Episodes explore disco’s roots in soul, funk, R&B, Latin music, and New York club culture; the rise of legendary venues and DJs; the emergence of artists like Donna Summer, Chic, the Bee Gees, and Gloria Gaynor; and the production techniques that defined the disco sound. The show also examines Studio 54, 12-inch singles, remix culture, dance floors, fashion, record promotion, radio, the disco boom of the late 1970s, the backlash against the genre, and the ways disco influenced house music, electronic dance music, hip-hop, pop, and modern club culture.

Whether you love classic disco records, music history, nightlife culture, DJing, dance music, or the stories behind some of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s, the podcast provides detailed historical context and fascinating stories from disco’s rise, fall, and lasting influence. The History of Disco Podcast is hosted by Josh Linsk.