1382 Episodes

  1. 1993’s Top Songs: R.E.M., Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston & Blind Melon

    Published: 8/10/2025

  2. 5 Unsolved Rock Mysteries: The Strangest Lost Songs Ever Found

    Published: 8/9/2025

  3. Nick Kershaw’s “Wouldn’t It Be Good”: The 80s Anthem That Live Aid and Pretty in Pink Reimagined

    Published: 8/8/2025

  4. Styx's “Renegade”: The Accidental Hit That Made Tommy Shaw a Rock Legend

    Published: 8/7/2025

  5. Improv Magic: The Untold Stories Behind Pink Floyd, The Who, and More

    Published: 8/6/2025

  6. FROM THE VAULT: How David Gilmour’s Voice Elevated Pink Floyd’s Greatest Songs

    Published: 8/5/2025

  7. Oldies But Goldies: The Untold Stories Behind the 1962 Hits That Changed Music

    Published: 8/4/2025

  8. Ozzy Osbourne’s Greatest Songs: A Tribute to Heavy Metal’s Icon

    Published: 8/3/2025

  9. How Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality” Broke Barriers on MTV and Rock Radio

    Published: 8/2/2025

  10. FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70s

    Published: 8/1/2025

  11. England Dan & John Ford Coley: The Soft Rock Duo Who Rivaled Zeppelin

    Published: 7/31/2025

  12. BONUS: Adam and Janda Lane remember Ozzy Osbourne on the Behind The Song podcast

    Published: 7/30/2025

  13. Top 10 Albums of 1979: Fleetwood Mac, The Clash, AC/DC & More

    Published: 7/30/2025

  14. FROM THE VAULT: How Cream Turned a Poem About Real Estate into the Psychedelic Rock Classic “White Room”

    Published: 7/29/2025

  15. Top 10 Songs of 1992: From Nirvana’s Revolution to Metallica’s Surprising Ballad

    Published: 7/28/2025

  16. How Cake’s “The Distance” Became the Coolest Song of the ’90s

    Published: 7/27/2025

  17. Weird Al Yankovic’s Greatest Parodies: From “White & Nerdy” to “Amish Paradise”

    Published: 7/26/2025

  18. Jimi Hendrix’s Final Days, Wild Legends, and the Truth About “Purple Haze”

    Published: 7/25/2025

  19. How Walter Egan Turned a Crush on Stevie Nicks Into a 1978 Classic

    Published: 7/24/2025

  20. Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – Ozzy’s Post–Sabbath Comeback Begins with “Crazy Train” and Randy Rhoads

    Published: 7/23/2025

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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.