1388 Episodes

  1. Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told

    Published: 3/5/2025

  2. Eddie Money on Two Tickets to Paradise & Take Me Home Tonight – One of His Final Interviews

    Published: 3/4/2025

  3. Billy Ocean’s Run of 80s Hits – Why He Dominated Then Disappeared

    Published: 3/3/2025

  4. The Top 10 Songs of 1981 – The Wild Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

    Published: 3/1/2025

  5. Huey Lewis on I Want a New Drug, Ghostbusters, and the Biggest Music Lawsuit of the 80s

    Published: 2/28/2025

  6. The 5 Greatest Bass Lines in Rock History – The Stories Behind the Legends

    Published: 2/27/2025

  7. Firefall’s Rise and Mysterious Disappearance – Rick Roberts on Their 70s Soft Rock Classics

    Published: 2/26/2025

  8. How Jimi Jamison Saved Survivor – The Story Behind The Search Is Over

    Published: 2/25/2025

  9. My Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs – The Ones We Love But Won’t Admit

    Published: 2/24/2025

  10. The Top 10 Songs of 1975 – The Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

    Published: 2/22/2025

  11. Joe Jackson’s Steppin’ Out – The Timeless 80s Classic with a 1920s Soul

    Published: 2/21/2025

  12. The Top 5 Vocal Performances of the 80s – The Most Powerful Voices of the Decade

    Published: 2/20/2025

  13. How 10,000 Maniacs Moved On After Natalie Merchant – The Story of More Than This

    Published: 2/19/2025

  14. Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1

    Published: 2/18/2025

  15. The Rise and Disappearance of Paul Davis – The Man Behind “I Go Crazy”

    Published: 2/17/2025

  16. Tracy Chapman’s Last-Minute Performance That Made “Fast Car” an Instant Classic

    Published: 2/15/2025

  17. Interview with Midge Ure: How Ultravox’s “Vienna” Became the Greatest #2 Hit Ever

    Published: 2/14/2025

  18. 5 Massive Hits That Became Too Taboo to Play – Featuring Cher, The Who & More

    Published: 2/13/2025

  19. Interview with Foreigner: How “I Want to Know What Love Is” Became an Unstoppable #1 Hit

    Published: 2/12/2025

  20. Interview with Brian Greenway: The Legacy of April Wine and Their Biggest Hits

    Published: 2/11/2025

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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.