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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- Rock’s Greatest What-Ifs: AI Explores Unreal Rock Scenarios and Alternate Realities 01.10.2025
- FROM THE VAULT: Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days 30.09.2025
- Catchiest 70s Jingles...Including One the CIA Used for Interrogation 29.09.2025
- #1 Band & Their Music Ruled the 70's, BUT Now The Genre's Been ERASED From Society 28.09.2025
- Fleetwood Mac, Mötley Crüe, and Rock’s Most Controversial Lyrics 27.09.2025
- He Claims the Eagles Copied His Hit... And His Clapback Is Rock ‘n’ Roll Genius 26.09.2025
- Legend QUIT HEDONISTIC Band to PLAY GUITAR for GOD & Created His MAGNUM OPUS! 26.09.2025
- Rock’s Most Iconic Concerts: Prince at the Super Bowl, Pink Floyd Reunited & More 24.09.2025
- FROM THE VAULT: How Cream’s "Sunshine of Your Love" Overcame Doubters to Become a Rock Classic 23.09.2025
- 1978’s Hidden Rock Classics: Queen, Journey, The Cars & Devo 22.09.2025
- How Foo Fighters Scrapped a $1M Album to Create “Times Like These” 21.09.2025
- Almost #1: The Iconic Female Hits of the ’70s That Deserved More 20.09.2025
- FROM THE VAULT: The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time! 19.09.2025
- From Road Noise to Rock Radio: The Unbelievable Birth of a Classic Track 18.09.2025
- I ASKED Icon about EAGLES Singer STEALING his Band's HIT…His RESPONSE is GENIUS 17.09.2025
- FROM THE VAULT: How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things 16.09.2025
- The Best of the Rest: 8 Classic TV Themes We Missed the First Time 15.09.2025
- Queen’s “Killer Queen”: The Song That Finally Made Them Famous 14.09.2025
- When Rock Legends Messed Up and Made History — 7 Iconic Mistakes Turned Hits 13.09.2025
- How JD Souther Helped Create the Eagles’ Smash “Heartache Tonight” 12.09.2025
