Rockers to Doctors

Dorian Prescott and Nova Starwick
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    May Rock News: MGK vs Yungblud, KISS in Studio, Beatles Museum & Ozzy Biopic

    May brought a strange mix of rock news, legacy updates, lawsuits, new studio activity, and unexpected collaborations. In this episode of Rockers to Doctors, Nova and Dorian cover MGK calling out Yungblud, Mike Tramp celebrating his 50th year as a musician, the future of the Ozzy Osbourne brand, Jack Osbourne's update on the Ozzy biopic, the Beatles museum opening at the famous rooftop concert location, the Beatles tape lawsuit, Geoff Tate's uncertainty over whether his autobiography can be released, and Gene Simmons confirming that KISS has recorded a new Paul Stanley-written song. They also dig into William Shatner recruiting former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo for an all-star heavy metal album, The Darkness releasing the theme song for the new Masters of the Universe movie, and the Transformers rock-and-metal collaboration. It is a month of rock history colliding with lawsuits, legacy brands, studio surprises, and the kind of oddball stories only the rock world can deliver.

    37 min

  2. Jun 1

    Eddie Van Halen Vault Music, Sepultura's Final Show & TikTok AI Songs

    Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, legacy updates, tour news, and industry developments. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 30. Stories include Yes announcing Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976, Tom Morello revealing the Power to the People Festival lineup, Roger Daltrey weighing in on The Who's place in heavy music history, Bret Michaels withdrawing from the Freedom 250 concert, and Rikki Rockett launching anniversary shows tied to Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In. Also covered this week: Steve Lukather's update on the Eddie Van Halen vault project with Alex Van Halen, Lynch Mob releasing a live video for Dokken's "It's Not Love," Rachel Bolan sharing "Memory" from his upcoming solo album, Jack Osbourne responding to digital Ozzy criticism, Aaron Lewis announcing Give My Country Back, Mr. Big celebrating Hey Man, the Osbourne family receiving a congressional honor recognizing Ozzy, Spread Eagle releasing "Ant Farm," TikTok's AI text-to-song trend, DragonForce announcing an Inhuman Rampage 20th anniversary tour, Sepultura setting its final farewell show, and Adam Lambert releasing the "Eat U Alive" video. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    9 min

  3. May 26

    Deep Purple: Loud, Chaotic, and Legendary

    Deep Purple were one of the foundational bands of hard rock and heavy metal, but their story is packed with chaos, lineup changes, internal feuds, tragedy, and unlikely survival. Nova and Dorian trace the band from its Roundabout origins through "Hush," In Rock, Machine Head, "Smoke on the Water," Burn, Tommy Bolin, the bogus Deep Purple scandal, the 1984 reunion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and the band's long-running legacy. From the fire in Montreux to the loudest-band-in-the-world legend, this is Deep Purple in full volume. Find more at rockerstodoctors.com.

    32 min

  4. May 25

    Shot of Rock News: Last Call — May 23

    Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, industry developments, and legacy updates. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 23. Stories include Staind completing work on a new studio album, Five Finger Death Punch releasing "Eye Of The Storm," The Smashing Pumpkins announcing a Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness anniversary tour, Tesla covering Queen's "Spread Your Wings," and Tony Iommi receiving a Lord Mayor's Award in Birmingham. Also covered this week: Avenged Sevenfold becoming fully independent, Greta Van Fleet announcing an intimate New York City show, Poison confirming it will only perform with the original four members, TikTok and Universal Music Group signing a global licensing deal, The Darkness releasing the Masters Of The Universe theme, The Pretty Reckless releasing "Dear God," The Warning releasing "Ego," Night Ranger announcing a new best-of album, Jason Newsted weighing in on ...And Justice For All, Cyanide releasing "Get Up And Dance" as Rob Hussey reveals a cancer battle, and Mötley Crüe entering the trading-card market. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the May 23 news file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    9 min

  5. May 18

    The Sound of James Gunn | Peacemaker, Glam Metal & the Soundtrack That Revived Rock

