Rockers to Doctors

Dorian Prescott and Nova Starwick

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. 9h ago ·  Bonus

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  2. 1d ago

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

    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. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending July 3. Stories include a massive Ozzy Osbourne statue unveiled at Hellfest, Ozzy's iconic throne going on display in Birmingham, K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could still happen, and Rush playing its first Mexico City show on the Fifty Something tour with Anika Nilles behind the drums. Also covered this week: Jon Bon Jovi says he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 tour dates, the unreleased Eddie Van Halen vault album still needs a singer, Mike Portnoy praises Anika Nilles' first Rush show, Deep Purple releases "Diablo" featuring Keith Urban, and Sebastian Bach joins an all-star cover of Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain." Plus: Sabaton announces a 21-date Swedish arena tour, Twisted Sister adds more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, L.A. Guns releases an "Electric Gypsy" live video, Five Finger Death Punch announces its tenth album Legacy, and Moves With Molly brings a metal twist to fitness. 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. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    10 min
  3. Jun 29

    Rush Returns, Ozzy's Throne, Priest Reunion Talk & FFDP's New Album

    Dorian goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call with Rush, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Five Finger Death Punch, Whitesnake, and more. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Dorian takes the mic solo while Nova is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines of the week. Stories include K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could still happen, Rush playing its first Mexico City show on the Fifty Something tour, Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne going on display at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Jon Bon Jovi saying he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 touring plans. Also covered this week: Stanley Simmons announcing its first U.S. tour, Buckcherry releasing a live video for "Blackout," Twisted Sister adding more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, Rachel Bolan discussing whether Lzzy Hale could return to Skid Row, Rudy Sarzo addressing the possibility of Carlos Cavazo returning to Quiet Riot, and Five Finger Death Punch announcing its tenth album, Legacy. Plus: Whitesnake reissues three classic albums on vinyl, L.A. Guns releases "The Ballad of Jayne" live, former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein has died, and Dark Chapel releases "Burns The Flame" with Black Label Society. 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
  4. Jun 15

    Ozzy AI Backlash, Breaking Benjamin's New Album & Spotify Royalty Fight

    Nova goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call, covering new music, AI controversy, streaming lawsuits, anniversary tours, and legacy rock headlines. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending June 13. Stories include Breaking Benjamin confirming their new album is finished, Jack and Sharon Osbourne responding to criticism over possible AI or digital use of Ozzy's image, Spotify facing a lawsuit over royalty rules affecting independent artists, and Warner Music Group acquiring Sureel AI as the music industry continues its push into artificial intelligence. Also covered this week: Europe releasing "The Cult of Ignorance," Electric Callboy teaming with The Offspring, Paul McCartney returning to the Billboard Top 10, Underoath announcing a Define The Great Line anniversary tour, rock veterans covering Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain," Sublime's Jakob Nowell discussing his future with the band, Mötley Crüe's The Dirt returning to select theaters, Yngwie Malmsteen announcing Hell Or High Water, Marilyn Manson announcing One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2, Sabaton revealing a Swedish arena tour, Doro getting a live album reissue, and Def Leppard sharing a new "Rejoice" performance video. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the June 13 weekly news file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

    12 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.