The Musicscope

Mike Grubb
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Music History
  • Updated Weekly

Host Mike Grubb dives into the roots of the music we love so much. Explore the history of rock, blues, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz, metal, and more through the lens of the Musicscope.

  1. Episode 13: Memphis, Tennessee

    16h ago ·  Video

    Episode 13: Memphis, Tennessee

    This episode traces the influence of Delta blues pioneers like Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf, and follows the rise of B.B. King from Beale Street radio to international blues icon. It also highlights how Sun Records and Sam Phillips helped launch the careers of artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, creating a new sound that would become rock ’n’ roll. Mike also dives into the legacy of Stax Records, the gritty soul of Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MG’s, Rufus Thomas, and Isaac Hayes, and the vital role Memphis gospel played through figures like Bishop Charles Mason, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Reverend Wm. Brewster. Along the way, he connects Memphis music to the civil rights movement, showing how the city’s churches, streets, studios, and stages became central to America’s cultural identity. If you love blues, soul, gospel, and rock history, this is a deep dive into one of the most important music cities in the world. Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    29 min
  2. The Musicscope Minute - KISS and Marvel Comics

    2d ago ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - KISS and Marvel Comics

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
  3. The Musicscope Minute - Purple Rain

    6d ago ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - Purple Rain

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
  4. The Musicscope Minute - My Bonnie by Tony Sheridan

    Jun 22 ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - My Bonnie by Tony Sheridan

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
  5. The Musicscope Minute - Monterey International Pop Festival

    Jun 18 ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - Monterey International Pop Festival

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
  6. The Musicscope Minute - Workingman’s Dead

    Jun 15 ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - Workingman’s Dead

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min

  7. Jun 11 ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - Hank Williams Joins the Grand Ol’ Opry

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
  8. The Musicscope Minute - Brian Jones Leaves the Stones

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus Video

    The Musicscope Minute - Brian Jones Leaves the Stones

    Bite sized fun facts about the music we love! Check out full episodes on YouTube, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore next Support the show The Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.

    1 min
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Host Mike Grubb dives into the roots of the music we love so much. Explore the history of rock, blues, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz, metal, and more through the lens of the Musicscope.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Grubb
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michael Grubb
  • Show Website
    The Musicscope