1381 Episodes

  1. How Jimi Jamison Saved Survivor – The Story Behind The Search Is Over

    Published: 2/25/2025

  2. My Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs – The Ones We Love But Won’t Admit

    Published: 2/24/2025

  3. The Top 10 Songs of 1975 – The Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

    Published: 2/22/2025

  4. Joe Jackson’s Steppin’ Out – The Timeless 80s Classic with a 1920s Soul

    Published: 2/21/2025

  5. The Top 5 Vocal Performances of the 80s – The Most Powerful Voices of the Decade

    Published: 2/20/2025

  6. How 10,000 Maniacs Moved On After Natalie Merchant – The Story of More Than This

    Published: 2/19/2025

  7. Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1

    Published: 2/18/2025

  8. The Rise and Disappearance of Paul Davis – The Man Behind “I Go Crazy”

    Published: 2/17/2025

  9. Tracy Chapman’s Last-Minute Performance That Made “Fast Car” an Instant Classic

    Published: 2/15/2025

  10. Interview with Midge Ure: How Ultravox’s “Vienna” Became the Greatest #2 Hit Ever

    Published: 2/14/2025

  11. 5 Massive Hits That Became Too Taboo to Play – Featuring Cher, The Who & More

    Published: 2/13/2025

  12. Interview with Foreigner: How “I Want to Know What Love Is” Became an Unstoppable #1 Hit

    Published: 2/12/2025

  13. Interview with Brian Greenway: The Legacy of April Wine and Their Biggest Hits

    Published: 2/11/2025

  14. The 80s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger – Featuring The Sundays, The Replacements & More

    Published: 2/10/2025

  15. How Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” Became Their Biggest Hit—Despite Their Guitarist Hating It

    Published: 2/8/2025

  16. Bonnie Raitt’s Long Road to #1 – The Heartbreaking Story Behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    Published: 2/7/2025

  17. The Top 10 Songs of 1973 – And the Classic Hit Everyone Mispronounces

    Published: 2/6/2025

  18. Interview with Smokey Robinson: How a Late-Night Call Turned a Struggling Song Into a #1 Hit

    Published: 2/5/2025

  19. How Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” Became the Most Played Australian Song in America

    Published: 2/4/2025

  20. 5 Underrated 80s Hits – Including the Song Two Iconic Bands Rejected That Became a Classic

    Published: 2/3/2025

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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.