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
- PODCAST ONLY EXCLUSIVE: Paul Shaffer on SNL, Letterman & Life in Rock N Roll
- Professor of Rock’s Holy Grail: The Complete Sting Interview
- Top 10 Underrated Songs of 1984 That Deserved to Be Hits
- FROM THE VAULT: Why Pat Benatar Refuses to Sing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Anymore
- Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis & No Doubt: Top 10 Songs of 1996
- The Best of David Lee Roth Solo: Mountain Climbs, Covers & Comebacks
- The Curse of the Grammys: How Winning Best New Artist Destroyed Careers
- How Phil Collins Turned Heartache into Hits: From “Easy Lover” to Iconic Anthems
- FROM THE VAULT: The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz
- The Greatest Female Rock Voices You’ve Never Heard
- The Wild Origins of Rock’s Greatest Hits: Elvis, The Platters & a 12-Year-Old Star
- How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Billion-Dollar Empire
- The Untold Stories Behind Rock’s Most Iconic Band Logos
- This Song TOPS Greatest 1-Hit Wonder Lists ALL THE TIME... But It Was NEVER a Hit!
- How Alice Cooper Inspired Punk, Shock Rock, and a Rock Renaissance
- FROM THE VAULT: The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still Debated
- 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
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