1403 Episodes

  1. Lou Gramm’s Powerful Voice – Celebrating Foreigner’s Underrated Rock Vocalist & His Top 5 Songs

    Published: 4/27/2021

  2. Revisiting the Top 5 Songs of 1984 – Ranking Them by All-Time Performance

    Published: 4/24/2021

  3. Unboxing The Who Sell Out Super Deluxe Edition & the Story Behind This 1967 Classic

    Published: 4/23/2021

  4. 5 Forgotten 70s Hits to Rediscover – Featuring Artist Interviews & Hidden Gems

    Published: 4/22/2021

  5. Breaking Down Van Halen’s 1984 – How Eddie Van Halen & David Lee Roth Made a Rock Classic

    Published: 4/16/2021

  6. A Tribute to Casey Kasem – The Voice That Defined 70s & 80s Music

    Published: 4/13/2021

  7. Alan Parsons on The Alan Parsons Project – Its Connection to Dark Side of the Moon

    Published: 4/10/2021

  8. Patty Smyth on the Story Behind Scandal’s Goodbye to You – A 1982 New Wave Classic

    Published: 4/7/2021

  9. Elliot Lurie on Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – The 1972 #1 Hit That Endures Across Generations

    Published: 4/5/2021

  10. Breaking Down Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required – The 1985 Album That Perfectly Balanced Rock & Pop

    Published: 4/3/2021

  11. The Lost Art of Greatest Hits Albums – Celebrating Music’s Ultimate Gateways

    Published: 3/30/2021

  12. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Record-Breaking #2 Hits – The Band That Never Hit #1

    Published: 3/27/2021

  13. The Top 5 Neil Diamond Songs – Celebrating a Rock & Pop Legend

    Published: 3/23/2021

  14. Breaking Down U2’s The Joshua Tree – The Iconic 80s Album That Almost Didn’t Happen

    Published: 3/22/2021

  15. Chris Robinson on The Black Crowes’ She Talks to Angels – The Blues Rock Revival of the 90s

    Published: 3/19/2021

  16. The Story Behind The Who’s Baba O’Riley – The 70s Rock Anthem That Almost Didn’t Happen

    Published: 3/18/2021

  17. Ann Wilson of Heart on Working with Led Zeppelin & Performing Stairway to Heaven

    Published: 3/17/2021

  18. The Story Behind The Smiths’ Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want – The Saddest 80s Song

    Published: 3/15/2021

  19. The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb – How Roger Waters & David Gilmour Created a Masterpiece

    Published: 3/13/2021

  20. Patrick Leonard on Madonna’s Like a Prayer – The 1989 Pop Anthem That Sparked Controversy

    Published: 3/12/2021

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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.