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
- Faith No More’s “Epic”: A Rivalry, A Genre Shift, and a Goldfish Controversy
- Ranking the Most Iconic Saturday Morning Cartoon Themes of the 1980s
- How Stone Temple Pilots Turned Tragedy into a Grunge Anthem with “Plush”
- The Police’s Breakout Hit “Roxanne”: How Sting Turned a Taboo Topic into a Classic
- KISS Legend Gene Simmons on Controversy, Censorship, and Rock Truths
- 7 Hidden Gems by Women in Rock: Sandy Denny, Eva Cassidy, Sarah McLachlan & More
- FROM THE VAULT: The Iconic 80s Album That Almost Didn’t Happen
- 90s Rock Survival Stories: One-Hit Wonders, Scandals & Comebacks
- Neil Diamond’s Most Personal Song Faced Brutal Mockery—Here’s the True Story
- Taboo Songs: The Most Controversial Tracks in Music History
- The Dire Straits Album That Tore the Knopfler Brothers Apart
- Who Are the Last True Musical Geniuses? A Deep Dive with Rick Beato
- Justin Hawkins Talks Classic Rock, Stadium Hits, and Bizarre Copyright Claims
- FROM THE VAULT: Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon: The War of Words After The Beatles’ Breakup
- Test of Time: James Taylor, Led Zeppelin, and the True Top 40 of 1970
- How “Last Christmas” Became a Holiday Hit—Decades After Missing #1
- Talk Talk’s “It’s My Life”: A Brilliant Hit from a Reclusive Genius
- Christmas Special: How “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Became a Multi-Decade #1 Hit
- Christmas Eve Special: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas Classics
- Rick Beato Unplugged: A Deep Dive with Professor of Rock
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