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
- Electric Light Orchestra’s Greatest Albums and the Birth of “Mr. Blue Sky”
- Songs That Almost Didn’t Happen: Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Weezer & a Vanished Hit
- The Underrated Rise of Triumph: Canada’s Other Power Trio
- The Greatest Women’s Power Ballads: Total Eclipse, Roxette & More
- Huey Lewis on the Stories Behind ‘Hip to Be Square,’ ‘Stuck With You,’ and More (Full Interview)
- How Jason Mraz’s Forgotten Song “I’m Yours” Took Over the World
- The Best Songs That Never Hit the Top 40: Led Zeppelin, James Taylor, Eagles & More
- FROM THE VAULT: The Lesson In This 1971 Rock Anthem
- Rock Career Killers: From Creed to Peter Frampton’s Movie Meltdown
- The Controversial History Behind Pink Floyd’s Greatest Hit
- How Richard Marx Proved Everyone Wrong and Became a Pop Hit Machine
- The Strangest Feats in Rock: Loudest Show, Longest Tour Day & a 1,000-Person Band
- Interview with LOBO: The Soft Rock Legend Behind “Me and You and a Dog Named Boo”
- Professor of Rock’s Top 10 Favorite Songs of All Time
- FROM THE VAULT: How Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” Turned Heartbreak Into a Breakthrough Hit
- Top 10 Underrated Songs of 1986: AC/DC, Paul Simon, Van Halen & More
- The Rise and Fall of Jim Croce: Folk’s Most Tender Storyteller
- Halloween Special Edition: Top 8 Most Disturbing Rock Songs of All Time
- FROM THE VAULT: How Dust in the Wind Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic
- The Red Rocker Speaks: Sammy Hagar on His Entire Rock Legacy
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