Professor of Rock
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.
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Previous Episodes
- When Rock Took a Stand: The Untold Origins of ’60s Protest Anthems
- FROM THE VAULT: How Weird Al Yankovic’s “Fat” Saved His Career and Became an MTV Sensation
- From Chart-Toppers to One-Hit Wonders: The Rise and Fall of Hootie, Fine Young Cannibals & More
- How Dr. Hook Scored 8 Hits Then Vanished from the Charts
- Legendary Music Improv Stories: From Ella Fitzgerald to Blur’s “Song 2”
- Inside Hotel California: 3 Recuts and an ICONIC Guitar Battle
- FROM THE VAULT: How Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"
- Behind the Music of the Carpenters: The Hits, The Drama, and the Song Karen Carpenter REFUSED to Perform.
- FROM THE VAULT: The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem
- Top 10 Songs from a Legendary Year: Bowie vs. Sweet, Elton’s Hidden Hit, and Zeppelin’s Challenge
- How “Signs” Became a ’70s Rock Classic: Interview with Five Man Electrical Band
- Top 5 Greatest Album Covers of the ’80s—With the Wildest Backstories
- Disco, Drama, and a Smash Hit: Desmond Child Tells All About Kiss’s Bold Reinvention
- FROM THE VAULT: The 80s Classic 'Come On Eileen': Controversy, Claims of Theft, and an Unwilling Star
- Rock’s Greatest Letdowns: The Stories Behind the Albums That Broke Fans’ Hearts
- FROM THE VAULT: How Yes Revived Their Career with "Owner of a Lonely Heart"—A Song Written in the Bathroom
- How a Made Up Word Became a Rock Classic: 1983’s Musical Mysteries
- Rita Coolidge Claims “Layla” Was Stolen—Her Untold Side of Rock History
- 90 Million Records and Never Toured! The Top 10 Most Unconventional Musical Feats
- Sebastian Bach on the Iconic Note That Made “I Remember You” a #1 Hit
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