GARAGE TO STADIUMS

A music history podcast that tells the story about the rise of each of our music legends from obscurity to fame.

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“I enjoyed appearing on Garage to Stadiums to discuss The Rolling Stones. It is clearly a well-researched podcast for discerning music fans and the questions and dialogue during my interview demonstrated that”.

Christopher Sandford

Author, The Rolling Stones: Sixty Years

The Top 3% rated podcast where music insider guests tell the real stories behind our music legends' rise to fame.

Expert guests bring authority and insight to every Music History story.

Why is our podcast ranked in the Top 3% of all podcasts by industry source ListenNotes podcast ratings? Our listeners and viewers love our approach: From bestselling biographers and award-winning documentary filmmakers to acclaimed music journalists, our guests bring specialist knowledge and deeply researched perspectives on music’s greatest legends—from humble beginnings to global fame. Check out our episode guests.

Across more than 60 episodes spanning classic rock, alternative, new wave, punk, pop, soul, R&B, reggae and more, Garage to Stadiums pairs host Dave Anthony with an expert who has chronicled the life of a legendary artist. Together, they explore the artist’s childhood, musical influences, breakout moments, major challenges, iconic songs and lasting impact on Music History.

Through expert conversation and carefully researched stories, you’ll hear how talent, ambition, luck—and sometimes scandal—turned unknown artists into household names.

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Watch full video episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. New episodes arrive about twice a month, with daily Music History stories, facts and videos available through our social feeds.

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Garage to Stadiums music history host Dave Anthony

About the Host

Dave Anthony is an audiophile who has a passion for telling great stories about each of the unique journeys of our music legends. Join him and his music insider guests as they chronicle the unique and fascinating backstories of famous musicians in classic rock, alternative, new wave, punk, pop and more.

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BONUS CONTENT

Check out our bonus content section of our website and social feeds for official playlists, concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts for each episode.

What Influenced Robert Smith and The Cure? Music, Books and Film

Discover the music, books and films behind Robert Smith’s creative world—from Bowie and Camus to Tim Pope—with insights from Cure biographer Ian Gittins.

Dave Anthony

Sep 28 min read

What Genre Is Blondie? How They Blended Punk, Pop, Disco and Rap

What genre is Blondie? Former Rolling Stone writer Fred Schruers joins the Garage to Stadiums Music History podcast to examine how Blondie blended punk, pop, disco, reggae and rap while transforming music and visual culture.

Dave Anthony

Jul 1012 min read

Face Paint and Fire: How Kiss Masculinized Glam Rock and Conquered America

We study the masterful business strategy of KISS in building a successful promotion and licensing machine that built their global brand.

Scott Campbell

Jun 156 min read

Ranked as one of the Top 3% of podcasts globally
Source: Listen Notes