1402 Episodes

  1. Paul Rodgers on Alright Now and His Legendary Career with Free, Bad Company & The Firm

    Published: 9/7/2021

  2. Brian Vander Ark on the True Meaning Behind The Verve Pipe’s The Freshmen

    Published: 9/2/2021

  3. Howard Jones on the Stories Behind His Top 5 Synth-Pop Classics

    Published: 8/31/2021

  4. How The Romantics’ What I Like About You Became a Hit Years After Its Release

    Published: 8/30/2021

  5. The Story Behind Elton John’s Tiny Dancer – A 70s Classic with Infamously Misheard Lyrics

    Published: 8/28/2021

  6. The Story Behind The Beatles’ Hey Jude – A 7-Minute Anthem for Julian Lennon

    Published: 8/26/2021

  7. Lionel Richie’s Incredible Run of #1 Hits – His Top 5 Songs Solo & with the Commodores

    Published: 8/24/2021

  8. How Def Leppard Defied the Odds to Create Hysteria – An 80s Rock Masterpiece

    Published: 8/20/2021

  9. Art Alexakis on Writing Everclear’s Wonderful and Its Deep Personal Meaning

    Published: 8/19/2021

  10. Steve Winwood’s Legendary Career – From Spencer Davis Group to Solo Stardom

    Published: 8/17/2021

  11. The Story Behind The Doors’ Light My Fire – A 60s Classic That Still Burns Bright

    Published: 8/16/2021

  12. How Van Halen Overcame the Sophomore Jinx with Van Halen II

    Published: 8/14/2021

  13. Nu Shooz on Creating I Can’t Wait – The 80s Dance Hit That Took Over the Charts

    Published: 8/13/2021

  14. Burton Cummings on The Guess Who’s These Eyes – A 60s Classic with a Lasting Legacy

    Published: 8/11/2021

  15. 3 Haunting 80s Cult Classics – The Cure, The B-52s & The Blue Nile

    Published: 8/10/2021

  16. How The Rolling Stones’ Paint It, Black Marked a Turning Point for the Band

    Published: 8/7/2021

  17. Glass Tiger on Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Their 1986 Smash with Bryan Adams

    Published: 8/6/2021

  18. How The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now? Evolved from a B-Side into an 80s Anthem

    Published: 8/5/2021

  19. Stephen Bishop on the Story Behind On and On – A 70s Yacht Rock Classic

    Published: 7/24/2021

  20. Lzzy Hale on Halestorm’s Love Bites (So Do I), Hitting #1, and Winning a Grammy

    Published: 7/22/2021

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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.