Episodes

  • October Rock Recap: Farewells, Comebacks & Guitar Heroes
    Nov 4 2025

    October 2025 hit rock like a double-neck guitar solo.
    In this month's Rockers to Doctors recap, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott sift through the emotional highs and legendary lows of rock's busiest month:

    • Remembering Ace Frehley of KISS 💫

    • Gene Simmons and the hydration lesson heard 'round the world 🚑

    • Ozzy Osbourne's new trademark that may turn his farewell into a festival 🦇

    • Slash teasing a new Guns N' Roses album 🎸

    • Bon Jovi back from vocal rehab and heading on tour 🎤

    • Aerosmith × Yungblud × Steve Martin = banjo rock chaos 🤠

    • The Pretty Reckless, Lynch Mob, BulletBoys and more keeping the amps alive ⚡

    It's equal parts news, nostalgia, and nerdy analysis — headbanging with a hypothesis, one riff at a time.

    Guns N Roses Episode:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJ57QhXXnQ&t=45s

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    20 mins
  • Demons Part 2 – Beelzebub, Leviathan & the Real Big Bad
    Oct 28 2025

    Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott return for a Halloween deep dive into rock's darkest myths.

    Nova shares her childhood experience decoding the strange writing inside Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman (yes, it was Theban Alphabet). Then the doctors of metal explore:

    • Beelzebub's journey from biblical lord to rock icon
    • Leviathan as ancient chaos serpent and modern metal mascot
    • The surprising truth behind Satan and Lucifer
    • Why later bands like Ghost use named demons instead of generic "Devil"

    👉 New listeners: Start with Demons Part 1 for the full infernal journey.
    🧠 rockerstodoctors.com | @rockerstodoctors on all platforms

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    27 mins
  • Nuno Bettencourt: The Funk, The Flame, and the Fender
    Oct 21 2025

    He's been called the next Eddie Van Halen — and four decades later, he's still proving why. In this episode, Dr. Nova Starlink and Dr. Dorian Prescott take you on a sonic journey through Nuno Bettencourt's remarkable career: from Extreme's meteoric rise with "More Than Words," to his virtuoso reinventions across funk, pop, and metal — and even to the Super Bowl stage with Rihanna.

    You'll hear how a Portuguese-American kid from Hudson, Massachusetts turned guitar obsession into legend, reshaped pop tours with his riffs, and stood beside icons from Steven Tyler to Ozzy Osbourne.

    🔊 Featuring:

    • Nuno's origin story and influences

    • Extreme's rise and radio burnout

    • Collaborations with Janet Jackson, Steve Perry, and Rihanna

    • The making of Six and the jaw-dropping "Rise" solo

    • Why every American should know his name

    🎧 Listen now — stay loud, stay curious, and keep headbanging with a hypothesis.

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    20 mins
  • The Spooky Side of Rock — Ghosts, Legends & Haunted Studios
    Oct 14 2025

    From ghostly hands in Metallica's studio to Hendrix's reflection in Electric Lady and Ozzy's moonlit graveyard howl — we're turning up the volume on rock's supernatural side. Nova explores haunted studios, eerie coincidences, and why sound itself can feel… alive. 👻

    #RockersToDoctors #NovaStarwick #SpookySideOfRock

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    8 mins
  • Legacy Bands & Rock Revivals: Def Leppard, Ozzy, Vince Neil & Twisted Sister
    Oct 7 2025

    Dr. Nova Starwick and Dr. Dorian Prescott dissect last month in rock: Def Leppard's Hollywood Walk of Fame honor, Ozzy & Sharon's new documentary, Axl Rose's cyberpunk comic, Vince Neil's recovery story, and Twisted Sister's 2026 reunion.

    Plus, new releases from Europe, Mötley Crüe, Stryper, Aerosmith & Yungblud, Slash, and Steel Panther — and a Flashback to glam metal's golden era.
    Headbanging with a hypothesis never sounded this good. 🤘

    Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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    21 mins
  • Demons of Metal: Asmodeus, Mephistopheles, Lilith & Pazuzu
    Sep 30 2025

    Metal has always flirted with the dark side—but where do the names behind the riffs come from? In this episode, Dr. Nova and Dr. Dorian delve into the lore of four iconic demons that appear in music, myth, and pop culture. From Asmodeus in Dungeons & Dragons and Ghost's "Year Zero," to Mephistopheles in Faust, to Lilith's transformation from ancient goddess to goth icon, and Pazuzu's leap from Mesopotamian incantations to The Exorcist—we trace their history across scripture, theater, horror, and heavy metal. 🤘

    Along the way, expect side riffs into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and D&D lore, plus some laughs, trivia, and fish-gall banishments.

    Key Highlights:

    • Asmodeus: The demon who built Solomon's Temple (with a fish problem).

    • Mephistopheles: The lawyer of Hell who perfected the deal.

    • Lilith: Adam's first wife, later transformed into a night demon.

    • Pazuzu: From Mesopotamian protector to The Exorcist's nightmare fuel.

    Listen in for:
    Metal history, mythology, pop culture crossovers, and a glam-metal podcast twist on the occult.

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    19 mins
  • Shattered Illusions Part 2: Guns N' Roses Lost 1996 Album
    Sep 23 2025

    In Part 2 of our Rockers to Doctors deep dive, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott follow Guns N' Roses into the chaos of 1996.

    At The Compound, Axl, Slash, Duff, Matt, and Dizzy tried to pull together a new album—but instead created a vault full of unreleased demos, legal drama, and endless tension. From $3,000-a-day studio sessions with no vocals, to Axl's late-night arrivals, to the infamous fax to MTV announcing Slash's departure, this was the end of an era.

    Fans still debate: were these sessions the lost Use Your Illusion III… or the blueprint for Chinese Democracy?

    👉 Don't miss Part 1 if you haven't listened yet—and join us as we unravel what might be the greatest "what if" album in rock history.

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    28 mins
  • Shattered Illusions Part 1: The Lost Guns N Roses Album
    Sep 17 2025

    Did Guns N Roses secretly record a follow-up to The Spaghetti Incident? Could it have been the elusive Use Your Illusion III—better known to fans as Shattered Illusions?

    In this first part of our two-part Rockers to Doctors deep dive, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott trace the chaos of 1993–1995: lawsuits, lineup changes, Snakepit demos, Zakk Wylde sessions, and the endless tension between Axl Rose and Slash.

    Join us as we dig into the myths, bootlegs, and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped what many fans call the Holy Grail of Guns N' Roses history.

    👉 Part 2 drops next week—don't miss the conclusion of Shattered Illusions!

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    30 mins