Music History Podcasts

Explore 12,339 Music History podcasts, representing 0.4% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

12.3K Music History Podcasts

Representing 0.4% of all podcasts

34.9% Active Rate

4.3K shows actively publishing

English Leads (49.8%)

Largest language in Music History

Total Podcasts 12,339
Active Rate 34.9% 4,301 shows
Avg Episodes 42.5 per podcast
Market Share 0.4% of all podcasts

Overview

Music History represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.4% market share and a large library of 12,339 podcasts. The 34.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 17+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 70.7% of all Music History podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (3,312 new shows). Recent average: ~1,120 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (22% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

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Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Music History Podcasts

1 Dolly Parton's America
Dolly Parton's America

WNYC Studios & OSM Audio

4.7 (16,406) 14 eps
2 A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
4.8 (3,214) 257 eps
3 Switched on Pop
4.6 (2,652) 523 eps
4 GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
4.9 (2,198) 125 eps
5 Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
4.8 (2,042) 204 eps
6 Talk of Ages
Talk of Ages

Mike Tully

4.9 (1,696) 356 eps
7 The Soundtrack Show
The Soundtrack Show

iHeartPodcasts

4.9 (1,499) 107 eps
8 Under the Scales
Under the Scales

Osiris Media

4.9 (1,430) 203 eps
9 The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers
The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

Next Chapter Podcasts, Josh Adam Meyers

4.6 (1,269) 393 eps
10 Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ON DEMAND
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ON DEMAND

Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

4.7 (1,202) 7870 eps

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Tips for Music History Creators

The Episode 10 Filter

58% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 42%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Music History podcasts are there in 2026?

As of April 2026, there are 12,339 Music History podcasts indexed in our database, with 4,301 (34.9%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Music History podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Music History podcasts is Weekly, with 2,659 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Music History podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Music History podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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