1431 Episodes

  1. Legendary Music Improv Stories: From Ella Fitzgerald to Blur’s “Song 2”

    Published: 10/18/2025

  2. Inside Hotel California: 3 Recuts and an ICONIC Guitar Battle

    Published: 10/17/2025

  3. FROM THE VAULT: How Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"

    Published: 10/16/2025

  4. Behind the Music of the Carpenters: The Hits, The Drama, and the Song Karen Carpenter REFUSED to Perform.

    Published: 10/15/2025

  5. FROM THE VAULT: The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem

    Published: 10/14/2025

  6. Top 10 Songs from a Legendary Year: Bowie vs. Sweet, Elton’s Hidden Hit, and Zeppelin’s Challenge

    Published: 10/13/2025

  7. How “Signs” Became a ’70s Rock Classic: Interview with Five Man Electrical Band

    Published: 10/12/2025

  8. Top 5 Greatest Album Covers of the ’80s—With the Wildest Backstories

    Published: 10/11/2025

  9. Disco, Drama, and a Smash Hit: Desmond Child Tells All About Kiss’s Bold Reinvention

    Published: 10/10/2025

  10. FROM THE VAULT: The 80s Classic 'Come On Eileen': Controversy, Claims of Theft, and an Unwilling Star

    Published: 10/9/2025

  11. Rock’s Greatest Letdowns: The Stories Behind the Albums That Broke Fans’ Hearts

    Published: 10/8/2025

  12. FROM THE VAULT: How Yes Revived Their Career with "Owner of a Lonely Heart"—A Song Written in the Bathroom

    Published: 10/7/2025

  13. How a Made Up Word Became a Rock Classic: 1983’s Musical Mysteries

    Published: 10/6/2025

  14. Rita Coolidge Claims “Layla” Was Stolen—Her Untold Side of Rock History

    Published: 10/5/2025

  15. 90 Million Records and Never Toured! The Top 10 Most Unconventional Musical Feats

    Published: 10/4/2025

  16. Sebastian Bach on the Iconic Note That Made “I Remember You” a #1 Hit

    Published: 10/3/2025

  17. How John Frusciante Saved “Californication” and Reclaimed His RHCP Legacy

    Published: 10/2/2025

  18. Rock’s Greatest What-Ifs: AI Explores Unreal Rock Scenarios and Alternate Realities

    Published: 10/1/2025

  19. FROM THE VAULT: Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days

    Published: 9/30/2025

  20. Catchiest 70s Jingles...Including One the CIA Used for Interrogation

    Published: 9/29/2025

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.