Professor of Rock
A podcast by Gamut Podcast Network
1416 Episodes
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Van Halen vs. Tone Loc: The Wild Story of How 'Jamie’s Cryin’ Was Sampled Without Permission
Published: 8/8/2024 -
The Story Behind The Who’s 'Behind Blue Eyes': Pete Townshend’s Confession and Roger Daltrey’s Heartbreak
Published: 8/7/2024 -
What Happened to Cinderella? The Band Behind 'Nobody’s Fool' and 3 Big Records Explained
Published: 8/6/2024 -
Suzanne Vega on 'Tom’s Diner': From Breakfast Inspiration to the Birth of the MP3 Format
Published: 8/5/2024 -
The Strange Inspiration Behind 'She’s a Beauty': Fee Waybill’s Wild Story
Published: 8/3/2024 -
How 'Danger Zone' Went From Desperation to Kenny Loggins’ Career-Defining Hit
Published: 8/2/2024 -
How Barry Gibb Went Undercover to Write 'Islands in the Stream' and Gave the Bee Gees a Comeback
Published: 8/1/2024 -
The Story Behind Golden Earring’s 'Radar Love': A Tragic Tale and the Ultimate Driving Anthem
Published: 7/31/2024 -
Revisiting July 1967’s Top 10 Chart: Beatles, Stones, and the Summer of Love’s Greatest Hits
Published: 7/30/2024 -
The Police’s 'Every Breath You Take': The Dark Story Behind the Most Played Song in History
Published: 7/30/2024 -
How AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic
Published: 7/29/2024 -
The Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 Hit
Published: 7/27/2024 -
The Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their Peak
Published: 7/26/2024 -
The Story of 'Ulterior Motives': The Lost 80s Song That Took 3 Years to Identify
Published: 7/25/2024 -
The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still Debated
Published: 7/24/2024 -
The Untold Drama Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Epic 'Sara': Stevie Nicks’ Most Personal Song
Published: 7/23/2024 -
The Surprising Link Between an X-Rated Film and Harry Nilsson’s Iconic 'Everybody’s Talkin’
Published: 7/22/2024 -
The Comeback Story of Heart: From 70s Rock Icons to 80s Chart-Toppers
Published: 7/20/2024 -
How Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for Decades
Published: 7/19/2024 -
The Incredible Story of 'Kung Fu Fighting': A Last-Minute B-Side That Sold 11 Million Copies
Published: 7/18/2024
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.