    Nova and Dorian explore how James Gunn used Peacemaker to spotlight glam metal, sleaze rock, and forgotten hard rock bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott begin a new series: The Sound of James Gunn. Starting with Season One of Peacemaker, the hosts explore how filmmaker James Gunn built one of the most carefully curated rock soundtracks in modern television. The episode follows the viral success of Do Ya Wanna Taste It by Wig Wam, the rediscovery of underground European glam metal bands, the lasting influence of Hanoi Rocks on the Sunset Strip scene, and why hair metal became emotionally central to Peacemaker's story. Nova and Dorian also examine how James Gunn's personal music obsession helped introduce millions of viewers to bands like The Cruel Intentions, Santa Cruz, Hardcore Superstar, Faster Pussycat, and Nashville P***y, while creating a soundtrack that functions as emotional storytelling instead of background noise. The conversation also sets up the next chapter in the series: Guardians of the Galaxy and the Awesome Mixtape.

    27 min

  6. May 18

    Shot of Rock News: Last Call — May 16

    Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, legacy updates, catalog deals, and industry news. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 16. Stories include Saxon setting a release date for their next studio album, Greta Van Fleet pushing back against breakup rumors with new activity, The Beatles announcing an official Savile Row fan experience, Red Hot Chili Peppers reportedly selling their recorded music catalog, and Ghost confirming a new IMAX concert film. Also covered this week: Deep Purple releases "Arrogant Boy," Anthrax sets the rollout for Cursum Perficio, Motörhead expands Kiss Of Death for its 20th anniversary, Jack Osbourne gives an update on the Ozzy and Sharon biopic, My Chemical Romance teases Danger Days, Mötley Crüe enters the trading-card market, Weezer and Stevie Ray Vaughan join the National Recording Registry, Stabbing Westward reimagines Wither Blister Burn & Peel, Billy Idol receives a Lifetime Achievement honor at the American Music Awards, and Mike Tramp marks 50 years in music. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the updated May 16 news links and script file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    10 min

  7. May 12

    L.A. Guns Deep Dive | Chaos, Glam Metal & the Guns N' Roses Connection

    Nova and Dorian explore the wild history of one of the Sunset Strip's most chaotic and influential bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott take a full deep dive into L.A. Guns — the legendary Sunset Strip band that helped shape the Los Angeles hard rock scene and gave Guns N' Roses half its name. The episode traces the story from Fairfax High School friendships between Tracii Guns and Slash, through the formation of Guns N' Roses, the rise of L.A. Guns during the glam metal explosion, the success of Cocked & Loaded and "The Ballad of Jayne," the collapse of the Sunset Strip era during grunge, the bizarre years of two competing versions of L.A. Guns, and the eventual reconciliation between Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis. Along the way, Nova and Dorian examine the band's musical legacy, internal chaos, Sunset Strip culture, lawsuits, reunions, and why L.A. Guns remains one of the most fascinating and resilient bands in hard rock history.

    31 min

  8. May 11

    Shot of Rock News: Last Call - Week Ending May 9

    Nova and Dorian recap the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 9 on Shot of Rock News: Last Call. This week's stories include Deftones launching a limited "Milk Of The Madonna" donut during their Australian tour, Josey Scott recovering his stolen tour trailer and gear, Social Distortion returning with their first new album in 15 years, Foo Fighters changing an album title after Wicked: For Good, and AI music company Suno reportedly pursuing another major funding round. Also covered this week: Greta Van Fleet's cryptic video and website clues, Zakk Wylde bringing back Berzerkus, MGK confirming a Yungblud diss, Alex Van Halen's limited-edition book, Deep Purple announcing Splat!, Mötley Crüe and Shinedown joining the American Idol finale, KISS recording new music, Def Leppard working on 17 or 18 songs, No Doubt launching its Sphere residency, Bruce Dickinson discussing Iron Maiden ticket pricing, Charli XCX releasing "Rock Music," Steel Panther dropping its first new original song in three years, Alien Ant Farm releasing an animated video for "Reasons," Ann Wilson releasing a long-shelved Burt Bacharach collaboration, Social Distortion performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Stanley Simmons sharing "Temporary Love." Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's headlines in one place. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    14 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dorian Prescott and Nova Starwick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Rockers to Doctors