1404 Episodes

  1. Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October on the Story Behind the 2006 Rock Hit “Hate Me”

    Published: 1/2/2021
  2. Top 5 Most Iconic Eyewear Looks of the Rock Era

    Published: 12/20/2020
  3. The Legacy of Charley Pride: Country Music Trailblazer and Icon

    Published: 12/17/2020
  4. The Making of Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction: Axl, Slash & the Chaos Behind a Rock Masterpiece

    Published: 12/12/2020
  5. Yusuf / Cat Stevens on the Redemption and Legacy of Tea for the Tillerman and Mona Bone Jakon

    Published: 12/11/2020
  6. The Darkness on Creating “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and Reviving Glam Rock for a New Generation

    Published: 12/10/2020
  7. How AC/DC Created “Thunderstruck”: Angus Young’s Riff, Brian Johnson’s Vocals, and the Legend Behind the Anthem

    Published: 12/9/2020
  8. U2 in the 90s: The Stories Behind 5 Bold Songs That Redefined Their Sound

    Published: 11/28/2020
  9. Bruce Springsteen’s Underrated 80s Gem That Became a Modern Relationship Standard

    Published: 11/27/2020
  10. Eric Burdon of The Animals on Creating the Folk Rock Classic “House of the Rising Sun”

    Published: 11/23/2020
  11. How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers

    Published: 11/20/2020
  12. 5 Hidden Gems by The Cure You Need to Hear: Deep Cuts That Define Robert Smith's Genius

    Published: 11/18/2020
  13. Ann Wilson on the Origins of Heart and the Story Behind Their 70s Classic "Magic Man"

    Published: 11/14/2020
  14. How "Live to Tell" and "Papa Don’t Preach" Turned Madonna into a Serious Artist in 1986

    Published: 11/2/2020
  15. The Story Behind Toto’s Underrated Ballad “I Won’t Hold You Back” from TOTO IV

    Published: 10/24/2020
  16. Tribute Interview with Tony Lewis of The Outfield: The Voice Behind 80s Power Pop Classics

    Published: 10/22/2020
  17. The Story Behind Glass Tiger’s 1987 Ballad “Someday” with Alan Frew and Sam Reid

    Published: 10/15/2020
  18. Remembering Johnny Nash and the Legacy of His #1 Hit “I Can See Clearly Now”

    Published: 10/13/2020
  19. The Story of Pat Benatar's Rise to Rockstar and Her 5 Greatest Songs

    Published: 10/10/2020
  20. Eddie Van Halen Tribute: Top 5 Songs from Both the David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar Eras

    Published: 10/9/2020

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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.