought those plans to a halt. Rikki Rockett publicly described a proposed payment split of six dollars for Bret Michaels for every dollar received by each other member. Michaels disputed the characterization, and the actual contract terms have not been made public. As of October 2026, Poison has not performed together since 2022, and no reunion tour has been confirmed. Can a band that survived decades of fights, addiction, personal tragedies, and changing musical tastes find a way to get back onstage? This is Part 2 of our two-part Poison history. Missed Part 1? Watch Poison's early history, including Slash's audition, the Sunset Strip years, and the band's rise to superstardom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFaAUqMT6JA Visit https://rockerstodoctors.com for more rock history, news, and deep dives. Rockers to Doctors: Headbanging with a hypothesis.

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   The Led Zeppelin Curse & Concrete Blonde's Haunted Hotel | Rock Ghost Stories

   What happens when rock and roll history meets the supernatural? In this special pre-Halloween episode of Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott each share a story from rock history's eerie side. Nova begins with Concrete Blonde singer Johnette Napolitano's strange experience at Austin's historic Driskill Hotel in 1991. While touring with Sting, Johnette reportedly encountered unexplained lights, a troublesome room key, and a mysterious presence she believed was flirting with her. The experience eventually inspired Concrete Blonde's 1992 alternative rock hit "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man." Dorian then investigates the legendary Led Zeppelin curse, exploring Jimmy Page's fascination with Aleister Crowley, the occult history of Boleskine House, and filmmaker Kenneth Anger's claim that he placed a curse on Page. He also examines the tragic events that helped fuel speculation about supernatural forces surrounding the band. From haunted hotel rooms to alleged occult curses, these stories have fascinated rock fans for decades. Do you believe something supernatural happened, or are these legends the product of coincidence and rock mythology? Featured artists and figures: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, Concrete Blonde, Johnette Napolitano, Sting, Aleister Crowley, Kenneth Anger, Jesse Driskill, and Eddie and the Hot Rods. Featured song: Concrete Blonde, "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man," from Walking in London (1992). Visit https://rockerstodoctors.com (https://rockerstodoctors.com) for more episodes, rock news, and music history. Rockers to Doctors: Headbanging with a hypothesis.

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