1417 Episodes

  1. TV Show Saved This Out-of-Print Song and Made It a Chart-Topping Hit

    Published: 6/4/2024

  2. Over the Hills and Far Away: Zeppelin’s Underrated Masterpiece Revisited

    Published: 6/3/2024

  3. Pete Townshend’s Scathing Take on Fame in Eminence Front

    Published: 6/1/2024

  4. How Air Supply Dominated the Charts Before Vanishing from the Spotlight

    Published: 5/31/2024

  5. The Rise and Fall of Sinead O’Connor: A Story of Talent, Controversy, and Protest

    Published: 5/30/2024

  6. The Tragic Story Behind the Gin Blossoms’ Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall

    Published: 5/29/2024

  7. Interview: Terri Nunn on Her Star Wars Audition and Becoming an 80s Icon

    Published: 5/28/2024

  8. Interview: Brian Wilson on the Tragic Collapse of SMiLE, the Lost Masterpiece

    Published: 5/27/2024

  9. How ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” Turned Divorce Into a Timeless Classic

    Published: 5/25/2024

  10. Why 1984 Might Be the Greatest Year in Music History

    Published: 5/24/2024

  11. Survivor’s Journey: From Eye of the Tiger to a New Voice and Another #1 Hit

    Published: 5/23/2024

  12. From Tommy James to Billy Idol: The Timeless Journey of Mony Mony

    Published: 5/23/2024

  13. The Backlash and Legacy of David Bowie's "Let's Dance"

    Published: 5/22/2024

  14. Critics Hated It, But Let’s Dance Made David Bowie an MTV Icon

    Published: 5/21/2024

  15. The Unlikely Rock Instrument That Made Ian Anderson a Legend

    Published: 5/20/2024

  16. Nile Rodgers Turned Club Rejection into the #1 Hit Le Freak

    Published: 5/18/2024

  17. Frankie Valli Sold 100 Million Records, but the Mob Took Every Dime

    Published: 5/17/2024

  18. The Rise of Duran Duran: Defining the MTV Generation

    Published: 5/16/2024

  19. How Duran Duran’s Hungry Like the Wolf Redefined the 80s

    Published: 5/15/2024

  20. Exclusive Interview with Kevin Cronin: The Stories Behind REO Speedwagon’s Classics

    Published: 5/14/2024

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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.