1388 Episodes

  1. Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album

    Published: 12/25/2024

  2. Interview with The Romantics: How Legal Battles Stalled Their Career for 11 Years

    Published: 12/25/2024

  3. Interview with Neal Schon: The Story Behind Journey’s Iconic Solos and a Connection to “Purple Rain”

    Published: 12/24/2024

  4. Interview with Peter Hook: How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became a Legendary Loss Leader

    Published: 12/23/2024

  5. The Untold Story of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” – A Song He Didn’t Want Released

    Published: 12/23/2024

  6. The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem

    Published: 12/21/2024

  7. Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic

    Published: 12/20/2024

  8. Singer Had Last Laugh When He Outsold His Band with the Very Song They Rejected

    Published: 12/19/2024

  9. Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem

    Published: 12/18/2024

  10. Interview with Neil Sedaka: How Elton John Helped Him Stage a Legendary Comeback

    Published: 12/17/2024

  11. The Top 10 One-Hit Wonders – Stories Behind These Unforgettable Hits

    Published: 12/16/2024

  12. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?

    Published: 12/14/2024

  13. How a One-Night Stand Inspired a 70s Classic

    Published: 12/14/2024

  14. How Toto’s “Africa” Became the Most Overplayed Yet Impossible-to-Hate Song

    Published: 12/13/2024

  15. 5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the Mark

    Published: 12/12/2024

  16. How a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song

    Published: 12/11/2024

  17. Interview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown Origins

    Published: 12/10/2024

  18. How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash Hit

    Published: 12/9/2024

  19. How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”

    Published: 12/9/2024

  20. The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked Us

    Published: 12/7/2024

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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.